No Prosecco? No problem! News article
She's just had a stem cell transplant, but Anna wants to give back to the RMH this Dry July.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/no-prosecco-no-problemRolling out the rainbow carpet News article
Our LGBTIQA+ Patient Liaison Service provides support to patients and families throughout their hospital journey, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance and improve LGBTIQA+ safety and inclusion.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rolling-out-the-rainbow-carpet-1692253996596Professor Christobel Saunders AO appointed as James Stewart Chair of Surgery News article
Professor Christobel Saunders AO has been appointed to the prestigious leadership position of the James Stewart Chair of Surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/professor-christobel-saunders-ao-appointed-as-james-stewart-chair-of-surgeryDo you need longer term care at home or in a residential care facility?
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/ongoing-care/residential-careSpecialist 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/outpatients-construction-in-progressRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is a nervous system condition characterised by unpleasant sensations in the legs and the uncontrollable urge to move them.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/respiratory-medicine-sleep-disorders/learn-about/sleep-studies-and-disorders/restless-leg-syndromeDrive Safe: Driving and mental health
We have resources to help you to understand when you're OK and safe to drive, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a driver experiencing a mental health condition.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/drive-safe-driving-mental-healthOrgan and Tissue Donation RMH Service
One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/icu-services/organ-tissue-donationMusic Therapy RMH Service
We use evidence-based practice to promote relaxation, reduce stress and relieve discomfort through music.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/music-therapyAt 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-thinkingPressure 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-safety-is-our-priority/preventing-pressure-injuriesRMH Genetic Counsellors provide “exceptional care” - patient Jess News article
In the midst of 2020, 23-year-old Jess found herself with some unusual chest pains that she put down to going through her first COVID-19 lockdown. With the pain becoming severe, she made her way to our ED where scans showed cardiologists what Jess wasn’t expecting.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-genetic-counsellors-provide-exceptional-care-patient-jessDenosumab as a prevention for breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation Research study
This research is to find out whether the study medication, denosumab, can help prevent breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/denosumab-as-a-prevention-for-breast-cancer-in-women-with-a-brca1-mutationThe RMH staff member named among top senior technology and digital executives News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Infectious Diseases Physician and Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer Dr Kudzai Kanhutu has been named in this year’s CIO50 by CIO Australia, celebrating Australia’s top 50 senior technology and digital executives.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-deputy-chief-medical-information-officer-named-in-top-list-of-senior-technology-and-digital-executivesLearn about common heart problems, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, heart attack and congenital heart disease, plus symptoms, causes and treatment options.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/cardiology/learn-about/common-heart-problemsCancer biobank nominated for City of Melbourne honour News article
A cancer biobank with ties to the RMH has been named as a finalist in the Melbourne Awards, run by the City of Melbourne.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/cancer-biobank-nominated-for-city-of-melbourne-honourThe RMH implants world-first prostate cancer device with hopes of preserving sexual function News article
Urological surgeon Mr Phil Dundee is part of a world-first trial for prostate cancer patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-implants-world-first-prostate-cancer-device-with-hopes-of-preserving-sexual-functionGetting 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/getting-paid-for-having-a-lived-experienceCombination treatment for locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive breast cancer Research study
A phase II, multicentre, randomised study to compare the efficacy of venetoclax plus fulvestrant as a combination treatment for locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive breast cancer.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/combination-treatment-for-locally-advanced-or-metastatic-er-positive-breast-cancerScreening for breast cancer linked to better survival and less intensive treatment News article
New RMH-led research is helping combat breast cancer screening myths.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/screening-for-breast-cancer-linked-to-better-survival-and-less-intensive-treatment