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Teresa’s journey with the RMH’s Head and Neck cancer team

11 June 2024

Unpack Teresa's journey at the RMH that led her to raise awareness for research and patient support in the RMH's Dry July campaign.

Patient or consumer story Fundraising Medical

Teresa Dry July 2024 head and neck patient

After a lifetime in the shadows, Dan can finally see the light

29 May 2024

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.

Patient or consumer story Research story

A story of resilience and love: how Brianna beat all the odds

14 May 2024

For mother Brianna her journey into motherhood was fraught with complications following a life altering stroke which changed everything.

Patient or consumer story Emergency Fundraising Neurology & stroke

Brianna seated at playground with her family

Hub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies

02 May 2024

Five hospitals from the West Metro Health Service Partnership (HSP), including the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), have partnered in an innovative hub to cut wait times for hundreds of patients requiring an endoscopy.

Patient or consumer story Hospital news Medical

Couple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony

19 December 2023

Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.

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Stroke patient Greg is all heart

04 December 2023

Stroke patient Greg is bouncing back 12 months on.

Patient or consumer story Fundraising Neurology & stroke

New plan to drive great care for people with disability

30 November 2023

The RMH has launched its new Disability Action Plan 2023-26 as part of the celebrations in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability.

Patient or consumer story Hospital news

New hair salon space for Boyne Russell House residents

08 November 2023

Aged care residents at the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Boyne Russell House are feeling relaxed and rejuvenated with the opening of a new hair salon space.

Patient or consumer story Hospital news Allied health

Tony and client in Boyne Russell hair salon

Joel shares important message this Motorcyclist Awareness Month

30 October 2023

Motorcyclist Joel is all smiles now - but it was a different story last week when the 31-year-old came off his bike.

Patient or consumer story Trauma

Joel recovering in hospital after motorcycle accident