We were delighted to have three visitors from Peninsula Health attend our meeting this week.
In introducing the visitors, Chair for the evening Bernie Edwards commented on the relationship between our Club and Frankston Hospital.
Our guests were:
- Colleen White, Director of Women's, Children & Adolescent Health;
- Dr Efe Obudu, Acting Director of Clinical Services; and
- Mike Miller, Fundraising Director.
Both Colleen and Efe addressed the meeting as guest speakers. Colleen outlined the close relationship between the RC Mt Eliza and Peninsula Health/ Frankston Hospital pointing out that over the years our Club has contributed around $40,000 to purchase much needed equipment for the Hospital including beds, cots, incubators and other specialist equipment.
Colleen has extensive experience as a midwife and nursing administrator in Victoria especially with Monash Health and Casey Hospital. She has been with Peninsula Health for two years.
Efe, who has been with the organisation for four years, outlined his international experience in obstetrics and gynaecology in Africa, the UK, Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
Both speakers spoke with passion on issues affecting pregnant mothers, newborn babies, children and adolescents.
Following their presentation the panel answered a number of questions about their work and the work of Peninsula Health.
Chair Bernie, Mike Miller, Colleen White, Efe Obudu and President Ross
