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The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) began in 1848 as Victoria’s first public hospital, and today is one of the largest healthcare providers in Australia.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital ramps up mask fit testing News article

In October 2020, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) launched a Respiratory Protection Program, including mask fit testing.

The RMH cardiothoracic surgeon awarded 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Professor Alistair Royse has been awarded the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal.

The RMH surgeon Dr Tim Chittleborough recognised with fellowship News article

Colorectal, general and trauma surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Doctor Tim Chittleborough has been recognised as one of nine clinicians joining the MacHSR Future Leaders Fellowship program.

Severity of MS linked to distance from the equator News article

A large international study has found that the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary depending on latitude, with those living furthest from the equator worse affected by the disease.

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The RMH named foundational hospital partner in clinical entrepreneur pilot program News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is a key Hospital partner in the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (the CEP) pilot - delivered by the University of Melbourne and the University of Western Australia.

World-first clot-busting drug trial improves patient care on Mobile Stoke Unit News article

A randomised controlled drug trial suggests clot-busting drug Tenecteplase provides better outcomes for stroke patients compared to the current standard of care alteplase.  

The RMH Surgical Services Director named new Victoria Chief Surgical Advisor News article

Congratulations to the RMH’s Professor Ben Thomson, who has been named the new Victorian Chief Surgical Advisor. Prof Thomson is the current Medical Director of Surgical Services and Head of General Surgical Specialities.

Ocean Grove gallery has health in its sights News article

A new exhibition series at The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove will raise vital funds to support ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Growing brain cells for a Parkinson’s cure News article

Today is World Parkinson's Day. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is passionate about advancing research and care for all movement disorders.

Study links goat’s milk skincare and new-onset severe food allergy News article

As the first of its kind in Australia, a study looking at goat’s and sheep’s milk has shown a link between new-onset severe food allergy, including anaphylaxis to the use of goat’s milk containing skincare products in individuals with inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.

Global study hopes to find cure for HIV News article

HIV infection is a chronic condition that remains a major global health problem, with an estimated 38 million people world-wide living with the disease.

Mobile Stroke Unit delivers lifesaving treatment to 34-year-old mum News article

A Hoppers Crossing mother who suffered a stroke last year has been reunited with the specialist stroke team and paramedics who came to her aid.

GP collaboration took pressure off hospitals during COVID-19 surge News article

In mid-2020, faced with a rising wave of COVID-19 infections – a previously unknown disease with neither vaccine nor effective treatment – an urgent, improvised collaboration between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), and...

Aboriginal Health Unit supporting culturally safe and effective care News article

A new Aboriginal Health Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital will help to improve the way we provide care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

New palliative care service at the RMH supports COVID-19 response News article

The statewide Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) saw a significant increase in use by nearly 75 per cent throughout the month of January 2022. 

Project to improve care for First Nations cancer patients News article

Palliative care and First Nations professionals from the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are looking to improve cancer care and treatment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients.

New study paves the way for more effective COVID-19 research and treatment News article

A Melbourne-led study, involving researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), suggests that a primary tissue culture model is more effective at recreating the human experience of COVID-19, leading to more accurate treatments for the condition.