Media Releases archive

This section contains Media Releases for all Melbourne Health services: Melbourne Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, NorthWestern Mental Health, North West Dialysis Service and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL).

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Gardenview residents get their garden view	16:12:2011
Residents of Gardenview, a rehabilitation facility for young adults with an acquired brain injury, got an early Christmas present of a garden make-over thanks to the generosity of more than 40 volunteer Bunnings staff and RMH volunteers.

New Alzheimer’s Disease trial commences in Melbourne	13:12:2011
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is involved in a world-first trial that hopes to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and is looking for eligible trial participants.

Hospital celebrates a nursing great	12:12:2011
The Royal Melbourne celebrated one of its nursing greats, as Sue Sherson announced her retirement after a more than 50 year association with the hospital.

Celebrating excellence in healthcare at Melbourne Health	06:12:2011
A senior trauma surgeon, a drive safe program and outpatient improvement initiatives, were three of the seven award winners at the Best of Health - Celebrating Excellence Awards held at The Royal Melbourne Hospital on 5 December 2011.

State-of-the-art training for China's rural neurologists	02:12:2011
The Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne have hosted 28 Chinese neurologists for a week-long course that provides the latest training in the specialty area of neurology.

Honour for world renown music therapist	17:11:2011
Emma O'Brien, the pioneer of the world-renowned Music Therapy Program at The Royal Melbourne Hospital has been honoured for her use of music and songwriting to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

Celebrations for RMH doctor named Victorian Senior Australian of the Year 2012	15:11:2011
Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Dr Nouria Salehi OAM has been named, alongside actor Geoffrey Rush, among four Victorian winners of the 2012 Victorian Australian of the Year.

Diwali lights up smiles at The Royal Melbourne Hospital	27:10:2011
During this year’s Diwali celebrations, community leaders raised more than $13,000 for the Oral and Maxillofacial Service at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Early studies who high-dose vitamin D may not be better than low-dose vitamin D	25:10:2011
Low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), and with worse MS outcomes, but the first randomised, controlled trial using high-dose vitamin D in MS did not find any added benefit over and above ongoing low-dose vitamin D supplementation.

Nursing great Jane Bell's memorabilia donated to Royal Melbourne Hospital	10:10:2011
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is delighted that memorabilia which belonged to former Lady Superintendent Jane Bell, including her OBE, military medals and a silver tea service, was donated to the hospital on Monday 10 October 2011.

Learning about being mentally healthy is now just a click away	07:10:2011
A new website has been launched to help residents of Hume and Moreland learn skills and strategies to maintain good mental health.

Women with a strong family history of breast cancer, but no genetic link, are not fully utilising breast cancer services to their reduce risk	24:09:2011
Women with a strong family history of breast cancer, but no genetic link, are not consistent in how they perceive their risk or in their efforts to manage the risk, leading some women to not adequately access breast cancer services, a study has found.

Neurosurgeons pioneer Australian-first brain cancer removal technique	20:09:2011
Neurosurgeons at The Royal Melbourne Hospital have performed breakthrough brain surgery using a new drug that makes cancerous tissue in the brain glow a fluorescent pink and red colour during surgery.

Dry July fundraising a success for The Royal Melbourne Hospital	19:09:2011
Thousands of Victorians dried harder this year, raising more than $200,000 for cancer patients at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery sells out in record time	09:09:2011
All 84,000 tickets in this year’s Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery have sold in record time, the hosiptal's most important fundraiser, which support research and equipment that saves and enhances the lives of people who are affected by stroke, cancer, heart disease as well as those recovering from major trauma.

Posy Day brings Spring colour to Royal Melbourne Hospital patients	06:09:2011
The wards of The Royal Melbourne Hospital were a riot of colour to celebrate the beginning of Spring. Longtime RMH support group members and young students from St Aloysius College in North Melbourne orked together to create 600 posies, and delivered them to delighted patients at both RMH City Campus and RMH Royal Park Campus - a tradition dating back to 1937.

Federal Minister opens Melbourne Brain Centre at The Royal Melbourne Hospital	12:08:2011
The Federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, officially opened the Melbourne Brain Centre at RMH, bringing together research excellence and clinical expertise to accelerate treatment for a range of common brain diseases and disorders.

Mental Health Minister opens new residential facility in Preston	10:08:2011
Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge today officially opened the Northern Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service in Preston. It is jointly managed by Northern Area Mental Health Service (part of NWMH) and Neami.

$10 million redevelopment of Allied Health begins at The Royal Melbourne Hospital	08:08:2011
Work has commenced on a new home for Allied Health services at Royal Melbourne Hospital, a $10 million purpose-built facility.

Resignation of Linda Sorrell, Chief Executive, Melbourne Health	03:08:2011
Melbourne Health Chairman Robert Doyle today announced the resignation of Melbourne Health Chief Executive, Linda Sorrell, following four years at the helm of one of the largest and busiest Health Services in Victoria.

