Peninsula Health acknowledged at Timely Emergency Care Collaborative Showcase
The Timely Emergency Care Collaborative Showcase was held at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre on Tuesday, 2 July, providing an opportunity to honour the remarkable achievements of the...
View ArticleAt Home Care: Upgrading Hip and Knee Replacement Recovery
Peninsula Health’s new approach to hip and knee replacement recovery is transforming patient experiences across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Under the At Home initiative, which aims to keep...
View ArticleHelen Cooper appointed Chief Executive for Peninsula Health
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adj. Associate Professor Helen Cooper as the next Chief Executive for Peninsula Health. Helen assumes this role at a pivotal time, as we prepare for the...
View ArticleFaces of Peninsula Health: Meet Candice Toakley
Peninsula Health’s Hospital in the Home (HITH) program is a service that provides individualised care for patients in their homes, who would otherwise be having their treatment within the hospital....
View ArticleSinking their teeth into new placements
Defence implemented a new training program in partnership with TAFE NSW in January to enable dental assistants to complete a Certificate III that is recognised nationally. Students of the ADF Dental...
View ArticlePeninsula Health Work Experience Program applications are now open for Year...
Students will be given the opportunity to observe and learn about the range of career pathways in health by applying through our Work Experience Program. Who can apply for work experience placements?...
View ArticleDonation nurse Danielle shares her passion for the role
This DonateLife Week (28 July – 4 August 2024), donation nurse Danielle Griffiths shares how she ended up in her dream job, supporting patients and families in considering organ donation. Q. Why do...
View ArticleDr Helen Kolawole Honored with Prestigious ANZCA Medal
Peninsula Health congratulates Dr Helen Kolawole, one of our esteemed anaesthetists, on receiving the ANZCA Medal at the annual College Ceremony of the Australian and New Zealand College of...
View ArticlePainchangers – empowering lives during National Pain Week 2024
Each year, Chronic Pain Australia draws attention to the experiences of people living with chronic pain and, by doing so, helps reduce the social and other barriers related to living with and managing...
View ArticleLily’s breathing fresh air
Quit Victoria and Peninsula Health’s Health Promotion team worked in partnership to capture Lily’s story on how she was able to quit vaping. Vaping involves using e-cigarettes (also known as vapes)...
View ArticleFrom Surprise Diagnosis to Recovery: Gary’s Prostate Cancer Story
In 2022, a precautionary scan revealed Gary had prostate cancer. Affecting the small walnut-shaped organ that sits below his bladder, Gary’s prostate cancer developed when abnormal cells began to grow...
View ArticleQ&A with Homelessness and Health Outreach Client William
Meet Peninsula Health Social Worker Michelle and Homelessness and Health Case Manager Louise. As part of Peninsula Health’s Homelessness and Health Outreach Service (HHOS), Michelle and Louise work...
View ArticlePeninsula Health recruits 100 study participants marking key milestone
Peninsula Health is making a significant contribution to a major international study aimed at improving recovery outcomes for patients after surgery. The SNaPP (Sugammadex, Neostigmine and...
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Cultural Immersion Tours – Enriching Staff Understanding of Aboriginal Heritage
Throughout July and August, our health service hosted several Cultural Immersion Tours. These tours offered a unique and authentic insight into Aboriginal culture, history, and practices, enabling...
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A dip in the bay for cancer services across the Peninsula
What began as an offhand remark has led to a group of doctors, nurses, support staff and consumers taking an icy plunge into Port Phillip Bay in an effort to raise funds for Peninsula Health’s Take a...
View ArticleCaring for the carers: Innovative new program supports mature carers
An innovative pilot program of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, is providing much-needed support for older Australian...
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Celebrating Our People’s Values Awards 2024
On Wednesday 28 August, we came together to celebrate our people, especially those who have exemplified our organisational values across the past 12 months. Our values of Be the Best, Be a Role...
View ArticleFaces of Peninsula Health: Cindy Siggs
Committed to advocating for patients with cancer, Clinical Nurse Specialist Cindy Siggs is helping ensure they receive the best care and support throughout their treatment journey. “After completing...
View ArticlePeninsula Health’s At Home Initiative Further Advances Care For Older People
The At Home initiative has enhanced care for older people across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, by introducing comprehensive services directly into the community. Peninsula Health is now...
View ArticleMonash University Recognises Inspiring Educator Award Recipients
Congratulations to Peninsula Health Dietitian Gemma Bourke and Health Promotion Practitioner Anneliese Twigg, who have both received Inspiring Educator Awards from Monash University. Nominated by...
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