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-endoscopiesSupporting those who give the gift of a kidney News article
A new kidney care centre dedicated to living donors will provide better support for people who generously choose to donate a kidney.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/supporting-those-who-give-the-gift-of-kidneysNew partnership to improve mental health and wellbeing support News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne will lead a collaboration of service providers and institutions focussing on adult and older Australians as part of the State Government’s Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-partnership-to-drive-improved-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support-for-adult-and-older-adult-victoriansApply for the Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program
We can help you through the application process when you're ready to apply for the Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/apply-for-the-graduate-mental-health-nurse-programCommunity Services RMH Service
We provide patients with the extra support that they need after a hospital stay.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/community-servicesOur Graduate Nurse Program is designed to support registered nurses in their first year of practice and provide opportunities to consolidate both theoretical and clinical skills.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/nursing-education/graduate-nurse-programSpinal surgery performed using Victorian-first robotic machine News article
A new robotic scanner that significantly improves the accuracy of complex surgeries is being used at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) – the first at a public hospital in Australia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/spinal-surgery-performed-using-victorian-first-robotic-machinePalliative care research awarded $100,000 grant News article
New research to enhance the timeliness and responsiveness of care for palliative care patients has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Avant Foundation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/palliative-care-research-awarded-100000-grantQuilts 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/quilts-to-provide-comfort-and-care-for-our-first-nations-consumersCelebrating the RMH’s Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees News article
A/Prof Kudzai Kanhutu and Prof Jane Gunn AO were inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/celebrating-the-rmhs-victorian-honour-roll-of-women-inducteesNew 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-soonerQuality assurance (QA) projects are an essential and integral part of improving the quality of healthcare service and delivery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/quality-assuranceComplaints about serious misconduct or corruption
Complaints about certain serious misconduct or corruption involving our staff or the hospital can be made directly to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/complaints-about-serious-misconduct-or-corruptionThe RMH partners with Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations News article
A national diabetes research centre initiative involving the Royal Melbourne Hospital has been funded through a significant Australian Government grant.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-partners-with-australian-centre-for-accelerating-diabetes-innovationsSupporting 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/supporting-older-patients-in-the-emergency-departmentOur Basic Physician Training (BPT) progam is highly successful and comprehensive, encompassing a broad range of clinical rotations and a supportive educational culture in the heart of Melbourne’s world-class medical precinct.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-careers/basic-physician-trainingThe 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-awardsNew 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-australiansFeeling worried or anxious can be normal, especially in response to stressful or difficult situations. But feeling too anxious can get in the way of your life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/feeling-worried-or-anxiousScrub Choir proudly presents ‘Scrub Sessions’ News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Scrub Choir is back and proud to introduce Scrub Sessions!
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/scrub-choir-proudly-presents-scrub-sessions