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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.

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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

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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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.  

alfred brain

concussion

neurology

patients

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