RMH specialists demonstrate benefits of virtual stroke care in groundbreaking research
11 March 2026
An international team of stroke specialists from Australia’s first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) have proven an innovative, virtual way of delivering specialist care can provide outcomes that are just as good as in-person, saving time and lives.
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.
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.
New predictive models aim to reduce overcrowding in the ED
29 July 2025
Predictive technology is being tested to see whether it could one day help reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow in hospital emergency departments.
ED wait-time dashboard goes live
02 June 2025
The Royal Melbourne Hospital has launched its Emergency Department (ED) wait-time dashboard. The dashboard shows the time non-emergency and less urgent patients may expect to wait between being assessed by the triage nurse and being treated by a doctor.
Mum thanks hospital collaboration after surviving cancer and a heart attack
28 October 2024
Lara Scott is thanking the healthcare teams, and her children, who saved her life.
Emergency Department renovations
15 August 2024
During August, the sitting area in our Emergency Department (ED) waiting room will undergo renovations.
A story of resilience and love: how Brianna beat all the odds
14 May 2024
For mother Brianna her journey into motherhood was fraught with complications following a life altering stroke which changed everything.
Meet the newest members of the ED team - Medical Support Officers
29 June 2022
If you’ve been down to the triage and ambulatory care part of our emergency department recently, you might have bumped into one of our Medical Support Officers (MSOs).
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.
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