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27/07/2025

Meet Josh, a Radiographer in the RMH Medical Imaging department 🩻.

When he first joined the RMH, he was motivated by the chance to train in various areas of medical imaging. This opportunity allowed him to explore his passions and pursue what he truly loves 💙

The RMH Medical Imaging department is dedicated to providing top-quality services to all patients and referrers. They offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services to patients at the RMH in Parkville, Royal Park, Nuclear Medicine, and RMH Private Imaging.

If you, like Josh, want to broaden your experience and work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals, visit our Careers Hub and search for ‘medical imaging’ to discover available opportunities 👉🏼 https://careers.thermh.org.au/

26/07/2025

Shout out to the RMH Respiratory Medicine, Sleep Disorders and General Medicine team at 5 South West 🤗💙🎉

Sandra, a patient of this ward, shared that “everyone is so friendly, compassionate and while there are a lot of patients, everyone is treated as though they are the only one there - making the experience less stressful.“

Thank you to all the nurses, doctors and support staff for the great work you do at 5SW!

You can provide your feedback to our Consumer Liaison team at https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/providing-feedback

25/07/2025

Your feedback means the world 🌏 not just to us, but to the incredible healthcare workers of the RMH who inspire us every day.

This heartfelt message came from a fan of Emergency, and we passed it straight to Kelsey, our amazing Clinical Nurse Educator in the Emergency Department.

Healthcare can be tough, but messages like this remind our staff that their work truly matters. 💪✨

24/07/2025

Are you a nurse thinking about a career in intensive care?🧑🏻‍⚕️🩺
Come along to the RMH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Open night, Tuesday, August 5th, from 5pm to 6.30pm. Meet the team and learn about a rewarding career at the RMH ICU. During the open night, learn about our various supportive programs and CCRN positions.

Register and find out more at http://bit.ly/3IKM8IW

**Please note that individual emails or booking confirmations won't be sent. You will only receive a group email reminder a few days prior.

21/07/2025

The RMH is proud to be working to advance health for everyone under the rainbow 🌈
We are committed to being a great place to work and a great place to receive care in an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment. That's why we invite our community to provide feedback and help us shape the new LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan.

Read the draft of our next plan and send your feedback by July 30th. Find all related info at
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/help-us-shape-the-new-LGBTIQA-inclusion-action-plan

18/07/2025

This week is National Diabetes Week, and we join patients and medical practitioners in raising awareness on the impacts and management of the disease 💉

Diabetes is the leading health challenge in Australia, affecting approximately 30% of hospital patients. Currently, around 135,000 Australians live with Type 1 Diabetes, requiring daily insulin injections and frequent finger pricks. While there is no cure yet, numerous global trials are underway 🔬

This year’s theme is “A Future Where Diabetes Can Do No Harm”, which encourages patients to know they can live a fulfilling life while managing their health condition… just look at Hannah, on slide 4, having the time of her life in Nepal 🏔️

To commemorate the date, the RMH Diabetes Department hosted educational sessions, ran competitions, and shared valuable knowledge with both patients and staff (see them in the 5th slide!).

The team also dispelled common myths—for example, people with diabetes can eat sugar—and encouraged everyone to be aware of the key symptoms: extreme thirst, tiredness, weight loss, and increased urination.

You know the drill, if you are experiencing any symptoms, consult your medical practitioner 🩺

17/07/2025

The RMH is proud to be part of the Parkville Local Health Service Network 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 The Local Health Service Networks (LHSNs) in Victoria are all about bringing together our health services to create a more connected and supportive experience for everyone - patients, staff, and the community.

In the Parkville LHSN, you’ll find your trusted health services, including:

- Oral Health Victoria (formerly known as Dental Health Services Victoria)
- Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- The Royal Children’s Hospital
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
- The Royal Women’s Hospital

By collaborating and working more closely together, our Parkville health services can provide better care right in your local area. Rest assured, you'll continue to have access to all the health services you already rely on, knowing that we’re working together to improve the care we provide to you and your loved ones 💙

Your health and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do! 🏥

16/07/2025

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️

A quick break from our usual health and hospital messaging!

Unfortunately, we are aware of several fake ads for products/medicines, services for hair loss, and therapies for weight-loss, claiming to be endorsed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital and supported by RMH staff.

These are all SCAMS 🚨 The RMH does not provide any endorsements or sponsorships for products or therapies. Scammers are also impersonating and creating fake identities of doctors and nurses, claiming they work at the RMH.

The RMH does not provide medical advice or prescribe medicines over social media.

If you are targeted by these scams on Facebook and Instagram, please report them directly to Meta. Click the three dots at the top of the ad and report it as a scam.

You are also welcome to report to us about fraudulent activity on social media by emailing us at consumerliaison@mh.org.au

For more information, tips to keep yourself safe or to report a scam, visit http://www.scamwatch.gov.au

15/07/2025

NAIDOC Week wrapped!
First Nations Health is everyone’s responsibility ❤️💛🖤

14/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Run Melbourne!

We had 62 fundraisers, a big group of RMH staff, friends and former patients pounding the pavement, and raised an incredible $22,500 for Allied Health.

We had many familiar faces swing by our marquee including Dr Michelle, who you might recognise from our TV show Emergency, and who we featured a month ago for her work painting the beautiful mural in the RMH John Cade Mental Health Unit.

Great work everybody 🏃‍♀️💙🏃

10/07/2025

Meet Sarah! Sarah’s a First Nations Clinical Nurse Support Officer at the RMH and proud Gunai/Kurnai woman 🙋🏻‍♀️ She was initially influenced to work in health care by her Nana, a woman with a strong and staunch personality who worked as a nurse in the 50s and 60s on the polio wards 🩺

Strength has been a consistent theme in Sarah’s life and is also key to the theme for NAIDOC Week this year: The Next Generation. Strength, Vision, Legacy.

Sarah says that the strength of First Nations people lies in their history, knowledge and community. “It's important that the next generation continues the legacies that have been left to us by our elders and by our old people. Remaining strong in who we are as a group of people and keeping our connections to land, community, culture, and stories.”🗣️

“Being so strong in our culture over so many generations is a call to continuing our legacy into the future.” 💙

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09/07/2025

Meet Jacob! Jacob’s a proud Ngiyampaa and Barkindji man (Far West New South Wales) who is a registered nurse working with the RMH’s Emergency Department 🏨

As the first healthcare professional in his family, he's part of the next generation leaving their mark in the healthcare sector 🙋🏻‍♂️

"There are well known disparities in health outcomes for Indigenous Australians versus non Indigenous Australians," Jacob reflects, highlighting the challenging realities faced by his community. 🏠

"By having First Nations healthcare workers, like myself, we can help Mob feel at ease, safe and more comfortable to receive the care they need. It's really important to show that we're comfortable, loud and proud of who we are."

For Jacob, the concept of 'Mob looking after Mob' is incredibly important. He advocates for his family and patients to promote their own health literacy and break down barriers to seeking healthcare services.

Thank you, Jacob, for all the work that you do! 💪🏼

The artwork depicted has been created by Kenita-Lee McCartney as part of the RMH’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

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