Sisters Tess and Kate have always shared a close bond, but over the last year, that bond has grown stronger than either of them could have imagined. After years of IVF treatments, Kate knew how deeply her younger sister Tess, and partner Martyn longed to become parents. Witnessing their struggle, Kate offered to be their …
We are excited to announce the official launch of Peninsula Health’s new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2025 – 2027. According to Chief Executive Helen Cooper, the RAP marks Peninsula Health’s ongoing and significant reconciliation journey with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. “Peninsula Health will strive to improve care and service provision for Aboriginal …
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your baby’s birth? Steffie Conroy honoured her sons, Callan, born in 2022, and Cormac, born in 2024, by making their names, birth years, and birth months a lasting part of the community through the Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s Birth Tree and Family Garden initiative. “The birth tree and garden …
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the top five reasons people attend an Emergency Department in Australia. A team of researchers at Rosebud Hospital has launched a study to understand and improve the management of this condition. The study’s core objectives are to assess the confidence of …
Speech pathologist Kate Rennie always knew she wanted to work with people. Fascinated by the inner workings of the human brain and the role it plays in communicative function, Kate’s journey as a speech pathologist started straight out of high school. “I find it fascinating that brain function changes over time,” shares Kate. “Of course, …
A STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction) is one of the most severe types of heart attack, carrying a substantial risk of serious complications and even death. Immediate medical intervention is critical, and at Frankston Hospital, a dedicated team of specialists works tirelessly to provide life saving care. The team consists of an Interventional Cardiologist, two …
Meet Sarah Hose, Peninsula Health’s Director of Redevelopment and a driving force behind one of our most significant projects to date. Sarah plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Frankston Hospital—a transformative project designed to enhance healthcare services for our community. This major upgrade includes a new 12-storey clinical services tower and main entrance, …
Peninsula Health is the first in the State to establish a specialist nurse-led clinic for patients who return a positive stool sample in the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The weekly clinic enables patients with a positive faecal occult blood test to be seen by a nurse independently within one to two weeks, …
St Mary’s School in Hastings is boosting its active travel initiatives with the donation of two reconditioned scooters from the Men’s Shed Mount Martha. The school has recently received recognition as a Health Promoting School for Physical Activity and Movement through the Achievement Program. Big smiles will be rolling into St Mary’s School in Hastings …
Statement from Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health and Alfred Health Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health and Alfred Health warmly welcome Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to Bayside Health (working title) – the new merged health service, which will commence on 1 January 2026. Together, the five health services will care …
