Media Releases 2010

This section contains Media Releases for all Melbourne Health services: Melbourne Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, NorthWestern Mental Health, North West Dialysis Service and VIDRL.

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Hospitals' teamwork more than a stroke of good luck	08:12:2010
Rapid-response teamwork between the RMH and Box Hill hospitals, combined with RMH's cutting-edge neurointervention service, gives a 68-year-old stroke victim the ultimate Christmas gift - complete recovery.

Masterclass for visiting senior Chinese neurologists	26:11:2010
In a unique joint venture with Jiatong University in Shanghai, the Division of Neurosciences at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and The University of Melbourne, 40 senior neurologists from all over China have come to Melbourne to further develop their skills.

Celebrating 122 years of kidney transplant health	22:11:2010
A 40th birthday is a special occasion in anyone’s books. When it’s 40 years of a life you might not have otherwise had, it is even more special. So, when three kidney transplant patients hit the forty-year milestone in November, a small party was held in their honour.

$48 million funding boost puts youth mental health on the top of the agenda	15:11:2010
A $48 million redevelopment of Orygen Youth Health, in the heart of Melbourne is set to turn around the lives of countless young Victorians living with a mental illness.

Per Comunità Italiana! The Italian Community to benefit from free cancer forum	10:11:2010
The Italian community is invited to a special cancer information session being presented by Cancer Council Victoria in partnership with The Royal Melbourne Hospital on 2 December 2010.

Mural to celebrate 10 years of mental health facility	20:10:2010
Ten years is a milestone the staff of the John Cade Building is celebrating today - in recognition of the mental health services provided in this facility, which opened at The Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2000.

A new home provides key to prevention and recovery	12:10:2010
Hume and Moreland residents who experience mental illness now have a new innovative house and support program to guide them on their road to recovery.

Melbourne Health shines in Victorian Healthcare Awards	08:10:2010
Melbourne Health was honoured last night when Australian of the Year and Director of Orygen Youth Health, Professor Pat McGorry, and a NorthWestern Mental Health initiative were recognised at the 2010 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards in Melbourne.

Geelong woman an instant millionaire in RMH Home Lottery	29:09:2010
For Cathryn Jennings of Geelong, a normal working day yesterday turned into one she and her husband David will never forget - by becoming the winners of a $2.25 million home in Brighton East, the main prize in the 2010 Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery.

Dry July sparks a funding flood	23:09:2010
The annual Dry July fundraising campaign has now officially come to a close for 2010, the donations have been tallied, and the organisers are overwhelmed by the participation and generosity of the Australian public.

Improved mental health services for northern suburbs	23:09:2010
Melbournians with a mental illness living in the northern suburbs now have better support thanks to the completion of a newly-renovated wing of the Northern Hospital.

RMH Home Lottery sells out early	08:09:2010
All 80,000 tickets available in The Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery have been sold in record time.

Plaque unveiling for "three wise men" who preserved history of RMH	27:08:2010
A plaque was unveiled today to honour three former staff members of The Royal Melbourne Hospital and their efforts to conserve and promote the hospital’s history.

A positive outlook is music to cancer patients' ears	20:08:2010
Lou Cara, a fit and healthy former international squash player in his late 40s, was told he had leukemia and was given three months to live. Four and a half years later, Lou lost his battle, but not before inspiring others and showing how a positive outlook can achieve so much.

Communicating without words	16:08:2010
At the age of 68 and suffering the effects of a medical condition that makes it difficult for him to communicate verbally, Paul Bradley is about to demonstrate that he speaks fluently and artistically through the lens of his camera.

Australia’s first Stroke Nurse Practitioner appointed at RMH	11:08:2010
Louise Weir, a nurse in the Stroke Care Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital started practising as a Nurse practitioner in the unit from 1 July. In her new role Ms Weir became the first Stroke Nurse Practitioner in Australia and the first nurse practitioner appointed at RMH.

A central number for those with mental illness	10:08:2010
People with mental health problems living in northern and western Melbourne now have one central number to call when they need immediate help.  The NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) Centralised Triage Service can be contacted on 1300 TRIAGE (1300 874 243) at any time of day, seven days a week.

RMH attracts cream of the crop in 2011 intern intake	06:08:2010
The Royal Melbourne Hospital continues to attract the cream of interns starting their medical careers next year, with all 71 internship positions for 2011 now filled amid intense competition.

More than half the Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery tickets have been sold	02:08:2010
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that tickets in this year’s Home Lottery are selling at a record pace, with more than half sold just two weeks after the launch on 19 July.

