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New Chief Executive to lead Royal Melbourne Hospital News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Shelley Dolan as the new Chief Executive, succeeding Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO, who leaves on 30 June 2023.

Possible treatment for Parkinson’s disease Research study

Cerevel Therapeutics has begun a study of an experimental drug called CVL-751 as a possible treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease. 

Food, drink and shops at the RMH Royal Park

We have a variety of places near the hospital to buy foods, snacks and drinks.

Our team

We are a dedicated team of clinical nurse consultants, pharmacists and health scientists led by a Medical Director.

ANAVEX®2-73 for mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease Research study

 A clinical trial that aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a new drug (ANAVEX®2-73) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease.

Coming for a cardiology test or procedure

What you need to know if you need to attend the Royal Melbourne Hospital for a cardiology test or procedure.

Medication fact sheets

We partnered with Choice and Medication to create fact sheets to help consumers, their family and carers understand their medicines and make informed decisions.

Preventing falls

Falls in hospital can occur due to the unfamiliar environment, when you are feeling unwell and when you are taking certain medications.

The Elumina Study Research study

Almost 1 in 3 people diagnosed with depression – or Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – do not notice an improvement in their symptoms after trying at least two of the antidepressant drugs available today. This is known as Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). The Elumina study is...

Not just any P.A.R.T.Y: Young people make positive choices after the RMH Program News article

A Royal Melbourne Hospital program is helping change the lives of young people by exposing them to the grim reality of risky behaviour.

New $33 million Intensive Care Unit opens for critically ill Victorians News article

Victoria’s first comprehensive Intensive Care Unit (ICU) serving three major Melbourne hospitals has opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The RMH neurosurgeons give new life to mum-to-be News article

Mum-to-be Susan was 12 weeks into her first pregnancy when she started experiencing migraines.

Virtual Ward officially launches at the RMH News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened a virtual ward as part of Victoria's first Virtual Hospital Pilot program, delivered in partnership with Austin Health. 

Experiencing self-harm

Sometimes people deal with emotional distress and pain by hurting themselves physically.

Surgical site infections

Every time a wound is made during a surgical procedure there is a risk of developing an infection.

Environmental sustainability

One of the strategic goals of the Royal Melbourne Hospital is to strive for sustainability and our Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2020-25 is helping us work towards that goal. 

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If untreated, metabolic diseases can lead to life-threatening abnormalities in body chemistry.  

mRNA vaccine for preventing cytomegalovirus infection Research study

A clinical trial seeking to develop an mRNA vaccine for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.

New 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.

Cardiology Registrar a recipient of Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research News article

Dr Melissa Lee is a Royal Melbourne Hospital veteran who started her career at the hospital as a medical student in 2011, and a medical intern in 2014.