Food, drink and shops at the RMH Royal Park
We have a variety of places near the hospital to buy foods, snacks and drinks.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-royal-park/visiting-the-rmh-royal-park/food-drink-shops-at-the-rmh-royal-parkWe are a dedicated team of clinical nurse consultants, pharmacists and health scientists led by a Medical Director.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/about-vtp/vtp-teamThe AUTUMN study: researching a new medicine for membranous nephropathy Research study
This study is testing a new medicine called ALXN1920 for people with a kidney disease called membranous nephropathy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/autumnOPT-302 with ranibizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration Research study
The ShORe trial aims to determine if the investigational medication OPT-302 will improve vision for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when given in combination with ranibizumab, compared to ranibizumab alone.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/shore-opt-302-with-ranibizumab-in-neovascular-age-related-macular-degenerationComing 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/cardiology/about-cardiology/coming-for-a-cardiology-test-or-procedureNew $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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-33-million-intensive-care-unit-opens-for-critically-ill-victoriansTalking meds News article
Consumers talk about coming to terms with and learning to live with the benefits and side effects of their medication.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/talking-medsVirtual 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/virtual-ward-officially-launches-at-the-rmhSometimes 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-harmEvery time a wound is made during a surgical procedure there is a risk of developing an infection.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/surgical-site-infectionsOne 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/environmental-sustainabilityIf untreated, metabolic diseases can lead to life-threatening abnormalities in body chemistry.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/metabolic-diseases/learn-aboutNew 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-soonerCardiology 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/cardiology-registrar-a-recipient-of-premiers-award-for-health-and-medical-researchClinical 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/clinical-haematologyKetamine Treatment RMH Service
We provide a 3-week course of low-dose intravenous ketamine treatment for eligible consumers with difficult-to-treat depression.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/ketamine-treatmentVolunteer to play music in the hospital
Music Therapy welcomes volunteers who wish to come in and play music in general areas of the hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/supporting-you/wellness/volunteer-to-play-music-in-the-hospitalThe 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-cardiothoracic-surgeon-awarded-2022-sir-louis-barnett-medalDoctors 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/doctors-unsure-about-how-to-treat-snake-bite-study-finds-following-two-deaths-of-victoriansThe Royal Melbourne Hospital publishes performance data on our key performance areas related to the quality of our services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas