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SPRING 2020
Community News CARING FOR THE PENINSULA SINCE 1937
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P R O U D LY N OT FO R P R O F I T A N D COMMUNITY OWNED
Contents WELCOME
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COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTRE
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ART CARE PROGRAM
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MEMBER NEWS
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VOLUNTEER NEWS
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THE BAYS AGED CARE IN HASTINGS
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HEALTH & WELLBEING PROGRAM
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THE GIVING TREE
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MEET THE BAYS SPECIALISTS
We would love to hear from you The Bays Fundraising and Community Engagement team are here to support you. Please reach out if you have a question, or require further information on any of our programs or would just like to catch up on news at The Bays.
Rebecca Hasler Fundraising & Community Engagement Manager
Sophie White Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator
Megan Willis Volunteer Coordinator
0438 731 078 rebeccahasler@thebays.com.au
0404 612 197 sophiewhite@thebays.com.au
0409 146 038 meganwillis@thebays.com.au
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Welcome to the first edition of our new newsletter The Bays Community News! A N U P D AT E F R O M F U N D R A I S I N G & C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T M A N A G E R BY REBECCA HASLER Although many things have been on hold due to COVID-19, The Bays Fundraising and Community Engagement team have been working hard on ways to keep us all connected and continue to deliver services. We have commenced the new look digital Health & Wellbeing Program, the Volunteer Buddy Program is up and running, and plans are in place for virtual events and volunteer programs for the remainder of 2020. Given restrictions, we have adapted many of our programs, and we are excited to get things moving again. Keep an eye out for new calendars and program information in the coming months. I am pleased to relay that our Member numbers are reaching a fantastic milestone of 1000! If you are a member, thank you! If you have not yet joined, now is a perfect time. You will find more information on membership and the benefits inside our new-look Community News. We welcome all members new or old, to be part of our lovely community at The Bays. We will begin our Comprehensive Cancer Centre appeal later this year, with all funds raised going to support the new Cancer Centre due for completion in 2021. This new centre will transform treatment for cancer patients and their families on the Mornington Peninsula.
The state of the art multi-storey Comprehensive Cancer Centre on The Bays Hospital footprint, will provide world-class facilities and care in one convenient location. If you can, please consider donating. Your donation, no matter how big or small will create a positive difference a nd l eave a l egacy you will be proud of. The Bays Aged Care in Hastings has also opened its beautiful new doors. Carefully created to maintain the welcoming, homely feel that the previous home was renowned for, the residents can now enjoy ultimate luxury with cosy gas fires, stunning artwork, multiple living spaces, a designated family room, and state of the art aged care amenities. Please take the time to read all about the new home and view the photos. Although COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, I look forward to catching up, be it by phone or over the net, for a virtual coffee and chat. Stay happy and stay well.
Rebecca Hasler Fundraising & Community Engagement Manager
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The Bays Comprehensive Cancer Centre A N U P D AT E F R O M C H I E F E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R BY ELENA ALLEN The Bays Comprehensive Cancer Centre will provide the Mornington Peninsula Community with worldclass, cancer care, treatment, and support close to home. In April 2019, the Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, announced federal funding to boost cancer support services delivered by The Bays Healthcare Group. The federal funding will assist in the construction of a new Comprehensive Cancer Centre, improving the Mornington Peninsula community’s access to cancer treatment and care. The state of the art multi-storey Comprehensive Cancer Centre on The Bays Hospital footprint, will provide world-class facilities and care in one convenient location. Betty Corke knows just how much this new Comprehensive Cancer Centre will change the lives of cancer patients and their families, living on the Mornington Peninsula. In February 2019 a normally active and healthy Betty became extremely ill with nausea, weight loss, and energy decline. She was diagnosed with Cancer of the Small Bowel, and admitted to The Bays Hospital for bowel reconstruction surgery. Known less for her tears, and more for her cheeky sense of humour, Betty had tears of relief, and gratitude after reflecting on a year that has been, quite simply, “the most terrible and beautiful year of her life.” For the past eight months, Betty has experienced quite the journey from diagnosis through to treatment. Her support team of Dr Eric Torey, Dr Simone Steel, and a team of nursing staff focused on delivering the best treatment and care for her, however, Betty’s journey was far from easy.
