News

Preparation key for managing thunderstorm asthma risk

22 November 2023

If you have been out and about in Melbourne recently it is likely you will have heard someone talking about their hayfever symptoms. 

asthma

respiratory

‘Bug fights’: improving infection prevention in the Pacific

9 November 2023

The Alfred recently welcomed guests from Port Moresby General Hospital in Papua New Guinea, as a part of novel program designed to assist hospitals in the Pacific Islands to improve their infection prevention response.

infectious diseases

research & innovation

“Even if only one student is listening, it’s a success”: P.A.R.T.Y. returns to The Alfred

3 November 2023

The in-hospital education program that places high school students face-to-face with the life-changing reality of trauma has returned to The Alfred for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

education

emergency & trauma

trauma

Privacy central to patient trust

2 November 2023

Alfred Health chief executive Prof Andrew Way has issued a written apology to more than 7000 patients after their medical records were viewed by a healthcare worker while not directly involved in their care.

patients

Young voices shaping youth mental health care

30 October 2023

While headspace is a familiar name in youth mental health care for Australians, the vital role that unique young volunteers are playing to help shape the care and services of headspace is perhaps less widely known. 

headspace

mental health

youth mental health

International registry provides support and answers to MS patients during COVID

26 October 2023

An international registry that was pivotal in the care of thousands of patients with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic was on show when Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium visited The Alfred this week.

neurology

patients

research & innovation

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre named Melbourne Award finalists for excellence in LGBTIQA+ community care

25 October 2023

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre’s (MSHC) longstanding commitment to the LGBTIQA+ community has been recognised by the City of Melbourne – naming it a finalist for the Melbourne Awards 2023.

awards

melbourne sexual health centre

sexual health

Shake It Up partners with Alfred Health to expand Parkinson’s research

23 October 2023

Australia will soon have the capacity to host more in-depth and innovative clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease after Shake It Up Australia donated $150,000 to develop a best-practice model at The Alfred.

brain

patients

research & innovation

“There’s a lot of hope”: Courage and community drive latest efforts in HIV cure research

11 October 2023

The first of two HIV cure research trials has concluded at The Alfred, as researchers continue their search for new ways to improve treatment of the disease.

hiv

infectious diseases

research & innovation

Essential sleep health tips for a good night’s rest

28 September 2023

Are you getting enough sleep? Sleep Health Week, running from September 25 to October 1, is a reminder for tired Aussies to take the time to take a closer look at their sleep health – with a theme of “Better Sleep, Better Health”.

respiratory

sleep