Treating 80,000 adult patients and consumers a year.

As one of Victoria's two adult Major Trauma Centres, the RMH has one of the biggest major trauma loads in Australia and has been integral to the emergency response for several major incidents. 

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Mum thanks hospital collaboration after surviving cancer and a heart attack
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Emergency Department renovations
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Meet the newest members of the ED team - Medical Support Officers
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The RMH staff recognised in 26 January Honours
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The RMH Emergency physician thanks COVID-19 healthcare workers with artwork
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The RMH Emergency patient airlifted to hospital after smart watch notified authorities
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Donated artwork brightens up the RMH Emergency Department
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The frontline heroes at one of Australia's busiest emergency departments feature in Nine's gripping medical series.

The observational documentary series filmed at the Royal Melbourne Hospital gains unprecedented access to one of the busiest major trauma centres in Melbourne.

Last updated 29 November 2022