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Volunteer and aged care resident meet after 17 months of virtual visits News article

After 17 months 73-year-old resident Beverly and 35-year-old volunteer Melissa have finally had a chance to meet face to face.

Professor Bruce Campbell awarded the prestigious Woodward Medal in Science and Technology News article

Professor Bruce Campbell, Head of stroke and Interim Head of Neurology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital has been awarded the Woodward Medal in Science and Technology from the University of Melbourne.

Skills Training for Anaesthetic Residents (STAR)

The Skills Training for Anaesthetic Residents (STAR) course is a full‑day training program for junior anaesthetic trainees and residents who are entering the anaesthetic training program.

Uncharted territory: navigating a level one trauma service during a global pandemic News article

As the health system readjusted to the challenges that COVID-19 posed, the trauma service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) had to adapt.

Reunited with lifesaving team News article

For Anthony, what started out as a regular trip to his local cafe, quickly became a terrifying series of events.

Prof Geoff Linderman awarded 2024 Buchanan Medal News article

Professor Geoff Lindeman and Professor Jane Visvader have been recognised on a global stage.

Our wards

Our Kidney Care wards care for people with kidney disease, kidney transplants and acute and chronic dialysis and plasma exchange treatments. 

Stroke patient thankful for MSU News article

It was Geoff’s young grandson who first noticed that something wasn’t quite right with his grandfather. After his family called triple zero (000), the Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) was dispatched. (Photo: Herald Sun)

New RMH study finds atrial fibrillation treatment gives patients better mental health outcomes News article

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have better mental health outcomes when treated with a technique known as catheter ablation, rather than traditional drug therapy, a new study has found.

Rapid COVID test evaluated at the Royal Melbourne Hospital News article

Research by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infectious Diseases and Immunity, published results for the validation study of rapid point-of-care antigen testing in the Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific.

Professor Fary Khan elected to international vice chair position News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Director of Rehabilitation Services Professor Fary Khan was elected as the Vice Chair of the International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) at their Annual Scientific Congress in July.

$5 million MRFF research grant awarded to progress treatment of heart disease News article

A ground-breaking study led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has found that coronary bypass surgery using arteries rather than vein grafts can lead to longer lives for patients.

Our team

We are a dedicated team of clinical nurse consultants, pharmacists and health scientists led by a Medical Director.

Advanced Life Support training

We offer Level 1, Level 2 and Level 2 Recertification advanced life support (ALS) training at the Melbourne Clinical Simulation Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

What to expect when calling Triage

Our Triage service is usually the first point of contact for people seeking support through a clinical mental health service.

Grant advances research to develop a blood test for dementia News article

A $150,000 grant from the Terry and Maureen Hopkins Foundation will advance research investigating how to develop a blood test for dementia.

Guides for patients after orthopaedic surgery

We have developed protocols (after surgery guidelines) for common operations.

Parkville Familial Cancer Centre RMH Service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Women’s work together to deliver comprehensive and coordinated familial cancer services across all three hospitals.

Global study hopes to find cure for HIV News article

HIV infection is a chronic condition that remains a major global health problem, with an estimated 38 million people world-wide living with the disease.

Public transport around the RMH Parkville

The RMH Parkville is easily accessible by train, bus, tram or taxi. There are multiple transport options for you to get to or from the hospital.