Media Releases 2008

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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Stroke victim saved using pioneering procedure	19:12:2008
Using a pioneering procedure, doctors at The Royal Melbourne Hospital have saved the life of a young Warragul father of two struck down by a stroke by extracting a blood clot in his brain without open surgery.

$90m funding for Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity	12:12:2008
Australia’s fight against infectious disease received a boost today with the announcement of $90million in funding from the Higher Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) for the new Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity at the University of Melbourne.

Grand new entrance to The Royal Melbourne Hospital	1:12:2008
A major milestone in the $56.3 million redevelopment of The Royal Melbourne Hospital is complete with the opening of its new front entrance.

160 years of history woven into art	12:11:2008
A 4x2 metre tapestry interpreting the history and values of Victoria’s oldest hospital will be unveiled in the foyer of The Royal Melbourne Hospital as part of its 160th anniversary celebrations on Friday 28 November.

RMH Home Lottery winners announced	11:11:2008
A 4x2 metre tapestry interpreting the history and values of Victoria’s oldest hospital will be unveiled in the foyer of The Royal Melbourne Hospital as part of its 160th anniversary celebrations on Friday 28 November.

Rehab meets Wii-hab at The Royal Melbourne Hospital	11:11:2008
A Melbourne rehabilitation program for patients recovering from serious illness or injury has turned to modern computer games and consoles with surprising results.

Major exhibition showcases the changing role of women in public health	23:09:2008
A major exhibition showcasing the contribution of women to public health was officially launched today.

Melbourne Health Chief Executive praise for Healthcare Award wins	11:09:2008
Melbourne Health Chief Executive, Linda Sorrell, today hailed as “the jewel in the crown of The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s 160th anniversary celebrations” the winning of six awards in the annual Victoria Public Healthcare Awards.

US Navy conducts floral operation at Royal Melbourne Hospital	02:09:2008
The sweet smell of flowers invaded The Royal Melbourne Hospital today as ten sailors from the USS John S. McCain took part in Posy Day, RMH’s annual springtime celebration.

   

Hospital superbugs on the run as new computerised system bites	07:08:2008
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is leading the fight against hospital “superbugs” with the official unveiling today of a computerised drug prescribing approval system that is being embraced by public hospitals across Victoria and Tasmania.

Regional renal dialysis training now at Melton Health	16:07:2008
Melbourne Health has entered into an agreement with Djerriwarrh Health Services to support renal dialysis training for regional nurses from northern and western Victoria at Melton Health.

RMH is the busiest hospital in Australia	30:06:2008
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is officially the busiest hospital in Australia, according to Commonwealth Government's The State of Our Public Hospitals 2008 report, with more than 100,000 admissions in 2006-07.

Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse wins national graduate nurse award	16:05:2008
Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse Kelly Leiper was named Australian Graduate Nurse of the Year at the HESTA Australian Nursing Awards in a glittering function held at Crown Casino last night.

US World War II veterans visit Royal Melbourne	24:04:2008
Six US World War II veterans visit The Royal Melbourne Hospital to celebrate the hospital’s 160th anniversary and its special link with the United States.

New RMH Emergency Department takes shape	30:03:2008
The RMH Emergency Department is undergoing a massive $56 million redevelopment that will be completed at the end of 2009, to respond to growing demand.

Rob Moodie to present inaugural RMH Oration	26:03:2008
Rob Moodie, Professor of Global Health at Melbourne University's Nossal Institute, will address life-work balance in the inaugural RMH Oration tomorrow.
Neurosciences grant for project to improve surgical outcomes for patients with epilepsy	26:03:2008
Dr Siewmin Gan has been awarded a $55,000 neuroscience research grant from Pfizer for her project to improve surgical outcomes for patients with temporal lobe epilepsy.

Reopening of Historical Room launches 160th celebrations for Victoria's first hospital	20:03:2008
The Royal Melbourne Hospital has been caring for Victorians for 160 years and to launch year-long celebrations of this significant milestone, it will hold the official reopening of the Merlyn Myer Historical Room today.
New hope for stroke victims in study of clot-busting drug	29:02:2008
There is new hope for ischemic stroke victims following the discovery that a clot-busting drug’s ability to restore blood flow to the brain could be greater than first believed.

Vintage car enthusiast sings RMH research praises	18:02:2008
For three years, Italian-born Frank Grimaldi was unable to speak until he became involved in a Royal Melbourne Hospital-led research project that uses botox injections to restore speech.
Nissan Micra car auction to support The Royal Melbourne Hospital	15:02:2008
Melbourne  City Motors is auctioning a brand new Nissan Micra on Saturday 1 March and donating all the proceeds to The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Opera in the Market 2008 - tickets on sale now!	04:02:2008
If there’s just one event you attend in Melbourne this year – make sure it’s Opera in the Market – a magical night of music in aid of medical research at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Dialysis volunteer receives Australia Day Honour	29:01:2008
Anita Narduzzo, President of The Royal Melbourne Hospital Dialysis Support Group, has been awarded an Order of Australia medal (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours.

Peers help patients with eating disorders	24:01:2008
Past and present NorthWestern Mental Health eating disorders patients are sharing experiences to aid their recovery, in a new peer-mentoring program.

Melbourne Health Annual Report and Quality of Care Report 2006/07 now online	01:01:2008
The Melbourne Health Annual Report 2006/07 is now available online, as is our report to the community, the Melbourne Health Quality of Care Report 2006/07.

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