News

High-tech trauma glasses a vision of the future

13 September 2017

High-tech glasses for trauma doctors have the potential to change emergency resuscitation at The Alfred, starting next year.

emergency & trauma

research & innovation

The truth about apricot kernels

12 September 2017

A man who took apricot kernel extract in the hope of preventing cancer was almost poisoned by cyanide, doctors at The Alfred found.

research & innovation

Plan now for Thunderstorm Asthma season

7 September 2017

Spring marks the start of thunderstorm asthma season (1 September – 31 December) and doctors at the Alfred Hospital are urging people to start taking preventative measures, even if they have not suffered from asthma before.

asthma

patients

Hidden cancers preying on dads

31 August 2017

This Father’s Day, Professor Wendy Brown is warning dads about the dangers of rare ‘hidden cancers’ that will impact around 5000 Australian men this year.

cancer

New research reverses risk of heart failure

30 August 2017

A life-changing discovery in heart research has revealed a one-off procedure to treat a common condition can also reverse heart failure and eliminate the need for lifelong medication in some patients.

heart

research & innovation

Cyclists gear up for the Sandringham Hospital Capital Appeal

24 August 2017

The PRG 24-Hour Bike Ride is back and local cycling enthusiasts are gearing up to pedal around the clock next weekend.

donate

Trial takes aim at unhealthy food sales

24 August 2017

Alfred Health has successfully slashed sales of unhealthy foods across all hospital sites by 30,000 meals each year as part of a new trial to tackle obesity and promote healthy eating. 

nutrition

Be a healthy hero, not a superman, this Father’s Day

21 August 2017

Last year, The Alfred provided care to more than 8,000 trauma patients – more than any other hospital in Australia.

Supporting our LGBTIQA+ community through the marriage equality debate

18 August 2017

Alfred Health is concerned for the wellbeing of the LGBTIQA+ community during the proposed ballot on marriage equality, and offer our continued support.

patients

First patients give thumbs up to ED redevelopment

11 August 2017

Doors to the new section of The Alfred’s growing emergency department opened today, with the first patients impressed by the new look.