Patients living with impaired kidney function require dialysis – a particular type of treatment that helps their body remove extra fluid and waste products from their blood when their kidneys are unable to. Instrumental to that treatment is Andrea Sutton, the Nurse Unit Manager of the Dialysis and Chemotherapy Unit at Rosebud Hospital. Managing the …
A dedicated team of Peninsula Health doctors and nurses are preparing to embark on a journey to Papua New Guinea as part an eight-day medical expedition led by the No Roads Expeditions Foundation (NRF). As one of the world’s most underdeveloped nations, Papua New Guinea grapples with some of the world’s worst health statistics. The …
Kerry, a Mornington Peninsula resident, faced a challenging battle with kidney problems for 16 years. Her journey took a significant turn in 2018 when her kidneys began to fail, leading her to become a dialysis patient at Rosebud Hospital. The kidneys – two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist – perform complex …
The Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal has a new look this year. This summer we’re calling on you, our local community, to take The FEB 50 Challenge and help put vital equipment into the hands of our Doctors and Nurses at Rosebud Hospital. For more than 50 years, Rosebud Hospital has been providing world-class care to our community and visitors to …
Building a new Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing service that supports the needs of younger members of our community would not be possible without input from young people and their families, carers and supporters. Acting on a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, Mel joined Peninsula Health …
Fostering a community free from family violence across the lifespan would not be possible without people like Ali. Ali is one of our dedicated clinicians working within our Keeping Families Safe Program, committed to improving the behaviours of young people who may be using violence at home. Working closely with parents, carers, family members and …
On behalf of the Board, Executive team, staff and volunteers at Peninsula Health, it is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of the Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy MP. Peta was an extraordinary advocate for the region which encompasses Frankston, and was unwavering in her support for better health outcomes for the …
Blood and bones are nothing new to Ash, one of our many outstanding Perioperative Theatre Nurses here at Peninsula Health; she’s more than used to seeing the inside of the human body. Based at Frankston Public Surgical Centre, Ash works mainly in orthopaedics, a specialty area concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, where she …
Wouldn’t it be great if kids started their day building connections with peers, feeling happy and ready to learn? That’s exactly what happened last week at Tootgarook when the school community excitedly met at a local park to walk to school together. Tootgarook Primary School is nestled in the heart of the Southern Mornington Peninsula. …
We are thrilled to share that our incredible Pauline D’Astoli OAM has been honoured as Health Volunteer of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Gala! Her dedication to advocating for top-notch healthcare, especially in mental health services, is truly inspiring. Pauline’s unwavering dedication to advocating for superior healthcare, particularly within mental health services, …
