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Reflecting on Ash Wednesday 40 years on

16 February 2023

The devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires left a lasting impact on the lives of many Australians – and forever changed life at The Alfred.

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Specialist Women’s Mental Health Service opens in Shepparton

15 February 2023

The first milestone in the establishment of a unique Victorian women's mental health service has been reached with the opening of in-patient and at-home support for women and those who identify as women in the Goulburn Valley area.

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Happy hearts: top heart health tips for women

14 February 2023

There’s no better day to consider matters of the heart than Valentine’s Day.

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Drugs and alcohol e-scooter accidents soar

13 February 2023

A dramatic increase in serious injuries due to drug or alcohol affected e-scooter riders is alarming emergency specialists at The Alfred.

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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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Pharmacy team share their knowledge

3 February 2023

Our dedicated Pharmacy team are looking to share their expertise with their pharmacy peers across Australia and beyond with the launch of an innovative Pharmacy Learning and Development Hub.

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Australian-first brings life-saving technology to the bedside

23 January 2023

A mobile CT scanner is being utilised at the bedsides of critically ill ICU patients for the first time in Australia, allowing specialists at The Alfred to quickly identify potentially life-threatening injuries in rapid time.

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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.

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Fresh hope in fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs

9 January 2023

The Alfred is offering patients with antibiotic-resistant super bugs fresh hope with a unique therapy first discovered more than a century ago.

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Miracles at Christmas: Neville’s story

22 December 2022

Over the past 30 years, it’s been difficult for  69-year-old Melbourne man Neville Elliott to plan ahead. 

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