Peninsula Health’s Paediatricians in Schools Outreach Program, funded by Menzies: Caring for Kids, aims to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents in over 40 government schools, including four schools in Frankston North: Mahogany Rise Primary School, Aldercourt Primary School, Kananook Primary School and Monterey College. A generous donation of over $300,000 from Menzies has …
More than one million Victorians will benefit through the formation of the new Bayside Health (working title) – a voluntary merger between Alfred Health, Peninsula Health and Kooweerup Regional Health. Peninsula Health chief executive Helen Cooper said the merger, which will come into effect from 1 January 2026, is an important step in improving health …
Ms Jana Gazarek joins Peninsula Health as Executive Director, Operations (Chief Operating Officer)
Meet Dr Craig Johnston. Dr Johnston is an Intensive Care Specialist at Peninsula Health, where he plays a crucial role in caring for the hospital’s most critically ill patients. He works closely with a dedicated team of nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to tackle complex medical challenges and ensure the best possible outcomes for every …
For people living with a disability access and inclusion within our healthcare service and community is of the highest importance. On International Day of People with a Disability, we are inspired by the voices of the team members who live with disabilities and our leaders within our organisation who have shared their insights to help …
Last month, Frankston Hospital became the third hospital in Victoria to introduce an Impella program, after acquiring an Impella heart pump thanks to Peninsula Health’s generous donor community, which raised $100,000 through our 2023 tax appeal and regular giving program. The Impella is the world’s smallest artificial heart pump, which can be inserted percutaneously to …
Frankston father-of-two Vaughn Marshall had just returned home from taking his six-month-old Jack Russell, Luna, for a walk when he started having breathing difficulties. Struggling for air, Vaughn collapsed to the ground and, despite his efforts, was unable to move or reach for his phone to call for help. Luckily for Vaughn, Luna took charge …
In the bustling environment of the emergency department, our invaluable team of senior social workers are on hand, ready to respond at a moment’s notice to individuals experiencing crisis. Jess, Laura, and Jana are among the team members helping bridge the gap between medical treatment and a patients’ social, emotional, and practical needs. “We are …
Frankston Hospital is one of only a small number of hospitals in Victoria and across Australia that offer the service of whole lung lavage—a specialised procedure that uses a saline (saltwater) solution to “wash out” the lungs and clear abnormal material that obstructs breathing. Traditionally, after a whole lung lavage, physiotherapists would perform chest percussions …
Retired Frankston Hospital Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Dr Geoff Wicks, is celebrating his 100th birthday on 11 November. Dr Wicks started his career at The Alfred Hospital before coming to Mornington to work as a locum. He then went to the United Kingdom where he trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology, working in Belfast and Northern Ireland. …
