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New technology enhances brain cancer treatment

11 October 2022

In a Victorian first, a new radiotherapy software which promises to significantly enhance treatment precision and cut planning time is being used for brain cancer patients at The Alfred. 

cancer

patients

radiation therapy

Moments of mindfulness bring calm to busy teams

10 October 2022

A few moments of guided mindfulness amongst busy hospital teams can significantly improve staff wellbeing, connection and potentially patient outcomes, says a new study out of Alfred Health.

mental health

research & innovation

staff

Reaching out to vulnerable Victorians

3 October 2022

It’s the small things that have the biggest impact on social worker Debbie Sulman and her team at Alfred Health’s Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS). 

mental health

patients

staff

Life-saving ECMO machine research receives major funding boost

29 September 2022

Intensive care specialists from The Alfred will play a major role in new research that aims to better identify patients who will benefit most from the advanced for of life support, known as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).

ecmo

emergency & trauma

patients

research & innovation

Heart team sets valve replacement record

29 September 2022

Heart specialists at The Alfred have hit a Victorian milestone as they continue to transform care for patients with aortic stenosis, a common but serious condition related to progressive narrowing of the aortic valve. 

heart

Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department grows

12 September 2022

Sandringham Hospital’s Emergency Department is now bigger and better following the opening of a new space dedicated to patients needing longer observation and support.

emergency & trauma

Women’s Endocrinology Clinic filling gap for Victorians

12 September 2022

A one-of-a-kind specialist endocrinology unit at The Alfred is playing a key role in supporting the reproductive health of Victorian women with complex health conditions – including those requiring transplant.

patients

transplant

women's health

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

Compassion starts with the self

6 September 2022

When people think of self-care, many people automatically imagine a spa day or massage voucher.

cancer

mental health

staff

Springing into allergy season

1 September 2022

Alfred Health allergy specialists are urging Victorians to get prepared for a what could be a difficult Spring for sufferers of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma.

emergency & trauma

patients