1. Peninsula Health
Revolutionary absorbable heart stent – a first for
Peninsula Health
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Cardiologist Associate Professor Jamie Layland, Peninsula Health
Cardiologist Associate Professor Jamie Layland has inserted an absorbable heart stent in a patient at Peninsula Health – a
breakthrough first for the health service.
Associate Professor Layland and Cardiologist Dr Robert Lew, another Peninsula Health cardiologist, are part of a
worldwide team investigating the use of absorbable stents in patients with heart disease.
A/Prof Layland, a Peninsula Health cardiologist, is one of a few cardiologists in the world who has inserted this new
absorbable stent.
A stent is a small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow arteries in the heart. Traditionally, a metal-based stent is placed in
an artery in patients undergoing a coronary angioplasty – a procedure which opens blocked arteries and restores normal
blood flow to the heart.
“The absorbable stent is similar to the traditional version but it has the benefit of dissolving after the device has served its
purpose,” A/Prof Layland said.
“This is a revolutionary advance in the treatment of coronary artery disease,” he said.
“The absorbable stent will open an arterial blockage just like a metallic stent, but then it dissolves over time, allowing the
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2. artery to return to a more natural state.”
The radical new stent dissolves in around two years, compared with traditional metal stents which stay in a patient for life.
The absorbable stent is made of a degradable material which is designed to initially stay intact before breaking down over
subsequent years. Coronary artery disease is a major health concern with absorbable stents expected to benefit many
patients on the Mornington Peninsula.
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3. Peninsula Health
New $16 million car park announced for Frankston
Hospital
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An artist’s impression of what the new car park at Frankston Hospital could look like.
A new three level multi-storey car park has been announced for Frankston Hospital.
The new car park with 750 spaces will significantly ease the current burden around lack of parking at the hospital.
The car park will be funded by a $16 million loan from the State Government, repayable over 25 years.
Peninsula Health CEO Sue Williams said the announcement is excellent news for our patients, staff and visitors.
“The ongoing expansion and redevelopment of Frankston Hospital in recent years has increased the burden on available
car parking spaces,” she said.
“The existing multi-deck car park at Frankston Hospital, which opened in 2013, provides 570 spaces and these are often
full by 8.30am.
“The new car park will better service the increasing number of visitors to Frankston Hospital.”
The modern new car park, to be constructed on the site of the exiting Dundas Street on-grade car park, will have four lifts,
and CCTV coverage of all vehicle and pedestrian entry and exit points. The style and design of the new car park will be
sympathetic to the existing multi-deck car park.
A selective tender process is currently underway to appoint a ‘design and construct’ contractor. Tender applications close
on 21 July with construction of the car park expected to commence in November.
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4. Peninsula Health
New health program targets disadvantaged Rosebud
and Hastings children
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Dr Kathy McMahon, Clinical Director of Paediatrics, Peninsula Health.
A health program which is making a positive impact on disadvantaged Frankston North children will now be expanded to
Rosebud and Hastings following a successful bid for major funding.
Peninsula Health’s Clinical Director of Paediatrics, Dr Kathy McMahon has secured $416,000 from the Menzies Caring for
Kids organisation to support the appointment of a Paediatric Fellow for three years.
As with the Frankston North program – the Rosebud/Hastings Paediatric Fellow and a Paediatrician will work at local
primary schools and kindergartens – addressing the critical issue of accessibility for such services. The services at
Frankston North have transformed the way in which students and parents have been able to access such services.
“We run paediatric developmental clinics at Frankston Hospital but many of these children would not attend due to family
issues and social disadvantage,” says Dr McMahon.
“In the past developmental behaviour issues have been undiagnosed and left untreated.
“The beauty of having the services on site at the school is that the doctors have better access to the families and parents
as well as the children and their teachers and any allied health professionals involved at the school.
“Issues within the family environment – substance abuse, domestic violence, unemployment, previous trauma – can really
impact on the health of a child, especially with language acquisition and academic achievement.”
