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Home for Christmas: Vanessa’s Story

24 December 2021

When Vanessa Matheson and her family headed to a friend’s house for a BBQ in late November, her focus was squarely on one thing.

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patients

Trauma rise a concern as holidays beckon

21 December 2021

Since restrictions lifted, the number of Victorian’s needing care in The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre has risen to almost 100 patients each week.

emergency & trauma

patients

Enjoy the BBQ, not a hospital stay this summer

21 December 2021

A spate of severe and larger than normal injuries caused by barbecues has burns experts urging caution around barbecues this summer.

burns

patients

Home for Christmas: Lizzy’s Story

20 December 2021

When 31 year old Lizzy Maric woke up in the middle of the night in May this year feeling faint she immediately knew something wasn’t right.

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patients

radiation therapy

Another milestone for improved clinical trial access in Victoria

17 December 2021

The Australian Clinical Trials Network – TrialHub – which is based at Alfred Health – has hit another milestone in its mission to improve access to clinical trials across Victoria.

patients

research & innovation

Trauma admissions on the rise

7 December 2021

An increase in patients presenting at The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre as a result of road trauma has doctors urging motorists and pedestrians to stay safe this festive season.

emergency & trauma

patients

Positive care beyond hospital walls

18 November 2021

More than 1000 Victorian’s were being supported by The Alfred’s COVID-19 Positive Community Pathways program last month – part of the coordinated effort to provide oversight, care and support for those quarantining at home.

patients

research & innovation

AstraZeneca blood clotting syndrome now “very treatable”

9 June 2021

The rare blood clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine can easily be diagnosed and is very treatable, according to experts from The Alfred.

patients

research & innovation

vaccination

Cancer care at home a lifesaver for Patricia

7 June 2021

It was April last year, and Melbourne was in lockdown chaos. But Patricia McCabe had a much more personal crisis happening – she’d just found a lump under her arm, and it was breast cancer.

cancer

patients

A birthday to remember

27 May 2021

Not only is Rami celebrating his birthday this World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), he’s celebrating his 67th day smoke free.

lifestyle

patients

smoking