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A team close to the heart

27 July 2020

The Alfred Heart and Lung Transplant team see the daily battles and the extraordinary journeys all our transplant patients face. Professor Andrew Taylor and Janelle McLean from this team, are by these patient’s side from their very first admission to their final follow up appointment.

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New mum’s hope for new heart

26 July 2020

As Kayla laid in the intensive care unit (ICU) her family and partner rallied around to care for her three-week-old baby and prepare for the worst. Kayla’s heart was failing, and she was in need of life-saving surgery.

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COVID attacks the brain

23 July 2020

A leading Alfred Neurologist has warned that the headaches, psychosis, fatigue and memory loss some COVID-19 patients develop, could be the start of major life-long neurological complications.

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Intelligent home monitoring to prevent COVID-19 deaths

22 July 2020

People self-isolating with COVID-19 will be able to have their health watched over from afar, thanks to a hospital-monitored software system that gets smarter with each patient cared for.

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COVID a threat to vital organs

21 July 2020

COVID-19 is not a standard respiratory virus, it’s a serious threat to a number of vital organs. As medical specialists learn more about the virus and how it affects the human body, alarming complications are becoming evident including life-threatening blood clots in the lungs, heart and brain of COVID-19 patients.

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Keeping patients and staff safe from COVID-19

12 July 2020

Alfred Health has stringent protocols in place to protect staff and patients from COVID-19. These are being reinforced across our health service as community transmission of the virus has increased and eight staff members across the health service have contracted the virus. 

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Breaking down barriers in men’s mental health

18 June 2020

Kieran Kennedy, Psychiatry Registrar and mental health advocate at The Alfred, speaks openly about why we should be talking more about men’s mental health.

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We don’t want to see you this long weekend (no offence)

4 June 2020

The Alfred burns team and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are urging people across the state to take care around fire this weekend or risk a lengthy stay in hospital - or worse.

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Beyond the frontline

1 June 2020

Teamwork has been the cornerstone of our response to COVID-19. While our frontline workers continue to provide outstanding care, this special video series features some of our other staff who have been crucial in the COVID-19 effort. Hear from six of our staff across security, reception, cleaning, spiritual care, capital works and pathology on how they've helped prepare for the pandemic.

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Lockdown leads to spike in drinking

20 May 2020

While Victorians were locked down under stage 3 restrictions, alcohol sales increased thirty-four per cent compared to the same time last year. Addictions psychiatrist Pat Tolan has shed some light on why the COVID-19 restrictions are causing some people to drink more - and what implications that might have post-COVID. Dr Tolan gives an insight into why he thinks increased alcohol intake is a problem and offers some suggestions of what we can do instead of drinking.

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