27 Nov 2023

Launceston General Hospital again accredited baby friendly facility for sixth successive assessment

The Launceston General Hospital has been continuously Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)-accredited since 2006, with this year the sixth successful assessment.

26 Nov 2023

Whittle Ward marks significant milestone in providing palliative care in Tasmania

Dedicated Southern Tasmanian palliative care service, the JW Whittle Ward, has marked 30 years of serving the community from its current location.

23 Nov 2023

New COVID-19 boosters approved for use in Australia

New monovalent COVID-19 Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia, following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

22 Nov 2023

Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork - design brief

$6,000 grants available for your unique Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork!

21 Nov 2023

New campaign launched to promote respect for health workers

A new awareness campaign has been launched to promote respect towards our dedicated health workers, with staff members from the Department of Health featuring at the centre of the statewide campaign.

10 Nov 2023

Book in for a booster and protect yourself from COVID-19

Tasmanians are being urged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and, if it’s been longer than six months, to book in for a booster to ensure they are fully protected from serious illness.

12 Nov 2023

Tasmanian nurses and midwives honoured in awards ceremony

The exceptional achievements of Tasmanian nurses and midwives have been recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday, 10 November.

02 Nov 2023

Healthy Tasmania Step Forward Grants awarded

The health and wellbeing of Tasmanians will be boosted with 37 organisations receiving funding under the latest round of the Healthy Tasmania Step Forward Grants program for 2023-24.

01 Nov 2023

Elective surgery four-year plan ensuring Tasmanians receive health care sooner

Tasmanians are continuing to benefit from a $196 million plan to drive down the elective surgery waiting list, with the latest progress report showing Tasmanians are receiving their surgery sooner.

31 Oct 2023

New CT scanner at Royal Hobart Hospital improving outcomes for patients

A brand new, state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner is now in use at the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Emergency Department, better enabling clinicians to diagnose patients more accurately and quickly in time-critical and life-threatening situations.