Ladies bare all in calendar for a cause
A group of local ladies are baring all in the name of cancer. Heather Smethurst (far left) and the Dromana Dee’s pose for one of their least racy photos on Dromana beach Local group Dromana Dee’s have...
View ArticleVolunteers get intensive
Dorothea Wagner is a calm and friendly face in one of the most high pressure wards at Frankston Hospital. Dorothea getting ready to greet families entering the ICU She is one of six volunteers who...
View ArticlePeninsula Health commits to better health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
(L-R) Peninsula Health CEO Sue Williams with Senior Elder and Traditional Custodian Boon Wurrung Foundation Carolyn Briggs, Peninsula Health Cultural Ambassador Shane Wright and Peninsula Health Board...
View ArticleEx-service men and women dig deep for Rosebud Hospital
Rosebud Hospital has today received a generous donation from the Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women – Southern Peninsula Sub-Branch (SPSB) to purchase much-needed equipment for the community...
View ArticleMinister for Health launches Celebrating Research
Celebrating Research, Peninsula Health’s official research recognition program, has been launched today by the Hon David Davis MLC, Minister for Health. Minister for Health the Hon David Davis meeting...
View ArticleCommunity spirit brings Rosebud Hospital CT scanner dream to reality
After two and a half years, just under $1.9 million dollars raised and a massive amount of community support, Rosebud Hospital’s much anticipated new CT scanner and medical imaging area will be fully...
View ArticleNew doctors return to home turf
Six of Peninsula Health’s 42 fresh new doctors have chosen their home turf to undertake their medical internships. (L-R) Home grown new Doctors Dr Jaz Felsinger, Dr Amanda, Dr Frances Harkin, Dr Kyle...
View ArticleRainbow in Midsumma: celebrating GLBTIQ relationships
5 January 2015 What do family, friends and community mean to you? That’s the theme for Peninsula Proud 2015, a community celebration to be held in Frankston during Melbourne’s Midsumma Festival in...
View ArticleNew technology for new ED
Frankston Hospital’s new Emergency Department, part of an $81 million development to open mid-February, will feature the newest technology to enhance patient care. Peninsula Health’s Chief Operating...
View Article$81 million development opened at Frankston Hospital
$81 million development opened at Frankston Hospital – PDF 418 KB Peninsula Health’s landmark $81 million expansion at Frankston Hospital, officially opened today by Minister for Health the Hon Jill...
View ArticleRory’s pawfect birthday with patients
Today Rory the Cavachon (King Charles Cavalier cross Bichon Friese) celebrated his first birthday surrounded by his best friends, human and canine, at Peninsula Health’s Geriatric Evaluation and...
View ArticleState-of-the-art Outpatients Area opens at Frankston Hospital
Frankston Hospital’s old Emergency Department has been transformed into an ultra-modern Outpatients facility, opened today by Minister for Health, the Hon Jill Hennessey. The project, completed in less...
View ArticleSwimming in Gold
Swimming in GoldThere are few 81 year olds as active as Lois Dennington. Still working full time in Mornington, Lois is about to represent Victoria in five swimming events at the Australian Masters...
View ArticleAgeing Well Expo – ten year milestone for boomers
The popular Ageing Well Expo celebrates ten years this Thursday 8 October with an action-packed program from 9.30am – 2pm at New Peninsula, Mount Martha.The free Peninsula Health event, held in...
View ArticleFocus on dental health in Frankston North
12 October 2015Focus on dental health in Frankston NorthIts smiles all round for Frankston North residents who will now be offered free dental check-ups thanks to a new Peninsula Health and Frankston...
View ArticleJudy’s journey – a Carer helping Carers
Judy’s journey – a Carer helping Carers 15 October 2015 Every carer has a story. For those in our community caring for a loved one with a mental illness and the changes to their life can be...
View ArticleDonate Life school writing competition winners announced
Donate Life school writing competition winners announced Just a few words can save many livesWhat if your words had the power to save lives? This is what Peninsula Health and DonateLife Victoria asked...
View ArticleAustralian First: Guide to tackle rise in risky drinking among older Australians
Australian first guide to tackle rise in risky drinking among older Australians This week Peninsula Health has launched an Australian first guide for healthcare professionals to help tackle the...
View ArticleMEDIA ALERT: Superheroes to bring smile to sick kids
When: 1pm Tuesday, 8 DecemberWhere: Children’s ward, Frankston Hospital(Meet at Frankston Hospital Main Entrance)2 Hastings Road, FrankstonWho: DC comic superheroes (whose alter egos are The Good Guys...
View ArticleCoffee and tea saves lives at Frankston Hospital
Coffee and tea saves lives at Frankston Hospital Every coffee, tea and sandwich prepared at Frankston Hospital’s Pink Ladies Kiosk raises money for life-saving equipment.The fundraising efforts of this...
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