News

The Alfred: COVID-19 cases (updated)

2 April 2020

Two COVID-19 positive patients from The Alfred’s haematology and oncology ward remain in a stable condition, while 10 staff have the virus and are recovering at home.  A third patient who had tested positive for COVID-19 has now died.

covid-19

Coping with COVID-19 anxiety

26 March 2020

With so much change and uncertainty in the current environment, many people are struggling with their mental health and suffering increased anxiety. Alfred Senior Psychologist Luke said this was very common, and has offered some tips to help people cope during difficult times. 

covid-19

mental health

Celebrating inspirational women at Alfred Health

6 March 2020

As part of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March), Alfred Health will recognise the significant contribution of women at the organisation.

staff

Outstanding geriatric trainee awarded

17 February 2020

Every year, senior staff at Caulfield Hospital decide the recipient of the Dr Simon Scharf Award for Outstanding Advanced Trainee in Geriatric Medicine. Dr Susanto Winata received the 2019 award for his compassionate, empathetic and patient-centred care along with great leadership.

aged care

medical careers

Motion machine could improve Parkinson’s symptoms

14 February 2020

The Alfred and Monash University are testing an innovative new machine that could improve the symptoms of people with Parkinson’s Disease using gravity and movement.

research & innovation

Lucy’s life after psychosis

17 January 2020

In 2015, Lucy was navigating her way through a psychotic episode. It was a gradual and unconscious slip into a temporary new reality. The challenges Lucy faced helped her forge the path to become a strong advocate for recovery.

mental health

Update on patients from White Island tragedy

13 January 2020

This page will be updated with information about patients transferred from New Zealand as it becomes available. 

emergency & trauma

The effects of bushfire smoke explained

10 January 2020

With smoke from Australia's devastating bushfires blanketing Melbourne this week, many people have experienced an onset of coughs, sore throats and more severe respiratory complications like asthma. Associate Professor Mark Hew, respiratory specialist at The Alfred, explains why bushfire smoke can be so dangerous for some people. 

respiratory

Staying safe in bushfire smoke

7 January 2020

Smoke from the devastating bushfires is blanketing many parts of Victoria, including Melbourne.

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patients

staff

Reality of Christmas in Emergency

16 December 2019

Trauma specialists from The Alfred have spoken out about the reality of Christmas in the Emergency and Trauma Centre in an attempt to curb the ever-increasing number of people seriously injured over the festive season. 

emergency & trauma