Hub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies News article
Five hospitals from the West Metro Health Service Partnership (HSP), including the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), have partnered in an innovative hub to cut wait times for hundreds of patients requiring an endoscopy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/hub-helping-patients-get-faster-access-to-endoscopiesTrial helping provide better care for diabetes patients in hospital News article
A team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital led a trial to reduce the risk of diabetes patients contracting infections.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/trial-helping-provide-better-care-for-diabetes-patients-in-hospitalDavid Fenn joins the board of Collaborative Centre News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Dr David Fenn has been appointed to the board of the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/david-fenn-joins-the-board-of-collaborative-centreThe RMH Chief Executive recognised in Top 50 Public Sector Women awards News article
Congratulations to the RMH Chief Executive Professor Shelley Dolan who has been recognised among the IPAA Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-chief-executive-recognised-in-top-50-public-sector-women-awardsStay up to date this flu season News article
A reminder to stay up to date with your vaccinations.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/stay-up-to-date-this-flu-seasonThe National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement) offers a structured approach for Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC) to evaluate the appropriateness of waiving consent.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/waiver-of-consentNon-emergency online and telephone services
There are online services available for non-life threatening emergencies, as well as telephone helplines available for non-urgent medical advice and mental health crisis support.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/emergency/about-emergency/should-i-go-to-emergency/online-and-telephone-servicesWhere to go instead of Emergency
There are several alternative care providers available in the area local to the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), including after-hours services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/emergency/about-emergency/should-i-go-to-emergency/where-to-go-instead-of-emergencyApply for the Graduate Nurse Program
Learn about how to apply for our Graduate Nurse Program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/nursing-education/apply-for-the-graduate-nurse-programThe RMH welcomes new Director of Aboriginal Health News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital welcomed Candice McKenzie to the organisation earlier this year in the new position of Director of Aboriginal Health.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-welcomes-new-director-of-aboriginal-healthRegistered Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program
We offer a transition program for experienced registered nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/registered-nurse-transition-to-mental-health-nurse-programEnrolled Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program
We offer a transition program for experienced or novice enrolled nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/enrolled-nurse-transition-to-mental-health-nurse-programGlobal study could change how children with multiple sclerosis are treated News article
Dr Sifat Sharmin hopes her research will influence how children with MS are treated.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/global-study-could-change-how-children-with-multiple-sclerosis-are-treatedNew study could change how lung cancer is tested News article
Prof Daniel Steinfort led a study that could change how lung cancer patients are tested.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-could-change-how-lung-cancer-is-testedVertigo drug trial helping patients with ‘childhood Alzheimer’s’ News article
Autumn Hodgson lives with NP-C, a rare degenerative disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/vertigo-drug-trial-helping-patients-with-childhood-alzheimersSmartphone app to help crack thunderstorm asthma code News article
A new thunderstorm asthma trial will begin at the RMH this year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/smartphone-app-to-help-crack-thunderstorm-asthma-codeTreatment options for the Eating Disorders Program
Our Eating Disorders Program offers a range of treatment options that provide varying levels of support according to the needs and treatment goals of each individual.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/eating-disorders-program/treatment-options-for-the-eating-disorders-programHighlighting porphyria this Rare Diseases Day News article
Today we’re celebrating the work that our amazing multidisciplinary teams do in testing, diagnosing and treating rare diseases. Just like the amazing work scientists like Yoke (pictured) do in our path lab to diagnose porphyria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/highlighting-porphyria-this-rare-diseases-dayRecord year for paired kidney donation News article
Belinda and Nico were involved in the ANZKX.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/record-year-for-paired-kidney-donationMetformin and atorvastatin for adults with depression Research study
The Hearts and Minds clinical trial is aiming to determine whether metformin or atorvastatin help to reduce symptoms of major depression and improve quality of life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/metformin-and-atorvastatin-for-adults-with-depression