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$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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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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More surgery planned for Sandringham Hospital
12 April 2022
The establishment of an Acute General Surgical Unit at Alfred Health will improve outcomes for patients, and see senior surgeons spending more time at Sandringham Hospital.
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Coffee the secret to a long life
25 March 2022
Drinking coffee could help you live longer according to world-first research by heart specialists at The Alfred.
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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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Meet the team this World Cancer Day
3 February 2022
Did you know that more than half of our 300 open trials are cancer-related trials?
Our cancer clinical trials have allowed us to put new and cutting-edge treatment into clinical practice. They have also enabled us to recruit highly-engaged staff who are always looking to improve the way we deliver care.
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melanoma
oncology
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Temporary changes to Sandringham Hospital services to ensure safe patient care
19 January 2022
Sandringham Hospital’s surgical and orthopaedic services will temporarily move to The Alfred from Wednesday 19 January.
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Christmas and New Year screening and vaccination clinic opening hours
23 December 2021
Our COVID-19 screening clinic remains open over the Christmas and New Year period.
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Hercules arrives to take on record testing
26 November 2021
When you think of the mythological Hercules, you think of strength, brute force and size.
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