media releases 2016 peninsula health

Peninsula HealthRevolutionary absorbable heart stent – a first forPeninsula 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 – abreakthrough first for the health service.

Associate Professor Layland and Cardiologist Dr Robert Lew, another Peninsula Health cardiologist, are part of aworldwide 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 newabsorbable 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 inan artery in patients undergoing a coronary angioplasty – a procedure which opens blocked arteries and restores normalblood 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 itspurpose,” 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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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 oversubsequent years. Coronary artery disease is a major health concern with absorbable stents expected to benefit manypatients on the Mornington Peninsula.

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Peninsula HealthNew $16 million car park announced for FrankstonHospital

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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 availablecar parking spaces,” she said.

“The existing multi-deck car park at Frankston Hospital, which opened in 2013, provides 570 spaces and these are oftenfull 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 besympathetic to the existing multi-deck car park.

A selective tender process is currently underway to appoint a ‘design and construct’ contractor. Tender applications closeon 21 July with construction of the car park expected to commence in November.


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Peninsula HealthNew health program targets disadvantaged Rosebudand 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 toRosebud 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 forKids 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 localprimary schools and kindergartens – addressing the critical issue of accessibility for such services. The services atFrankston 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 familyissues 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 parentsas 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 reallyimpact 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 figuredprominently 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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McMahon.

“If we had a GP in the school, the GP would have to refer a student to paediatric services elsewhere for expert paediatricassessment and management and many parents and carers have difficulties accessing these – but our unique paediatricsprogram brings the Paediatrician to the local community.”


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Peninsula HealthCommunity support brings lifesaving equipment to thePeninsula

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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 technologyto detect pancreatic and lung cancers sooner.

The community donated more than $500,000 to bring the lifesaving equipement – the Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) andEndo 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, PeninsulaHealth’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 CTscan or MRI.

“We had CT scanners, MRI scanners, surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy – but we didn’t have the EUS/EBUSmachine,” 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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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. Thealternative to using the EUS/ESUS machine is invasive surgery which carries serious risks, especially for frail patients.


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Peninsula HealthPoor childhood development is the greatest healthconcern 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 theMornington Peninsula.

Karen Anderson, Program Manager Prevention and Child Health Community Health, says the trends can be tracked in theAustralian 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 censusexamining 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 significantdecrease 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 % measurein 2012.

“Research shows that a person’s life successes, health and emotional wellbeing have their roots in early childhood,” saysMs 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 ofdevelopment 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 andcommunication 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 hearmore words, it helps to improve their understanding of language, and increases the number and variety of words that theycan understand and use.

In a separate but related development, researchers are looking at an innovative way to help Victorian babies and toddlersfully 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 underthree 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 individuallanguage needs. Phase one of the trial, which took place in 2015, examined the methods used in Victoria and across theworld. The evidence showed that early childhood educators working with allied health professionals were uniquelypositioned 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 careservices 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 earlychildhood researchers, including Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne. AssociateProfessor, Early Childhood Education at the University of Melbourne, Patricia Eadie said children develop importantlanguage skills from birth so how we communicated with children mattered enormously and from very early on.

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“There is a large body of evidence that tells us how important responsive interactions are between toddlers and adults fortheir language development as well as their social and emotional well-being,” Associate Professor Eadie said.


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Peninsula HealthSearch for a doctor or pharmacy at Rosebud ED’s newonline kiosk

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In a first for the Peninsula, Rosebud Hospital’s Emergency Department now has an online kiosk where patients can searchfor local GPs and pharmacists.

The online kiosk allows users to find the closest doctor, pharmacy, dentist or public and private hospital emergencydepartment 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 MelbournePrimary 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 setupin the emergency department to help users find services quickly and conveniently, in the event where they can be treatedby 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 theirfingertips,” 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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Peninsula HealthNew 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 newthree-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 ofparking at the hospital.

The three-storey multi-deck car park will be funded by a $16 million loan from the State Government, repayable over 25years.

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 carpark 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.”

Silvia DropulichHead of Corporate Communications and Media Relations Corporate and Community Relations: 97881503Mobile: 0429 327 664

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Peninsula HealthBreast cancer rates on the rise on the MorningtonPeninsula

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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 willbe more than 16,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2016.It is believed the number of women diagnosed withbreast 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,” saysPeninsula 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 themost 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 thepatient’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 retainedonly 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 supportservices for all women on the Mornington Peninsula. For more information see: http://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/give-gift-care/

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[1] http://www.mccc.edu.au/Research1/Breast-Cancer/Current-Research-Breast-Cancer/Breast-Cancer-The-Facts.aspx

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Peninsula HealthKids 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 toreceive 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 withK163’.

