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Health services welcome Health Minister’s formal approval of Bayside Health voluntary merger
29 August 2025
We welcome the Victorian Minister for Health’s formal approval of the proposed voluntary merger to create Bayside Health — a unified health service that will bring Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health together.
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Working together for better health in Victoria’s south-east
26 February 2025
The Boards of Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service have announced both health services will merge into Bayside Health (working title) when it forms on 1 January 2026.
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“It’s everyone’s responsibility”: Calls to stay safe on roads this summer
17 December 2024
As the holiday season approaches, doctors at The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre are issuing a crucial reminder to the public: road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
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Bayside Health to benefit 1.1 million Victorians
12 December 2024
More than one million Victorians will benefit through the formation of the new Bayside Health (working title) – a voluntary merger between Alfred Health, Peninsula Health and Kooweerup Regional Health.
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‘The gift of life’: DonateLife Week 2024
28 July 2024
Conversations about organ donation can happen at any time of year, though that all-important reminder to share your wishes with loved ones is a central theme of DonateLife Week.
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Healthcare heroes kicking goals with the Medtildas
26 July 2024
Three of our doctors are currently starring in the 2024 World Medical Football Championships. It’s the first time that Australia has fielded a women’s team – known as the Medtildas – for the supercharged soccer tournament.
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New podcast series aims to help you prepare for surgery
27 June 2024
Patients preparing for surgery and other health procedures now have a valuable new resource, with the launch of podcast series ‘So You Need An Operation’ from Alfred Health anaesthesiologist duo A/Prof Christine Ball and Dr Jamie Smart.
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The Alfred at the forefront of silicosis research
28 May 2024
The Alfred has emerged as a leader in the respiratory field across Australia for its treatment of silicosis – a potentially fatal lung disease which has soared in recent years. Glenn is just one of thousands of people for whom it has affected.
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New Chief Executive to lead Alfred Health
21 May 2024
Following a rigorous selection process that attracted high-calibre national and international candidates, Adam Horsburgh has been selected as the next Chief Executive of Alfred Health.
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Sexual Health Professor recognised for research excellence in STI prevention
4 April 2024
The world’s second-most published researcher in sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and STI prevention has been recognised with a prestigious honour from the Australian Academy of Science.
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