After being diagnosed, her condition deteriorated significantly and she was placed in The Bays Intensive Care Unit in an induced coma. Once stable, Dr Richard La Nauze, performed stent surgery, enabling Betty to continue her post-operative care in The Bays Intensive Care Unit. Under Dr Simone Steel’s post-operative care, Betty commenced chemotherapy to combat cancer which had spread to her lymph nodes. For 4 hrs, every 3 weeks over 6 months, Betty received 7 cycles of treatment combining IV chemotherapy and oral chemotherapy, in The Bays purpose-designed Day Infusion and Chemotherapy Unit. “What I’ve experienced,” says Betty in a recognisably Irish lilt, “It’s more than just the medical care. I didn’t know these people, yet they were so beautiful, so caring. They kept me going and got me through. When you’re so ill, your nurses and all the doctors get to know you inside and out. They’re all there for you, through it all. I’ll never forget that. To be able to be in one place from the moment I was diagnosed, to being admitted to ICU and then for my chemo treatment, has been wonderful and I am just so grateful to have this all in the one hospital.” Betty is no stranger to The Bays. Her husband Dennis served on The Bays Board Building Committee and Betty joined The Bays membership program, however, she never anticipated she’d be experiencing The Bays as a patient with a life-threatening illness. “Everyone thinks hospitals are rich. But they aren’t. The community of the Mornington Peninsula all need to help them continue to provide such wonderful care. We all need to support the wonderful work they do.”
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Betty said becoming a member has been a wonderful way to give back. I’ve never questioned supporting the hospital. It’s a charity that so many need in the community. But now that I’ve experienced it for myself, I’m even more grateful that it’s here, and for these people who have come into my life.” Betty’s experience reflects The Bays commitment and vision to build an all-encompassing Comprehensive Cancer Centre within The Bays Hospital. This vision is now ready to become a reality with works to commence in November 2020. The development of the Comprehensive Cancer and Rehabilitation Centre will give more patients the opportunity to have their diagnostics, treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and access to complementary therapies in one location. This will have a profound impact on both the patient and their families. However, ongoing community support is still essential to complete the project. Please consider donating. Your donation, no matter how big or small, will create a positive difference and leave a legacy you will be proud of. As the ever-positive Betty puts it, “we have to keep supporting these angels. We’re lucky to have them.”
With your help — We will transform treatment for cancer patients and their families on the Mornington Peninsula. Simone Steel, Oncologist with patient, Betty Corke
To make a donation to The Bays Comprehensive Cancer Centre please contact Rebecca Hasler, Fundraising & Community Engagement Manager on 0438 731 078 or by email rebeccahasler@thebays.com.au
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ArtCare Program MEET GILLIAN HAIG, EXHIBI TING ARTIST Art can benefit patients by aiding in their physical, mental, and emotional recovery. Hospitals around the world recognise the important role art plays as a healing tool. The Bays ArtCare Program aims to provide an engaging, innovative, and uplifting experience for patients, whilst also supporting our local community. 20% of all sale proceeds are used to support the work of The Bays. Our current artist, Gillian Haig, is an established community artist who lives and works on the Mornington Peninsula. Her artwork concentrates on still life subjects using watercolours, oils, and acrylics and they will be a beautiful and vibrant addition to the walls at The Bays in the coming months.
If you would like more information on our ArtCare program or to discuss the opportunity to exhibit your artworks, please contact Megan Willis on 5970 5308 or email volunteer@thebays.com.au
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Member News A N U P D AT E F R O M F U N D R A I S I N G & C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T C O O R D I N AT O R BY SOPHIE WHITE We have all been feeling the impact of COVID-19. In particular, we have missed seeing smiles on members’ faces during their hospital visits, in the cafe enjoying a catch-up and at our health and wellbeing events – we have all adapted to a new way of staying connected. The Bays Membership Program continues to 1000 supporters, we grow, with close to continue to evolve to meet the needs of our community. The Bays is committed to delivering the level of service and improving highest programs for our members. In this year’s member renewal packs, we included the Biannual Member Satisfaction Survey. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey and shared their feedback.
