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Statement from The Alfred on the condition of the Victorian Premier

13 March 2021

Today, the Victorian Premier will move from the intensive care unit, into a ward at The Alfred

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Statement on the condition of the Victorian Premier

10 March 2021

This afternoon, The Alfred’s Director of ICU, Associate Professor Steve McGloughlin confirmed that the Victorian Premier was in a stable condition.

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Starting a conversation on the future of HIV care

3 March 2021

Alfred Health wants to hear from Victoria’s HIV community to help guide the future of HIV care.

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COVID-19 vaccine program begins

22 February 2021

Alfred Health staff are eagerly rolling up their sleeves as the health service assists with vaccinating frontline workers against COVID-19 this week.

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Michael’s independence days

5 February 2021

At 36 Michael Whitmore’s life unexpectedly changed when he fell six metres through a floor at a Sydney loft.

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Don’t get burnt this long weekend

22 January 2021

What started as a fun night with friends quickly turned into months of painful rehab for 19-year-old Michael Robertson.

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Weighty goals won’t help shed the COVID kilos

13 January 2021

Alfred dietitian Angie Passater is urging people to ring in the new year with fresh, healthier eating habits to help shed the COVID kilos picked up in lockdown.

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Lockdown brings gambling spike

12 January 2021

A large spike in online gambling has experts at The Alfred concerned that many problem gamblers are avoiding seeking help and are suffering in silence.

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Fresh air for a fresh year

11 January 2021

The thought of missing out on many years with those he loves was more than enough for Vincent Sun to ditch smoking and now he’s urging others to follow in his footsteps.

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Removing distance as a barrier for sexual health screening

4 January 2021

A  network of bulk-billed GP sexual health clinics is reducing the tyranny of distance and improving access to screening for people in the outer areas of Melbourne.

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