Prof David Kaye holding up the Total Artificial Heart

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Celebrating our nurse-force
12 May 2023
Hear from some of our incredible nurses about why that do what they do, as we celebrate International Nurses Day 2023.
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nursing education
patients
Group of 5 Alfred Health staff representing doctors, nurses, surgeons and allied health professionals.
Annual Meeting 2022
9 February 2023
Alfred Health's Annual Meeting was held on 9 February 2023, at 2:00pm. It provided an overview of events and activities at the health service over the past year. 
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Silhouette of 2 people standing on pier with an orange sunset in the background.
Survive the heat and stay cool this summer
16 January 2023
With hot days set to continue, it’s important everyone remembers to stay cool and safe this summer.
patients
R U OK? for every day
8 September 2022
As part of RUOK? Day this week, Alfred Health staff from across all sites tuned into a conversation about the importance of compassion for others and for self. 
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Thumbs up for over 300 volunteers
20 May 2022
If you’ve visited The Alfred at some point over the last twenty years, chances are you’ve been greeted by a very friendly face.
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The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic closure
28 April 2022
This Friday (29 April) The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic will close after delivering an incredibly vital service to our staff and community, testing more than 223,200 patients for COVID-19.
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patients
screening
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Professor Peter Kistler wearing blue scrubs in his kitchen holding a cup of coffee with an Alfred Health logo on the cup.
Coffee the secret to a long life
25 March 2022
Drinking coffee could help you live longer according to world-first research by heart specialists at The Alfred.
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research & innovation
Celebrating International Women’s Day
8 March 2022
This year we’re celebrating the leading role of women in healthcare as part of International Women’s Day, at a time when women have quite literally been on the frontline supporting the community, while supporting their families.
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Clinical trials team standing in hospital courtyard. Nicole Byrne, Thobe Mthethwa-Pitt and Jane Brack.
Meet the team this World Cancer Day
3 February 2022
Did you know that more than half of our 300 open trials are cancer-related trials? Our cancer clinical trials have allowed us to put new and cutting-edge treatment into clinical practice. They have also enabled us to recruit highly-engaged staff who are always looking to improve the way we deliver care.
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melanoma
oncology
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COVID-19 Positive Community Pathways program
Positive care beyond hospital walls
18 November 2021
More than 1000 Victorian’s were being supported by The Alfred’s COVID-19 Positive Community Pathways program last month – part of the coordinated effort to provide oversight, care and support for those quarantining at home.
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research & innovation