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Dr Monique Watts, head of The Alfred's Women's Heart Clinic
Happy hearts: top heart health tips for women
14 February 2023
There’s no better day to consider matters of the heart than Valentine’s Day.
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women's health
Entrance shot of Sandringham Hospital
New collaboration for maternity services
6 February 2023
Maternity, newborn and gynaecology services at Sandringham Hospital are now provided by Monash Health.
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Australian-first brings life-saving technology to the bedside
23 January 2023
A mobile CT scanner is being utilised at the bedsides of critically ill ICU patients for the first time in Australia, allowing specialists at The Alfred to quickly identify potentially life-threatening injuries in rapid time.
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research & innovation
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Silhouette of 2 people standing on pier with an orange sunset in the background.
Survive the heat and stay cool this summer
16 January 2023
With hot days set to continue, it’s important everyone remembers to stay cool and safe this summer.
patients
Fresh hope in fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs
9 January 2023
The Alfred is offering patients with antibiotic-resistant super bugs fresh hope with a unique therapy first discovered more than a century ago.
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research & innovation
Alfred Health trauma deputy director Dr Simon Hendel standing in front of Emergency sign at The Alfred
Spend Christmas with your family, not at The Alfred
21 December 2022
A surge in highly preventable serious injuries in the lead up to Christmas has specialists at The Alfred urging Victorians to plan ahead this holiday season.
emergency & trauma
patients
Rupika and her husband Yogi
Miracles at Christmas: Rupika’s story
20 December 2022
When 38-year-old mother of two Rupika Chopra came to The Alfred’s emergency department in August with a sore neck, she could never have predicted the eight weeks to follow.
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Lithium battery burn
Battery shock prompts warning
13 December 2022
A sharp increase in serious burns caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries has experts at The Alfred warning people to take care with the gifts they put under the tree this Christmas.
emergency & trauma
patients
Shining a light on women living with HIV
1 December 2022
The challenges faced by women living with HIV will be the focus of the Victorian HIV Service at The Alfred this World Aids Day.
patients
research & innovation
Hepatitis C elimination a step closer
3 November 2022
Researchers at The Alfred and Burnet Institute believe elimination of Hepatitis C in Australia is within reach.
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research & innovation