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The RMH launches new service supporting ‘silver trauma’ patients News article

In an Australian-first, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has launched a new service to support older trauma patients.

New palliative care service at the RMH supports COVID-19 response News article

The statewide Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) saw a significant increase in use by nearly 75 per cent throughout the month of January 2022. 

Visitors and visiting hours

We welcome visitors. They improve a patient’s recovery and the communication between patients, families and staff.

Studying effectiveness of AHSCT in highly active relapsing-remitting MS patients News article

Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have conducted a ground-breaking study comparing different treatment options for highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who have shown limited response to conventional therapies.

New centre to target inflammatory diseases and personalised care News article

The RMH, WEHI and the Colonial Foundation have partnered on a new centre for investigating inflammatory diseases.

General Neurology and Rapid Access Clinic RMH Service

There are three general neurology clinics and one Neurology Rapid Access Clinic (NRAC) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

RMH experts demonstrate benefits of virtual stroke care in groundbreaking research News article

An international team of stroke experts from Australia’s first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) have proven an innovative, virtual way of delivering care can provide outcomes that are just as good as in-person, saving time and lives. 

Governance

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is governed by our Executive team, Board, Committees and working groups.

Professor Geoff Hebbard wins the GESA ‘Outstanding Clinician Award’ News article

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) has awarded the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Professor Geoff Hebbard with the Outstanding Clinician Award 2020.

Equity in health

We want everyone to have an equal chance to be healthy. We celebrate diversity and create welcoming spaces where everyone feels like they belong, and where every individual is empowered to be their authentic self, contributing meaningfully to their own health journey and the wellbeing of our...

Ethics Office

All research in Australia involving human participants is reviewed by an independent group called a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

Our research

The RMH Emergency Department is involved in many clinical and epidemiological trials, in collaboration with the the University of Melbourne, other speciality units at the RMH and hospitals in Australia and internationally.

Road traumas on the rise in warmer weather News article

Data collected by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) trauma team shows an increase in motor vehicle collision presentations throughout the spring and summer months.

Emergency Mental Health RMH Service

We provide specialist assessment, consultation, short-term care and referral for people experiencing a mental health crisis while in an Emergency Department.

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.

Requests under the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a prescribed Information Sharing Entity under the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

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.

Occupational Therapy RMH Service

We provide a range of services focused on restoring function to patients to promote health and wellbeing, independence and productivity.

Breast Cancer Survivorship Program RMH Service

The RMH, the Women’s, Western Health, BreaCan and North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network provide the Breast Cancer Survivorship Program.

2025 Excellence in Nursing Awards to celebrate International Nurses Day News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) held its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards and Scholarships as part of celebrations for 2025 International Nurses...