Sustainability Competition nominated for public healthcare award News article
The Health Service Environmental Sustainability Competition is a finalist in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/sustainability-competition-nominated-for-public-healthcare-awardPrurigo Nodularis trial Research study
The Prurigo Nodularis trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of a treatment to assist in reducing symptoms for people living with this condition
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/prurigo-nodularis-trialRMH-developed mask technique given green light across Victoria News article
The Singh Thattha mask technique has been approved for use across Victoria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-developed-mask-technique-given-green-light-across-victoriaCelebrating the RMH’s Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees News article
A/Prof Kudzai Kanhutu and Prof Jane Gunn AO were inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/celebrating-the-rmhs-victorian-honour-roll-of-women-inducteesThe Kite trial Research study
The Kite trial is investigating whether low-dose ketamine is effective in reducing depressive symptoms in adults with bipolar depression.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/the-kite-trialA journey from pain to hope News article
Michael Julian lives with a rare genetic disorder that affects the immune system.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-journey-from-pain-to-hopeBreaking down barriers to palliative care News article
More patients across Victoria with sarcoma, lung and colon cancer, including in regional areas, will have the opportunity to access high quality palliative care at an earlier stage under the VCCC Alliance’s Victorian government-funded Care Plus Extend program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/breaking-down-barriers-to-palliative-care-1728521325745Prof Stephen Harrap honoured with prestigious international hypertension award News article
Congratulations to the RMH’s Professor Emeritus Stephen Harrap who was recently honoured with the prestigious Franz Volhard Lectureship and Award for Outstanding Research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/prof-stephen-harrap-honoured-with-prestigious-international-hypertension-awardThe RMH announces four new 2024 Research Hall of Fame inductees News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is proud to announce the latest inductees into the RMH Research Hall of Fame, recognising outstanding careers and groundbreaking contributions to medical research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-announces-four-new-2024-research-hall-of-fame-inducteesResearch team nominated in awards for solving decades-old Buruli mystery News article
The ‘Beating Buruli in Victoria’ research project team has been named a finalist in the 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for their incredible work in solving a mystery that baffled researchers for decades.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/research-team-nominated-in-awards-for-solving-decades-old-buruli-mysteryVictorian Adult Epidermolysis Bullosa Service RMH Service
We provide holistic and supported care for all adult patients living with Epidermolysis Bullosa. This includes a transition program from the Royal Children’s Hospital where some of our staff also work.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/dermatology/victorian-adult-epidermolysis-bullosa-serviceMeg reunited with paramedics after 100 days at the RMH News article
Former patient Meg was reunited with the paramedics who helped save her life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/meg-reunited-with-paramedics-after-100-days-at-the-rmhParkville Precinct comes together to empower patients with disabilities News article
Congratulations to our Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) across the Parkville Precinct who have received a nomination in this year’s Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/parkville-precinct-comes-together-to-empower-patients-with-disabilitiesThe RMH researcher receives NHMRC grant for aged care infection prevention initiative News article
Congratulations to the RMH and the University of Melbourne Researcher Dr Jo Tropea, who has received a $990,731.50 NHMRC grant to establish national communities of practice for infection prevention leads in aged care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-researcher-receives-nhmrc-grant-for-aged-care-infection-prevention-initiativeNew centre to target inflammatory diseases and personalised care News article
The RMH, WEHI and the Colonial Foundation have partnered on a new centre for investigating inflammatory diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-centre-to-target-inflammatory-diseases-and-personalised-careJoint venture partners The Doherty Institute celebrates 10 years News article
Festivities for the Doherty’s 10-year anniversary are in full-swing this week, with a special event kicking off celebrations at Parliament House.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/joint-venture-partners-the-doherty-institute-celebrates-10-yearsOur hospital renovation works continue News article
If you’re heading to the RMH Parkville this week, things may look a little different while we renovate our site. Our improvement works have closed certain areas, which may change the path you need to take to get to your floor or ward.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/our-hospital-renovation-works-continueParkville Precinct staff receive $6m in NHMRC funding News article
Congratulations to the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre's Professor Karin Thursky and Professor Monica Slavin, who have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants totalling $6m to advance care and treatment for patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/parkville-precinct-staff-receive-6m-in-nhmrc-fundingThe RMH Home Lottery Foundation
The RMH Home Lottery has been building and raffling luxury homes to lucky winners to raise much-needed funds for the Royal Melbourne Hospital since 2005. Today, the RMH Home Lottery is the largest home lottery in Victoria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/foundation/ways-to-support-us/the-rmh-home-lotteryProf Geoff Linderman awarded 2024 Buchanan Medal News article
Professor Geoff Lindeman and Professor Jane Visvader have been recognised on a global stage.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/prof-geoff-linderman-awarded-2024-buchanan-medal