Bi-annual Member Survey Highlights We are grateful for the support of our Members and value your feedback. The survey is a valuable tool to gather information from our Members and allocate resources to meet the needs of our growing membership community.
What our Members had to say • 100% of Members said their preference is to be treated at The Bays Hospital. • 96% of Members are satisfied with their membership. • 82% of Members value The Bays has served the community for close to 90 years. • 79% of Members emulate with The Bays values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
Congratulations Harvey & Kay Williams who have won the Google Home Mini, valued at $49.
• 70% of Members attend The Bays Health & Wellbeing Program.
Annual General Meeting for Members of The Bays
• 93% of Members agree The Bays is a progressive, not for profit healthcare organisation.
In October we will issue the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) notice to all Members of The Bays. This year’s AGM will be delivered virtually in an online format on Wednesday 25 November. More detail will be provided shortly, including time and instructions of how the meeting will run. The Bays Board of Directors, Executive team and staff look forward to sharing the achievements of the last year with you and your fellow Members.
Not yet a member of The Bays? If you are interested in joining The Bays Membership Program please contact: Sophie White on 0404 612 197 or email membership@thebays.com.au
Why our Members support us
• 90% of Members value The Bays exceptional team of staff, health professionals, specialists and consultants. • 87% of Members value a discount of up to $250 per hospital admission on out of pocket expenses. • 78% of Members enjoy invitations to healthrelated talks, special events and opportunities to network.
Member Comments “The Bays is a unique organisation because it has been a long-standing part of our community and is non-profit, we observe and know that it has our wellbeing at its heart.” “My first experience at The Bays was extremely pleasant, impressed me greatly so I became a Member.” “The Bays to me represents the local community and I love the way that it is independent and supported by locals.”
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Volunteer News A N U P D AT E F R O M V O L U N T E E R C O O R D I N AT O R BY MEGAN WILLIS
The Bays team has missed all of the wonderful volunteers over the past few months whilst the volunteer program has been on hold. We look forward to welcoming our volunteers back safely when possible and will provide a further update soon.
Thank-you to The Bays Volunteers Thank you so much to the volunteers who have been busy creating all the wonderful knitted items and sewing face masks over the past few months for The Bays gift shop. Beautiful beanies, cardigans, booties, teddies, and a gorgeous knitted blanket have all been donated by the incredibly clever knitting team of volunteers and will be very much appreciated. Our volunteers have also been busy making face masks. The masks have proved so popular they can’t keep up with demand. All these items are great additions to The Bays gift shop.
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The Bays Aged Care in Hastings is now open AN UPDATE FROM THE BAYS AGED CARE In May 2020, Hastings welcomed a new aged care home, The Bays Aged Care. With 90 years of history, the new home is situated on the original Hastings Bush Nursing Hospital site. Think luxurious lounge and living areas, art-filled walking spaces and halls. Comfortable, beautifully appointed rooms that cater to singles and couples, each with private ensuites. The architecturally designed home exudes a sense of community and homeliness. Whether finding a quiet space for reading a book, meeting friends in one of the multiple sunlit sitting rooms, or just simply taking in the beautiful surroundings, the new home will be sure to delight. In addition to permanent residential care, there are options for private and government-funded respite care, memory support, and dementia care. If you are considering an aged care placement for yourself or a family member, we encourage you to contact: Lyndy Lowmow, Customer Service Coordinator, phone 5979 0333 or email Welcome2Hastings@thebays.com.au
Aged Care that’s beyond the everyday.
