Rotary fund vital new equipment for Women’s Health Unit

The Women’s Health Unit at Frankston Hospital now has a state-of-the-art portable ultrasound machine thanks to the generous support of local Rotary Groups.

The Rotary Club of Somerville-Tyabb, Rotary Club of Frankston and Rotary Club of Mt Eliza pulled together to raise $26,200 to purchase this life-saving piece of medical equipment.

“The new ultrasound machine has made a huge difference to women’s care,” explains Dr Nisha Khot, Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Peninsula Health.

“It is used every day, especially in emergencies when decisions need to be made quickly. Thank you so much to the Rotarians for their wonderful support.”

Captain Dick Cox OAM, Immediate Past President, Rotary Club of Somerville Tyabb, led the fundraising efforts to bring the clubs together.

“The ultrasound unit in use was over 20 years old (originally donated by the Frankston Rotary Club) and was basically passed its ‘used by date’,” says Captain Cox.

“Our Rotary Club decided to put all our fundraising efforts into the purchase of the required ultrasound unit.”

Representatives from the Rotary Clubs attended Frankston Hospital on 28 October, where they got to see first-hand how the machine is used at the bedside with expecting parents. The group even got to hear the heartbeat of first-time Mum Maddison’s unborn child during a demonstration by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Sarah Roberts.

Peninsula Health Chief Executive Helen Cooper thanked the Rotary Clubs for their donation.

“We are so appreciative of the wonderful support we have received from the Rotary Club of Somerville-Tyabb, Rotary Club of Frankston and Rotary Club of Mt Eliza.”

“Their contribution makes a huge difference in helping our clinicians provide the very best of care to pregnant women and their babies in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.”

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