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30/09/2025

‘Baby comes when baby’s ready,’ goes the saying👶

To the surprise of new parents Lucy and Fred, their daughter Zelda arrived on Monash Medical Centre’s doorstep!

Lucy gave birth minutes after arriving at the hospital, while Fred was finding her a wheelchair.

Another mum, Charley, was passing by and provided support until clinicians arrived.

‘She was so quick to jump to helping Lucy out. She did an amazing job,’ said midwife Anna Wilson.

Mum and bub are now home, happy and healthy🤱

The stranger who memorably entered their lives that day has been to visit them. Ten News+ captured their reunion.

Zelda's remarkable arrival, caught on CCTV, will undoubtedly make a compelling story at celebrations marking her 21st birthday 🎉

We wish the family all the very best.

29/09/2025

❤️Would you recognise the warning signs of a heart attack?❤️

Today is World Heart Day, and the Victorian Heart Hospital welcomed the Health Minister and 10 News to raise awareness of the warning signs of a heart attack and how they can differ between men and women.

Watch the video to hear expert insights from Victorian Heart Hospital cardiologist, researcher and Head of the Women’s Heart Clinic, Dr Esther Davis, and the experience of our patient, Shefali.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Australia, with more than one million Australians living with some form of cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death for women globally, with an average of 20 Australian women dying from heart-related problems each day.

Women are too often dismissed when experiencing a heart attack. Men commonly report squeezing chest pain, pain radiating down the left arm, shortness of breath and nausea. Women also experience chest pain, but are also more likely to experience additional symptoms such as dizziness, light-headedness, fatigue, and nausea.

If you want to take charge of your heart health, here are some easy tips!

🚬 Do not smoke or v**e, or take steps towards quitting

🍎 Eat a healthy, balanced diet and watch your salt intake

🚶‍♀️ Do regular physical activity - aim for 30 minutes a day

💓Know your numbers - blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar are silent risks for CVD

👩‍⚕️Get a 20-minute Heart Health Check with a GP

By adjusting your lifestyle, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

25/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Cranbourne Community Hospital is almost ready to open its doors.

Final fit-out is approaching completion and our teams are excitedly moving into the brand-new facility and preparing to welcome our first patients from 6 October.

The facility will provide essential services including pathology services, pharmacy support, dialysis, and a range of specialist consulting services. You'll be able to access these services via a referral from your GP.

The Cranbourne Community Hospital will be opening in a phased manner, and has been designed for future needs. Services will gradually open over time, which helps us ensure the highest standards of care as our community grows. Keep an eye on our social media pages and website for the latest on services as they open.

If you need urgent care but it is not life-threatening, the closest Urgent Care Clinic will remain the Narre Warren Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

You can also call Nurse-on-Call 24/7 on 1300 60 60 24 or video call with Virtual Emergency Care, delivered by the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at www.vved.org.au. In an emergency, please always call 000 or go to your closest Emergency Department.

We're looking forward to delivering care at the Cranbourne Community Hospital, closer to home for our local community.

24/09/2025

In an exciting milestone, Monash Health's aged care team has welcomed residents into the new Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre in Heatherton.

Residents were moved from 3 aged care homes due to close their doors: Allambee Nursing Home, Yarraman Nursing and Mooraleigh Hostel.

Over 90 residents moved over a 4-day period – a logistical challenge that ran as a well-oiled machine.

The state-of-the-art, purpose-built centre will be staffed by 198 employees, who will care for the residents in a dementia-friendly space.

To our new residents: welcome home 💙

23/09/2025

'It was late in the afternoon when my 6-year-old daughter, Quinn, came running in with a frightened look on her face. "I swallowed it,” she said, talking about a glass stone brought home from her sister's daycare. At my neighbour’s suggestion, I decided to try the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.'

Like many parents, Stephanie is no stranger to the middle-of-the-night health crisis. When you have small children - fevers, coughs, and ear infections often happen in the evenings, when the GP is closed, and trips, falls, cuts, and sprains are a regular event on the weekend during outdoor and sporting activities.

But with emergency departments increasingly busy and wait times long for non-life threatening presentations, it pays to be familiar with alternative options that can provide the support you need while helping you possibly avoid a long wait at the ED.

