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Breakthrough valve clip procedure offers new hope

3 March 2023

An innovative procedure being performed in The Alfred’s Heart Centre is giving new hope to patients suffering from a life-threatening condition. 

heart

research & innovation

Mpox vaccine rollout success

25 February 2023

Prioritising at-risk patients for mpox (monkeypox) vaccination was a highly effective strategy at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre according to a recent study.

patients

research & innovation

First in the world melanoma trial to breakthrough barriers

24 February 2023

A first in the world trial looking at new treatment options for patients with melanoma that has spread to the brain is set to commence at The Alfred, potentially helping patients add years to their lives.

cancer

cancer research

clinical trials

melanoma

Melanoma awareness campaign to protect tradies

22 February 2023

Promoting skin cancer awareness amongst Victorian construction workers is the focus of a new initiative that was launched at the site of the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre today.

cancer

cancer research

melanoma

Reflecting on Ash Wednesday 40 years on

16 February 2023

The devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires left a lasting impact on the lives of many Australians – and forever changed life at The Alfred.

emergency & trauma

patients

research & innovation

Specialist Women’s Mental Health Service opens in Shepparton

15 February 2023

The first milestone in the establishment of a unique Victorian women's mental health service has been reached with the opening of in-patient and at-home support for women and those who identify as women in the Goulburn Valley area.

mental health

patients

women's health

Happy hearts: top heart health tips for women

14 February 2023

There’s no better day to consider matters of the heart than Valentine’s Day.

heart

patients

women's health

Drugs and alcohol e-scooter accidents soar

13 February 2023

A dramatic increase in serious injuries due to drug or alcohol affected e-scooter riders is alarming emergency specialists at The Alfred.

emergency & trauma

Annual Meeting 2022

9 February 2023

Alfred Health's Annual Meeting was held on 9 February 2023, at 2:00pm. It provided an overview of events and activities at the health service over the past year. 

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staff

New collaboration for maternity services

6 February 2023

Maternity, newborn and gynaecology services at Sandringham Hospital are now provided by Monash Health.

patients