The Peninsula University Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has implemented unique initiatives that have dramatically improved ramping times, freeing up more ambulances to return into the community.
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Funding announced for Rosebud Hospital renovations
Today, we welcomed Victoria’s Minister for Health, The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas, who announced $4 million in funding for renovations to Rosebud Hospital.
Pinkies triumph again with $360,000 donation
Thank you and congratulations to the Pink Ladies Auxiliary for their incredible achievement in raising $360,000 for Peninsula University Hospital.
Father’s Day twice as nice for local dads
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 Peninsula University Hospital, they’re proud Dads of two girls.
Transforming healthcare delivery through personalised patient care
In a Victorian first, Bayside Health Peninsula 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 Bayside Health Peninsula, and made possible …
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 Bayside Health Peninsula together. This milestone marks an important step forward in our shared commitment …
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 Bayside Health Peninsula, our 50 dedicated speech pathologists provide services across the lifespan, supporting people of all ages in …
Ground breaking “Pathway” provides automated cancer detection
Bayside Health Peninsula’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 Peninsula University Hospital, it’s what kept him from sleeping on the streets.