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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.

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.

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.

OptiTMS Research study

Optimised Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (OptiTMS) trial for the treatment of depression investigates whether personalised brain stimulation targeting can improve outcomes for people with major depressive disorder.

The RMH anaesthetics registrar wins Heart Foundation 2023 Vanguard Grant News article

Congratulations to the RMH Anaesthetics Registrar and University of Melbourne Honorary Senior Research Fellow Dr Luke Perry, who, with research colleagues, received a 2023 Vanguard Grant from the National Heart Foundation.

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).

Infection Prevention and Surveillance RMH Service

Our Infection Prevention and Surveillance service promotes, supports and reinforces practices and procedures to prevent the spread of infections in the hospital.

The FORTE Study Research study

This study is to test the safety and effectiveness of FB102 in well-controlled coeliac disease (those on a strict gluten free diet) following a gluten consumption challenge.

Protect yourself from measles - visit the RMH Measles Monday Clinic News article

The RMH’s pop-up Measles Monday Clinic is open again on Monday so staff and the public can get up-to-date with their measles vaccinations - for free!

Exercise to improve surgical outcomes

There are many benefits to exercising or doing physical activity before and after planned surgery. Moving in the lead up to your planned surgery can improve the outcomes of your recovery. 

Help build the shield against flu this season News article

Nurses from AMU after getting their annual flu vaccines.

The RMH celebrates achievements at the Celebrating Excellence Awards 2023 News article

The winners of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Celebrating Excellence Awards 2023 were announced at a special awards ceremony on Friday.

Reports and policies

Policies guide our decisions and how we operate. We also create a range of documents and reports in the course of running our organisation and carrying out our functions.

New treatment for people with type 2 diabetes who want better glucose and weight control Research study

We are inviting adults with type 2 diabetes to take part in this study which aims to evaluate a potential new treatment designed to reduce blood glucose levels and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes.

Shining a light on a different kind of ‘Bluey’ this Operation Clean Up Day News article

A team of passionate sustainability champions have changed the way the RMH thinks of Bluey – not only an adorable dog, but a crucial piece of equipment contributing to unnecessary waste.