New heart valve procedure at the Royal Melbourne Hospital helps patients avoid open heart surgery
09 October 2026
The RMH Structural Heart Team have performed Victoria’s first tricuspid valve replacement using a newly TGA-approved valve, delivered via transcatheter approach (via leg vein).
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.
RMH haematologist receives prestigious international award
24 June 2026
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Professor Andrew Roberts has been awarded the prestigious Helen M. Ranney Clinical and Translational Science Medal
Celebrating 20 years of the Victorian Cancer Biobank
19 June 2026
For 20 years, the Victorian Cancer Biobank has helped accelerate cancer research by connecting the generosity of thousands of donors with the expertise of researchers, clinicians and health services across Victoria.
Across generations and cultures, RMH volunteers find common purpose
21 May 2026
Despite coming from different backgrounds and life experiences, Nhat and Nazih have found common ground in their shared commitment to helping others as volunteers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
How a simple phone call helps support older persons with delirium
19 May 2026
Developed by the RMH Residential in Reach team, the Post Discharge Delirium Pathway has made significant impact in reducing unplanned hospital readmissions for older patients with delirium.
Need an Electronic Medical Record fix? Call our Band of Builders
06 April 2026
Meet the Band of Builders (BoB), the RMH’s very own crew of clinicians driving digital transformation across Allied Health.
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