News

Celebrating International Women’s Day

8 March 2022

This year we’re celebrating the leading role of women in healthcare as part of International Women’s Day, at a time when women have quite literally been on the frontline supporting the community, while supporting their families.

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Early intervention vital following traumatic brain injury

4 March 2022

Early intervention by neurologists following traumatic brain injury could significantly enhance patient outcomes, researchers from The Alfred and Monash University have found.

emergency & trauma

research & innovation

Quarantine program involvement to conclude

25 February 2022

Alfred Health’s partnership with COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria (CQV) will come to an end as Victoria’s quarantine program transitions to the Mickleham facility.

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Remembering Black Saturday

7 February 2022

Black Saturday was one of the worst bushfire disasters in Australian history, with 173 Victorians losing their life across over 400 individual fires.

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emergency & trauma

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World first cancer treatment gives hope to Melbourne mum

4 February 2022

A groundbreaking approach to treating stage four cancer has given new hope to some patients diagnosed with the life threatening disease. Melbourne woman Debbie was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2006, and had been classified as stage four since 2008. 

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radiation therapy

Meet the team this World Cancer Day

3 February 2022

Did you know that more than half of our 300 open trials are cancer-related trials? Our cancer clinical trials have allowed us to put new and cutting-edge treatment into clinical practice. They have also enabled us to recruit highly-engaged staff who are always looking to improve the way we deliver care.

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oncology

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Alfred Health continuing to provide care for the most urgent cases during Code Brown

20 January 2022

Alfred Health is continuing to provide urgent care to the community, despite the significant challenges posed by current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

emergency & trauma

patients

Temporary changes to Sandringham Hospital services to ensure safe patient care

19 January 2022

Sandringham Hospital’s surgical and orthopaedic services will temporarily move to The Alfred from Wednesday 19 January.

covid-19

emergency & trauma

Home for Christmas: Vanessa’s Story

24 December 2021

When Vanessa Matheson and her family headed to a friend’s house for a BBQ in late November, her focus was squarely on one thing.

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patients

Christmas and New Year screening and vaccination clinic opening hours

23 December 2021

Our COVID-19 screening clinic remains open over the Christmas and New Year period.

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