News

Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals cut back on sugar

30 January 2019

Sugary drinks are no longer on the menu at Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals in a major push to curb sugar intake and promote healthier choices. 

research & innovation

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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Older Victorians warned about life-threatening heatstroke

23 January 2019

As Victorians continue to sweat through hot summer days, some people in our community are more vulnerable to heat-related illness. These include people over the age of 65, young children and people with certain pre-existing medical condition.

aged care

Saving hearts at Sandringham Hospital

26 October 2018

Angela is one of the first patients to have an echocardiogram at Sandringham Hospital, after The Alfred expanded its services to Bayside.

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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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Sandringham Community Bank® Day Procedure Centre open for business

15 August 2018

 Minister for Health Jill Hennessy has officially opened the $2.5 million Sandringham Community Bank® Day Procedure Centre at Sandringham Hospital.

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Mad Paddle returns to support Sandringham Hospital

8 February 2018

Bayside paddle boarders will be out in force this month in preparation for the 2018 Mad Paddle.

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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.

research & innovation

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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.

patients

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Sandringham Community Bank Day Procedure Centre on its way

13 December 2017

Sandringham’s new state-of-the-art day procedure centre will be open mid-2018 after building works kicked off this week.  

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