Meet Dr Craig Johnston. Dr Johnston is an Intensive Care Specialist at Peninsula Health, where he plays a crucial role in caring for the hospital’s most critically ill patients. He works closely with a dedicated team of nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to tackle complex medical challenges and ensure the best possible outcomes for every …
For people living with a disability access and inclusion within our healthcare service and community is of the highest importance. On International Day of People with a Disability, we are inspired by the voices of the team members who live with disabilities and our leaders within our organisation who have shared their insights to help …
Last month, Frankston Hospital became the third hospital in Victoria to introduce an Impella program, after acquiring an Impella heart pump thanks to Peninsula Health’s generous donor community, which raised $100,000 through our 2023 tax appeal and regular giving program. The Impella is the world’s smallest artificial heart pump, which can be inserted percutaneously to …
Frankston father-of-two Vaughn Marshall had just returned home from taking his six-month-old Jack Russell, Luna, for a walk when he started having breathing difficulties. Struggling for air, Vaughn collapsed to the ground and, despite his efforts, was unable to move or reach for his phone to call for help. Luckily for Vaughn, Luna took charge …
In the bustling environment of the emergency department, our invaluable team of senior social workers are on hand, ready to respond at a moment’s notice to individuals experiencing crisis. Jess, Laura, and Jana are among the team members helping bridge the gap between medical treatment and a patients’ social, emotional, and practical needs. “We are …
Frankston Hospital is one of only a small number of hospitals in Victoria and across Australia that offer the service of whole lung lavage—a specialised procedure that uses a saline (saltwater) solution to “wash out” the lungs and clear abnormal material that obstructs breathing. Traditionally, after a whole lung lavage, physiotherapists would perform chest percussions …
Retired Frankston Hospital Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Dr Geoff Wicks, is celebrating his 100th birthday on 11 November. Dr Wicks started his career at The Alfred Hospital before coming to Mornington to work as a locum. He then went to the United Kingdom where he trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology, working in Belfast and Northern Ireland. …
Australia hosted the 45th International Committee of Military Medicine World Congress recently, the first time this event has been held in the southern hemisphere. Captain Ian Young AM, Deputy Director of Surgery at Peninsula Health and President of the Australasian Military Medicine Association was part of the organising committee for the event. There were 1400 …
Peninsula Health’s At Home monitoring service continues to transform healthcare within the comfort of people’s homes, thereby preventing avoidable hospital admissions. Since the service began, there has been a total of 194 patients monitored across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, with an average growth rate of 13 new patients accepted by the service each month. Join …
With an array of exciting activities, delicious food, and prizes to be won, Mornington Community Health was recently transformed into the unofficial ‘Royal Melbourne Show’ for members of the Acquired Brain Injury Social Support Group. The room was decorated from top to bottom with carnival memorabilia, interactive games, and even a faux petting zoo, creating …
