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A new way of communicating in the ICU
9 October 2024
A new technology is having an immediate effect on patients’ wellbeing at The Alfred. The Grid Pad 12 with Eye Gaze technology allows patients who are unable to communicate verbally a method to do so.
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pathology
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Help support Karen for our Critical Care Appeal this year
23 August 2024
Imagine being on the trip of a lifetime with your family, only to return home and hear the devastating news that you have cancer, and the situation is so serious you need to stay in hospital and commence treatment immediately.
cancer
clinical trials
patients
research & innovation
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Mt Aspiring Challenge continues to inspire
8 August 2024
The pain and anguish of watching a loved one go through their journey with cancer is something that tens of thousands of Australians are experiencing every day.
For Betty Roberts, whose son David passed away more than 20 years ago, it remains a fresh and impactful memory. But it is also a memory which inspires her to continue fundraising towards blood cancer research at The Alfred through the Mt Aspiring Challenge.
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fundraising
patients
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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.
patients
research & innovation
respiratory
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imPossible: Autumn 2024 newsletter
10 April 2024
Read all the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, including updates, research, historical connections and ongoing fundraising efforts throughout our community.
brain
cancer
epilepsy
fundraising
heart
patients
research & innovation
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Dog therapy in Liv’s legacy
9 April 2024
A paw-some experience has been boosting spirits within the eating disorder program at Alfred Health. With support from The Alfred Foundation, Liv’s Loving Paws dog therapy program was launched in February. Now, you can donate to the program below.
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Impact 2023 - The Alfred Foundation year in review
6 March 2024
We are excited to present you with a new format of The Alfred Foundation's annual report, Impact.
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emergency & trauma
melanoma
nursing education
patients
research & innovation
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imPossible: Spring 2023 newsletter
1 November 2023
Read all the latest news from The Alfred Foundation, spanning news, research, historical connections and ongoing fundraising efforts throughout our community.
cancer
emergency & trauma
nursing education
patients
research & innovation
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Rory’s story: why The Alfred Life Support program is needed
23 October 2023
In May 2020, Rory Smith was living the life of an energetic 22-year-old, looking forward to his 23rd year – a year when he thought his life would start to fall into place.
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emergency & trauma
icu
patients
research & innovation
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Josh full steam ahead for Run Melbourne goal
12 July 2023
It was only recently that Josh Morrow became fond of running. It wasn’t something that he had considered before and, after being involved in an accident and ending up with burns to 25 per cent of his body in 2017, the prospect of that seemed even further away.
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emergency & trauma
patients
research & innovation
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