News

The effects of bushfire smoke explained

10 January 2020

With smoke from Australia's devastating bushfires blanketing Melbourne this week, many people have experienced an onset of coughs, sore throats and more severe respiratory complications like asthma. Associate Professor Mark Hew, respiratory specialist at The Alfred, explains why bushfire smoke can be so dangerous for some people. 

respiratory

Staying safe in bushfire smoke

7 January 2020

Smoke from the devastating bushfires is blanketing many parts of Victoria, including Melbourne.

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patients

staff

Reality of Christmas in Emergency

16 December 2019

Trauma specialists from The Alfred have spoken out about the reality of Christmas in the Emergency and Trauma Centre in an attempt to curb the ever-increasing number of people seriously injured over the festive season. 

emergency & trauma

Tram course gets patients back into the community

16 December 2019

A makeshift tram at Caulfield Hospital is helping patients build their strength, balance and confidence to return to the community.

allied health

occupational therapy

patients

Stroke life-changing for Cassandra

6 December 2019

When Cassandra’s peripheral vision disappeared a few weeks ago, doctors initially suspected a migraine. But she knew it was something more.

stroke

Improving efficiency at Sandringham Hospital

6 December 2019

Since the Sandringham Community Bank Day Procedure Centre opened last year, more patients have been able to go home on the same day as their surgery. This means we often have empty surgical beds, so we've made some changes to bed numbers to improve efficiency.  

patients

Footy player physio student upskills at The Alfred

4 December 2019

AFLW player and La Trobe University physiotherapy student Libby Birch has gained new skills and experience during her placement at The Alfred, while keeping up with her training commitments with the Melbourne Demons.

allied health

physiotherapy

Supporting Alex’s return to work

3 December 2019

We are improving the way we provide healthcare services to people with disabilities and their families. Alfred Health is launching its Access and Inclusion Plan for People with Disabilities 2019–22.

patients

staff

Ending the stigma this World AIDS Day

29 November 2019

Alfred Health Infectious Diseases Physician, Edwina Wright, says HIV-related stigma is a leading reason why people don't get tested for HIV and don't access healthcare.

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Response to reports about The Alfred infrastructure

28 November 2019

Alfred Health Chief Executive, Professor Andrew Way, has confirmed that the buildings at The Alfred remain safe for staff to work and for patients to receive care.

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