More protein, no progress - RMH study looks at caring for critically ill patients
06 August 2025
A new study led by researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne, has found that increasing protein delivery via feeding tubes in critically ill patients does not improve recovery outcomes or earlier discharges.
Mum of twins reunited with healthcare heroes who saved her life
26 May 2025
Former patient Alex Judd visited the RMH to say thank you to the teams who saved her life.
12 June 2024
Alex Judd was rushed to the RMH's ICU just hours after giving birth to her twin daughters.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital employs record number of international recruits
22 March 2023
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visits the RMH
Donated ICU clothes helping other patients get home safe
21 July 2022
Losing a loved one is an incredibly sad time, but some families whose loved ones have died in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are choosing to give back in a way that is helping other patients get home faster, and with dignity.
30 June 2022
It’s the good news story that went viral. Sarah is a 22 year old who lives with an intellectual disability. Unfortunately for Sarah, she became infected with COVID and required hospitalization during the height of the COVID wave.
The RMH staff recognised in 26 January Honours
27 January 2022
Royal Melbourne Hospital staff recognised in 26 January Honours Four Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) staff members are part of the 1040 outstanding Australians recognised in this years’ 26 January Honours’ List.
Artist’s paintings bringing calmness to the ICU
06 January 2022
A Melbourne artist hopes her works bring a sense of calmness and tranquility to those who find themselves in the ICU waiting room of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The RMH patient Kingsley O’Connor walks back into the ICU
09 December 2021
Former patient Kingsley O'Connor made a surprise visit to the Royal Melbourne Hospital ICU to thank the staff who cared for him during his stay.
The RMH ICU nurse goes above and beyond with ‘person-centred care’
20 August 2021
He wears scrubs instead of skivvies, but the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) intensive care unit (ICU) nurse Steven Moylan wiggled into action to help a very special patient.
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