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RMH research and tips for better sleep News article

What helps you get a good night’s sleep? 

Health Hub leading to improved patient health outcomes News article

A survey conducted earlier this year of Parkville precinct patients and carers found technology has improved their overall health.

The RMH named as nation leader in stroke care News article

The RMH Department of Neurology and Stroke has this week been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Centre by the Australian Stroke Coalition (ASC).

Non-invasive testing a way of the future News article

A new collaborative study between the RMH and WEHI is the latest technology to test for early markers of kidney rejection via a simple urine test, hoping to bypass the need for invasive biopsies.

Aged care residents take a bite out of new moulded pureed food menu News article

We had the great pleasure of launching new pureed sandwiches at our residential aged care service, Cyril Jewell House, and they’ll be available across the health service soon.

Solidarity in a stoma News article

More than 40 the RMH staff members participated in the Great Stoma Challenge 2024!

Thank you Brianna and our community News article

Brianna (front) and her family with Chief Executive Prof Shelley Dolan, Emergency Department Director A/Prof Mark Putland, and the RMH Foundation Executive Director Sue Parkes.

Quilts to provide comfort and care for our First Nations consumers News article

The RMH had a special unveiling of renowned First Nations artist Aunty Marlene’s Scerri’s quilts at the RMH Waratah for NAIDOC Week.

New guidelines set to change the way type 1 diabetes is diagnosed News article

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D, before the point of symptom onset.

Can over-the-counter supplements reduce diabetes-related painful peripheral neuropathy? Research study

The Mito-PPND Study  seeks to assess the safety and effectiveness of a combination of over-the-counter supplements for reducing painful peripheral neuropathy

Revolutionising diabetes care: RMH patient Yasmin’s journey with advanced tech News article

This National Diabetes Week (14 to 21 July), we’re spotlighting the life-changing impact of diabetes technology.

Living donors

We perform many kidney transplants from living donors. A living donor is someone who elects to donate a kidney to another person, often a relative or close friend. Sometimes the recipient is unknown to the donor – this is known as a non-directed or altruistic donation.

​​Deep Brain Stimulation​ RMH Service

​​We provide deep brain stimulation surgery for people with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia (refractory to medications).

Melbourne Centre for Clinical Trials launched News article

Yesterday the Melbourne Centre for Clinical Trials (MCCT) was officially launched at an event at Melbourne Connect.

Rapid drug test to provide patients with better care News article

Teams at two of Melbourne’s leading research and medical institutes are developing high-tech solutions to rapidly test for drugs and better treat patients presenting to hospital.

Seeking community feedback for our Community Engagement Strategy News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is creating a Community Engagement Strategy and we want to hear from you.

Our news & stories Foundation

Read our fundraising stories to find out more about the great work done by our community of supporters and the people who benefit from your support.

Ways to support us Foundation

There are many ways in which you can help the Royal Melbourne Hospital advance health for everyone, every day. 

Experts stumped as head and neck cancer cases surge among Australian women News article

Head and neck cancer cases among Australian women have increased significantly over the past 30 years, affecting even those who have never smoked or consumed alcohol heavily.