Anthony and JR grew up believing that they’d never be able to be parents. But now thanks to an extraordinary friendship and the support of Frankston Hospital, they’re proud Dads of two girls.
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Transforming healthcare delivery through personalised patient care
In a Victorian first, Peninsula Health is set to introduce an advanced electronic tool that records and communicates consumers’ needs and preferences to hospital staff across all wards of its soon-to-open multi-storey tower. Developed as part of a research project led by Rebecca Barnden, Comprehensive Care Manager at Peninsula Health, and made possible through funding …
Health services welcome Health Minister’s formal approval of Bayside Health voluntary merger
We welcome the Victorian Minister for Health’s formal approval of the proposed voluntary merger to create Bayside Health — a unified health service that will bring Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health together. This milestone marks an important step forward in our shared commitment to …
Supporting communication across the lifespan: meet Speech Pathologists Jess and Nicole
This week we celebrate Speech Pathology Week (24 – 30 August), with the theme “Impact through communication”. It’s a time to recognise the vital role speech pathologists play in helping people connect, participate and thrive. At Peninsula Health, our 50 dedicated speech pathologists provide services across the lifespan, supporting people of all ages in a …
Ground breaking “Pathway” provides automated cancer detection
Peninsula Health’s gastroenterology team has developed a “Post Endoscopy Pathway”, the first process of its kind in Australia, designed to ensure no concerning endoscopy or biopsy results are ever overlooked.
Diversional therapy program offers something for everyone
Music, art and craft, gardening, pampering, and movement activities are all within the scope of the Diversional Therapy program at The Mornington Centre, with sessions often being tailored to what the current inpatients are most interested in.
Holistic approach vital to tackling homelessness
It’s rare that a stay in hospital could be considered a turn of good luck. However for Anthony, newly evicted from his rooming house and recovering from a stroke in Frankston Hospital, it’s what kept him from sleeping on the streets.
Life-saving equipment donated in memory of Victoria Police members
Blue Ribbon Foundation – Peninsula Branch has donated two life-saving ECMO machines to Frankston ICU in memory of four fallen officers.
Elisabeth Murdoch College serves up success with their school breakfast club
Elisabeth Murdoch College has successfully completed the Vic Kids Eat Well (VKEW) School Breakfast Club bite. The school runs a School Breakfast Club which is a free, opt in, program for all Victoria government schools and is delivered through Foodbank Victoria. Twice week students are offered fruit smoothies, toasties, fresh fruit and vegetables, baked beans, …
Student Health Ambassadors blend up smoothie success at Mornington Park Primary
On Friday 20 June, Mornington Park Primary School came alive with the sound of blenders and the buzz of excitement as the Student Health Ambassadors hosted a nutritious smoothie making morning for the whole school community. The event was a vibrant celebration of nutritious food, teamwork, and student voice in action. As part of the …