News

Building for the future

2 November 2015

A multi-million redevelopment of The Alfred's Emergency and Trauma Centre (E&TC) will result in double the diagnostic imaging capacity and patient treatment spaces increasing by one-third.

emergency & trauma

New thinking: asthma not a respiratory disease

29 October 2015

Exciting research, based around finding a cure for asthma, has led to some new thinking about the disease, which affects one in 10 Australians.

Teamwork to improve stroke care

16 October 2015

Nurses are leading the way in a new Alfred study aimed at improving outcomes for stroke patients.

neurology

research & innovation

stroke

HeLP at The Alfred

6 October 2015

The Health Legal Partnership, HeLP clinic at The Alfred has been declared a helpful success offering assistance for patients and their families with a wide range of health-related legal matters.

Nurse educator breaks the sound barrier

28 September 2015

Anthony Cignarella looks like your average 31-year-old nurse at The Alfred. He holds a degree in Applied Science, a Master of Nursing and is an eager piano player. What's not so average is the fact he was born with a severe hearing impairment.

Cancer program internationally recognised

24 August 2015

Alfred Health Radiation Oncology was recognised this week for its high international standards in care.

oncology

research & innovation

Australia’s leading hospital for organ donation

28 July 2015

The Federal Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash visited The Alfred to launch DonateLife Week and to recognise the hard work and dedication of staff that make organ and tissue donation possible for patients in need at a second chance of life.

The Alfred leads Aussie-first drink study

28 July 2015

A simple Australian-first experiment at The Alfred, designed to encourage people to choose healthier drinks, has revealed important insight into consumer behaviour.

Major donor recognised as The Alfred’s trauma centre redevelopment is announced

30 June 2015

Work on a major expansion and redevelopment of The Alfred's Emergency and Trauma Centre will commence early in 2016 thanks to the generosity of a Melbourne business-woman.

National recognition for our researchers

30 March 2015

Monash Partners was officially recognised today as one only four Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres (AHRTCs) in Australia, acknowledging the collaboration’s capability to improve health outcomes through high impact translational research.

research & innovation