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Artificial skin breakthrough for Melbourne patient

25 October 2024

In a first-of-its-kind adult case, a Melbourne man has had his burns repaired with bioengineered skin, decreasing his need for skin grafting and significantly reducing his risk of deadly infection.

burns

clinical trials

patients

A round of a-paws for therapy dogs

28 August 2024

If you’ve been at The Alfred recently, you may have spotted therapy dog Steven, along with owner Janette Wilson, making a visit to our inpatient psychiatry unit.

patients

volunteers

Sunflower spreading across Alfred sites

20 August 2024

While they may look like pretty decorations, the sunflowers adorning the front desk at The Alfred Centre hold an important message for visitors, patients and staff.

patients

patients come first

An extraordinary nursing team

19 August 2024

Nurses are commonly the first faces that patients see when arriving in an emergency department. They are also among those who leave the most lasting impression.

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patients

Mind and body wellness begins for cancer patients

8 August 2024

For Ian, attending the new mind-body classes offered at the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre allows him to care for his emotional and physical wellbeing while undergoing cancer treatment.

cancer

oncology

patients

New podcast series aims to help you prepare for surgery

27 June 2024

Patients preparing for surgery and other health procedures now have a valuable new resource, with the launch of podcast series ‘So You Need An Operation’ from Alfred Health anaesthesiologist duo A/Prof Christine Ball and Dr Jamie Smart.

patients

staff

surgery

Experts warn of hot water bottle danger

25 June 2024

For mother-of-one Vanessa Pouthier, Sunday 14 April began like any regular day.

burns

patients

Future of HIV care at The Alfred takes shape

6 May 2024

The legacy of almost three decades of HIV care at Fairfield House is set to live on, with the upcoming opening of the new Fairfield Centre at The Alfred.

hiv

infectious diseases

patients

Eye-tracking technology trial could revolutionise brain health management

29 April 2024

The Alfred hospital has commenced clinical trials with BrainEye, a ground-breaking smartphone app which can help screen for neurological abnormalities using a 60 second eye movement test.

brain

patients

research & innovation

National boost for melanoma care and research as the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred is officially opened

18 April 2024

A world-class melanoma and cancer centre at The Alfred is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients, and boost research.

cancer

cancer research

melanoma

patients

research & innovation