Blue Ribbon Foundation – Peninsula Branch has donated two life-saving ECMO machines to Frankston ICU in memory of four fallen officers.
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Meet our local McGrath Breast Care Nurses
Our local McGrath Foundation nurses are at the forefront of breast cancer care at Peninsula Health, and there is a lot to celebrate. The team in aubergine will mark 20 years of the McGrath Foundation this year, as well as Jenny’s 25th year as a breast care nurse.
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 …
Kicking Butts: Seaford United Soccer Club introduces Smoke and Vape-free Areas at Events
Smoking and vaping used to be a real concern for the members and supporters of Seaford United Soccer Club. While smoking and vaping at junior club training and events had already been banned as part of state-wide legislation, there were still issues around people smoking at senior matches and functions. In mid-2024, the Club committee …
“Engaged” Allied Health Assistant workforce key to better patient care
Better utilisation of Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) to deliver therapies could be the way of the future, as indicated by research taking place at Peninsula Health.
Liver service expansion provides local people with access to care, close to home
Peninsula Health’s liver services are going from strength to strength under Head of Gastroenterology, Associate Professor Marcus Robertson. With liver disease now affecting nearly 1 in 2 adults, local state-of-the-art services are vital.
Coordinating the best cancer care
Peninsula Health’s Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Coordinators keep processes on track to ensure patients have all their treatment options presented to them.
St Joseph’s Primary Sorrento Pedals Ahead with Physical Activity and Movement
St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is boosting student wellbeing through a whole-school Bike Education program, part of its broader focus on movement and wellbeing. St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is on a roll—literally! Every student at the school is currently taking part in Bike Education, an exciting initiative supported by the Bicycle Network, …
Stroke program takes Peninsula Health researcher to Italy
Dr Laura Jolliffe recently returned from Perugia, Italy, where she gathered with other researchers to discuss the future of stroke prevention, treatment and support.