Peninsula University Hospital will begin caring for patients from Tuesday, 20 January, following its official opening in Frankston. The site was previously known as Frankston Hospital and operated under Peninsula Health before the health service was folded into the newly…
Peninsula University Hospital will open its new 12 storey clinical tower on 20 January 2026, significantly expanding public hospital services for people in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula with more beds, new operating theatres, an upgraded emergency department and improved access to specialist care closer to home.
Peninsula Health has been named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for its success in ending seclusion and mechanical restraints across its mental-health units at Frankston Hospital.
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary has donated $360,000 to Peninsula Health, supporting new equipment, services and research at Frankston Hospital.
Peninsula Health is introducing a first-of-its-kind digital “health passport” at Frankston Hospital, developed with Monash University’s National Centre for Healthy Ageing. The tool captures patients’ values, needs and preferences, allowing staff to tailor care more consistently and giving patients a stronger voice in their treatment.
Peninsula Health will merge with Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service and Kooweerup Regional Health Service to form Bayside Health in January 2026. The new network, backed by the state government, is promising stronger access to specialists, faster transfers and more career opportunities for staff across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Peninsula Health has introduced a ground-breaking Post-Endoscopy Pathway at Frankston Hospital, automating cancer detection and cutting treatment delays by 43%.
Peninsula Health is tackling homelessness on the Peninsula with a holistic approach — combining housing, healthcare, and social support to keep at-risk patients off the streets.
Peninsula Health has launched a full-service liver care program, including liver cancer treatment and expanded clinics, allowing local patients to access expert care close to home. With steatotic liver disease now affecting up to half of all adults, the initiative aims to improve early detection and reduce the need for travel to metropolitan hospitals.
Frankston Hospital will become Peninsula University Hospital in early 2026, a change Peninsula Health says reflects its commitment to healthcare, research and medical training across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