A report released last year, Dropping off the Edge found that Frankston North, Rosebud West and Hastings figured
prominently as disadvantaged suburbs with high rates of unemployment, criminal convictions, disability, low education,
child maltreatment, family violence and psychiatric admissions.
“Children not being properly cared for is a troubling symptom and consequence of a range of other factors,” said Dr
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5. McMahon.
“If we had a GP in the school, the GP would have to refer a student to paediatric services elsewhere for expert paediatric
assessment and management and many parents and carers have difficulties accessing these – but our unique paediatrics
program brings the Paediatrician to the local community.”
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6. Peninsula Health
Community support brings lifesaving equipment to the
Peninsula
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Dr Leon Fisher with the new EUS/EBUS machine
Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in Australia, according to medical research.
Thanks to the generous support of the Mornington Peninsula community – Peninsula Health now has the crtical technology
to detect pancreatic and lung cancers sooner.
The community donated more than $500,000 to bring the lifesaving equipement – the Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and
Endo Bronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) – to Frankston Hospital.
The machine has just recently become operational diagnosing local patients at Frankston.
“The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is only 5%, so early detection is vital,” said Dr Leon Fisher, Peninsula
Health’s Head of Endoscopy.
“The reason pancreatic cancer is so deadly is because most tumours aren’t detected until they’re at an advanced stage –
when treatment is unlikely to be effective.
“But the EUS machine is a fast, simple and low-risk procedure that can diagnose pancreatic cancer within hours.”
The EUS/EBUS is a minimally invasive procedure which can find the cause of symptoms such as abdominal or chest pain,
determine the extent of diseases in the digestive tract and lungs, and evaluate findings from imaging tests such as CT
scan or MRI.
“We had CT scanners, MRI scanners, surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy – but we didn’t have the EUS/EBUS
machine,” Dr Fisher said.
“Thanks to the outstanding community support we received we have been able to bring this machine to the Peninsula.”
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7. With an EUS/EBUS machine available locally, diagnosis is faster and more accurate.
The diagnosis now happens at Frankston Hospital within days of initial scans, which results in faster treatment. The
alternative to using the EUS/ESUS machine is invasive surgery which carries serious risks, especially for frail patients.
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8. Peninsula Health
Poor childhood development is the greatest health
concern after asthma for Peninsula kids
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Childhood development problems have been flagged as the greatest health issue after asthma for children on the
Mornington Peninsula.
Karen Anderson, Program Manager Prevention and Child Health Community Health, says the trends can be tracked in the
Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) which recently released findings from 2015.
The AEDC provides a national measurement to monitor Australian children’s development. The AEDC is a census
examining how young Australian children have developed by the time they start school.
The survey found that in Frankston 20.9 % of children were developmentally at risk which is a small but significant
decrease on the previous figures in 2012 down from 23.3%
And in Mornington Peninsula 18.8% children were developmentally at risk which is a small increase on the18.1 % measure
in 2012.
“Research shows that a person’s life successes, health and emotional wellbeing have their roots in early childhood,” says
Ms Anderson.
“If we get it right in the early years, we can expect to see children thrive throughout their school and adult lives.
“The quality of a child’s earliest environments and the availability of appropriate experiences at the right stages of
development are crucial determinants of the way each child’s brain architecture develops.”
Ms Anderson advises parents to talk to their babies and toddlers, as this can help language and
communication development. The more you talk with your baby or toddler, the better.
This is because parents who talk a lot to their young children use lots of different sounds and words. When children hear
more words, it helps to improve their understanding of language, and increases the number and variety of words that they
can understand and use.
In a separate but related development, researchers are looking at an innovative way to help Victorian babies and toddlers
fully develop their communication and language skills, setting them up for success in later life.
Last month, the Minister for Families and Children, Jenny Mikakos, launched the Every Toddler Talking research trial.
Under the trial, early childhood educators will be equipped with new, evidence-based strategies for helping children under
three build language and social skills, no matter their learning and communication styles and abilities.
Educators will work closely with specialist speech pathologists who will tailor support to respond to children’s individual
language needs. Phase one of the trial, which took place in 2015, examined the methods used in Victoria and across the
world. The evidence showed that early childhood educators working with allied health professionals were uniquely
positioned to support all children to be effective communicators.
