21 Feb 2025

World Mental Health Nurses Day

Today on World Mental Health Nurses Day, the Department of Health has celebrated its specialist nurses who work tirelessly every day to help Tasmanians requiring care for their mental health.

19 Feb 2025

Public dental services boosted by new graduates

Eleven new dental graduates have relocated from interstate or overseas to start their careers in the Tasmanian Health Service following a successful recruitment drive to boost the State’s oral health workforce.

19 Feb 2025

Graduate Paramedics begin their careers in Tasmania

Ambulance Tasmania has welcomed a new cohort of Graduate Paramedics who are set to strengthen emergency response capabilities across the state.

14 Feb 2025

Tasmanians reminded to stay safe from bushfire smoke

Tasmanians are reminded to stay safe from bushfire smoke, as many parts of the state experience very poor air quality.

04 Feb 2025

LGH temperature control update

The Department of Health has announced it is working with external engineering experts to develop a permanent solution to temperature control issues in older parts of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) site and will implement the recommendations once received.

07 Feb 2025

Tasmanians reminded how to stay safe from bushfire smoke

Smoke from Tasmanian bushfires is affecting towns in the North-west and parts of northern Tasmania.

31 Jan 2025

Tasmanians reminded how to stay safe from the heat and bushfire smoke

A series of hot days are forecast across Tasmania this weekend and early next week. Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch reminds Tasmanians about how to stay safe in the hot weather.

24 Jan 2025

Lithuanian kayaker returns home after recovery in Tasmania

The kayaker who was rescued from the Franklin River in November during a 20-hour rescue operation is being discharged this week from the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and is returning home to Lithuania.

09 Jan 2025

Final report of investigation of RHH maternity services released

The final report of the independent investigation of maternity services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) has been released, highlighting an ongoing commitment to the continuous improvement of health services provided in Tasmania.

15 Jan 2025

Outstanding contributions recognised in Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year Awards

Congratulations to the Royal Hobart Hospital’s 2024 Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year award winners.