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RMH experts demonstrate benefits of virtual stroke care in groundbreaking research

11 March 2026

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. 

The RMH and the Women’s launch new partnership to close healthcare gap between men and women

08 March 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital this week announced a new partnership aimed at closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between men and women.

The PARTY program giving Melbourne youth offenders a sobering reality check

02 March 2026

We recently welcomed Victorian Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny to the Royal Melbourne Hospital to highlight the success of the Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) Intervention Program.

The RMH and regional hospitals collaborating to improve patient experiences

25 February 2026

A new partnership between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and regional hospitals is helping patients living outside Melbourne receive the best possible care and get back home sooner.

Supporting those who give the gift of a kidney

23 February 2026

A new kidney care centre dedicated to living donors will provide better support for people who generously choose to donate a kidney.

Supporting older patients in the RMH Emergency Department

18 February 2026

Since 2023, the Emergency Department Geriatrician (EDGE) service has supported 1,884 patients with a median age of 85.

Protect yourself from measles - visit the RMH Measles Monday Clinic

11 February 2026

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!

Honours for former RMH staff

27 January 2026

Six Victorians with ties to the RMH have been named in the Australia Day 2026 Honours.

Virtual Ward officially launches at the RMH

21 January 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened a virtual ward as part of Victoria's first Virtual Hospital Pilot program, delivered in partnership with Austin Health. 

The RMH gives advice on keeping safe in the heat

05 January 2026

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is urging Victorians to take extra care in the heat this summer, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees across the state. 
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Mobile Stroke Unit with Ambulance Victoria paramedic and the RMH Stroke team

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