From a near-death experience to research breakthroughs – Lauren’s journey with porphyria
11 June 2026
It was only after a severe attack and a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) that Lauren’s metabolic disorder was identified as Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP).
Celebrating the RMH staff recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours
10 June 2026
Congratulations to the RMH staff recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.
Across generations and cultures, RMH volunteers find common purpose
21 May 2026
Despite coming from different backgrounds and life experiences, Nhat and Nazih have found common ground in their shared commitment to helping others as volunteers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
How a simple phone call helps support older persons with delirium
19 May 2026
Developed by the RMH Residential in Reach team, the Post Discharge Delirium Pathway has made significant impact in reducing unplanned hospital readmissions for older patients with delirium.
Virtual Hospital Pilot program brings care home to more Victorians
09 April 2026
Patient Linda Vella underwent a triple bypass but was able to recover at home, thanks to the Virtual Hospital Pilot program.
Need an Electronic Medical Record fix? Call our Band of Builders
06 April 2026
Meet the Band of Builders (BoB), the RMH’s very own crew of clinicians driving digital transformation across Allied Health.
Welcoming the RMH’s new Chief Transformation Officer, Professor Peter Steel
27 March 2026
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is pleased to announce the commencement of Professor Peter Steel in a landmark joint role between the RMH and the University of Melbourne.
RMH experts demonstrate benefits of virtual stroke care in groundbreaking research
11 March 2026
An international team of stroke experts from Australia’s first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) have proven an innovative, virtual way of delivering care can provide outcomes that are just as good as in-person, saving time and lives.
The RMH and the Women’s launch new partnership to close healthcare gap between men and women
08 March 2026
The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital this week announced a new partnership aimed at closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between men and women.
The PARTY program giving Melbourne youth offenders a sobering reality check
02 March 2026
We recently welcomed Victorian Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny to the Royal Melbourne Hospital to highlight the success of the Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) Intervention Program.
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