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Emergency Short Stay Unit development underway

3 June 2022

Construction of a single-story Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU) is underway at Sandringham Hospital.

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$4.8m boost for Sandringham Hospital

2 June 2022

Sandringham Hospital’s outpatient facilities will be given a boost with a major upgrade set to deliver a more welcoming environment for patients, and new consultation and treatment spaces.

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Thumbs up for over 300 volunteers

20 May 2022

If you’ve visited The Alfred at some point over the last twenty years, chances are you’ve been greeted by a very friendly face.

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Riding from Victoria to Queensland for a cure

16 May 2022

In early 2020 Anthony Moffatt received news that no one wants to hear. After suffering a massive seizure, an MRI revealed the previously healthy 54-year-old had a brain tumour.

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the alfred foundation

Helping raise vital awareness

5 May 2022

When Nadine Udorovic’s father, John was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005, it came completely out of the blue.

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research & innovation

ECMO team saves 50 lives

29 April 2022

Specialists at The Alfred saved the lives of 50 COVID-19 patients with the use of ECMO during the height of the pandemic.

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emergency & trauma

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research & innovation

Alfred Health does not endorse political candidates

28 April 2022

Alfred Health has been made aware of documentation that gives the impression it is endorsing the Greens candidate for Macnamarra in the upcoming Federal election.

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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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Arrive at your destination, not hospital this Easter

14 April 2022

Over 1,000 people were injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents this summer, prompting an urgent warning by emergency and trauma specialists from The Alfred ahead of the Easter period.

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patients

More surgery planned for Sandringham Hospital

12 April 2022

The establishment of an Acute General Surgical Unit at Alfred Health will improve outcomes for patients, and see senior surgeons spending more time at Sandringham Hospital.

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