16 Aug 2024
Royal Hobart Hospital trauma specialists undertake paediatric training
As part of an extended grant, the Royal Hobart Hospital has hosted specialists from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Victoria this week to continue bolstering the delivery of paediatric trauma care to Tasmanian children.
22 Jul 2024
Indoor gas poisoning warning
Tasmanians may put themselves or their families at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes, shacks, sheds, caravans and boats by using fuel-burning (gas, oil, kerosene, diesel, petrol) heating or cooking appliances inside, or in poorly ventilated areas.
19 Jul 2024
Wi-Fi rollout reaches remote communities
Tasmanians living in rural and remote communities will be able to easily access city healthcare specialists as virtual care gets a step closer, with upgrades to digital infrastructure and Wi-Fi being rolled out across the state
09 Jul 2024
Recognition for Dr Stan Gauden
Northern Cancer Service honours and recognises the exemplary service of much-respected clinician Dr Stan Gauden.
09 Jul 2024
New Clinical Director - Dr Axel Durieux
Dr Durieux is an experienced Medical Oncologist, who has been a full-time Staff Specialist at the W.P. Holman Clinic since June 2016. Prior to moving to Australia, Dr Durieux worked in the UK and in France, his home country.
05 Jul 2024
Tasmanians urged to protect young babies from whooping cough as case numbers rise
Tasmanians are reminded about the importance of whooping cough vaccination as case numbers rise across the State.
09 Jul 2024
Celebrating the contributions of Tasmania’s rich Indigenous community through culturally visible nursing scrubs this NAIDOC Week
The Department of Health has today unveiled new nursing and hospital uniforms designed by Tasmanian Aboriginal artist and proud Palawa woman, Takira Simon-Brown during NAIDOC Week.
03 Jul 2024
Nation-leading e-Referrals initiative recognised with prestigious ICT Excellence Award
We are thrilled to announce that our Tasmanian eReferrals project has been recognised with a TasICT Excellence Award for Best Delivery of an ICT Project.
01 Jul 2024
Campaign delivers record low month in missed outpatient appointments
A record low in missed outpatient appointments across May shows a campaign to reduce the number of missed appointments is working.
30 Jun 2024
Extended prescriptions of the Oral Contraceptive Pill
Extended prescriptions of the oral contraceptive pill will be available from 1 July 2024, as part of an expansion to the services that can be provided by Tasmanian pharmacies
