How our Disability Liaison Officers support person-centred care
02 May 2023
Our Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) help support people with disabilities like Brad to access the support, care and treatment they need. Read more about Brad’s healthcare journey and how our DLOs are helping to break down barriers and support person-centred care.
A hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune
16 March 2023
Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.
RMH Genetic Counsellors provide “exceptional care” - patient Jess
09 November 2022
In the midst of 2020, 23-year-old Jess found herself with some unusual chest pains that she put down to going through her first COVID-19 lockdown. With the pain becoming severe, she made her way to our ED where scans showed cardiologists what Jess wasn’t expecting.
The RMH researchers share in $24m for innovations in health
21 October 2022
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) awarded 14 RMH staff as part of its latest round of funding for new innovations in healthcare.
10 August 2022
For Anthony, what started out as a regular trip to his local cafe, quickly became a terrifying series of events.
18 months, three generations and one amazing journey
01 August 2022
Last week during DonateLife Week, the RMH played host to a very special live kidney donation story.
Telehealth program helping people living with young onset dementia
27 July 2022
A Royal Melbourne Hospital-led Telehealth project has been helping people with young-onset dementia (YOD) to “live well” with the condition.
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.
Volunteer and aged care resident meet after 17 months of virtual visits
11 July 2022
After 17 months 73-year-old resident Beverly and 35-year-old volunteer Melissa have finally had a chance to meet face to face.
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.