Peninsula Health

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adj. A/Prof Helen Cooper as the next Chief Executive for Peninsula Health. Helen assumes this role at a pivotal time, as we prepare for the move into our new Hospital building in 2025/26. Read more: peninsulahealth.org.au/latest-news/he…

Great to have a soft launch of the new @RAILMonash and @PeninsulaHealth Carers Health and Wellbeing Service for older carers of older people, through Aust Govt and @NCHealthyAgeing funding. Presentations and initial reflections incl @AislinnLalor @BruscoTarsh and

A NEW breast cancer imaging suite at Frankston Hospital is expected to see around 3000 patients a year by 2032. baysidenews.com.au/2024/04/02/tho…

Early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer – free of charge. Providing breast imaging and mammography services, the Peta Murphy Breast Imaging Suite is in full swing at Frankston Hospital. Read more about our breast imaging service on our website: me-qr.com/l/PH-Breast-Im…

Congratulations Dr Timothy Smith who has become one of the few Indigenous fellows in Australia, and the second at Peninsula Health, joining Dr Angela La Macchia. Read more: ow.ly/vykA50QEOYu

An international study by @PeninsulaHealth's Dr @TayaCollyer published by @BioMedCentral found regression coefficients were generally not viewed as complete or authoritative statements about health. This contrasts with current teaching materials. Find out more 👇🏾@AndrewNadine

We were delighted to join the conversation regarding women's pain and how Peninsula Health is helping pave the way forward for more equitable healthcare. Hear from our Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr Nisha Knot (@Nishaobgyn).

@Nishaobgyn 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Alleviating pain is Medicine 101. It should be the norm, not the exception. That a simple measure is seen as path breaking or revolutionary is an indictment of healthcare professionals to recognise and address women’s pain. We must do better. Full stop. #WomensHealth

@vhba @VicGovDH @Lendlease Incredible how far our new 12 storey clinical tower and multi-deck car park has come in 12 months. We look forward to 2024!

What a difference a year can make! Check out the construction progress we’ve made this year on the #FrankstonHospital redevelopment: go.vic.gov.au/3NrKjQT 📍 Frankston, Boon Wurrung/Bunurong Country @VicGovDH @Lendlease @PeninsulaHealth #PublicHealth #Frankston

Great work Dr Nisha Khot and the team at @PeninsulaHealth. 👏👏👏

📵Ongoing Optus maintenance near our Golf Links Road location has affected mobile phone reception on-site. If you need to get in touch with a loved one, please reach out to our Golf Links Road Reception at 9784 8799. Alternatively, you can contact our Switchboard at 9784 7777.

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. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. Felicity Topp, CEO

Congratulations to Pauline D'Astoli OAM for winning “Health Volunteer of the Year.” Pauline has been a dedicated and passionate volunteer at @PeninsulaHealth for more than 6 years, working on various committees/projects, and advocating for consumers with empathy #VPHAwards

Ready to bite into something new? In line with the Victorian Government Healthy choices: policy directive, the menus at our food outlets and vending machines are now selling and promoting a healthier range of food and drinks. Learn more: ow.ly/FBRF50PTfVy

A LOCAL Aboriginal artist has designed a new uniform for healthcare workers at Frankston Hospital. baysidenews.com.au/2023/06/13/new… #BaysideNews #PeninsulaHealth

Very proud of the amazing Thea Moloney, representing @PeninsulaHealth at the #OTAus2023 conference in Cairns. Building on @alison_lunt research in bariatric care; codesigned training beyond manual handling is needed.

@LJJolliffe @alison_lunt Some incredible work in this area being completed at Peninsula Health, congratulations to all involved!

Congratulations to our Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr Nisha Khot, on her appointment to Vice President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Read more: ow.ly/vkfp50OyIO0

Our status as an emerging leader in research and innovation would not be possible without clinical trials. "It’s wonderful to lead the introduction of this device into Australia right here at Frankston Hospital," says Prof. Tiruvoipati ow.ly/52j050OrCrc

An extra 9500 Home Care Packages in the @ausgov Budget is welcomed. But @NCHealthyAgeing Director Prof Velandai Srikanth told Fauziah Ibrahim @abcnews more work needs to be done to address future demand for people to stay at home and thrive. @Velandaisrikan1 @PeninsulaHealth