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Compassion starts with the self
6 September 2022
When people think of self-care, many people automatically imagine a spa day or massage voucher.
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Riding from Victoria to Queensland for a cure
16 May 2022
In early 2020 Anthony Moffatt received news that no one wants to hear. After suffering a massive seizure, an MRI revealed the previously healthy 54-year-old had a brain tumour.
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Alfred Health does not endorse political candidates
28 April 2022
Alfred Health has been made aware of documentation that gives the impression it is endorsing the Greens candidate for Macnamarra in the upcoming Federal election.
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The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic closure
28 April 2022
This Friday (29 April) The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic will close after delivering an incredibly vital service to our staff and community, testing more than 223,200 patients for COVID-19.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
8 March 2022
This year we’re celebrating the leading role of women in healthcare as part of International Women’s Day, at a time when women have quite literally been on the frontline supporting the community, while supporting their families.
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Remembrance Day 2021
10 November 2021
Alfred Health will join other Australians in marking Remembrance Day on November 11.
As The Alfred marks its 150th anniversary, archivist Peter Frawley reflected on the long and respected history support provided by staff during times of conflict.
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The Alfred’s 150th Anniversary: A celebration of the human spirit
20 August 2021
Throughout its 150-year history The Alfred has stood firm with the Victorian community during times of challenge: fires, floods, disaster and much more.
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Alfred staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
17 June 2021
Congratulations to our own Associate Professor Edwina Wright AM, Professor Flavia Cicuttini AM and Colonel Susan Winter OAM, who were each named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this week.
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The role of radiation and chemotherapy in brain cancer
25 May 2021
Matt was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour called a glioblastoma - he's recently completed six weeks of radiation therapy. For patients like Matt, after having brain surgery the next step in brain cancer treatment is radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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A journey through brain cancer treatment
21 May 2021
Treating brain cancer is a team effort, when a person is suspected of having a brain tumour they’ll begin their journey through treatment, starting with the first stop - Neuroradiology.
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