About Sandringham Hospital
Sandringham Hospital is a community hospital with a strong focus on meeting the health care needs of its local community.
The Hospital plays an important part in the delivery of elective surgery services generated by Alfred Health, including general surgery, colorectal, breast, gynaecological, orthopaedic, ENT and urology. It also provides general medical, emergency, women's health and maternity services including a level 2 nursery.
A number of ambulatory care services are also located at Sandringham Hospital including a nine-chair dialysis unit. Postoperative rehabilitation is coordinated between Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals and the Kingston Centre.
Sandringham Hospital's History
Over the years, Sandringham Hospital has played a vital role in the community by providing exceptional and outstanding care that has earned it an enviable reputation as a community hospital.
Many of the original fundraisers for the establishment of the Hospital in 1964 are still heavily involved in various Auxiliaries throughout the Hospital and continue to make an invaluable contribution.
In 1995, following the review by the Metropolitan Hospital Planning Board, the Hospital became a member of the Southern Health Care Network.
Since July 2000, following the Ministerial Review of Health Care Networks, Sandringham Hospital has been part of Alfred Health, a Public Health Service that also includes The Alfred and Caulfield Hospital.
Many of Sandringham Hospital's staff live in the local bayside community and it has a strong and dedicated volunteer base whose time, energy and resources provide essential support for The Hospital.