Inherited from your parents, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, also known as AATD emphysema, is a genetic condition that can cause chronic lung and liver disease. Early symptoms including shortness of breath, reduced ability to exercise and wheezing, appear between the ages 25 and 50, and management is key in slowing down the progress of the disease. …
Joining Peninsula Health 12 months ago following a suggestion from her daughter, Patient Companion Volunteer and Consumer Advisor, Kris Bramston has found a sense of purpose in spending time with patients at Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre. “Since retiring, I felt like it was just so hard to get out of bed, so I took …
Yesterday, in celebration of Palliative Care Week, the exceptional team from the Palliative Care Unit at Golf Links Road hosted an afternoon tea, to express gratitude to all those who have generously supported the unit throughout the past year. Additionally, the team unveiled their latest initiative: the release of a staff fundraiser recipe book. The …
The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) service is making a significant difference for local people by proactively managing IBD cases in the community through collaboration with services under Peninsula Health’s At Home initiative. IBD is a collective umbrella term for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease that can have a major impact on a person’s life and …
For the past 15 years, every second Friday, Gay Menzel has generously donated her time to volunteering at Frankston Hospital’s Emergency Department. As an Assistance and Care in Emergency (ACE) volunteer, Gay works alongside patients and their families, providing invaluable support to alleviate stress amidst challenging circumstances. “We aim to keep people happy; we take …
Victorian regional, rural and outer metro access to clinical trials has increased significantly over the last four years thanks to a pilot program called TrialHub. Peninsula Health is one of six Victorian regional, rural and outer metro hospitals currently participating in the program, which is supporting each health service with what they need to be …
In 2018, Adriana was diagnosed with breast cancer, the second most common cancer in women. Now in remission, Adriana is lending her voice to the breast cancer cause as a clinical trial consumer advisor, advocating for current and future trial participants. Adriana had her own experience with clinical trials while undergoing chemotherapy at Frankston Hospital. …
On Friday 17 May, we recognised International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), with a flag raising ceremony at Frankston Hospital. Recognised every year since 2004, the day aims to raise awareness of the violence and discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer + (LGBTIQ+) communities worldwide. IDAHOBIT was started on …
The new At Home lymphoedema service aims to provide more cohesive treatments for patients, allowing people to stay well and remain at home as much as possible throughout their care journey while receiving the care they need. Peninsula Health recognised the need for a local service with a person-centred approach and has transformed its lymphoedema …
Waking up with lower back pain just days before Christmas, 17-year-old Levi never imagined he’d spend the next 10 days in the Intensive Care Unit with a life-threatening aortic dissection. For Levi’s dad, Kevin, a critical care nurse with a career’s worth of experience, the idea of his son suffering from such a rare heart …
