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The RMH staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours News article

Five current and former Royal Melbourne Hospital staff members have been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours list for their outstanding contribution to medicine, research, nursing and great care.

Planned surgery waitlist audit

If you're on a waitlist for a planned surgery or procedure at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we may contact you via SMS (text message) to confirm whether you want to remain on the waitlist.

Health Services Environmental Sustainability Competition launches on World Environment Day News article

Three of Parkville’s largest health services are collaborating with the University of Melbourne to improve the environmental sustainability of their healthcare delivery.

New MS study tackles invisible side of condition News article

Today is World MS Day. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disabling neurological condition which affects over 33,000 Australians. As the home of the largest Neuroimmunology Centre in Australia, our clinicians see how devastating the condition can be for patients and their loved ones, as people...

After 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.

New solar panels helping the RMH reduce costs and environmental impact News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital will be saving on energy costs and reducing carbon dioxide emissions thanks to new solar panels installed at three of our sites.

Metro Tunnel works now complete around the RMH Parkville News article

Major construction is now complete on Parkville Station, which lies at the foot of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Parkville site.

REIMAGINE-4 Research study

With REIMAGINE-4, we are comparing a potential new weight loss treatment called CagriSema to Tirzepatide (also known as Mounjaro®) in people with Type 2 Diabetes

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Our loyal and generous donors help to ensure the RMH is always there when it’s needed most.

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

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

Excellence in Nursing Awards to celebrate International Nurses Day News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) held its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards and Scholarships as part of celebrations for 2024 International Nurses Day.

Budget announcement welcomed News article

The Royal Women’s and Royal Melbourne Hospitals welcome today’s budget announcement.

The RMH researchers receive more than $9 million in funding News article

Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) alongside our partner institutes have been awarded $9.3 million in funding from the latest National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants and Ideas Grants funding rounds, announced this week.

The RMH and Peter Mac unveil new men’s possum skin cloak for patients News article

The RMH and Peter Mac unveiled the new men's possum skin cloak today.

Hub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies News article

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.

Trial helping provide better care for diabetes patients in hospital News article

A team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital led a trial to reduce the risk of diabetes patients contracting infections.

David Fenn joins the board of Collaborative Centre News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Dr David Fenn has been appointed to the board of the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

The 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.

Stay up to date this flu season News article

A reminder to stay up to date with your vaccinations.

Waiver of consent

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement) offers a structured approach for Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC) to evaluate the appropriateness of waiving consent.