The findings are now being tested in phase two of the project, which involves 21 early childhood education and care
services and seven community health services across the state, including Mildura, Geelong, Sunbury, Brimbank,
Dandenong, Alpine area and the Mornington Peninsula.
The Victorian Government has invested $1.2 million in the project over three years, and has partnered with leading early
childhood researchers, including Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne. Associate
Professor, Early Childhood Education at the University of Melbourne, Patricia Eadie said children develop important
language skills from birth so how we communicated with children mattered enormously and from very early on.
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9. “There is a large body of evidence that tells us how important responsive interactions are between toddlers and adults for
their language development as well as their social and emotional well-being,” Associate Professor Eadie said.
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10. Peninsula Health
Search for a doctor or pharmacy at Rosebud ED’s new
online kiosk
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In a first for the Peninsula, Rosebud Hospital’s Emergency Department now has an online kiosk where patients can search
for local GPs and pharmacists.
The online kiosk allows users to find the closest doctor, pharmacy, dentist or public and private hospital emergency
department that is open when they search. Under each listing, users can also find a location address, telephone contact,
distance and directions.
The online kiosk links to the Mediseek website and Google maps, and has been installed by Southern Eastern Melbourne
Primary Health Network who connect GPs and allied health professionals to hospitals and other services.
The online kiosk lists practices that are taking new patients and that are open when users are searching. It has been setup
in the emergency department to help users find services quickly and conveniently, in the event where they can be treated
by a doctor or pharmacy.
“It’s a great support service to have at Rosebud, it provides users with access to services they need, literally at their
fingertips,” said Alison Watts, Operations Director at Peninsula Health’s Rosebud Hospital.
An online kiosk is also scheduled to be installed at Frankston Hospital.
For more information visit the Rosebud ED kiosk via the Mediseek website.
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11. Peninsula Health
New multi-storey car park for Frankston Hospital
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Frankston Hospital will have 750 new car spaces following financial approval today from the State Government for a new
three-storey multi-deck car park.
The new car park, expected to be completed by the end of 2017, will significantly ease the current burden around lack of
parking at the hospital.
The three-storey multi-deck car park will be funded by a $16 million loan from the State Government, repayable over 25
years.
There will be no increases in fees to fund the new car park.
Frankston Hospital Chief Operating Officer, Mr Brendon Gardner, said the State Government approval for financing the car
park follows many months of talks with key stakeholders including the Frankston City Council.
“I’m delighted we now have a definite go ahead,” Mr Gardner said.
“This is excellent news for our patients, staff and visitors.”
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12. Peninsula Health
Breast cancer rates on the rise on the Mornington
Peninsula
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Peninsula Health Breast Care Nurse, Rhonda Barnes, and a client.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women.[1] Cancer Australia estimates that there will
be more than 16,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2016.It is believed the number of women diagnosed with
breast cancer will continue to increase as the Australian population grows and ages.
“Since 2008, at Peninsula Health there has been a staggering 69.9% increase in the number of cases treated,” says
Peninsula Health Breast Care Nurse, Rhonda Barnes.
“And that trend is set to rise even further over the next several years.”
Breast cancer has the second highest mortality rate in Australian women after lung cancer.
The breast surgery team at Peninsula Health treats more than 130 women a year, carrying out procedures on one of the
most intimate parts of a woman’s body – the breast.
As a breast care nurse, Ms Barnes is the lynchpin for the care of the patient. Her job is to support the family, coordinate the
patient’s care and provide them with information.
“Information is power,” says Ms Barnes, “Once we have power we feel in control, once we feel in control, we can cope.
“A doctor will tell a patient ‘these are your results, this is what we’ve found and these are what the next best steps will be’.
“But it’s a well-known fact that when you’re receiving bad news, by the time you’ve left the consultation you’ve retained
only about 50 per cent of the information; by the time you get home that probably goes down to about 25 per cent.”
