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The Alfred prepares for COVID-19

17 April 2020

In response to the COVID-19 global health crisis, The Alfred has significantly increased its capacity to care for critically ill patients with major expansions to its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ED).

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emergency & trauma

Take care in the kitchen

9 April 2020

The Alfred has admitted multiple patients with severe cooking-related burns since the state’s stage 3 lockdown came into effect, and specialists are urging people at home to take greater care or risk life-long injuries.

emergency & trauma

Stay home and stay well

3 April 2020

We’re urging our community to stay home as much as possible to help limit the spread of COVID-19. By staying at home and limiting your contact with other people, you can all help to reduce the spread of the virus, and reduce its impact on the healthcare system. 

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The Alfred: COVID-19 cases (updated)

2 April 2020

Two COVID-19 positive patients from The Alfred’s haematology and oncology ward remain in a stable condition, while 10 staff have the virus and are recovering at home.  A third patient who had tested positive for COVID-19 has now died.

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Coping with COVID-19 anxiety

26 March 2020

With so much change and uncertainty in the current environment, many people are struggling with their mental health and suffering increased anxiety. Alfred Senior Psychologist Luke said this was very common, and has offered some tips to help people cope during difficult times. 

covid-19

mental health

Celebrating inspirational women at Alfred Health

6 March 2020

As part of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), Alfred Health will recognise the significant contribution of women at the organisation.

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Outstanding geriatric trainee awarded

17 February 2020

Every year, senior staff at Caulfield Hospital decide the recipient of the Dr Simon Scharf Award for Outstanding Advanced Trainee in Geriatric Medicine. Dr Susanto Winata received the 2019 award for his compassionate, empathetic and patient-centred care along with great leadership.

aged care

medical careers

Motion machine could improve Parkinson’s symptoms

14 February 2020

The Alfred and Monash University are testing an innovative new machine that could improve the symptoms of people with Parkinson’s Disease using gravity and movement.

research & innovation

Lucy’s life after psychosis

17 January 2020

In 2015, Lucy was navigating her way through a psychotic episode. It was a gradual and unconscious slip into a temporary new reality. The challenges Lucy faced helped her forge the path to become a strong advocate for recovery.

mental health

Update on patients from White Island tragedy

13 January 2020

This page will be updated with information about patients transferred from New Zealand as it becomes available. 

emergency & trauma