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Incoming Alfred Health chief executive Adam Horsburgh
New Chief Executive to lead Alfred Health
21 May 2024
Following a rigorous selection process that attracted high-calibre national and international candidates, Adam Horsburgh has been selected as the next Chief Executive of Alfred Health.
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Nurse Practitioner Alice Ryan speaks with a colleague in a treating room
“I just love nursing”: celebrating Nurse Practitioners Week
12 December 2023
Nurse Practitioners Week is an opportunity for us to celebrate and appreciate the crucial role that Nurse Practitioners play in delivering quality care and improving health outcomes across Australian communities. 
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Annual Meeting 2023
7 December 2023
Alfred Health’s Annual Meeting was held on 6 December 2023. It provided an overview of events and activities at the health service over the past year.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Smoke covers Melbourne, January 6, 2020,
Staying safe in bushfire smoke
7 January 2020
Smoke from the devastating bushfires is blanketing many parts of Victoria, including Melbourne.
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Social worker Alex Coombs
Supporting Alex’s return to work
3 December 2019
We are improving the way we provide healthcare services to people with disabilities and their families. Alfred Health is launching its Access and Inclusion Plan for People with Disabilities 2019–22.
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