Our hospital renovation works continue News article
If you’re heading to the RMH Parkville this week, things may look a little different while we renovate our site. Our improvement works have closed certain areas, which may change the path you need to take to get to your floor or ward.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/our-hospital-renovation-works-continueA career in allied health at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is a rewarding experience. Allied health professionals enjoy opportunities for career progression in clinical and non-clinical roles.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/allied-health-at-the-rmh/allied-health-careersGeographic atrophy from age-related macular degeneration Research study
The Golden trial is a study of a potential new treatment referred to as ISIS 696844 to determine its safety and effectiveness in slowing the progression of geographic atrophy (GA) caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/golden-trial-geographic-atrophy-from-age-related-macular-degenerationAfter a lifetime in the shadows, Dan can finally see the light News article
Dan suffers from a rare disease called erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), which makes even a glimpse of sunlight through a window a painful experience. But a trial led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is helping him step into the light and live free of fear.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/after-a-lifetime-in-the-shadows-dan-can-finally-see-the-lightArtificial intelligence changes the way radiologists read scans News article
New research led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) user interface (UI) design can impact diagnostic accuracy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/artificial-intelligence-changes-the-way-radiologists-read-scansThe RMH Chief Executive recognised in Top 50 Public Sector Women awards News article
Congratulations to the RMH Chief Executive Professor Shelley Dolan who has been recognised among the IPAA Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-chief-executive-recognised-in-top-50-public-sector-women-awardsThe RMH launches new hub to support carers in Mental Health Services News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services has launched a new portal for carers to support them through their loved ones’ care journey with the organisation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-launches-new-hub-to-support-carers-in-mental-health-servicesDuring your stay in hospital, you are cared for by a team of health professionals and support staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-treatment-teamNew clinic at the RMH to provide novel treatments for people with severe mood disorders News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened the Advanced Interventions in Mood Disorders (AIM) Clinic, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of severe mood disorders.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-clinic-at-the-rmh-to-provide-novel-treatments-for-people-with-severe-mood-disordersSodium selenate for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia Research study
A trial to test sodium selenate as a disease-modifying treatment for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/sodium-selenate-for-probable-behavioural-variant-frontotemporal-dementiaRheumatology RMH Service
We provide diagnosis, treatment and support for people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic conditions such as inflammatory arthritis and systemic autoimmune diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/rheumatologyPatients from countries with reciprocal rights
The Australian Government has Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with the governments of certain countries. This allows visitors from those countries to receive limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatments.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/patients-from-countries-with-reciprocal-rightsDoherty Institute Director Professor Sharon Lewin AO reappointed for another term News article
Professor Sharon Lewin AO has been reappointed as director of the Doherty Institute.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/doherty-institute-director-professor-sharon-lewin-ao-reappointed-for-another-termNew treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis Research study
Treatments that are highly selective in inhibiting the body's immune response have the potential to increase quality of life for people with plaque psoriasis.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/evaluating-the-efficacy-safety-and-tolerability-of-a-new-treatment-for-people-with-moderate-to-severe-plaque-psoriasisSustainability Competition nominated for public healthcare award News article
The Health Service Environmental Sustainability Competition is a finalist in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/sustainability-competition-nominated-for-public-healthcare-awardThe Royal Melbourne Hospital's new Disability Action Plan continues our journey to support diversity and inclusion for both the people we employ and the people we serve.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/strategies-plans/disability-action-planOur mental health and wellbeing services are for people with a significant level of mental disturbance, psychosocial need or risk to themselves or others due to mental illness.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/about-mental-health/mental-health-referralsJoel shares important message this Motorcyclist Awareness Month News article
Motorcyclist Joel is all smiles now - but it was a different story last week when the 31-year-old came off his bike.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/joel-shares-important-message-this-motorcyclist-awareness-monthChronic kidney disease education program
People diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are carefully monitored during frequent visits to our specialist clinics and attend the CKD education program to prepare for their future care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/learn-about/chronic-kidney-disease-education-programThe RMH's research integrity advisers are a key resource for advice and support with regard to research integrity and misconduct, as well as our processes and procedures relating to research integrity.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/research-integrity/research-integrity-advisors