Click the link in the comments below to read Steph’s full story and find out about alternatives to emergency care, that can provide faster care for those times when it’s urgent, but not life-threatening.

Spoiler: Quinn is all better ❤️

22/09/2025

Join us in celebrating the team on Ward 44 at Monash Medical Centre, who thought outside the box to support the wellbeing of a patient with a recently acquired brain injury and anxiety.

The thoughtful way in which they cared for the patient beautifully demonstrates Monash Health’s commitment to delivering patient-centred care that meets the needs of our diverse community 💜

When 19-year-old Sophie was admitted to Ward 44 Nurse Unit Manager Olivia Shields asked herself, ‘How best can we support her?’

Outside of the hospital, Sophie enjoyed basketball and applying makeup 🏀💄

Olivia contacted Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre to identify resources that may interest and engage the young adult.

‘Their nurse in charge was so lovely and helpful and gave me the number of the Starlight Express Room. I called them and explained the situation, that we had a young adult patient that was not their usual cohort, and they said they’d love to meet her, and play with her, and distract her.’

Captain Starlights made repeated visits to the hospital to bring Sophie and her family joy 🌟

‘They would sing songs for Sophie, give her stickers and toys. They would make her laugh and brighten her day. It was good to see her happier,’ said mum, Kylie.

To say thank you, the team on Ward 44 ran a toy drive to support the work of the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia.

‘They went the extra mile for us, it was amazing, and I thought why don't we do a bit of grateful giving and give back ourselves. So, we did a toy drive.’

‘The whole team pulled together, and we had lots of goodies to drop off!’ said Olivia 🎁🧸

We recognise the positive impact compassionate, thoughtful care can have on a patients’ wellbeing and recovery, and value the efforts of the team on Ward 44 👏

‘We were rapt with the care on Ward 44,’ said Kylie.

19/09/2025

Monash Health is proud to announce it is the first health service in Victoria to start a patient on VYALEV, a new 24-hour infusion treatment for people with advanced Parkinson’s disease.

This marks a major step forward in the management of Parkinson’s, offering a simpler and more consistent way to deliver medication to those whose symptoms are no longer well controlled with tablet medications.

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time.

VYALEV works by continuously delivering medication under the skin. This helps keep Parkinson’s symptoms more stable throughout the day by reducing “off” periods - times when symptoms return - and improving overall mobility and quality of life.

The medication is delivered through a small, discreet pump worn on the body.

‘This is a game-changer for patients who struggle with unpredictable symptoms despite multiple medications,’ said Dr Nirosen Vijiaratnam, neurologist and Director of the Movement Disorder Program at Monash Health.

‘VYALEV gives us a way to deliver treatment continuously - without the need for surgery - helping people regain more control over their day-to-day lives.’

VYALEV was listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2025, significantly reducing the cost for eligible Australian patients. This ensures broader access to the therapy and supports patients and families managing the challenges of advanced Parkinson’s disease.

To read more, please see the link in our comments.

17/09/2025

Raising a baby is much easier when you have a village.

For 15 years, it's been the goal of our Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program to be that village, and to support vulnerable mothers on the journey from bump to baby.

To celebrate this impressive milestone, we’re pleased to recognise and congratulate the team for receiving the STAR Award for ‘Outstanding Care or Service Delivery’ 🙌

The program assists pregnant women experiencing challenges which may impact the health, social and emotional wellbeing of themselves, their unborn baby or their family, until their baby is 6 to 8 weeks old, when they’re linked with Maternal and Child Health Services.

The team has received many heartwarming stories over the years about the women whose lives they helped change.

‘We’ve seen young women go back to education and on to university, women who’ve kept their babies, women who have been able to safely get out of situations of family violence and into supported accommodation,’ said Monash Health Community Priority Population Child and Family Program Manager, Sam Challands.

Congratulations to everyone who has played a vital role in the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program over the past 15 years!

14/09/2025

Monash Health has welcomed its first surgical robot at Casey Hospital 🤖

In 2024, the Monash Health Foundation received an incredibly generous donation of $4.2 million from a local family to purchase its first robotic surgical system.

As reported by Star News, the robot has now been installed at Casey Hospital and is making a huge impact in delivering world-class care for our patients undergoing urology surgeries - with plans to introduce its use into gynaecological, colorectal and other surgeries in the future.

