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Professor Andrew Way honoured in Australia Day Awards

26 January 2019

Congratulations to Alfred Health’s Chief Executive, Professor Andrew Way, who became a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in this year’s Australia Day honours. Congratulations also to the diverse group of Alfred Health staff members, both past and present, who were honoured in this year's awards.

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Family violence is a serious health issue

28 November 2018

With healthcare workers in a unique position to identify family violence, Alfred Health is supporting staff to respond sensitively and safely to patients needing help.

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Alfred Health recognised for excellence in healthcare

12 October 2018

Alfred Health was named Premier’s Large Public Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards on Thursday night.

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Alfred nurse wins national award

11 May 2018

Roni Murphy won HESTA's Outstanding Graduate Award for developing a new record keeping system that improves the care experience of patients who have difficulty communicating.

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Caulfield Hospital ANZAC Ceremony and Exhibit

19 April 2018

Community and staff are welcome to attend Caulfield Hospital’s annual ANZAC Ceremony, held the day before ANZAC Day on Tuesday 24th April. 

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Revved up and ready at the Grand Prix

22 March 2018

The Alfred has provided medical service to the Australian Grand Prix for 22 years, setting up a portable medical centre equipped with the essential tools and medicines needed to respond to everything from minor medical issues through to life-threatening injuries. 

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Paying it forward

6 March 2018

When Alfred ICU and hyperbaric nurse Natalie McGregor was diagnosed with cancer, she found out how hard it was to be a patient – it left her emotionally and physically drained.

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From Afghanistan to The Alfred

5 March 2018

The winter Simon Hendel spent in Afghanistan is one he will remember for the rest of his life. That was the winter when, in 2010-11, he was deployed with the Army’s Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) in the midst of the Afghan war.

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Congratulations Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld on receiving Australia’s highest honour

25 January 2018

Congratulations to Alfred Health Senior Neurosurgeon Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, who was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to the country and humanity at large.

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Check on older loved ones as weather heats up

5 January 2018

As temperatures across Victoria climb, health experts are reminding everyone that heat can cause serious illness and death.

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