New theatre for the RMH	29:07:2010
Work on the $3 million 12th operating theatre at The Royal Melbourne Hospital is underway to ensure more patients receive their elective surgery more quickly.

Fifth Royal Melbourne Hospital Home Lottery launched	19:07:2010
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation officially launched its fifth annual Home Lottery today supporting research, equipment and patient services for more than 1,200 people cared for each day at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Melbourne Health celebrates NAIDOC Week	05:07:2010
Under a bright, wintry sky, The Royal Melbourne Hospital was cleansed of evil spirits and its staff, patients and visitors were officially welcomed onto Wurundjeri land.

July is Dry at The Royal Melbourne Hospital	01:07:2010
How many times have you thought it was about time you gave your liver a break? Dry July gives you the chance to let one of your favourite internal organs recover and raise money for adult cancer patients at the same time.

New research centre to speed the fight against leukemia	01:07:2010
A new research centre will open in Melbourne in 2011 The new Australian Cancer Research Foundation Centre (ACRF) for Translational Research at RMH will open in 2001, to fast-track leukemia research projects from laboratory to hospital bedside.

RMH technology a step forward in fight against hospital superbugs	25:06:2010
More than 90 professionals at the forefront of the battle against the growth of antibiotic resistant organisms will gather at The Royal Melbourne Hospital today for the launch of the latest weapon against hospital “superbugs”.

Queen’s Birthday Honours for Melbourne Health identities	15:06:2010
Australian of the Year, Professor Pat McGorry, was one of three Melbourne Health identities to receive Queen’s Birthday Honours this year.

Governor launches historic Melbourne Hospital patient index	08:06:2010
The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC, today launched one of the most ambitious indexing projects ever undertaken by the Genealogical Society of Victoria.

Sleeping out to help the homeless	01:06:2010
Assoc Prof Alexandra Cockram will be giving up her creature comforts for a night to take part in CEO Sleepout and raise money for the homeless.

Live music festival at The Royal Melbourne Hospital	21:05:2010
The RMH hosts a Victorian first - a music festival for secondary school students in a hospital.

 

Refurbishment increases mental health beds and facilities in the inner west	31:03:2010
Mental Health Minister Lisa Neville and local MP Bronwyn Pike, officially opened the Arion Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) service. It has undergone a substantial refurbishment and is making a real difference to members of the community who are recovering from a serious mental illness.

Busloads of joy for elderly residents	15:04:2010
A new community bus will help over 150 elderly mental health residents in north-west Melbourne, to get around and participate in a variety of social activities. s sd.

Grandson launches kiosk auxiliary volunteers' book of memories	31:03:2010
The grandson of one of the founders and longtime leaders of the RMH Kiosk Auxiliary launches a Memories Book, celebrating 86 years of wonderful volunteer support.

Jean stars in DVD on elder abuse in residential care	26:03:2010
Mrs Jean Gilliland stars in a DVD produced by Melbourne Health on elder abuse in residential settings.

 

A boost for the north's psychiatric services	13:03:2010
The newly built $17 million wing of the Northern Psychiatric Unit will double the number of mental health patients who can be admitted to the ward.

Dialysis Support Group celebrates 10 years	10:03:2010
The RMH Dialysis Support Group has raised more than $250,000 in the past 10 years, and used the funds to provide comforts that significantly improve the treatment experience for people who spend hours, many times a week, on dialysis.

Community Open Day for the north's mental health service	01:03:2010
The northern communities of Melbourne are invited to take a sneak peak and tour a brand new ward for mental illness at the Northern Hospital, when construction finishes in mid-March.

Prof Patrick McGorry named Australian of the Year	26:01:2010
Leading youth mental health specialist Prof Patrick McGorry was today named Australian of the Year for 2010 by Prime Minister, Mr Kevin Rudd.

 

Scientists discover cells critical to cause and relapse of childhood leukaemia	26:01:2010
Scientists at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne have discovered the cells that cause a common type of childhood leukaemia – T cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL). Targeting of these cells may lead to improved treatments for this disease and help prevent relapse.

International brain researcher appointed Cato Chair in Psychiatry	13:01:2010
Prominent international psychiatrist and neuropathologist Professor Ian Everall has been appointed as the new Cato Chair and Head of the University of Melbourne’s Department of Psychiatry based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Cardiac arrest survivor thanks her angels	04:01:2010
A woman brought back to life after collapsing in cardiac arrest at Melbourne Airport has today thanked some of the brave bystanders who helped her see in the New Year.

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