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Helping men navigate prostate cancer treatment

20 November 2018

Being told you have prostate cancer is a terrifying experience for many men – and it’s one Peter knows well. When he received his diagnosis, Peter was convinced he had just six months to live.

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Supporting patients living with diabetes

14 November 2018

Alfred Health has a team of more than a dozen nurses whose sole focus is on treating and educating patients who are living with diabetes.

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Saving hearts at Sandringham Hospital

26 October 2018

Angela is one of the first patients to have an echocardiogram at Sandringham Hospital, after The Alfred expanded its services to Bayside.

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Hope for incurable cancer

23 October 2018

Cancer patients with multiple tumours are being given more time as strong evidence emerges about the best way to treat them using modern radiotherapy.

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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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