Bayside Health Peninsula Smoking Cessation Research Pharmacist Darshana Meanger in a photo taken before COVID-19. This blog was written by Darshana Meanger, Smoking Cessation Research Pharmacist at Bayside Health Peninsula. Bayside Health Peninsula has been a smoke free site for 11 years and we are dedicated to supporting patients at any stage of their quit …
This blog was written by Robyn Holmes and Cathy Halmarick, Sexual & Reproductive Health Nurses at Bayside Health Peninsula. Contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy, also known as birth control. Maybe you have never even heard of long acting reversible contraception. You have probably heard of the ‘pill” a tablet you take at the same …
This blog was written by Taylah Steer, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. We’re here in lockdown again. Although we are now seemingly pro’s at the lockdown routine, now more than ever we need to continue with the healthy habits we have already established, or even start building in some new ones. In particular, …
Clinical Nurse Educator Andy Macey’s role allows him to find opportunities to engage in learning for colleagues in the Intensive Care Stream. Photo taken before COVID-19. Name: Andy Macey Job Title: Clinical Nurse Educator (ICU) Postgraduate stream: Intensive Care Stream Institution studied with: University of Southhampton Andy began nursing in the UK during the late 1990s where he trained …
A teacher helps a student in the classroom at Wallaroo Primary School, prior to COVID-19 restrictions. Photo: Supplied. This blog is written by Kristen Young, Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. One school is making a big impact when it comes to helping students to feel connected and engaged in their learning. Wallaroo Primary …
Bayside Health Bayside Health Peninsula Promotion Practitioner Tess Merchant has become a face for the Best Bites program. Photo: Supplied. This blog was written by Tess Marchant and Taylah Steer, Health Promotion Practitioners at Bayside Health Peninsula. What is the Best Bites program? The Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Best Bites Food Guide highlights food businesses within the Mornington …
This blog was written by Taylah Steer, a Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula Just last month, Jetty Road Childcare and Kindergarten in Rosebud achieved recognition as a health promoting early childhood service from the Victorian Government by completing all six health priority areas of the Achievement Program. In the image above you will …
The following blog is written by Libby Tiller, a Senior Clinician, Occupational Therapist in the Falls Prevention Service. Why does intervention make such a big difference? There are many causes for falls, but the risk can be modified by putting in interventions. A comprehensive assessment with a plan to address all the risk factors can …
This blog was written by Taylah Steer, a Health Promotion Practitioner at Bayside Health Peninsula. It’s Easter time already. As the Easter school holidays start we wanted to share some fun ideas to help keep the children entertained over the Easter break. So, here you have it, the top five activities you can do with …
Amarpreet Singh is a Registered Nurse at Bayside Health Peninsula, who won the Award of Excellence (General) at our Virtual Graduate Nurse Ceremony earlier this year. Name: Amarpreet (Amar) Singh Role: Registered Nurse Q: Congratulations on all your achievements over the past 12 months. What does winning the Award of Excellence (General) mean to you? …
