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GP collaboration took pressure off hospitals during COVID-19 surge News article

In mid-2020, faced with a rising wave of COVID-19 infections – a previously unknown disease with neither vaccine nor effective treatment – an urgent, improvised collaboration between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), and...

Aboriginal Health Unit supporting culturally safe and effective care News article

A new Aboriginal Health Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital will help to improve the way we provide care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

New palliative care service at the RMH supports COVID-19 response News article

The statewide Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) saw a significant increase in use by nearly 75 per cent throughout the month of January 2022. 

Project to improve care for First Nations cancer patients News article

Palliative care and First Nations professionals from the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are looking to improve cancer care and treatment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients.

New study paves the way for more effective COVID-19 research and treatment News article

A Melbourne-led study, involving researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), suggests that a primary tissue culture model is more effective at recreating the human experience of COVID-19, leading to more accurate treatments for the condition.

Department head reaches 20-year milestone at the RMH News article

Congratulations to Professor Finlay Macrae AO who, on 4 February, celebrates 20 years as head of the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Department of Colorectal Medicine and Genetics.

The RMH staff recognised in 26 January Honours News article

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.

The RMH partners with Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations News article

A national diabetes research centre initiative involving the Royal Melbourne Hospital has been funded through a significant Australian Government grant.

From idea to impact through the Innovation Acceleration Program News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne’s Innovation Acceleration Program (IAP) has awarded funding to three new projects.

Artist’s paintings bringing calmness to the ICU News article

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.

Researchers look at nasal spray to treat respiratory infections News article

A group of researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are investigating a nasal spray option to prevent respiratory viral infections, such as COVID-19 and the flu. 

The RMH patient Kingsley O’Connor walks back into the ICU News article

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 winners of the 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards News article

The staff, consumers and volunteers who make the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) a great place to work and a great place to receive care were recognised at the 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards.

Weaving together the RMH’s history News article

The history and creators behind the RMH's tapestry 'Research and Respond'.

Major funding awarded to establish Australia’s first young stroke service News article

A collaborative $10M project led by the Florey Institute, with research and clinical arms at the RMH, has been funded to bring faster, personalised clinical care and longer-term support for young people with stroke.

A look inside the RMH’s COVID-19 ward News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has been at the forefront of Victoria’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic since early 2020.

RMHive wins at 2021 Melbourne Awards News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s A/Prof Luke Burchill was among the winners of the City of Melbourne’s 2021 Melbourne Awards at the weekend.

The RMH leaders and innovators recognised in 2021 Brilliant Women in Digital Health News article

Two individuals and one team from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have been recognised in the 2021 Brilliant Women in Digital Health, presented by Telstra Health.

The RMH inductees added to Victorian Honour Roll of Women News article

Two stalwarts of the Royal Melbourne Hospital have been inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

New study confirms clinical tests can identify risk of thunderstorm asthma News article

The Thunderstorm Asthma in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (TAISAR) study confirms clinical tests can identify the risk of thunderstorm asthma in individuals who suffer from hay fever.