The surgical robot translates a surgeon’s hand movements in real-time at a console positioned within the operating theatre, allowing them to perform the procedure with greater precision than in more traditional open surgical techniques.

The benefits of minimally invasive robotic surgical systems are impressive, with patients experiencing a reduced length of stay in hospital, shorter recovery times, lower risk of blood loss during surgery and a reduction in post-operative pain.

‘The results for our urology patients undergoing surgery with this technology so far have been outstanding,’ said Dr Scott Donnellan, Director of Urology at Monash Health.

‘Prostate cancer patients have had faster recovery times, no unplanned re-admissions, and, most importantly, early results are showing impressive cancer clearance rates, meaning a better cure.’

Beyond the immediate improvement in patient outcomes, the arrival of the surgical robot system will increase the number of urological laparoscopic surgeries the Monash Health Urology team can perform year on year, meaning patients will no longer need to venture away from Monash Health for treatment.

‘The positive impact this equipment will have on our surgical team and patients is immeasurable - supporting Monash Health and Casey Hospital to be leaders in healthcare innovation, patient care, and education for the next generation of surgeons training with us.’

11/09/2025

When our Dandenong Hospital Specialist Consulting (Outpatients) team ran into trouble, their response was blazing fast. 🔥

Last year, the team swiftly and efficiently responded to an activated Code Red (a fire or smoke event) in their clinical area.

After signs of smoke were spotted, the entire team – from Patient Services Assistants, Registered Nurses, Security Officers and an Engineering Operations Coordinator – worked together to evacuate patients, contain the fire and then ultimately extinguish it. 🧯

Support Services Director Sharon McNulty praised the Dandenong Hospital Outpatients team for their fantastic response.

‘It’s wonderful to acknowledge the fabulous team response and support responding to the activated Code Red – well done and congratulations to everyone involved.’

For their quick-thinking teamwork, we’re pleased to recognise and congratulate the team for receiving the STAR Award for ‘Excellence in Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing’. 👏

11/09/2025

Dr Lee-Anne Slater, Interventional Neuroradiologist at Monash Health, has led a recent clinical trial evaluating a novel liquid embolic, NeoCast, to treat chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH), unwanted bleeding that collects between the brain and its protective layer (dura).

This growing neurovascular condition, most often caused by head trauma, can lead to headaches, confusion, drowsiness, changes in behaviour, and in severe cases, can be fatal if untreated.

NeoCast is a solvent-free, non-adhesive embolic that penetrates deep into the brain’s smallest blood vessels to block blood flow, without causing pain, and is showing promising early clinical results.

'We are proud to be participating in developing the clinical science for this promising new technology. NeoCast is easy-to-use and performs predictably. Importantly, it has been used to treat cSDH patients without general anesthesia, and no patients reported pain or increased headaches post-procedure,' said Dr Slater.

To read more about the groundbreaking treatment, please see the link in our comments.

09/09/2025

Springvale RSL has brought their community together to support world-class care close to home and young patients at Monash Children’s Hospital 💛

The passionate committee, including President John Wilson and Katherine Newman, has created a welcoming, family-friendly club, where members are surrounded by a sense of belonging, shared experience and history.

Recently, they hosted their ‘Helping Children Heal Gala’, raising funds for Monash Children's Hospital. This is the second year the committee has organised the event, after a successful 2024 Gala with their dedicated community. This year, over 120 guests joined to support their vision to fundraise for families and children in need.

In a remarkable show of generosity, Springvale RSL not only worked tirelessly to create a wonderful night but also led by example - launching the pledges on the evening with a very generous $25,000 donation. Their commitment inspired the room, and the event raised more than $60,000.

Many members have shared in their own connections to Monash Children’s Hospital – with children and grandchildren receiving both short and long-term care. Our special hospital becoming an important pillar of support and hope for growing families.

Funds raised will enable Monash Children’s Hospital to continue delivering world-class care for young patients and help create a purpose-designed sensory garden at Monash Health's Casey Early Parenting Centre – to support children’s development and emotional well-being.

On behalf of Monash Health, thank you to the Springvale RSL team and everyone who attended this wonderful event. Your heartfelt generosity is a testament to the power of community ✨

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