News

Pre-programming the way forward for epilepsy

7 April 2021

With the new model of a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS), our neurology team can pre-program our epilepsy patients treatment months in advance - meaning they can visit the hospital less often.

brain

epilepsy

neurology

neurosurgery

patients

staff

Spend this Easter with your loved ones, not us

31 March 2021

A dramatic rise in road trauma admissions has Alfred Health specialists urging motorists to stay safe to prevent further trauma this Easter long weekend.

emergency & trauma

road safety

Major grant to tackle rise of syphilis

30 March 2021

Researchers at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC) have been granted more than $1.25 million by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to develop new strategies for detecting and controlling syphilis. 

research & innovation

Searching through seizures

26 March 2021

Alex has suffered from epilepsy since he was 16 years old, he has up to three seizures a week, usually while he’s sleeping. Alex spent last week in our neurology clinical trials ward, the only one of its kind in Australia – to try get to the bottom of his seizures.

brain

epilepsy

neurology

patients

Neurological effects of COVID-19 just as likely to impact young people

18 March 2021

A study conducted at The Alfred has proved what researchers had already predicted – that the neurological effects of COVID-19 could remain present months after the virus has been shed.

covid-19

research & innovation

Victorian Premier to begin significant program of rehabilitation

15 March 2021

Earlier today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was discharged from hospital to start a significant period of rehabilitation through our Better@Home service.

patients

Statement from The Alfred on the condition of the Victorian Premier

13 March 2021

Today, the Victorian Premier will move from the intensive care unit, into a ward at The Alfred

patients

Statement on the condition of the Victorian Premier

10 March 2021

This afternoon, The Alfred’s Director of ICU, Associate Professor Steve McGloughlin confirmed that the Victorian Premier was in a stable condition.

patients

Starting a conversation on the future of HIV care

3 March 2021

Alfred Health wants to hear from Victoria’s HIV community to help guide the future of HIV care.

hiv

patients

COVID-19 vaccine program begins

22 February 2021

Alfred Health staff are eagerly rolling up their sleeves as the health service assists with vaccinating frontline workers against COVID-19 this week.

covid-19

pharmacy

staff