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Blood clot removal surgery saving lives

15 October 2018

A complex surgery to remove chronic blood clots from arteries in the lungs is giving Australians and New Zealanders a second chance.

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Alfred Health recognised for excellence in healthcare

12 October 2018

Alfred Health was named Premier’s Large Public Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards on Thursday night.

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New product revolutionising burns care

8 October 2018

A new product is revolutionising treatment for burns patients following a highly successful trial at The Alfred

Hospital services normal as steam system returns

4 October 2018

Normal hospital activity has resumed following the reinstatement of The Alfred’s steam system this afternoon [Update: 4 October at 4:30 PM].

Furry volunteer a welcome distraction for patients

25 September 2018

Being in hospital can be a challenging time. While doctors, nurses and allied health professionals provide medical care, the mental and spiritual health of patients is also important. That’s where Caulfield Hospital’s furry volunteer Veezey can help.

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PrEP intervention cuts new HIV infections in Victoria

17 September 2018

The number of new HIV infections in Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) has almost halved in Victoria thanks to an Alfred Health study that provided thousands of Victorians with access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication.

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Community gets behind dads with $1.1 million appeal

3 September 2018

The Alfred is celebrating its most successful Father's Day Appeal ever after a massive $1,108,803 was donated to the hospital.

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A win for neurology patients seeking answers

30 August 2018

Neurology patients have greater access to new therapies following the opening of a new clinical trials facility at The Alfred - part of a innovative partnership with Monash University.

Support The Alfred G1VE4DADS appeal

27 August 2018

The Alfred will kick off its annual Father’s Day Appeal on Friday 31 August and this year there’s a special twist – every dollar raised will be multiplied by four.

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Heart attack, life support, transplant – Petra beats all odds

27 August 2018

When Petra Brosch’s heart stopped beating during a routine run on Elwood beach, it was the beginning of a journey that would see The Alfred’s specialists drawing on the latest in cutting-edge medicine to save her life. The 35-year-old was suffering irreparable heart failure that would see her rely on life support, then an artificial heart and ultimately organ transplant.

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