Our Major Trauma Service is responsible for and coordinates care for a complex patient group.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/major-trauma/about-trauma-serviceThe RMH Scrub Choir launches holiday disco special News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Scrub Choir has launched its disco holiday special.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-scrub-choir-launches-holiday-disco-specialFind out more about the career and education opportunities at the RMH Emergency Department.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/emergency/work-with-emergencyThe Kearton Conference Grant provides funding for staff to present their RMH research at national and international conferences.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-endeavours/rmh-research-funding-program/keartonHow 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-careNon-invasive testing a way of the future News article
A new collaborative study between the RMH and WEHI is the latest technology to test for early markers of kidney rejection via a simple urine test, hoping to bypass the need for invasive biopsies.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/non-invasive-testing-a-way-of-the-futureThe Victorian Tuberculosis Program (VTP) is the statewide provider of public health services for tuberculosis (TB).
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/about-vtpThe JL Frew Travelling Fellowship is a research travel grant established in memory of Sir John Frew, one of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's gifted and dedicated clinicians.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-endeavours/rmh-research-funding-program/jl-frew-travelling-fellowshipPatient transfer and transport
The Transit Lounge will arrange medical transport for patients with clinical needs. We can also help to arrange taxi services at the patient’s expense.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/getting-to-the-rmh-parkville/patient-transfer-and-transportWorld-first clot-busting drug trial improves patient care on Mobile Stoke Unit News article
A randomised controlled drug trial suggests clot-busting drug Tenecteplase provides better outcomes for stroke patients compared to the current standard of care alteplase.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-clot-busting-drug-trial-improves-patient-care-on-mobile-stoke-unitGiving the gift of life – Darren ‘Muddy’ Laycock’s story News article
Three years ago, Gail Laycock lost her adored husband Darren ‘Muddy’ Laycock, a week before his 56th birthday.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/giving-the-gift-of-life-darren-muddy-laycocks-storySometimes people deal with emotional distress and pain by hurting themselves physically.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/experiencing-self-harmJunior medical staff orientation
The Medical Education Team provides junior medical staff with the orientation and information they need to hit the ground running and provide outstanding patient care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-education/junior-medical-staff-orientationFrom a near-death experience to research breakthroughs – Lauren’s journey with porphyria News article
It was only after a severe attack and a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) that Lauren’s metabolic disorder was identified as Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP).
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/from-a-near-death-experience-to-research-breakthroughs-laurens-journey-with-porphyriaNew test could make recovery better for transplant patients News article
A new test is being developed to better monitor a drug used post-kidney transplant.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-test-could-make-recovery-better-for-transplant-patientsThe RMH neurologist receives $2 million to advance MND research and care News article
The RMH neurologist and The Florey Institute researcher Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa has received funding for three grants in a record investment from FightMND.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-neurologist-receives-2-million-to-advance-mnd-research-and-careChronic Kidney Disease RMH Service
We provide treatment, care and support for people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/kidney-care-services/chronic-kidney-diseaseAt times we may have problems with our thinking. Our thoughts can feel jumbled, too fast or too slow. Or we might find ourselves thinking about unusual things.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/problems-with-thinkingThe RMH researchers share in $24m for innovations in health News article
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) awarded 14 RMH staff as part of its latest round of funding for new innovations in healthcare.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-researchers-share-in-24m-for-innovations-in-healthHelp for pregnant women navigating congenital heart disease News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) cardiology service is the centre for congenital interventions for Victoria and Tasmania, and as part of this service takes care of women through their pregnancies.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/help-for-pregnant-women-navigating-congenital-heart-disease