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10/11/2026

This post is a thank you to our people 💛

Every day, our 12,000-strong staff provide life-saving, life-changing and genuinely world-class care.

They do it with grace and kindness. Compassion and care. From clinical to non-clinical, frontline to behind the scenes.

They don’t ask to be thanked, nor do they expect it. But on someone’s worst day, they are often the shining light - whether they know it or not.

The kind word, the reassuring explanation, going the extra mile. Our people are extraordinary.

So thank you to everyone at the RMH who contributes to patient and consumer care. Thank you for advancing health for everyone, every day.

09/11/2026

From today, the northern ground floor corridor at the RMH Parkville will be closed to support important redevelopment works. ⚠️

The closure may mean you need to detour to move about the RMH, or to get to certain floors and wards.

To assist with wayfinding during this time, our friendly volunteers are here to help.

Follow Ohm’s journey from the car park to get to the Emergency Department.

You will also find:
📍Signage will be in place at specific points of the RMH Parkville to assist people to navigate the site.
📍Additional staff and volunteers will be at the car park entrance during the day to help with navigation.
📍An updated map and more information to support our patients and visitors will be made available on the RMH website.

We acknowledge these works may be disruptive for some people, and appreciate the community’s support while they are underway.

For more information, including videos about how to get around, visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/6a9pvnr13c

08/11/2026

We think our radiographers are RAD! 🤘

Did you know radiographers provide care across 25 clinical areas at the RMH, 24 hours a day, seven days a week?

And behind every scan is one of our 180 dedicated Medical Imaging team members.

From the Emergency Department to theatre and the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, their skills and expertise are critical in ensuring safe and timely answers for patients and consumers.

Some quick facts from last year:

🩻 98,000 X-rays

🧠 60,500 CT scans

🧑‍⚕️24,000 MRIs

🏥20,000 ultrasounds

Today and every day, we’re shouting out the important role radiographers play across the RMH. Thanks team!

06/11/2026

For Shikshya, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing patients recover and knowing she has made a difference in their journey.

Growing up, she knew she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her mother, who was a nurse.

Her message to other aspiring nurses?

“Go for what you want,” she says.

“Don’t think you might not get it, or that you’re not skilled enough. Just go for it.”

Thank you, Shikshya, for your compassion, dedication and the difference you make for our patients every day 💙

06/11/2026

Our Language Services team are phenomenal. 💙

They provide care to our community in more than 160 languages, including Australian Sign Language.

And they genuienly love what they do.

Seda, a Turkish interpreter, and Mary, a Greek interpreter, share what it’s like to work with patients and consumers across the RMH, and why they play a crucial role in delivering a person-centred care.

Thank you to our Language Service team for supporting safe and timely care to everyone, everyday.

05/11/2026

Notice of upcoming work ⚠️

The way you move around the RMH Parkville will look a little different over the coming months.

From the evening of Sunday 8 November, the northern ground floor corridor at the RMH Parkville will be closed to support important redevelopment works.

This is the corridor that connects the Main Block to the B Block and the Car Park.

The closure will mean that patients, consumers, visitors and contractors may need to take a detour to get to certain floors or wards.

To help with wayfinding during this time:

📍 Signage will be in place at specific points of the RMH Parkville to assist people to navigate the site.

📍 Additional staff and volunteers will be at the car park entrance during the day to help with navigation.

📍 An updated map and more information to support our patients and visitors will also be made available on the RMH website.

We acknowledge these works may be disruptive for some people, and appreciate the community’s support while they are underway.

For more information, visit our website: https://f.mtr.cool/62120p23i7

04/11/2026

For most of her life, Stella knew something was wrong with her heart.

She just didn't know what.

After years of hospital visits, tests and unanswered questions, a genomic test at the RMH finally revealed the genetic condition behind her symptoms: desmoplakin cardiomyopathy.

That diagnosis changed everything.

It helped Stella access the right treatment, better manage her health, and gave her family answers too.

This festive season, your support can help more people living with rare and undiagnosed conditions get the answers they deserve, sooner.

Donate today: https://festivecampaign2026.rmhfoundation.org.au/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=festive-appeal-2026&utm_content=wave1-post

03/11/2026

Getting creative with how we talk about infection prevention. 🕵

Last week, our Infection Prevention and Surveillance Service (IPSS) team decided to bring some fun to their cause by hosting an escape room at the RMH.

Their mission? Helping staff expand their understanding of the importance of infection prevention and control, including how it contributes to saving lives, protecting the community and delivering safe care.

Through a series of scenarios, covering the past, present and future of infection prevention, staff were asked about the history of hand hygiene and to identify the correct personal protective equipment (PPE).

Swipe to walk through the escape room and see how Sara (pictured, left) and Liz (pictured, right) from our IPSS team cracked the code!

01/11/2026

We're excited to welcome Dr Irene Ruderman as the Snow Centre for Immune Health's new Clinical Lead 👏

Dr Ruderman is a nephrologist at the RMH driven by a passion for immunology and patient advocacy.

Her work will help strengthen connections between research and clinical care, creating more opportunities for patients to access innovative therapies.

“What excites me most is the opportunity to better understand why immune diseases develop and how we can personalise treatment,” she says.

“The more we understand about the immune system, the better positioned we are to deliver the right treatment to the right patient at the right time.”

Co-led by the RMH and WEHI - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and backed by Snow Medical, the Snow Centre is boldly tackling the way immune disease are treated.

Learn more at the link in bio.

30/10/2026

Trick or treat! 👻🎃

This Halloween, we asked our people to correct the record on some of the spooky misconceptions they hear about health and safety.

From skipping hand hygiene when preparing food (even when wearing gloves!) to mistaking a sun tan as healthy, climbing a ladder by youself or not wearing protective riding gear, their answers are a timely reminder to look after yourself and your loved ones throughout the year.

Whether you’re in costume or not, always remember to:
🧼 Wash your hands
☀️ Wear sun protection, including sunscreen and protective clothing
🪜 Have a spotter, and make sure your ladder is secure
🏍️ Put on protective riding gear, such as a helmet or jacket

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