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An extraordinary nursing team

19 August 2024

Nurses are commonly the first faces that patients see when arriving in an emergency department. They are also among those who leave the most lasting impression.

nursing

patients

Mind and body wellness begins for cancer patients

8 August 2024

For Ian, attending the new mind-body classes offered at the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre allows him to care for his emotional and physical wellbeing while undergoing cancer treatment.

cancer

oncology

patients

‘The gift of life’: DonateLife Week 2024

28 July 2024

Conversations about organ donation can happen at any time of year, though that all-important reminder to share your wishes with loved ones is a central theme of DonateLife Week.

organ donation

staff

transplant

Healthcare heroes kicking goals with the Medtildas

26 July 2024

Three of our doctors are currently starring in the 2024 World Medical Football Championships. It’s the first time that Australia has fielded a women’s team – known as the Medtildas – for the supercharged soccer tournament.

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Diagnosing STIs with a ‘selfie’? AI could make it possible

24 July 2024

Diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) could soon be as simple as the click of a button, thanks to a new app developed by researchers at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University.

melbourne sexual health centre

research & innovation

sexual health

New podcast series aims to help you prepare for surgery

27 June 2024

Patients preparing for surgery and other health procedures now have a valuable new resource, with the launch of podcast series ‘So You Need An Operation’ from Alfred Health anaesthesiologist duo A/Prof Christine Ball and Dr Jamie Smart.

patients

staff

surgery

Experts warn of hot water bottle danger

25 June 2024

For mother-of-one Vanessa Pouthier, Sunday 14 April began like any regular day.

burns

patients

Is your depression linked with your cycle? Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

20 June 2024

For the up to 20 per cent of women suffering from a condition known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), the days leading up to their period can often feel like an almost insurmountable challenge.

mental health

research & innovation

women's health

Green inhalers cut puffer waste

18 June 2024

A simple recyclable puffer holder is allowing patients with asthma to breathe easy, while significantly reducing our impact on the environment.

asthma

respiratory

Petrol burns peak on public holidays 

6 June 2024

Alarming new research from the Victorian Adult Burns Service (VABS) at The Alfred has found a clear link between petrol burn injuries and public holidays, showing petrol burns are 20 per cent more likely to occur on a public holiday.  

burns

research & innovation