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Michael’s new role as a dad

30 August 2019

Every day our Alfred dads play a vital role in the lives of our patients. But this Father's Day we're recognising the important role that they play at home with their kids. Michael has recently returned from paternity leave were he was full time carer for his now 16-month old daughter, Mia. He's shared what it's like becoming a new dad.  

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Passing of a leader who shaped patient care

20 August 2019

Former Alfred Healthcare Group chief executive and Health Roundtable co-founder, William (Bill) Kricker has passed away.

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Cutting antibiotic use in animals could protect humans

19 August 2019

Reducing antibiotic use in food-producing animals is critically important to address antibiotic resistance in humans, according to Professor Allen Cheng, Director of Infection Prevention, and Dr Freya Langham. 

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Give for dads this Father’s Day

14 August 2019

The Alfred has launched its 2019 Father’s Day Appeal, asking Victorians to ‘G1ve 4 Life’ to help provide critical care and services for dads and their families when they need it most.

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The future is bright for Matt

2 August 2019

At age 47, for the first time in his life, Matt Powell is able to plan a future. After a lifetime of incredibly complex health issues, the gift of a donor kidney has finally given Matt the chance to feel what it’s like to be in good health.

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Helping people give the ultimate gift

31 July 2019

David Anderson has a very demanding but rewarding role as an Intensivist and Medical Donation Specialist (MDS) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Dr Anderson treats critically ill patients including those with serious injuries, life-threatening infections, severe burns or those recovering from major surgery, including heart and lung transplants. He also supports hospital staff, patients and families through the organ donation process.

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Making her donor proud

29 July 2019

Earlier this year, Cat Walsh was gifted a second chance at life. Cat had a kidney and pancreas transplant after her kidney function reached critically low levels. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by type 1 diabetes.

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Night shift radiographer thanked for 51 years

12 July 2019

Alfred Health is saying goodbye to its longest serving radiographer, Wendy Weaver, who commenced working at The Alfred on January 2nd 1968.

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Alfred leading the way in mind-controlled limbs

5 July 2019

More upper limb amputees in Australia are gaining their independence back thanks to The Alfred’s revolutionary thought-controlled prosthetic arm program.

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Elderly at risk of hypothermia at home

17 June 2019

Elderly Australians are dying in hospital of hypothermia developed living in their own homes, a study by The Alfred's Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah has found.

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