This blog was written by Peninsula Health, Health Promotion Practitioner Madeline Tatham. Congratulations to the Creative Kids Early Learning Centre in Mornington who have put in an amazing effort to help create a healthier environment for their children, staff and families. With a recent focus on promoting healthy eating, working hard to enhance their menu …
Peninsula Health has been a smoke-free site for 12 years and we are dedicated to supporting patients at any stage of their quit journey. We are committed to providing a smoke-free environment for staff, patients, visitors and carers. Our smoke-free policy prohibits smoking or carrying of ignited cigarettes, cigars or pipes at any of our …
Recently, our newborn Hospital in the Home service expanded to include at home phototherapy for babies with jaundice. Jaundice is common and occurs in about 60 per cent of newborn babies in Australia. It is observed as a yellow colouring of the skin and the whites of the eyes and usually begins to fade by …
Peninsula Health’s new Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Nisha Khot, has a wealth of knowledge and ideas she’s keen to implement across the health service. Dr Khot studied in India and has since worked in the United Kingdom and Australia, bringing a diverse background of experience to the role. After completing her undergraduate …
Although there are more than 1.2 million Australians living with some form of speech impairment, communication disability still remains largely invisible in the wider community. Speech Pathology Week is an opportunity to spotlight speech pathologists, who help ensure people have equitable access to communication. Communication involves two people; meaning it’s more than just speech. This …
After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, the kiosk at Rosebud Hospital has returned to deliver its delicious range of sandwiches, beverages and treats. Rosebud Hospital Kiosk Axillary President Maureen Murray said she was glad to be back at the hospital and reconnecting with staff and visitors again. “It’s fantastic to be back, I’ve missed meeting the staff, …
It was terrific to officially open the Tarnbuk Centre yesterday, with the assistance of the Minister for Mental Health, Gabrielle Williams, the Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke MP, Peninsula Health Board Chair, Diana Heggie and our Cultural Lead and Elder, Aunty Helen Bnads Indigenous Elder Uncle Mick performed a traditional smoking ceremony and welcome …
Since starting in March 2020 in response to the pandemic, our COVID Positive Pathways program has provided clinical care and support to more than 100,000 people. Staff from our community care department banded together with volunteers to ensure community members who tested positive for COVID-19, who were sick but didn’t need to be hospitalised, were …
We’re delighted to be celebrating Helen’s 50th year at Peninsula Health. It is a milestone few people ever see in their careers. As a Registered Nurse, Helen has spent the majority of her professional career leading and delivering the provision of high quality healthcare to children and their families. She is the current Nurse Unit Manager …
National Pain Week (25 July – 31 July) is dedicated to raising awareness about chronic pain and reducing the social stigma associated with it. Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three months or exceeds the normal healing period. Chronic pain may be a symptom of an illness, an injury, or both, but it can …
