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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.
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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.
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Compassion starts with the self
6 September 2022
When people think of self-care, many people automatically imagine a spa day or massage voucher.
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mental health
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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