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Young footballer’s fight for life

27 February 2025

In July 2024, an accident on the footy field left rising star Michael Pisker in a coma for 17 days. Less than a year later, the determined young man is able to share his story as his dedicated team of medical professionals reflect on his road to recovery.

acquired brain injury

trauma

Working together for better health in Victoria’s south-east

26 February 2025

The Boards of Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service have announced both health services will merge into Bayside Health (working title) when it forms on 1 January 2026.

patients

staff

Be all over melanoma this Check for Spots Day

30 January 2025

Living amongst the highest rates of melanoma in the world, Australians are being urged to become more familiar with their skin and ‘be all over melanoma’ this Check for Spots Day.

cancer

melanoma

Celebrating 20 Years of Nurse Practitioners at Alfred Health

13 December 2024

For the past two decades, nurse practitioners have been transforming the patient experience at Alfred Health, providing structured advocacy and education, advanced clinical care, and supporting patients through to discharge and beyond.

nurses

nursing education

patients

Bayside Health to benefit 1.1 million Victorians

12 December 2024

More than one million Victorians will benefit through the formation of the new Bayside Health (working title) – a voluntary merger between Alfred Health, Peninsula Health and Kooweerup Regional Health.

staff

Calls to step up ladder safety this festive season

5 December 2024

As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, many of us will climb ladders to hang festive decorations or perform home repairs – which is why our emergency staff want everyone to step up their ladder safety.

emergency & trauma

patients

Celebrating World Pharmacists Day

25 September 2024

According to Senior Respiratory Pharmacist Grace Shaw, it’s a role that involves so much more than dispensing medication.

pharmacy

Taking e-scooter safety into your own hands

12 September 2024

A leading trauma doctor is urging e-scooter riders to take greater personal responsibility when it comes to use of the popular energy-efficient vehicles.

emergency & trauma

A round of a-paws for therapy dogs

28 August 2024

If you’ve been at The Alfred recently, you may have spotted therapy dog Steven, along with owner Janette Wilson, making a visit to our inpatient psychiatry unit.

patients

volunteers

Sunflower spreading across Alfred sites

20 August 2024

While they may look like pretty decorations, the sunflowers adorning the front desk at The Alfred Centre hold an important message for visitors, patients and staff.

patients

patients come first