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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Celebrating Allied Health Professions Day 2025
Today we celebrate Allied Health Professions Day, and the incredible team of skilled, caring and dedicated allied health staff we have here at Bayside Health Peninsula. This year’s theme ‘Stronger together’, highlights the benefits of multidisciplinary team-based care.
Innovative nurse role contributes to ambulance ramping success
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.
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.
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.
Life-saving equipment donated in memory of Victoria Police members
Blue Ribbon Foundation – Peninsula Branch has donated two life-saving ECMO machines to Frankston ICU in memory of four fallen officers.
Meet our local McGrath Breast Care Nurses
Our local McGrath Foundation nurses are at the forefront of breast cancer care at Bayside Health Peninsula, 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.