For further information or for a virtual tour please visit The Bays website. www.thebays.com.au
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The Bays Health & Wellbeing Program 2020 The Bays is committed to providing the community with free health education and wellbeing events, and initiatives. During the COVID-19 restrictions, we have been unable to deliver our health and wellbeing events. In the coming months, we look forward to sharing with you The Bays Health & Wellbeing Program virtually via an online format. Moving forward health and wellness sessions will also be available to access in an online library for you to enjoy at your leisure. Our first session is Bladder Health during Covid-19 and is presented by The Bays prominent Urologist, Mr Alwin Tan. In Alwin’s humorous style, he offers some tips for bladder management during this challenging time. To be entertained while learning about the bladder, to watch the video please visit The Bays website www.thebays.com.au/news-and-events/ the-bays-health- wellbeing-program
The Bays Giving Tree The Bays Giving Tree represents generations of babies #bornatthebays. It celebrates our history as a bush nursing hospital and our evolution into one of the finest maternity units in the country. Janette Eley is a loving mother of Katrina and proud grandmother to Felix, Rufus, and now, Frankie. As her family has grown, Janette has commemorated each new arrival by purchasing a leaf on The Bays Giving tree, joining generations of babies born at The Bays. Frankie’s purple plaque will take pride of place on a branch of The Bays Giving Tree, next to her mother and brothers, representing two generations of babies born at The Bays and ensuring a family legacy for years to come. The Giving Tree art installation is located in the main reception of The Bays Hospital and open to visitors during hospital operating hours. Our Giving Tree is a wonderful way to commemorate your baby’s birth, and by doing so, you can help future generations. For a tax-deductible donation of $150 you can order a leaf with your baby’s name and date of birth recorded on it. All funds raised through the Giving Tree program will be used to purchase much-needed equipment for The Bays Hospital Maternity Unit.
For more information please contact Sophie White, Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator, phone 0404 612 197 or email events@thebays.com.au
Specialist Directory September 2020 BARIATRIC SURGERY Mr Ali Andrabi Mr Niruben Rajasagaram Mr Kostas Syrrakos
03 5970 5360 1300 261 691 03 8679 6571
BREAST SURGERY Miss Belinda Brown Dr Edwina Moore
03 5975 4322 03 8763 3462
CARDIOLOGY Dr Philip Carrillo
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Dr Sam Verco 03 9592 6445 Dr Sunia Vudiniabola 03 5975 6087
PHYSICIANS Dr Vikram Bhalla Dr Sam Kaldas Dr Yasir Khan Dr Kamran Kheyri Dr Prakash Nayagam Dr Michael O’Ryan Dr Muhammad Sheikh Dr Ashwin Subramaniam
03 9783 3684
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY Dr Kelly Griffin 03 5970 5353 Dr Andrew Griffiths 03 5976 5257 Dr Keith How 03 5976 6630 Dr Petra Porter 03 5976 5266 Dr Sarah Roberts 03 5970 5353 Dr Amy Swanson 03 5970 5353
PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Ms Neela Janakiramanan 03 5975 0005 Mr Mathew Lee 03 5975 0005 Ms Carmen Munteneau 03 5981 0162 Ms Marie Rostek 03 5976 3522 Mr David Syme 03 5976 3522 Mr Jeremy Wilson 03 5973 4566
OPHTHALMOLOGY Dr Brent Gaskin Dr Eric Mayer
03 5975 2422 03 9070 1010
Mr Mark Renehan Dr Edward Roufail Dr Anton Van Heerden Dr Bernado Soares Dr Mark Walland