The proceeds from the fun run will contribute to the cost of five new special child-friendly beds for kids at FrankstonHospital, 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 andinjured children up to the age of 16 years. The CAU has 15 beds as well four dedicated paediatric cubicles in theEmergency Department.

Peninsula Health cares for up to 22,500 children and young people each year in the Emergency Department, and over2,000 children are admitted to the CAU each year. Children are admitted to the CAU with a variety of medical and surgicalconditions.

In addition to these common childhood illnesses, Frankston CAU caters for the needs of a number of complex chronicallyill/disabled children living in our community, including those requiring palliative care.

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Peninsula HealthBreakthrough study leads to improved breastreconstructions

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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 andreducing operation times thanks to a breakthrough study at Peninsula Health led by plastic surgeon Associate ProfessorDavid 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 2Dphotographs 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 newtechnique and 3D printing we can remove the guesswork.”

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While there have been a number of other techniques using 3D images to measure volume and shape, until now, nonehave proven reliable.

“What we can now do is create software-generated 3D reconstructions, calculate and visualize volume differences, andproduce 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 traditionalmethods, 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 betterunderstanding 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 ofupmost importance to reconstructive surgeons.

“We know breast reconstruction after breast cancer can be a significant milestone for patients. In 2014 we completed astudy 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-Smithis a keynote speaker at this year’s free annual Open Access event where Peninsula Health invites the public to learn morethe health service’s activities. Open Access will be held at the New Peninsula Centre Mount Martha 1.30pm to 3.30pm on27 May. RSVP by 19 May by calling 9788 1501 or emailing [email protected]

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Peninsula HealthState-of-the-art of service to improve heart health onthe 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 disabilityfor 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 Australianevery 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 cardiovasculardisease but sometimes people will need specific treatment.”

Peninsula Health has now launched the Peninsula Health Heart Service – a state-of-the art comprehensive servicedesigned 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 ismodelled 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 openedRapid Assessment Cardiac Unit (RACU) – which is for the rapid assessment of patients with chest pain and new atrialfibrillation, a common heart rhythm abnormality.

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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 investigatedat 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, theEmergency Department or other doctor.”

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Peninsula HealthMore than 100 patients through the new chest painunit in less than two months!

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Dr Tim Smith, Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit Registrar, Dale Worthington, and Associate Nurse Manager WesternPort, 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 officiallyopened 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 fasterdiagnosis and treatment, which is critical for patients presenting with chest pain. Patients will be treated in a dedicated unitwith 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 theirdoorstep.

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The opening of the Unit follows the state government’s Travis Review, which recommended more beds to free up spaceand 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 spaceand take the pressure off Emergency Departments.

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Peninsula Health$1.5 million upgrade for Peninsula Health’s MentalHealth Unit

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Peninsula Health’s Adult Mental Health Unit (“2 West”) is to undergo an extensive upgrade following theannouncement 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. Thephysical 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 unitand 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 belowcontemporary 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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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. Thefunding announcement today follows the opening in February of a $5 million hybrid interventional theatre – the largest inAustralia – and the opening of a new Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit,” Ms Williams said.


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Peninsula HealthLife-saving technology to change the face ofemergency 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 iseverything when it comes to a medical emergency.

Many elderly Mornington Peninsula residents use a MEPACS personal pendant alarm system and activate an emergencybutton 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 existingtelephone line.

But this is set to change with a revolutionary new approach which will allow the alarm pendant to work anywhere – in thesupermarket, at the park, or even on the local golf course.

“This is an outstanding technological development which could potentially revolutionise healthcare – particularly in theelderly,” says Dr Menon.

“The fact that a personal alarm system is being now trialled which will operate in any location has the potential to reducethe 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’swell-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 urgentlygiven 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 phoneconnected to Bluetooth. The pendant can be worn around the neck or on a watch band around the wrist.

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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 than20 years. MEPACS is monitored by first-aid or paramedically trained support teams 24 hours a day, every day of the yearand 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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Peninsula HealthNew Rapid Assessment Chest Pain Unit opens atPeninsula Health

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The Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Health Minister, the Hon. Jill Hennessy officiallyopened 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 fasterdiagnosis and treatment, which is critical for patients presenting with chest pain. Patients will be treated in a dedicated unitwith 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 theirdoorstep.

It is expected that more than 2,000 patients will use the service each year. The opening of the Unit follows the stategovernment’s Travis Review, which recommended more beds to free up space and take the pressure off EmergencyDepartments.

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Peninsula HealthPeninsula Health opens two new multi-million dollarstate-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-milliondollar 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 todayofficially 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 undergoshorter 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 andprocedures 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 willalso 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 peoplewith 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 emergencydepartment,” said Ms Williams.

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