13 Nov 2024
New state-of-the-art Burnie Ambulance Super Station ready to serve the community
The construction of the new $12.4 million Burnie Ambulance Super Station has been completed, with the station to welcome paramedics later this month.
13 Nov 2024
Oral Health Services Tasmania wins national award for Digital Dentures program
Congratulations to the Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) Digital Dentures project team for winning a national award that recognises its nation-leading technology.
11 Nov 2024
Works underway on Northern Integrated Care Service building
The redevelopment of the Northern Integrated Care Service (NICS) building has commenced as part of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Precinct Masterplan.
07 Nov 2024
Tasmanian Health Senate meets to deliver health workforce recommendations
On 5 and 6 November 2024, around 40 passionate healthcare advocates from around the state met in Launceston for the Tasmanian Health Senate.
06 Nov 2024
Rural and regional health staff receive additional training in emergency care
More Tasmanian health staff are receiving additional training to enhance emergency care in rural and regional areas, helping to improve outcomes for patients across the Tasmanian community.
05 Nov 2024
Smiles all round as Wombat Ward garden opened
The 4K Children's Ward Auxiliary has signed off on a project almost a decade in the making.
30 Oct 2024
Rocherlea Industrial Area Human Health Risk Assessment results released
Results from the Human Health Risk Assessment of the Rocherlea Industrial Area, commissioned by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Health, have been released showing there has been no evidence of harm to the community.
25 Oct 2024
Pursue your medical career in Tasmania: meaningful work in a meaningful place
At the Tasmanian Department of Health, our medical workforce is made up of highly skilled professionals, ranging from junior doctors to specialist practitioners, working across diverse clinical settings. Here, you’ll have the chance to develop strong partnerships, work in collaborative teams, and participate in shared on-call models that foster a supportive and dynamic work environment.
23 Oct 2024
Consultation open for the development of the 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy
Help shape Tasmania’s new 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy!
22 Oct 2024
Take steps to prevent Legionnaires’ disease
As the weather warms up the risks of illness caused by breathing in Legionella bacteria increases. Legionella bacteria can be found in potting mix, compost and soil, and in some water systems.