Peninsula Health has launched a breast cancer fundraising campaign to raise money to expand breast care support
services for all women on the Mornington Peninsula. For more information see: http://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/give-
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14. Peninsula Health
Kids helping kids
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Caption: left to right, Brendon Gardner Chief Operating Officer Peninsula Health, from the Rotary Club of Mount Eliza,
Treasurer Guenter Steinbrecher, President Elect, George-Ann Sullivan, President Bernie Edwards, and Helen Hutchins,
Nurse Unit Manger Child and Adolescent Unit Peninsula Health
A children’s fun Rotary Mount Eliza fun run has raised $19,950 for Peninsula Health.
Accepting the cheque yesterday Peninsula Health Chief Operating Officer Brendon Gardner said:“We are delighted to
receive this generous and much needed support which will greatly assist our young patients.”
More than 500 people attended the Rotary Mount Eliza event on 17 April to watch children run the ‘Kids Fun Run with
K163’.
The proceeds from the fun run will contribute to the cost of five new special child-friendly beds for kids at Frankston
Hospital, which is sure to brighten their little faces!
The Rotary Club of Mount Eliza partnered with Mornington Railway to bring the first annual Kids Fun Run with K163.
The Paediatric Unit (known as the CAU – Children and Adolescent Unit) at Frankston Hospital provides care for sick and
injured children up to the age of 16 years. The CAU has 15 beds as well four dedicated paediatric cubicles in the
Emergency Department.
Peninsula Health cares for up to 22,500 children and young people each year in the Emergency Department, and over
2,000 children are admitted to the CAU each year. Children are admitted to the CAU with a variety of medical and surgical
conditions.
In addition to these common childhood illnesses, Frankston CAU caters for the needs of a number of complex chronically
ill/disabled children living in our community, including those requiring palliative care.
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15. Peninsula Health
Breakthrough study leads to improved breast
reconstructions
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Associate Professor David Hunter-Smith.
High-tech 3D modelling can now be used to improve planning for breast reconstructions, aiding aesthetic outcomes and
reducing operation times thanks to a breakthrough study at Peninsula Health led by plastic surgeon Associate Professor
David Hunter-Smith.
“It is a really exciting time to be working in this field,” Mr Hunter-Smith said.
Until now, surgeons have had to estimate the ideal volume and shape of the breast implants or soft-tissue flaps using 2D
photographs taken with a CT scanner.
“While we would do the best we could, there was always an element of error with estimation. Now, with the use of a new
technique and 3D printing we can remove the guesswork.”
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16. While there have been a number of other techniques using 3D images to measure volume and shape, until now, none
have proven reliable.
“What we can now do is create software-generated 3D reconstructions, calculate and visualize volume differences, and
produce bio-models of the breasts using a 3D printer for tactile appreciation of volume differential.”
In one case study, researchers found the new technique accounted for a volume difference of 116cm³ from traditional
methods, dramatically aiding in preoperative planning, reducing operation time.
“By printing the breast model, we also can give the patient something physical to hold on to, helping them get a better
understanding of the reconstruction. This gives them the invaluable opportunity to provide feedback before the surgery.”
Mr Hunter-Smith says ensuring the size and shape of the reconstructed breast is in line with the patient’s expectations is of
upmost importance to reconstructive surgeons.
“We know breast reconstruction after breast cancer can be a significant milestone for patients. In 2014 we completed a
study using 10 years of data that confirmed breast reconstructions have positive effects on a patient’s psychological,
physical and sexual well-being.”
The 3D printing study has been published in a number of international medical journals. Associate Professor Hunter-Smith
is a keynote speaker at this year’s free annual Open Access event where Peninsula Health invites the public to learn more
the health service’s activities. Open Access will be held at the New Peninsula Centre Mount Martha 1.30pm to 3.30pm on
27 May. RSVP by 19 May by calling 9788 1501 or emailing corporate.relations@phcn.vic.gov.au
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17. Peninsula Health
State-of-the-art of service to improve heart health on
the Mornington Peninsula
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Peninsula Health Heart Service centrepiece – the ultramodern chest pain unit which opened in February.
