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Remote monitoring device trial underway at the RMH News article

A new contactless device that can detect and record patients’ vital signs is being trialled in the Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) ward at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).

Research finds First Nations populations at greater risk of severe flu News article

New research has found that First Nations populations around the world are significantly more likely to be hospitalised and die from influenza compared to non-Indigenous populations. 

Electric vehicles join the RMH fleet News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has recently installed 32 electric vehicle charging stations at our Royal Park and Parkville sites.

New study offers hope for depressed middle-aged Australians News article

Depression can be a debilitating illness that affects individuals of all ages, but especially middle-aged and older Australians who are at increased risk of reduced psychosocial functioning.

$5 million MRFF research grant awarded to progress treatment of heart disease News article

A ground-breaking study led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has found that coronary bypass surgery using arteries rather than vein grafts can lead to longer lives for patients.

The RMH’s First Nations Health Unit officially opens News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is proud to announce the official opening of the First Nations Health Unit space.

The RMH-led study to look at improving recovery from surgery News article

A group from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne has received funding to test whether a newer muscle relaxant reversal drug can help reduce the number of post-surgical lung complications.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital employs record number of international recruits News article

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visits the RMH

A hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune News article

Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.

The RMH celebrates 175 years with unveiling of historical time capsule News article

Victoria’s first public hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has celebrated its 175th anniversary by unveiling its historical time capsule.

Consultation Liaison RMH Service

We are a specialist psychiatry service that provides clinical psychiatry consultation and support to the acute medical wards, the surgical wards and the intensive care unit of the RMH.

SpineCare course

SpineCare is a professional development course and training program for clinicians who treat people with back and neck pain.

Work with us

Working in pharmacy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) offers you diverse and exciting opportunities and training programs to develop and progress your career.

New surgical pathways helping patients return home sooner News article

Patients undergoing planned surgery will be able to return home sooner thanks to the support of our 'hospital in the home' service.

We’re getting ready for the future

We have an exciting future ahead at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, with works underway to grow and improve our facilities so that we can continue to care for our community when it matters most.

Virtual Fracture Clinic for health professionals

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) was established in March 2017 after a funding grant from Better Care Victoria.

Specialist Clinics construction in progress News article

Works are in progress in Specialist Clinics area at the RMH Parkville as we create new facilities to care for our community.

New study finds thrombectomy benefits patients with large ischaemic strokes News article

A recent study has shown that endovascular thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes blood clots, can improve the outcomes of patients with large ischaemic strokes.

Common questions about RMH@Home

Find out more about the common questions people ask about our RMH@Home services.

First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing team

The First Nations Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team can provide welcome and orientation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples accessing the mental health service.