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Innovative care around the clock - the RMH Emergency Department in action

Innovative care around the clock

14 February 2018

This week marks the launch of the 19th Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery. Proceeds from the Home Lottery have had a significant impact on patient care and equipment at the Royal Melbourne including the Emergency Department.

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Metro Tunnel - Grattan Street closure from 22 February 2018

Parkville Station works commencing - Grattan Street closure and bus diversions

14 February 2018

Preparations are underway to build Parkville Station – one of five underground stations to be built as part of the massive 9km twin rail Metro Tunnel project.

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Virtual Fracture Clinic leads the way

09 February 2018

In an Australian first, the Royal Melbourne Hospital is pioneering an innovative model of care that lets more people with fractures have their local GPs manage their injury, instead of being seen by a hospital orthopaedic specialist.

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Media statement - Robert Doyle

07 February 2018

Melbourne Health continues to encourage any member of staff who has experienced or witnessed misconduct, at any time, to report it to their manager, our People and Culture department, or through our anonymous reporting tool, weCare.

The Department of Health and Human Services has appointed Charles Scerri QC to investigate claims of misconduct made against the former Melbourne Health Board Chair, Robert Doyle.

As the investigation is proceeding we will not be providing further comment.

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RMH renal transplant numbers hit state high

06 February 2018

The RMH renal transplant team performed a record number of transplant operations in Victoria in 2017, in an exceptionally busy year for the nephrology department.

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Patients find a new voice

01 February 2018

Patients who have undergone removal of the larynx are finding their voice again thanks to a new program at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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RMH leaders recognised in Australia Day Honours

26 January 2018

Congratulations to four of our staff, who have been recognised for outstanding achievement in their fields in the 2018 Australia Day Honours.

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Funding announced for RMH research

22 January 2018

Two Royal Melbourne Hospital research projects have received Federal Government grants as part of $12 million in funding to support world-class medical research.

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Media statement

17 January 2018

Melbourne Health is supporting the family of a staff member since becoming aware of an incident at a 2016 function.

It is inappropriate to provide further comment while Dr Ian Freckelton QC conducts an independent investigation on behalf of the City of Melbourne.

Robert Doyle has taken leave from his role at Melbourne Health.

Melbourne Health is united against sexual harassment, assault or discrimination of any sort.

Our community is, rightly, more and more empowered to stand up and call out incidents of sexual harassment both in the workplace and more widely.

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Support services and resources for our community following Flinders Street incident

22 December 2017

Following a distressing or frightening event like the Flinders Street incident, it is normal to have strong physical and emotional reactions.

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