News

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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Be car seat safe

21 October 2019

At a recent education event, our Emergency Department team learnt some important things about child car seat safety. We hope sharing these messages with you will help keep our community safe on the roads, especially as we head into the holiday season.

emergency & trauma

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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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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Elderly at risk of hypothermia at home

17 June 2019

Elderly Australians are dying in hospital of hypothermia developed living in their own homes, a study by The Alfred's Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah has found.

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research & innovation

Stroke scare pushes patient to quit smoking

31 May 2019

A life-threatening stroke shook John Cole into taking serious steps to improve his health – most notably he stopped smoking.

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Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals cut back on sugar

30 January 2019

Sugary drinks are no longer on the menu at Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals in a major push to curb sugar intake and promote healthier choices. 

research & innovation

Older Victorians warned about life-threatening heatstroke

23 January 2019

As Victorians continue to sweat through hot summer days, some people in our community are more vulnerable to heat-related illness. These include people over the age of 65, young children and people with certain pre-existing medical condition.

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Saving hearts at Sandringham Hospital

26 October 2018

Angela is one of the first patients to have an echocardiogram at Sandringham Hospital, after The Alfred expanded its services to Bayside.

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Alfred Health recognised for excellence in healthcare

12 October 2018

Alfred Health was named Premier’s Large Public Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards on Thursday night.

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