Women and families across Melbourne’s south-east are set to benefit from expanded maternity and women’s health services at Frankston Hospital, as part of the Victorian Government’s wider redevelopment of the hospital.
Sonya Kilkenny said the new maternity and women’s health clinic would give families on the Mornington Peninsula access to dedicated care closer to where they live.
The clinic forms part of the $1.1 billion redevelopment of Frankston Hospital, which includes a new 12-storey clinical services tower, 130 additional beds, 15 operating theatres, expanded emergency care and upgraded mental health and oncology services.
The hospital’s women’s and children’s services have been given an entire floor within the new tower. The expansion includes new maternity, obstetrics and paediatric wards, a women’s clinic, birthing suites, a special care nursery and extra space for child and adolescent services.
According to the Victorian Government, the new women’s clinic will also bring together specialist services for endometriosis, pelvic pain, laparoscopic gynaecology and physiotherapy in one location.
Kilkenny said the new facilities would help women and families access modern care throughout pregnancy, birth, postnatal recovery and broader women’s health needs.
Among the features are family-focused birthing suites and technology that allows parents to stay connected with newborn babies receiving extra care.
The redevelopment is expected to allow the hospital to treat around 35,000 more patients each year, while easing pressure on surrounding health services across the region.
The project has also drawn attention to the growing demand for healthcare in Melbourne’s outer south-east, where population growth has placed added pressure on hospitals and maternity services. Some health groups and residents have welcomed the expansion, while also warning that extra staff and ongoing funding will be needed to match the larger facilities.
Kilkenny also thanked volunteers who help welcome patients and visitors at the hospital, describing them as an important part of the experience for local families.
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