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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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Family violence presentations increase
29 April 2021
The Alfred’s family violence team has seen a concerning increase in the number of people presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with injuries and mental health crises related to family violence.
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Trial targeting tumours
14 April 2021
A new device that targets hard-to-kill tumours is the focus of a research trial led by The Alfred's interventional radiology team.
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Pre-programming the way forward for epilepsy
7 April 2021
With the new model of a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS), our neurology team can pre-program our epilepsy patients treatment months in advance - meaning they can visit the hospital less often.
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COVID-19 vaccine program begins
22 February 2021
Alfred Health staff are eagerly rolling up their sleeves as the health service assists with vaccinating frontline workers against COVID-19 this week.
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2020: the year of the global pandemic
21 December 2020
Wishing you safe and happy holidays, from Alfred Health.
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