
News

Navigating the NDIS while battling the unknown
27 March 2019
Emma O’Kelly was living large when an extremely rare auto-immune disease unexpectedly plunged the 22-year-old into the long-term health care system.
caulfield hospital
national disability insurance scheme
ndis

Caring for our carers
26 February 2019
Eleni was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2012, sending a shock through the family. Eleni’s daughter Nina slowly found herself taking on the primary caring role.
alzheimers

Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals cut back on sugar
30 January 2019
Sugary drinks are no longer on the menu at Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals in a major push to curb sugar intake and promote healthier choices.
research & innovation

Older Victorians warned about life-threatening heatstroke
23 January 2019
As Victorians continue to sweat through hot summer days, some people in our community are more vulnerable to heat-related illness. These include people over the age of 65, young children and people with certain pre-existing medical condition.
aged care

Preventable ladder falls causing severe injuries
19 December 2018
Trauma specialists are urging Victorians to take care cleaning gutters and preparing the home for Christmas as the number of patients arriving at The Alfred with life-threatening injuries caused by ladder falls continues to rise.
emergency & trauma

Family violence is a serious health issue
28 November 2018
With healthcare workers in a unique position to identify family violence, Alfred Health is supporting staff to respond sensitively and safely to patients needing help.
staff

Older adults keeping strong and socially active at CCHS
20 November 2018
Almost 1500 older adults participate in strength training and hydrotherapy programs every week at Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS).
aged care
allied health

Supporting patients living with diabetes
14 November 2018
Alfred Health has a team of more than a dozen nurses whose sole focus is on treating and educating patients who are living with diabetes.
diabetes

Hope for incurable cancer
23 October 2018
Cancer patients with multiple tumours are being given more time as strong evidence emerges about the best way to treat them using modern radiotherapy.
cancer
research & innovation

Alfred Health recognised for excellence in healthcare
12 October 2018
Alfred Health was named Premier’s Large Public Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards on Thursday night.
staff
Filter by tags
patients
course
emergency & trauma
the alfred foundation
research & innovation
staff
cancer
nursing education
education
heart
mental health
events
melanoma
intensive care
covid-19
clinical trials
cancer research
hiv
transplant
oncology
physiotherapy
allied health
pharmacy
brain
burns
icu
trialhub
donate
advance care planning
volunteers