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News & stories

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.
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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.
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Jenny from The Alfred Centre with volunteer Brian
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.
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patients come first
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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Steve Kemp on his way to recovery after a concussion
Victoria’s first concussion clinic opens
14 March 2024
Victoria’s first public-funded adult concussion clinic is now open, providing much-needed support for hundreds of people experiencing ongoing concussion symptoms each year.  
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concussion
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Stay safe in summer with these heat health essentials
22 January 2024
With summer in full swing and hot days on the horizon it’s important to take some simple steps to stay safe and cool when temperatures soar.
emergency & trauma
health promotion
patients
“Physics doesn’t take a holiday”: Alfred Emergency and Trauma specialists issue holiday message
14 December 2023
A significant increase in 2023 of trauma presentations to The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre has doctors urging Victorians to take care leading into the busy holiday season.
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patients
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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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