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Moments of mindfulness bring calm to busy teams
10 October 2022
A few moments of guided mindfulness amongst busy hospital teams can significantly improve staff wellbeing, connection and potentially patient outcomes, says a new study out of Alfred Health.
mental health
research & innovation
staff

Reaching out to vulnerable Victorians
3 October 2022
It’s the small things that have the biggest impact on social worker Debbie Sulman and her team at Alfred Health’s Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Service (HOPS).
mental health
patients
staff

Life-saving ECMO machine research receives major funding boost
29 September 2022
Intensive care specialists from The Alfred will play a major role in new research that aims to better identify patients who will benefit most from the advanced for of life support, known as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
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emergency & trauma
patients
research & innovation
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Heart team sets valve replacement record
29 September 2022
Heart specialists at The Alfred have hit a Victorian milestone as they continue to transform care for patients with aortic stenosis, a common but serious condition related to progressive narrowing of the aortic valve.
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Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department grows
12 September 2022
Sandringham Hospital’s Emergency Department is now bigger and better following the opening of a new space dedicated to patients needing longer observation and support.
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Women’s Endocrinology Clinic filling gap for Victorians
12 September 2022
A one-of-a-kind specialist endocrinology unit at The Alfred is playing a key role in supporting the reproductive health of Victorian women with complex health conditions – including those requiring transplant.
patients
transplant
women's health
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R U OK? for every day
8 September 2022
As part of RUOK? Day this week, Alfred Health staff from across all sites tuned into a conversation about the importance of compassion for others and for self.
mental health
respiratory
staff
Compassion starts with the self
6 September 2022
When people think of self-care, many people automatically imagine a spa day or massage voucher.
cancer
mental health
staff

Springing into allergy season
1 September 2022
Alfred Health allergy specialists are urging Victorians to get prepared for a what could be a difficult Spring for sufferers of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma.
emergency & trauma
patients

Severe injuries from motor vehicle accidents soar
26 August 2022
More than 400 Victorians were admitted to The Alfred’s ICU after sustaining life-threatening injuries from motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a surge in severe trauma.
emergency & trauma
patients
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