Peninsula Private Hospital
Ramsay Health Care
A member of Ramsay Health Care, Peninsula Private Hospital is an acute emergency, surgical, medical, cardiac and obstetric facility located in the bayside town of Frankston in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs. It offers comprehensive cancer care in the comfort of a patient's local community with a variety of cancer treatment services, from scans and tests for diagnosis, through to surgery and medical oncology. Radiotherapy is provided at nearby GenesisCare.A multidisciplinary team of health professionals works with patients and their loved ones to tailor a personalised plan for treatment and supportive care needs. This includes allied health specialists, who focus on overall wellbeing and managing symptoms and side effects.The hospital takes a holistic view of treatment and follow-up care, and offers a range of physical and emotional wellness services, including the CancerCare ACTIVATE program, which is designed for people who have experienced a decline in functioning and quality of life as a result of cancer treatment.Through the hospital's Cancer Care Navigation Service, a specialist nurse with extensive experience in looking after people with cancer coordinates all aspects of patient care, providing referrals to support services, information about cancer, and acting as a link between other health professionals.