Prof David Kaye holding up the Total Artificial Heart

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Celebrating our nurse-force
12 May 2023
Hear from some of our incredible nurses about why that do what they do, as we celebrate International Nurses Day 2023.
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nursing education
patients
Group of 5 Alfred Health staff representing doctors, nurses, surgeons and allied health professionals.
Annual Meeting 2022
9 February 2023
Alfred Health's Annual Meeting was held on 9 February 2023, at 2:00pm. It provided an overview of events and activities at the health service over the past year. 
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staff
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.
patients
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
Moments of mindfulness bring calm to busy teams
10 October 2022
A few moments of guided mindfulness amongst busy hospital teams can significantly improve staff wellbeing, connection and potentially patient outcomes, says a new study out of Alfred Health.
mental health
research & innovation
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Sandringham's new ESSU is open - expanding the hospital's emergency department.
Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department grows
12 September 2022
Sandringham Hospital’s Emergency Department is now bigger and better following the opening of a new space dedicated to patients needing longer observation and support.
emergency & trauma
R U OK? for every day
8 September 2022
As part of RUOK? Day this week, Alfred Health staff from across all sites tuned into a conversation about the importance of compassion for others and for self. 
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respiratory
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Emergency Short Stay Unit development underway
3 June 2022
Construction of a single-story Emergency Short Stay Unit (ESSU) is underway at Sandringham Hospital.
emergency & trauma
Nurses stand with MP Nina Taylor during a tour of Sandringham Hospital.
$4.8m boost for Sandringham Hospital
2 June 2022
Sandringham Hospital’s outpatient facilities will be given a boost with a major upgrade set to deliver a more welcoming environment for patients, and new consultation and treatment spaces.
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Thumbs up for over 300 volunteers
20 May 2022
If you’ve visited The Alfred at some point over the last twenty years, chances are you’ve been greeted by a very friendly face.
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