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Alfred Health does not endorse political candidates

28 April 2022

Alfred Health has been made aware of documentation that gives the impression it is endorsing the Greens candidate for Macnamarra in the upcoming Federal election.

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The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic closure

28 April 2022

This Friday (29 April) The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic will close after delivering an incredibly vital service to our staff and community, testing more than 223,200 patients for COVID-19.

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Arrive at your destination, not hospital this Easter

14 April 2022

Over 1,000 people were injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents this summer, prompting an urgent warning by emergency and trauma specialists from The Alfred ahead of the Easter period.

emergency & trauma

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The Alfred pit crew providing lifesaving care

8 April 2022

For over 20 years, emergency and trauma specialists from The Alfred have had a trackside ticket to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

emergency & trauma

Coffee the secret to a long life

25 March 2022

Drinking coffee could help you live longer according to world-first research by heart specialists at The Alfred.

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research & innovation

Diet giving fresh hope to epilepsy patients

24 March 2022

Over one-third of patients at The Alfred’s specialist epilepsy nutrition clinic have experienced a reduction in seizures since beginning dietary treatment.

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research & innovation

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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