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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. 

mental health

respiratory

staff

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.

volunteers

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.

covid-19

patients

screening

staff

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.

heart

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.

international women's day

staff

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.

clinical trials

melanoma

oncology

trialhub

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.

patients

research & innovation

Remembrance Day 2021

10 November 2021

Alfred Health will join other Australians in marking Remembrance Day on November 11. As The Alfred marks its 150th anniversary, archivist Peter Frawley reflected on the long and respected history support provided by staff during times of conflict.

events

staff

Three-hour legs kick waiting times

26 April 2021

Prosthetic technology being trialled at Caulfield Hospital has lower limb amputees up and walking on a new prosthetic leg within three hours.

patients

prosthetics

research & innovation

Michael’s independence days

5 February 2021

At 36 Michael Whitmore’s life unexpectedly changed when he fell six metres through a floor at a Sydney loft.

acquired brain injury

brain

caulfield hospital