News

Travelling doctor makes life easier for elderly patients

23 May 2018

For some elderly people in our community, making the journey from residential care facilities to outpatient clinics can be difficult and burdensome – especially for those with mobility issues or who experience confusion from dementia. 

advance care planning

aged care

Caulfield Hospital ANZAC Ceremony and Exhibit

19 April 2018

Community and staff are welcome to attend Caulfield Hospital’s annual ANZAC Ceremony, held the day before ANZAC Day on Tuesday 24th April. 

staff

volunteers

Coffee back on the menu for those with heart problems?

17 April 2018

Patients being treated for heart rhythm disorders are commonly advised to avoid caffeine, however a new study suggests coffee and tea may be tolerated – and could even help manage an irregular heart rate.

heart

Response to concerns raised about the care of a patient

1 February 2018

Serious concerns about the care of a patient at Caulfield Hospital - as reported in today's Herald Sun - were presented to Alfred Health management last week.

Congratulations Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld on receiving Australia’s highest honour

25 January 2018

Congratulations to Alfred Health Senior Neurosurgeon Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, who was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to the country and humanity at large.

research & innovation

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Check on older loved ones as weather heats up

5 January 2018

As temperatures across Victoria climb, health experts are reminding everyone that heat can cause serious illness and death.

patients

staff

Annual Meeting 2016-17

8 December 2017

Alfred Health recently held its Annual Meeting, detailing our results from the 2016-17 year. It was a challenging but rewarding year, with a high volume of patient admissions and increase in many of our statewide services.

corporate

patients

staff

Partnership targets the burden of injury

8 December 2017

Advancing the prevention and management of injury and acute trauma is the focus of a new partnership between Alfred Health and Monash University.

staff

Australia votes ‘yes’

15 November 2017

The results of the marriage equality postal survey were announced earlier today, with nearly 62 per cent of eligible Australians – more than seven million people – voting for change.

patients

staff

Right Word. Right Time.

14 November 2017

Alfred Health is putting health professionals at the forefront of a new campaign to combat the single biggest killer of Australians each year. 

patients

staff