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Investment in caring in mental health
Michelle Shanti. For years, Peninsula Health has led the way with its award-winning Mental Health services, with an outdated in-patient facility at Frankston Hospital being the only drawback. But...
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Changing times
Grace Sargent and Nurse Unit Manager Kylie Bradley. Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference. For Rosebud Hospital, that little thing patients and staff were struggling with was...
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Remarkable physio remembered through award and rehabilitation garden
Pictured: Tess Baker and Dean Gresle with Noosh’s husband and her parents Dean Gresle is the 2017 winner of the Noosh McGrath Excellence in Physiotherapy Award. The award is given each year in memory...
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Patients create ANZAC Day poppies
Patient Audrey with Peninsula Health diversional therapists Maureen and Gail and Jenny from Bunnings Mornington. Patients and staff at Peninsula Health’s The Mornington Centre have helped to hand-make...
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Veteran on the mend after nasty fall
88-year-old Royal Australian Navy veteran and Frankston local John Boyer was trying to put his slippers on when he had a bad fall at home, alone. “The rubber back on my slippers was caught so I...
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Kids having fun improving their speech
Speech pathologist Sarah Billing with Cole and his Mum Rachael. When Cole was 2 years old, the Baxter boy’s Mum and GP noticed his speech was delayed for his age. Cole was referred to Peninsula...
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Keeping kids busy in the Emergency Department
Deputy Director of Frankston Emergency Department, Dr Jonathan Dowling, thanked Josh for his kind donation. When 10-year-old Josh’s brother was unwell he had to go to the Emergency Department (ED) at...
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A helping hand for people experiencing homelessness
People experiencing homelessness who come into the Emergency Department (ED) at Frankston Hospital are given personal care packages when they leave as part of a new initiative started by ED Nurse Unit...
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Twins frenzy at Frankston Hospital
Mum Val with Lars and Dad Glen with Odis in the Special Care Nursery at Frankston Hospital. There was a record four sets of twins all at Frankston Hospital at the same time at the end of April, with...
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Take a break for cancer patients on the Peninsula
Peninsula Health is encouraging people to Take a Break for Cancer by hosting their own fundraising events to help bring world class cancer services to the Mornington Peninsula. “Every year more than...
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Ultra-Sound plays key role in the safe birth of twins
When Frankston Mum Chantelle Morrissey had an Ultra-Sound at 32 weeks pregnant with twins, the discovered changed the course of her pregnancy. “The Ultra-Sound picked up that one of the twins was...
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Outstanding young volunteer helping patients and visitors find their way
Adam Raftopoulos first came to Peninsula Health as a shy but enthusiastic nineteen-year-old looking to gain voluntary experience in the health sector. Fast forward one year and Adam’s bubbly and...
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Auxiliary a surrogate family for Carinya residents
The Friends of Carinya Auxiliary is committed to helping make the everyday lives of Carinya residents more special. “It’s like a surrogate family to residents,” explained Marion Sparrow, secretary and...
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Unstoppable volunteer nominated for award
When Dolores Jaeger moved to Langwarrin from Shepparton she knew nobody until another lady introduced herself at the local shops, and asked her to join their walking group. Fast forward 10 years and...
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Peninsula Health staff star at Victorian Allied Health Research Conference
Pictured: Michelle Sargent and the poster explaining her research project. Eleven Peninsula Health staff members presented their research to other allied health professionals from across Victoria at...
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What is the Rainbow Tick Accreditation?
The Peninsula Health Rainbow Tick Steering Committee. Peninsula Health is currently working towards gaining its Rainbow Tick Accreditation. Once achieved Peninsula Health will be the first entire...
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Am I at risk of developing a blood clot?
Pictured: Peninsula Health pharmacists Mays Shabbot and Esther Liu are raising awareness of Venous Thromboembolism. People of all ages can be affected by the formation of blood clots in the veins –...
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Peninsula Health helps 92-year-old to recover and remain independent
Pictured: Margaret has lived on the Mornington Peninsula for more than 40 years 92-year-old Sorrento woman Margaret Stewart is recovering in Rosebud Hospital after having problems with her heart. “I...
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Peninsula Health auxiliary wins Minister for Health Volunteer Award
Friends of Carinya Auxiliary members Marion Sparrow and Jan Graham, Minister for Health Jill Hennessy MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Carers and Volunteers Gabrielle Williams MP. The...
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Tim Rajakumar – from Mt Eliza to Oxford and back again
Tim Rajakumar grew up in Mt Eliza before moving away when he was 9-years-old. Almost 20 years later Tim is back in Australia, this time as a fifth year medical student from Oxford University in...
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