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Supporting older patients in the RMH Emergency Department News article

Since 2023, the Emergency Department Geriatrician (EDGE) service has supported 1,884 patients with a median age of 85.

Continuous glucose monitoring

We offer a continuous glucose monitoring service for our patients.

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.

Our team

Our mental health workforce includes people in a range of disciplines such as psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, lived experience and social work.

The RMH welcomes first cohort of nursing graduates for 2024 News article

This week the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) welcomed 76 new nursing graduates, marking the first of three intakes for the year. They have commenced their 54-week Transition to Practice Program, which involves rotations in two clinical areas.

Preventing infection

Don't bring germs in - don't take germs home.

Reports and policies

Policies guide our decisions and how we operate. We also create a range of documents and reports in the course of running our organisation and carrying out our functions.

New treatment for people with type 2 diabetes who want better glucose and weight control Research study

We are inviting adults with type 2 diabetes to take part in this study which aims to evaluate a potential new treatment designed to reduce blood glucose levels and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes.

Apply for the Graduate Nurse Program

Learn about how to apply for our Graduate Nurse Program.

Basic physician training

All basic physician training in Victoria is provided through a consortia composed of metropolitan and rural hospitals.

Spesolimab for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa Research study

A study to measure how safe and effective spesolimab (the study drug) is in treating participants with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

What to expect at your first appointment

Depending on your situation, your first appointment with us may be planned or unplanned, or even urgent.

Asylum seekers and refugees

Asylum seekers and refugees are provided with free medical care (including diagnostic services) in Victorian hospitals.

Young adults with diabetes

There will come a point – usually around age 16 to 18 – when as a young person with diabetes, you will make the move from childhood medical support services and specialists to adult medical care.

Couple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article

Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.

Meg reunited with paramedics after 100 days at the RMH News article

Former patient Meg was reunited with the paramedics who helped save her life.

How the RMH navigated an aged care outbreak in the middle of Victoria’s second wave News article

During the COVID-19 second-wave, which faced Melbourne in July 2020, multiple aged care wards at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) faced an outbreak that affected both staff and patients.

The RMH takes home a win at Victorian Public Healthcare Awards News article

Congratulations to Colorectal Liaison Nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Tracey and the entire team for taking home a win at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards on Thursday 18 November.

Joint 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.

Back Assessment Clinic RMH Service

We provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and care for people with low back pain, neck pain and sciatica.