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Why talking about death is so important

29 July 2020

Working in the intensive care unit (ICU) as a consultant and medical donation specialist, Dr Dashiell Gantner understands that at the end of a person’s life, knowing that their choices will be respected is very important.

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A team close to the heart

27 July 2020

The Alfred Heart and Lung Transplant team see the daily battles and the extraordinary journeys all our transplant patients face. Professor Andrew Taylor and Janelle McLean from this team, are by these patient’s side from their very first admission to their final follow up appointment.

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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.

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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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Supporting Alex’s return to work

3 December 2019

We are improving the way we provide healthcare services to people with disabilities and their families. Alfred Health is launching its Access and Inclusion Plan for People with Disabilities 2019–22.

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Driving family violence education in the community

26 November 2019

Did you know that one in four Australian women have experienced family violence since the age of 15?

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Shaping health care: Eighth Australian joins influential academy

22 October 2019

Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine director, Professor Paul Myles has become just the eighth Australian elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in the United States.

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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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Night shift radiographer thanked for 51 years

12 July 2019

Alfred Health is saying goodbye to its longest serving radiographer, Wendy Weaver, who commenced working at The Alfred on January 2nd 1968.

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ICU patient’s dream of marriage realised

1 June 2019

The Alfred’s ICU staff were honoured to help fulfil patient Toni Carroll’s dream of getting married to her partner and father of her two children, Jesse Welsh.

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