News

Prof Denis Spelman retires, leaving a lasting legacy

17 November 2025

After 40 years of care for patients at The Alfred, Professor Denis Spelman, Deputy Head of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, is retiring.

infectious diseases

Victorian patients gain access to world-leading cancer detection technology

15 November 2025

Victorian cancer patients will soon have access to one of the most advanced imaging technologies available globally, with The Alfred becoming the first public hospital in the state to install a total-body Quadra PET scanner – the fastest and most precise of its kind. 

cancer

neurology

radiology

Inaugural Chief Executive of Bayside Health appointed

10 November 2025

The Designate Board of Bayside Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Adjunct Prof Adam Horsburgh as the inaugural Chief Executive of the new Bayside Health.

leadership

Humanity in mental health

6 November 2025

Alfred Health is strongly represented at this year’s Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH) Forum.

mental health

research & innovation

Exam stress: advice from those who’ve been there

27 October 2025

Leading experts in mental health and young people have some top tips to keep Year 12 students at their best as they begin studying for their final exams – with the advice not what you might expect.  

mental health

youth

youth mental health

Co-designed renovations unveiled at headspace Elsternwick

23 October 2025

It was a full house at the unveiling of new renovations at headspace Elsternwick, one of three centres run by Alfred Health.

mental health

youth mental health

Co-designed artwork adorning the walls at Wren

16 October 2025

Lived experience, participants and a beloved Australian artist have come together to beautify the walls of the Women’s Recovery Network (Wren), the inpatient mental health clinic for women run by Alfred Health and Ramsay Health.

mental health

women's health

Health services welcome the new Bayside Board

16 October 2025

We welcome the Victorian Minister for Health’s announcement of the inaugural board and board chair for Bayside Health. 

patients

staff

Open Dialogue is transforming mental health care

2 October 2025

Victoria’s leading mental health services have embraced a pioneering therapeutic approach from overseas, marking a transformative shift in care across Australia.

mental health

youth mental health

Celebrating World Pharmacists Day

25 September 2025

Between calls, we managed to catch Lead Pharmacist for Home, Acute and Community, Duy Le, and wish him a Happy World Pharmacists Day! 

pharmacy