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Melbourne Sexual Health Centre named Melbourne Award finalists for excellence in LGBTIQA+ community care

25 October 2023

Melbourne Sexual Health Centre’s (MSHC) longstanding commitment to the LGBTIQA+ community has been recognised by the City of Melbourne – naming it a finalist for the Melbourne Awards 2023.

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Essential sleep health tips for a good night’s rest

28 September 2023

Are you getting enough sleep? Sleep Health Week, running from September 25 to October 1, is a reminder for tired Aussies to take the time to take a closer look at their sleep health – with a theme of “Better Sleep, Better Health”.

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Accessible health care front of mind for Sexual Health Month

22 September 2023

Running from 4 September to 2 October, Sexual Health Month is more than just a reminder of the importance of open discussion about safe sex and staying STI free.

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Celebrating our nurse-force

12 May 2023

Hear from some of our incredible nurses about why that do what they do, as we celebrate International Nurses Day 2023.

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nursing education

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Annual Meeting 2022

9 February 2023

Alfred Health's Annual Meeting was held on 9 February 2023, at 2:00pm. It provided an overview of events and activities at the health service over the past year. 

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New collaboration for maternity services

6 February 2023

Maternity, newborn and gynaecology services at Sandringham Hospital are now provided by Monash Health.

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Survive the heat and stay cool this summer

16 January 2023

With hot days set to continue, it’s important everyone remembers to stay cool and safe this summer.

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Moments of mindfulness bring calm to busy teams

10 October 2022

A few moments of guided mindfulness amongst busy hospital teams can significantly improve staff wellbeing, connection and potentially patient outcomes, says a new study out of Alfred Health.

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research & innovation

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Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department grows

12 September 2022

Sandringham Hospital’s Emergency Department is now bigger and better following the opening of a new space dedicated to patients needing longer observation and support.

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R U OK? for every day

8 September 2022

As part of RUOK? Day this week, Alfred Health staff from across all sites tuned into a conversation about the importance of compassion for others and for self. 

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