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‘The iron horse’: how The Alfred saved Robert Trickey’s life
23 May 2022
It reads like fiction, but incredibly is true.
Robert Trickey‘s journey through The Alfred’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is one that very few patients experience, ultimately leading to an emotional finale for Robert, his family and all the staff involved.
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Pioneering nature of The Alfred lives on
19 May 2022
The Alfred has sought to develop throughout its 150-year history. This continues today with the help of partnerships, such as with the Gandel Foundation.
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imPossible: Autumn 2022 Newsletter
8 April 2022
While we celebrated the hospital’s 150th year of service last year, the invaluable contributions of our community have been integral to our achievements.
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Food donated to COVID-19 staff at The Alfred
7 March 2022
The local branch of a multinational charity has gone out of its way to support frontline COVID-19 workers at The Alfred by donating more than 200 boxes of food and coffees.
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Alfred Health Nursing Scholarship Lunch - Advancing Nursing Leadership
17 February 2022
Alfred Health has been committed to nursing education since 1871, developing some of the most influential nurses in the country. Our nursing teams engage in innovative approaches to research, leading teams, learning and professional development.
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Impact 2021 - The Alfred Foundation year in review
11 February 2022
In this special edition of The Alfred Foundation's annual publication, Impact, we focus not only on the effect that donors have had throughout 2021, but on the significant impact that philanthropy has had in our 150-year history.
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The Spicer of Life
6 January 2022
A life-changing working experience in Bangladesh sparked what was to become the focus of Professor W John Spicer’s career.
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Sizzling superstars raise $250,000 selling sausages
18 November 2021
George and Anna Kokkinos were inspired by the treatment and care received by their son at The Alfred after a life-threatening incident. Their simple idea led to a phenomenal fundraising effort, donating more than $250,000.
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Brian looks back on an open life
12 November 2021
Brian Wharton did not give a second thought to his pending operation when he was aged 14. He didn’t know that he would be the fifth person in Australia to have open-heart surgery. He didn’t know that only two of the previous four people had survived after the operation.
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Italian social club supports rare lung disease research
18 October 2021
The Dromana Italian Seniors Social Club did not have to look far when giving away some of its savings.
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