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.
27 Nov 2023
Medicine reforms save patients $250 million: Health Minister
The past 12 months have brought a raft of changes to 60-day dispensing, the PBS, and bulk billing, but the sector is still crying out for funding.
27 Nov 2023
NSW CHO calls for boost to preventive care
The advice was prepared ahead of a new inquiry looking at how to address systemic healthcare strains.
27 Nov 2023
Celebrating our new midwives and welcoming them to the health system
Friday marked a momentous day for 11 newly registered midwives in Tasmania who are beginning their careers in maternity services across the State.
27 Nov 2023
Former medical practitioner reprimanded and disqualified from applying for registration for four years for professional misconduct
A former medical practitioner has been reprimanded, disqualified from applying for registration for four years and ordered to pay $4000 in costs after having an inappropriate personal and sexual relationship with a patient.
27 Nov 2023
Consultation begins on new guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including dental
Consultation begins on new guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including dental
27 Nov 2023
Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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.
24 Nov 2023
ADHD medications linked to heart conditions
A new study has found patients using long-term treatments are slightly more likely to develop hypertension or arterial disease, but experts say the risk is worth the reward.
24 Nov 2023
Vale Dennis Pashen
A passionate regional GP and driving force behind the push for formal recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine, the professor died on Thursday.