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Clinical Haematology RMH Service

We are one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment, caring for more than 37,000 patients each year.

Stroke patient reunited with lifesaving team News article

This week is Stroke Week and in a heartfelt reunion, members from our Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) team were reunited with stroke patient, Sebastian.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital employs record number of international recruits News article

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visits the RMH

Day leave

Some patients may go home on day leave, or carers can come into the ward to practice the activities needed to care for the patient at home.

Public patients with a Medicare card

As a public health service, the Royal Melbourne Hospital provides free care and hospital services to public patients who are enrolled in Medicare.

About diabetes

Diabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood.

Virtual Hospital Pilot program brings care home to more Victorians News article

Patient Linda Vella underwent a triple bypass but was able to recover at home, thanks to the Virtual Hospital Pilot program.

New study shows smarter scans help blood cancer patients News article

The randomised multicentre trial found patients who were given a combination FDG-PET/CT scan instead of a conventional CT scan were able to be given more targeted treatments.

Exercise to improve surgical outcomes

There are many benefits to exercising or doing physical activity before and after planned surgery. Moving in the lead up to your planned surgery can improve the outcomes of your recovery. 

Grant application and management

The Office for Research supports researchers through grant application and management processes.

LIVERAGE™ - Cirrhosis Research study

This study aims to find out whether a medicine called Survodutide helps people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and cirrhosis to improve their liver function.

The RMH and regional hospitals collaborating to improve patient experiences News article

A new partnership between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and regional hospitals is helping patients living outside Melbourne receive the best possible care and get back home sooner.

Problems with drugs and alcohol

People can have problems related to their use of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you know is affected by alcohol or drugs, support is available.

eLearning

As part of our medical education training, we use an online learning platform called the RMH Learning Hub.

Procurement

The Royal Melbourne Hospital aims to develop long-term partnerships with suppliers who are adaptable and innovative, who take accountability, and who can help deliver real and lasting value.

At-home screening shown to help prevent serious illness from type 1 diabetes News article

In a world first, researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can prevent serious illness and hospitalisation in children.

Feeling suicidal

Sometimes, life's problems can feel so painful and difficult to manage that some people might start having suicidal thoughts.

Rehabilitation Medicine RMH Service

We treat, care for and support people who are recovering after an injury, illness or surgery for an acquired or congenital condition.

Solidarity in a stoma News article

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

A story of resilience and love: how Brianna beat all the odds News article

For mother Brianna her journey into motherhood was fraught with complications following a life altering stroke which changed everything.