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Stroke scare pushes patient to quit smoking

31 May 2019

A life-threatening stroke shook John Cole into taking serious steps to improve his health – most notably he stopped smoking.

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Patient turns mentor following traumatic brain injury

2 April 2019

A traumatic brain injury in July 2017 left 48-year-old Mark unable to move or communicate. After eighteen months of care and support from Alfred Health staff, along with his own strength and determination, Mark is now active and social, and he’s been invited back to hospital to mentor other patients.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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