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Everyone has a story

10 February 2017

Alfred Health's new campaign uses patient experiences as a learning tool for patient care.

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Be safe around fire this Australia Day

23 January 2017

This Australia Day, The Alfred is urging everyone to be extra cautious around fire following a significant increase in burns patients over the summer.

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Affected by the Bourke St Mall incident? Find support

23 January 2017

If you have been affected by the events in the CBD on Friday, reach out to your friends and family. Learn more about how we respond to trauma.

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Why fatigue and driving are a deadly combination

21 December 2016

This holiday season, sleep experts at The Alfred are urging people to stay safe behind the wheel and arrive at their destination unharmed.

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Alcohol in moderation not so good for the heart

6 December 2016

Researchers at The Alfred have debunked the commonly-held belief that alcohol in moderation is good for the heart, finding that as little as one drink per day can put people at risk of an irregular heartbeat. 

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Pedestrians & cyclists urged to drink responsibly

2 December 2016

Trauma specialists at The Alfred are urging people to avoid excessive drinking and get home safely this party season after new figures revealed one in four pedestrians seriously injured by cars were intoxicated.  

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My second storm

25 November 2016

Bill McKean remembers little of what took place on Monday night. He recalls a shortness of breath, the paramedics arriving at his home, and the moments in hospital before being put to sleep. He was again in the grip of ‘thunderstorm asthma’ only, this time, it was far worse.

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Changes to disabled car parking at The Alfred

17 November 2016

New car parking arrangements at The Alfred will see more disabled car parking spaces available in areas that are undercover, secure and easy to access.

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Emergency Department street entrance relocates ahead of redevelopment

15 November 2016

Patients requiring urgent care now access The Alfred’s emergency department via a dedicated foot ramp along the hospital’s main Commercial Road driveway.

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Celebrating dads of The Alfred

30 August 2016

This week we're celebrating dads of The Alfred as part of the 16th annual Father's Day Appeal. Donate to the appeal.

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