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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.

emergency & trauma

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

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

Getting serious about women’s heart health

18 August 2022

Women experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of cardiac distress now have access to a specialist clinic just for them.

heart

patients

Hormones lead to cancer treatment breakthrough

5 August 2022

Biological differences between men and women can have an impact on the success of melanoma treatment, according to new research co-led by Alfred oncologist Miles Andrews. 

cancer

cancer research

melanoma

research & innovation

Lindsay Fox and Paula Fox among the first Alfred Patrons

29 July 2022

The Alfred Patrons Program launched this year as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations. It honours Alfred Health’s most significant supporters, celebrating their commitment and aims to create a long-term legacy of philanthropy. 

philanthropy

research & innovation

the alfred foundation

From ICU to skydiving: Sam receives the gift of life

28 July 2022

Sam Ira has been to Antarctica, visited Uluru and recently went skydiving – life-long goals the 43-year-old says seemed unachievable not so long ago.

patients