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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
A/Prof Victoria Mar is urging people to be sun smart this summer
Sun smart summer key for young people and children
15 December 2023
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of end-of-year festivities, there’s one thing Alfred specialists are urging Victorians to remember – the importance of sun safety.
cancer
melanoma
patients
“Physics doesn’t take a holiday”: Alfred Emergency and Trauma specialists issue holiday message
14 December 2023
A significant increase in 2023 of trauma presentations to The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre has doctors urging Victorians to take care leading into the busy holiday season.
emergency & trauma
patients
trauma
Annual Meeting 2023
7 December 2023
Alfred Health’s Annual Meeting was held on 6 December 2023. It provided an overview of events and activities at the health service over the past year.
patients
staff
Introducing Wren: the Women’s Recovery Network
1 December 2023
Wren – the Women’s Recovery Network – is set to open its doors next week, ushering in a new era of compassionate and tailored mental health support exclusively for women.
mental health
patients
The Alfred from outside with logo
Privacy central to patient trust
2 November 2023
Alfred Health chief executive Prof Andrew Way has issued a written apology to more than 7000 patients after their medical records were viewed by a healthcare worker while not directly involved in their care.
patients
HRH Princess Astrid with Alfred patients Julie and Astrid, CEO Prof Andrew Way and Prof Butzkueven, Prof Susan Elliott, and senior members of the Belgian Trade Delegation.
International registry provides support and answers to MS patients during COVID
26 October 2023
An international registry that was pivotal in the care of thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic was on show when Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium visited The Alfred this week.
neurology
patients
research & innovation
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