Medical student reunites with ICU team two years after devastating car accident
01 October 2026
Two years after a high-speed car crash changed her life forever, a medical student who spent her 20th birthday in the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has reunited with the team that cared for her.
RMH leads the way on e-scooter and e-bike research
30 September 2026
New research from the RMH is providing a comprehensive picture of the growing impact e-scooter and e-bike injuries are having across Victoria.
Announcing our new Director of Clinical Haematology
30 September 2026
Professor Geoffrey Hill has been announced as the new Director of Clinical Haematology across the RMH and Peter Mac.
Help protect our community against influenza (the flu)
28 September 2026
With cases of the flu on the rise, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is encouraging Victorians to take simple but important steps to protect themselves and others over the coming weeks.
Celebrating exceptional women at the RMH
24 September 2026
Congratulations to two of the RMH’s incredible leaders, Prof Kate Drummond and Dr Emma O’Brien, who were inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women this week.
The RMH launches new ten-year strategic plan
11 September 2026
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially launched its new ten-year strategic plan, Together 2035.
Brain cancer researchers awarded $18m in funding for next-gen treatment
03 September 2026
Professor Kate Drummond, Director of Neurosurgery at the RMH, is leading the exciting new research in collaboration with colleagues at WEHI.
Researchers identify early molecular warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease
31 August 2026
Researchers have uncovered early molecular warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease, revealing the condition can begin before symptoms appear and continue silently even when patients appear well.
Giving the gift of life – Darren ‘Muddy’ Laycock’s story
04 August 2026
Three years ago, Gail Laycock lost her adored husband Darren ‘Muddy’ Laycock, a week before his 56th birthday.
My Mates Ate My Lollies: Roger’s reflections on living with Type 1 Diabetes
17 July 2026
Roger is a patient at the RMH Diabetes and Endocrinology services, which has been recognised by the National Association of Diabetes Centres as a Centre of Excellence.
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