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Clinical Haematology RMH Service

We are one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment, caring for more than 37,000 patients each year.

Mobile Stroke Unit delivers lifesaving treatment to 34-year-old mum News article

A Hoppers Crossing mother who suffered a stroke last year has been reunited with the specialist stroke team and paramedics who came to her aid.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital employs record number of international recruits News article

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visits the RMH

Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab for treated hepatocellular patients at high risk of recurrence Research study

A clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of a combination immunotherapy versus active surveillance for treated hepatocellular patients who are at high risk of recurrence.

Ketamine Treatment RMH Service

We provide a 3-week course of low-dose intravenous ketamine treatment for eligible consumers with difficult-to-treat depression.

Volunteer to play music in the hospital

Music Therapy welcomes volunteers who wish to come in and play music in general areas of the hospital.

The RMH cardiothoracic surgeon awarded 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Professor Alistair Royse has been awarded the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal.

Doctors unsure how to treat snake bite, study finds, following two deaths News article

More than 3,000 Australians are bitten by snakes every year, with 500 being hospitalised and two dying on average. Last year, in Victoria, there were 128 calls to the Victorian Poison Information Centre regarding snake bites.

Our key performance areas

The Royal Melbourne Hospital publishes performance data on our key performance areas related to the quality of our services.

Record year for paired kidney donation News article

Belinda and Nico were involved in the ANZKX.

The RMH staff recognised in 26 January Honours News article

Royal Melbourne Hospital staff recognised in 26 January Honours Four Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) staff members are part of the 1040 outstanding Australians recognised in this years’ 26 January Honours’ List.

‘Waking Up’: The Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse-led research project News article

A new research project is underway in the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and ward 6SE (cardiothoracic) to investigate the ways in which cardiac surgery patients wake up from their anaesthetics in ICU.

New 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.

Work with Neurology and Stroke

The Department of Neurology and Stroke at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is internationally recognised for specialty and subspecialty training and clinical research. 

Kidney Care RMH Service

The RMH Kidney Care service is located at the RMH Parkville. Find out more about the Kidney Care contact and location details.

Novel blood collection device to help resource-poor countries with diagnostic testing Research study

Seeking VIDS patients who are living with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV to provide blood samples for the development of a new diagnostic test sampling and storage device for resource-poor countries.

RECHARGE 1: Assessing study treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) Research study

Phase 3 study to assess efficacy, safety and tolerability of a study treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Cardiac investigations

Find out about cardiac investigations and diagnostic tests, including echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac MRI and CT scans, as well as how each test helps diagnose heart conditions.

Get help with Telehealth

We can help you access Telehealth video call for your appointment.

Interpreters and cultural support

Our Transcultural and Interpreter Services team provides professionally certified interpreting services to help you communicate with staff and be involved in your care while at the hospital.