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The RMH and the Women’s launch new partnership to close healthcare gap between men and women

08 March 2026

Prof Shelley Dolan, the RMH's Chief Executive, at the RMH's annual International Women's Day symposium.

The RMH and regional hospitals collaborating to improve patient experiences

25 February 2026

A new partnership between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and regional hospitals is helping patients living outside Melbourne receive the best possible care and get back home sooner.

Supporting those who give the gift of a kidney

23 February 2026

A new kidney care centre dedicated to living donors will provide better support for people who generously choose to donate a kidney.

Supporting older patients in the RMH Emergency Department

18 February 2026

Since 2023, the Emergency Department Geriatrician (EDGE) service has supported 1,884 patients with a median age of 85.

Protect yourself from measles - visit the RMH Measles Monday Clinic

11 February 2026

The RMH’s pop-up Measles Monday Clinic is open again on Monday so staff and the public can get up-to-date with their measles vaccinations - for free!

Honours for former RMH staff

27 January 2026

Six Victorians with ties to the RMH have been named in the Australia Day 2026 Honours.

Virtual Ward officially launches at the RMH

21 January 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened a virtual ward as part of Victoria's first Virtual Hospital Pilot program, delivered in partnership with Austin Health. 

The RMH gives advice on keeping safe in the heat

05 January 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is urging Victorians to take extra care in the heat this summer, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees across the state. 

Victoria’s new Virtual Hospital begins with first patient now in care

08 December 2025

The first patient has been admitted to Victoria's Virtual Hospital Pilot.

A lifesaving journey from the UK to Australia

26 November 2025

A young Melbourne man who battled aggressive cancer for over a decade has met the stranger who saved his life … from the other side of the world.

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Mobile Stroke Unit with Ambulance Victoria paramedic and the RMH Stroke team

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