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Important information for cardiac surgery patients

13 February 2017

Victorian hospitals, including The Alfred, have contacted patients about a rare infection that has been identified in a small number of cardiac surgery patients world-wide.

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Everyone has a story

10 February 2017

Alfred Health's new campaign uses patient experiences as a learning tool for patient care.

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Alfred Health staff receive Australia Day Honours

27 January 2017

Congratulations to two Alfred Health clinicians who were recognised in the Australia Day Honours List for 2017 for their dedication in caring for patients and significant contributions to the medical sector.

Incident at Bourke Street Mall

27 January 2017

A number of patients were treated at The Alfred following an incident in the Bourke Street Mall on Friday 20 January 2017.

Be safe around fire this Australia Day

23 January 2017

This Australia Day, The Alfred is urging everyone to be extra cautious around fire following a significant increase in burns patients over the summer.

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Affected by the Bourke St Mall incident? Find support

23 January 2017

If you have been affected by the events in the CBD on Friday, reach out to your friends and family. Learn more about how we respond to trauma.

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VAC boosts PrEPX funding

18 January 2017

The Alfred's PrEPX Study will be available to an additional 600 people, thanks to a $100,000 funding boost from the Victorian AIDS Council (VAC). 

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Alfred Health appoints Chief Operating Officer

12 January 2017

Chief Executive Prof Andrew Way has announced the appointment of Dr Tim Sinclair as Alfred Health’s new Chief Operating Officer.

Why fatigue and driving are a deadly combination

21 December 2016

This holiday season, sleep experts at The Alfred are urging people to stay safe behind the wheel and arrive at their destination unharmed.

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Mouthwash helps combat STI

21 December 2016

A supermarket brand of mouthwash has been shown to help kill off gonorrhoea in the mouth, researchers have found.

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