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Steve Kemp on his way to recovery after a concussion
Victoria’s first concussion clinic opens
14 March 2024
Victoria’s first public-funded adult concussion clinic is now open, providing much-needed support for hundreds of people experiencing ongoing concussion symptoms each year.  
alfred brain
concussion
neurology
patients
Geriatric Trauma Service lead Dr Margot Lodge and geriatrician Dr Faye Liu consult with a patient
Problem-solving to improve patient care: Geriatric Trauma Service forms to address growing needs
12 March 2024
With the number of older people needing hospital care following falls and other accidents on the rise, trauma specialists and geriatricians at The Alfred are working side-by-side to improve patient outcomes.
emergency & trauma
patients
trauma
Members of the Alfred Emergency Academic Centre alongside WHO Chief Nurse Dr Amelia in Abu Dhabi
Driven to improve global emergency care
4 March 2024
The Alfred continues to support the advancement of global emergency care, with a team of talented multidisciplinary staff recently returning from delivering training for their emergency care counterparts in the United Arab Emirates.
emergency & trauma
patients
research & innovation
Cardiac arrest survivor stands with the team who saved his life.
Hawthorn man saved after cardiac arrest at the gym
31 January 2024
When Hawthorn-man Hugh experienced a cardiac arrest at the gym it was a fast-acting loved one, followed by the unique skills of a rapid-response team from The Alfred and Ambulance Victoria, that saw him live another day.
clinical trials
patients
research & innovation
Australians urged to ‘be all over melanoma’ on 30 January
30 January 2024
Living amongst the highest rates of melanoma in the world, Australians are being urged to become more familiar with their skin and ‘be all over melanoma’ this Check for Spots Day.
cancer
melanoma
patients
Camp fire
Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend
25 January 2024
Following a concerning spike in preventable burns injuries since December, burns specialists at The Alfred have joined forced with the CFA to issue an urgent call for action: take care around fire this Australia Day long weekend.
burns
patients
vabs
Treasurer Tim Pallas, Emeritus Professor Jenny Rolland, Breakthrough Victoria CEO Grant Dooley, allergy sufferer Aleisha Bannan with baby Stevie, Brandon Capital MD Chris Nave and Professor Robyn O'Hehir gather for the funding announcement.
$12m boost for peanut allergy treatment
24 January 2024
Breakthrough Victoria has invested $12 million to progress Phase 2 clinical trials of a promising peanut allergy treatment, initially developed by Alfred Health and Monash University researchers.
allergy
immunology
patients
research & innovation
Stay safe in summer with these heat health essentials
22 January 2024
With summer in full swing and hot days on the horizon it’s important to take some simple steps to stay safe and cool when temperatures soar.
emergency & trauma
health promotion
patients
The Alfred celebrates the opening of its latest operating theatre
New $3.5m operating theatre opens at The Alfred
4 January 2024
A new $3.5 million state-of-the-art operating theatre has opened at The Alfred – adding surgical capacity to the hospital’s dedicated planned surgery centre.
alfred centre
patients
surgery
Members of the stroke team are making a big difference
Big changes in stroke care
21 December 2023
The Alfred is turning the tide on stroke care, with a number changes bringing the team above national benchmarks in stroke care, including stroke prevention medication prescribing and leading to fantastic outcomes for patients. 
patients
stroke