Prof David Kaye holding up the Total Artificial Heart

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Prof Chan with one of his patients just weeks after having the procedure.
Controlled heart attack restores quality of life
12 September 2019
A unique procedure, which involves the use of alcohol to induce a controlled heart attack is restoring quality of life for a small number of patients.
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Theatre nurses Sam and Kristen have both volunteered internationally
Sandy nurses volunteer internationally
10 September 2019
Sam and Kristen are two Sandringham theatre nurses who have taken their skills international, volunteering overseas to assist surgeries for those who don't have access to healthcare. 
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Patient Harry visits ICU
Crash survivor’s community thanks The Alfred
6 September 2019
Two months after a car crash nearly took the life of 18-year-old Harry, he’s back to visit the intensive care unit and trauma ward where he spent two weeks recovering. 
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Dad and baby hands
Michael’s new role as a dad
30 August 2019
Every day our Alfred dads play a vital role in the lives of our patients. But this Father's Day we're recognising the important role that they play at home with their kids. Michael has recently returned from paternity leave were he was full time carer for his now 16-month old daughter, Mia. He's shared what it's like becoming a new dad.  
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Former health minister Jill Hennessy opened the centre last year
Day Procedure Centre turns one
29 August 2019
The Sandringham Community Bank Day Procedure Centre® has had a successful first year – providing more than 2100 locals with expert care through their day procedures.
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A chopper rests on the helipad - bringing another trauma patient to The Alfred.
Passing of a leader who shaped patient care
20 August 2019
Former Alfred Healthcare Group chief executive and Health Roundtable co-founder, William (Bill) Kricker has passed away.
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Cutting antibiotic use in animals could protect humans
19 August 2019
Reducing antibiotic use in food-producing animals is critically important to address antibiotic resistance in humans, according to Professor Allen Cheng, Director of Infection Prevention, and Dr Freya Langham. 
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Kelvin and his daughter Natalie revisit nurses Lily, Jessie and Caitlyn on Ward 2 West
Give for dads this Father’s Day
14 August 2019
The Alfred has launched its 2019 Father’s Day Appeal, asking Victorians to ‘G1ve 4 Life’ to help provide critical care and services for dads and their families when they need it most.
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Matt Powell and his son Akira six weeks after his transplant
The future is bright for Matt
2 August 2019
At age 47, for the first time in his life, Matt Powell is able to plan a future. After a lifetime of incredibly complex health issues, the gift of a donor kidney has finally given Matt the chance to feel what it’s like to be in good health.
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David Anderson, ICU
Helping people give the ultimate gift
31 July 2019
David Anderson has a very demanding but rewarding role as an Intensivist and Medical Donation Specialist (MDS) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Dr Anderson treats critically ill patients including those with serious injuries, life-threatening infections, severe burns or those recovering from major surgery, including heart and lung transplants. He also supports hospital staff, patients and families through the organ donation process.
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