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A restless sleeper feeling the impact of poor sleep health
Essential sleep health tips for a good night’s rest
28 September 2023
Are you getting enough sleep? Sleep Health Week, running from September 25 to October 1, is a reminder for tired Aussies to take the time to take a closer look at their sleep health – with a theme of “Better Sleep, Better Health”.
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sleep
Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
Accessible health care front of mind for Sexual Health Month
22 September 2023
Running from 4 September to 2 October, Sexual Health Month is more than just a reminder of the importance of open discussion about safe sex and staying STI free.
melbourne sexual health centre
sexual health
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.
nurses
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