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Where do I go at the RMH Parkville

When you arrive, if you are unsure where to go, ask one of our friendly volunteers just inside the main entrance of the hospital. Volunteers help people find their way around the hospital on week days.

Clinical trials and research studies

Clinical trials are a very important part of the research process. New treatments, medications and medical devices cannot be approved for use in Australia without going through clinical trials.

Newspapers and magazines at the RMH Parkville

You can purchase newspapers and magazines from the retail shop.

Screening for breast cancer linked to better survival and less intensive treatment News article

New RMH-led research is helping combat breast cancer screening myths.

Getting paid for having a lived experience News article

Living with or having lived through mental illness gives you unique insight that can help others going through it. This lived experience is highly desirable in consumer and carer roles, including peer support.

Colorectal Medicine and Genetics RMH Service

We provide treatment, care and support for people with bowel-related diseases.

Feeling worried or anxious

Feeling 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.

Common heart problems

Learn about common heart problems, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, heart attack and congenital heart disease, plus symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Residential care

Do you need longer term care at home or in a residential care facility?

Effects of denosumab on normal breast tissue for BRCA gene carriers Research study

A trial to investigate the effects of denosumab on normal breast tissue in patients with BRCA 1 or 2 mutations and to determine if the drug has the potential to prevent breast cancer.

Specialist Clinics construction in progress News article

Works are in progress in Specialist Clinics area at the RMH Parkville as we create new facilities to care for our community.

Preventing blood clots

If you are in hospital for a longer stay, your risk of getting a blood clot in your leg or your lung is much higher than usual.

Restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a nervous system condition characterised by unpleasant sensations in the legs and the uncontrollable urge to move them.

I’m not a diabetic, I just have diabetes News article

Here's a story from Raj, a person with diabetes.

A/Prof Daniel Steinfort receives highest accolade in his field News article

Congratulations to Associate Professor Dan Steinfort being awarded the gold medal in clinical techniques, imaging and endoscopy from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) awards.

Why Natasha is going Dry in July for the RMH News article

Natasha received the shock of a lifetime when what she thought was long-COVID was diagnosed as leukaemia. Now she is showing her support for the RMH as its Dry July Ambassador for 2022.

Organ and Tissue Donation RMH Service

One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people.

Preventing pressure injuries

Pressure injuries (bed sores) are areas of damage to the skin or underlying tissue, caused by lying in one place for too long or your skin rubbing against another surface.

See a private psychiatrist or psychologist

Psychiatrists and psychologists are mental health professionals who specialise in treating mental illness and difficulties with emotions, behaviour or lifestyle.

Can fenofibrate protect against eye damage in early retinopathy for adults with Type 1 diabetes Research study

A clinical trial to assess whether fenofibrate can protect against eye damage in early retinopathy in adults with type 1 diabetes