Cardiovascular disease, which can result in both heart attack and stroke, remains the highest cause of death and disability
for people in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
“The number of people living with cardiovascular disease is increasing due to an ageing population – it kills one Australian
every 12 minutes,” says Director of the Peninsula Health Heart Service, Dr Philip Carrillo.
“Making lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, increasing activity and improving diet can help prevent cardiovascular
disease but sometimes people will need specific treatment.”
Peninsula Health has now launched the Peninsula Health Heart Service – a state-of-the art comprehensive service
designed to provide world-class care for cardiovascular problems.
“Peninsula Health Heart Service will benefit all patients admitted with cardiac disease, as it has the latest equipment and is
modelled on the latest designs for patient safety and comfort,” says Dr Carrillo.
“It is a state-of-the-art facility and the newest and most modern acute cardiac service on the Mornington Peninsula.”
Peninsula Health Heart service is equipped with 24 acute Cardiac in-patient beds and eight beds in the recently opened
Rapid Assessment Cardiac Unit (RACU) – which is for the rapid assessment of patients with chest pain and new atrial
fibrillation, a common heart rhythm abnormality.
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18. coronary stenting, right heart catheterisation, pacemaker insertion, defibrillator insertion, cardiac resynchronisation therapy,
trans-oesophageal echocardiography and cardioversion.
“There is also a new dedicated cardiac out-patient department, where out-patients can be assessed and fully investigated
at no personal expense – both the clinic appointments and investigations are bulk-billed,” Dr Carrillo explains.
“Peninsula Health Heart Service is a service available to all, as long as patients have a valid referral from their GP, the
Emergency Department or other doctor.”
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19. Peninsula Health
More than 100 patients through the new chest pain
unit in less than two months!
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Dr Tim Smith, Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit Registrar, Dale Worthington, and Associate Nurse Manager Western
Port, Damian Flenley.
Pearcedale renovator Dale Worthington was at work when he experienced a loss of breath and tightness in the chest.
The 41-year old saw his doctor who referred him on to Frankston Hospital.
At Frankston earlier this month, Dale became the 101st patient to go through the new Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit
– which only opened on February 18!
“I had the best experience,” says Dale.
“The Unit is fantastic and the staff were amazing”.
Dale says he’ll be paying more attention to his health from now on.
The chest pain Unit provides a quick assessment by specialist cardiologists for people with chest pain.
The Unit is expected to treat an additional 2000 patients a year.
The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Health Minister, the Hon. Jill Hennessy officially
opened Peninsula Health’s brand new Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit in February.
The Unit will help streamline patients presenting to our Emergency Department with chest pain. They will receive faster
diagnosis and treatment, which is critical for patients presenting with chest pain. Patients will be treated in a dedicated unit
with state-of-the-art equipment which will enable rapid diagnosis and treatment to occur.
Patients across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula will benefit from the best heart healthcare available, right at their
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20. The opening of the Unit follows the state government’s Travis Review, which recommended more beds to free up space
and take the pressure off Emergency Departments.
The opening of the Unit follows the state government’s Travis Review, which recommended more beds to free up space
and take the pressure off Emergency Departments.
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21. Peninsula Health
$1.5 million upgrade for Peninsula Health’s Mental
Health Unit
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Peninsula Health’s Adult Mental Health Unit (“2 West”) is to undergo an extensive upgrade following the
announcement today of $1.5 million in State Government funding.
2 West was built in the early 1990s but has had very little capital improvements in the past two and a half decades. The
physical environment has been described by clients and their families as dismal and prison like.
“The funding announced today will provide an immediate improvement to the environment in our acute mental health unit
and the, safety of clients and staff,” said Peninsula Health CEO, Ms Sue Williams.
Our staff do a fantastic job caring for our mental health clients however, the physical environment falls well below
contemporary standards– impacting the recovery of patients and the safety of our staff.”
“The funding will allow us to create a much more pleasant space to help patients recover faster, with upgraded courtyards,
dining and activity areas.”
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22. in Victoria and leads the State in reductions of restrictive interventions and seclusions.
“Peninsula Health is a health service on the move with over $150 million in capital investment over the last five years. The
funding announcement today follows the opening in February of a $5 million hybrid interventional theatre – the largest in
Australia – and the opening of a new Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit,” Ms Williams said.
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23. Peninsula Health
Life-saving technology to change the face of
emergency care on the Peninsula
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Peninsula Health’s Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine, Dr Shyaman Menon, knows all too well that timing is
everything when it comes to a medical emergency.
Many elderly Mornington Peninsula residents use a MEPACS personal pendant alarm system and activate an emergency
button to make sure they receive the immediate care they need, if they are in medical trouble.
Until now the personal alarm pendant was limited to the home, operating via an additional phone socket to an existing
telephone line.
But this is set to change with a revolutionary new approach which will allow the alarm pendant to work anywhere – in the
supermarket, at the park, or even on the local golf course.
“This is an outstanding technological development which could potentially revolutionise healthcare – particularly in the
elderly,” says Dr Menon.
“The fact that a personal alarm system is being now trialled which will operate in any location has the potential to reduce
the time from symptom onset to hospital presentation for a broad range of medical conditions.”
Peninsula Health’s Clinical Director of Aged Care Medicine, Dr Peter Lynch, says falls, faints and “collapsing attacks”
potentially pose a major problem for the elderly and injuries sustained during a fall or faint can jeopardize a person’s
well-being and level of function..
“A fall or faint may lead to fractures, lacerations, internal bleeding, all requiring increased health care,” says Dr Lynch.
“Whilst a personal alarm system may not be able to prevent a fall – it can ensure the person wearing the alarm is urgently
given the emergency response and treatment they need.”
The pendant at the centre of the trial will be able to operate anywhere as long as the user has an Android phone
connected to Bluetooth. The pendant can be worn around the neck or on a watch band around the wrist.
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24. MEPACs will trial the new technology with 100 clients in April.
MEPACS is an emergency response personal alarm service which has been caring for thousands of clients for more than
20 years. MEPACS is monitored by first-aid or paramedically trained support teams 24 hours a day, every day of the year
and is backed by Peninsula Health.
“We eagerly await the results of this initial pilot study but the potential for this technology is huge,” says Dr Menon.
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25. Peninsula Health
New Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit opens at
Peninsula Health
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The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Health Minister, the Hon. Jill Hennessy officially
opened Peninsula Health’s brand new Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit in February.
The Unit will help streamline patients presenting to our Emergency Department with chest pain. They will receive faster
diagnosis and treatment, which is critical for patients presenting with chest pain. Patients will be treated in a dedicated unit
with state-of-the-art equipment which will enable rapid diagnosis and treatment to occur.
Patients across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula will benefit from the best heart healthcare available, right at their
doorstep.
It is expected that more than 2,000 patients will use the service each year. The opening of the Unit follows the state
government’s Travis Review, which recommended more beds to free up space and take the pressure off Emergency
Departments.
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26. Peninsula Health
Peninsula Health opens two new multi-million dollar
state-of-the-art health facilities
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Peninsula Health has been acknowledged as an innovative health leader with the opening today of two new multi-million
dollar state-of-the-art health facilities: the Hybrid Interventional Theatre, and the Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Health Jill Hennessey, and the Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke today
officially opened the Theatre and the Chest Pain Unit.
The $5million Hybrid Interventional Theatre is the largest theatre of its kind in Australia. “It will mean patients undergo
shorter surgeries and experience quicker recoveries,” said the Premier.
Peninsula Health CEO Sue Williams said the Hybrid Theatre will expand and transform the types of surgeries and
procedures available to the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula communities.
“Patients with complex vascular issues can now be treated at locally at Frankston Hospital,” Ms Williams said. “Patients will
also benefit from less invasive surgery with , fewer complications and quicker recovery times.”
The new 8-bed Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit will provide a quick assessment by specialist cardiologists for people
with chest pain. The Unit is expected to treat an additional 2000 patients a year.
“This means more patients will be treated earlier and faster, which will help to ease pressure on the emergency
department,” said Ms Williams.
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Silvia Dropulich
Head of Corporate Communication and Media Relations
Mobile 0419 868 824
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