03 5975 2422 03 9079 3580 03 9079 1885 03 9079 1885 03 5975 2422
RESPIRATORY PHYSICIANS Dr Sameer Kaul 03 9776 6933 Dr Amir Zangiabadi 03 9567 9080
COLORECTAL SURGERY Mr Vladimir Bolshinsky Mr Satish Warrier
03 8763 3461 03 8763 3999
ENDOCRINOLOGY Dr Amin Sharifi Prof Jack Wall
03 9775 8561 03 5970 5333
ENDOCRINE SURGERY Mr Ali Andrabi Dr Edwina Moore
03 5970 5360 03 8763 3462
EAR NOSE & THROAT SURGERY Mr Nalaka De Silva 03 9789 3636 Ms Elise Dracopoulos 03 5976 1216 Mr Jamie Priestley 03 5976 8240 GASTROENTEROLOGY Dr Leon Fisher Dr Rob Herrmann Dr Alex Hodge Dr Richard La Nauze Dr Marcus Robertson Dr Michael Swan
03 9589 1885 03 5975 5066 03 9543 5311 03 5975 5066 03 5973 4444 03 8677 7446
GENERAL SURGERY Mr Ali Andrabi Mr Tilan Beneragama Ms Josephine Chitty Mr Ross Ferguson Mr Niruben Rajasagaram Mr Kumar Sundaramurthy Mr Kostas Syrrakos Mr Eric Torey Mr Satish Warrier
03 5970 5360 03 5973 6111 03 5976 7433 03 5976 4298 1300 261 691 03 5970 5333 03 8679 6571 03 5973 6111 03 8763 4002
GERIATRIC MEDICINE Dr Kamran Kheyri Dr Hamed Zinsaz
03 5970 5333 03 9783 3030
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Dr Muhammad Alamgeer Dr Katherine Geddes Dr Joanne Lundy Dr Simone Steel
03 5970 5333 03 9575 5100 03 5970 5333 03 9789 6570
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Mr Andrew Chia 03 9928 6288 Mr James Chiu 03 9429 8866 Mr John Choi 03 5970 5377 Mr David Edis 03 8683 9039 Mr Ilan Freedman 03 9532 3333 Mr Daniel Goldbloom 03 9928 6188 Mr Ponnaren Pak 03 9337 2775 Mr Rez Rahim 03 5970 5333 Mr Austin Vo 03 9928 6388 PAEDIATRICS Dr Ylva Andersson A Prof David Armstrong Dr Simon Costello Dr Carl Hoekstra Dr Sarah Nguyen
03 9783 7667 03 5976 4650 03 5970 5333 03 9020 1000 03 5970 5333
Dr Anne O’Neill Dr Jeevani Ranaweera
03 5976 4650 03 5976 4650
PAEDIATRIC SURGERY Mr Peter Ferguson
03 9509 2877
SPINAL SURGERY Mr Ales Aliashkevich Mr John Choi Mr David Edis Mr Rez Rahim
03 5976 0802 03 9783 9950 03 9783 3030 03 5970 5333 03 5976 0802 03 9781 3855 03 5970 5333 03 5970 5333
03 9008 4200 03 5970 5377 03 8683 9039 03 5970 5333
THORACIC SURGERY Mr Sergei Mitnovetski
03 9515 0656
UROGYNAECOLOGY Dr Natharnia Young
1300 273 400
UROLOGY Mr Chee Wee Cham Mr Christopher Chang Mr Robert Coleman Mr Phil Dundee Mr Paul Gilmore Mr Anu Jayathillake Mr Alwin Tan
03 5976 0865 03 9789 6377 03 8593 7380 03 8548 0302 03 8578 3028 03 9787 5650 03 5973 6609
VASCULAR SURGERY Mr Christopher Brooks Mr Wai-Leng Chue Mr Justin Jedynak Mr Charlie Last Mr Jarryd Solomon
03 9088 8628 03 9770 1977 03 9770 2256 03 9770 5966 03 9770 2256
ADMISSION 24/7
PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICE
AGED CARE, HASTINGS
Phone 03 5976 5251
Phone 03 5970 5370 patienttransport@thebays.com.au
Phone 03 5979 0333
MATERNITY
Vale Street Mornington VIC 3931 Phone 03 5975 2009 www.thebays.com.au/find-a-doctor
To arrange admission under the care of a GP or specialist
DIRECT ACCESS ENDOSCOPY
Phone 03 5976 5263 Fax 03 5977 2264
Phone 03 5976 5262 DIALYSIS, HASTINGS
Phone 03 5979 0344
THE BAYS HOSPITAL
You can have Chemotherapy at The Bays Hospital, Mornington
Caring for the Peninsula
Our Medical Oncologists
• All the comforts of home combined with the latest technology
Dr Alam Alamgeer
03 5970 5333
Dr Katherine Geddes
03 5975 5100
Dr Joanne Lundy
03 5970 5333
Dr Simone Steel
03 9789 6570
• Cancer support services onsite • Scalp cooling at no additional cost
For more information speak to one of our specialist oncology nurses on (03) 5975 2009
The Bays Hospital Vale Street, Mornington VIC 3931 Phone 03 5975 2009