Royal Melbourne Hospital tunnel tours prove popular	01:08:2011
Nearly 1200 people queued up to tour the tunnels under The Royal Melbourne Hospital, when they were opened to the public for the first time as part of Melbourne Open House last weekend.

Greening The Royal Melbourne Hospital	22:07:2011
Victoria’s Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability today launched the Melbourne Health Think Green Strategy, saying that the Health Service should be congratulated for its ongoing “green” efforts.

One-lunged patient blows her tuba for The Royal Melbourne Hospital	19:07:2011
An orchestra of medical doctors and a one-lunged tuba-playing patient will be performing later this month to raise funds for patients at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).

Exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal art for NAIDOC Week - a first for the RMH	06:07:2011
The Royal Melbourne Hospital held its first exhibition of Aboriginal art to celebrate NAIDOC Week, and help make the hospital a more welcoming place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families.

Take a fascinating tunnel tour at The Royal Melbourne Hospital on Open House weekend	24:06:2011
The Royal Melbourne Hospital for the first time will invite the public into the hospital's hidden world underground, when it takes part in Melbourne Open House, the annual event that takes Melburnians behind the scenes of some of the city’s most significant buildings.

RMH Music Therapy fundraiser brings out the stars	30:05:2011
The power of music therapy at The Royal Melbourne Hospital has inspired a world-class chef to throw open the doors to his new restaurant in the sky for one extraordinary night of food and entertainment to raise money for the hospital’s music therapy program.

Victorians urged to talk about palliative care	22:05:2011
Minister for Health and Ageing David Davis has officially launched National Palliative Care Week in Victoria.

Sunbury College rocks The Royal Melbourne Hospital	20:05:2011
To applause worthy of any rock ‘n’ roll legend, Sunbury College rock band closed the second annual secondary schools music festival at The Royal Melbourne Hospital on Friday.

Christian College Geelong's Celtic charm enchants The Royal Melbourne Hospital	19:05:2011
The only school ceilidh band in Victoria played at the only hospital-based music festival in the country on Thursday when students from the Christian College Geelong, Bellarine Campus, performed at The Royal Melbourne Hospital Secondary Schools Music Festival.

Surgeon removes tumour in virtually painless new procedure	20:05:2011
In a Victorian first a surgeon at The Royal Melbourne Hospital has used a new virtually painless procedure to remove a tumour of the adrenal gland of a Melbourne woman.

Harps bring a touch of romance to the RMH	17:05:2011
Love was in the air as the harp ensemble from Methodist Ladies College played during the second annual RMH Secondary Schools Live Music Festival.

Red volunteers' shirts come in all shapes and sizes at the RMH Emergency Department	09:05:2011
Volunteers in The Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department are as varied as the patients. From busy mother-and-son teams, retired nurses, overseas students and generous locals, there is always someone on hand to lend a hand. Volunteers provide practical and emotional support for Emergency Department patients and visitors.

Australasian researchers seek snorers to reduce heart risks	29:04:2011
A major Australian-led global study into the deadly risks associated with snoring has just clocked up its 1000 patient volunteer but is calling on Australian and New Zealanders to volunteer so it can reach its target of 5000 patients worldwide.

A peek into the life of eccentric surgeon James Beaney	21:04:2011
The conduct of a surgeon who drank and served champagne to guests he invited to watch as he performed procedures with hands adorned with jewellery is something that would be condemned today as outrageous and unacceptable.

Smoking ceremony brings healing to RMH Royal Park Campus	29:03:2011
Representatives of the Wurundjeri people performed the first traditional smoking ceremony at the RMH Royal Park campus to conclude celebrations for the launch of the Melbourne Health Respecting our Community Action Plan.

Melbourne health respecting Victoria’s diverse cultures	15:03:2011
Melbourne’s major public hospital, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, is working to provide even better care for people with a disability or of indigenous background, and for Victoria’s culturally diverse community.

Medical interns log on to new mobile technology	10:03:2011
Interns practicing at Victorian hospitals will have the latest medical knowledge at their fingertips with a new download for their mobile phones.

Rising global threats prompt meeting of top virologists from around the world	10:03:2011
Top medical virologists representing more than a dozen countries recently ratified their participation in and support of the newly formed Global Virus Network (GVN).

Party time at The Royal Melbourne Hospital aims to open young eyes	24:02:2011
The Royal Melbourne Hospital today launched the Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) in-house education program for secondary school students aimed at reducing risk-related trauma in young people.

Health reform delivering for patients at RMH	16:02:2011
Elective surgery patients at The Royal Melbourne Hospital are already benefiting from the Gillard Gaovernment's investment in health reform.

Staff digs deep to help flood victims in Victoria and Queensland	10:02:2011
Melbourne Health staff members have dug deep for flood victims in Queensland and Victoria, donating more than $51,500.

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