The RMH celebrates International Nurses Day News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is celebrating our nursing team this week ahead of International Nurses Day 2023 this Friday.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-celebrates-international-nurses-dayStudy shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis News article
A study of women just diagnosed with breast cancer has found many have identifiable and well understood gene abnormalities, and yet they are excluded from subsidised genetic testing that can guide their treatment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/study-shows-benefit-of-universal-genetic-testing-after-breast-cancer-diagnosisHow our Disability Liaison Officers support person-centred care News article
Our Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) help support people with disabilities like Brad to access the support, care and treatment they need. Read more about Brad’s healthcare journey and how our DLOs are helping to break down barriers and support person-centred care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/i-always-feel-welcome-coming-into-the-hospital-hear-brads-story-and-how-our-disability-liaison-officers-are-supporting-person-centred-careRemote monitoring device trial underway at the RMH News article
A new contactless device that can detect and record patients’ vital signs is being trialled in the Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) ward at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/remote-monitoring-device-trial-underway-at-the-rmhResearch finds First Nations populations at greater risk of severe flu News article
New research has found that First Nations populations around the world are significantly more likely to be hospitalised and die from influenza compared to non-Indigenous populations.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/first-nations-populations-at-greater-risk-of-severe-flu-research-findsElectric vehicles join the RMH fleet News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has recently installed 32 electric vehicle charging stations at our Royal Park and Parkville sites.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/electric-vehicles-join-the-rmh-fleetNew study offers hope for depressed middle-aged Australians News article
Depression can be a debilitating illness that affects individuals of all ages, but especially middle-aged and older Australians who are at increased risk of reduced psychosocial functioning.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-offers-hope-for-depressed-middle-aged-australians$5 million MRFF research grant awarded to progress treatment of heart disease News article
A ground-breaking study led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has found that coronary bypass surgery using arteries rather than vein grafts can lead to longer lives for patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/research-grant-awarded-to-progress-treatment-of-heart-diseaseThe RMH’s First Nations Health Unit officially opens News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is proud to announce the official opening of the First Nations Health Unit space.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmhs-first-nations-health-unit-opensThe RMH-led study to look at improving recovery from surgery News article
A group from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne has received funding to test whether a newer muscle relaxant reversal drug can help reduce the number of post-surgical lung complications.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-led-study-to-look-at-improving-recovery-from-surgeryThe Royal Melbourne Hospital employs record number of international recruits News article
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visits the RMH
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-royal-melbourne-hospital-employs-record-number-of-international-recruitsA hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune News article
Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-hard-act-to-swallow-how-greg-bounced-back-from-a-stroke-of-misfortuneThe RMH celebrates 175 years with unveiling of historical time capsule News article
Victoria’s first public hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has celebrated its 175th anniversary by unveiling its historical time capsule.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-celebrates-175-years-with-unveiling-of-historical-time-capsuleConsultation Liaison RMH Service
We are a specialist psychiatry service that provides clinical psychiatry consultation and support to the acute medical wards, the surgical wards and the intensive care unit of the RMH.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/consultation-liaisonSpineCare is a professional development course and training program for clinicians who treat people with back and neck pain.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/training-courses/spinecareWorking in pharmacy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) offers you diverse and exciting opportunities and training programs to develop and progress your career.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/pharmacy/work-with-pharmacyNew surgical pathways helping patients return home sooner News article
Patients undergoing planned surgery will be able to return home sooner thanks to the support of our 'hospital in the home' service.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-surgical-pathways-helping-patients-return-home-soonerWe’re getting ready for the future
We have an exciting future ahead at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, with works underway to grow and improve our facilities so that we can continue to care for our community when it matters most.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/ready-for-the-futureVirtual Fracture Clinic for health professionals
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) was established in March 2017 after a funding grant from Better Care Victoria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/orthopaedic-surgery/virtual-fracture-clinic-model-of-careSpecialist Clinics construction in progress News article
Works are in progress in Specialist Clinics area at the RMH Parkville as we create new facilities to care for our community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/outpatients-construction-in-progress