13 Jun 2024
Preventing burn injuries and promoting effective first aid this winter
As winter sets in across Tasmania, cooler temperatures can present an increased risk for members of the public to sustain burns as they try to stay warm. The Department of Health is urging Tasmanians to learn about burn risks and the critical importance of effective first aid.
10 Jun 2024
Department of Health staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to the three Department of Health staff who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours
06 Jun 2024
Statewide Cardiac Catheterisation Lab Capacity Review complete
A review into cardiac catheterisation lab capacity across Tasmania undertaken by Associate Professor Andrew MacIsaac, the Director of Cardiology at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, has been completed.
05 Jun 2024
Welcoming the Wombat Ward at the LGH
The children’s ward at the Launceston General Hospital has been officially renamed as the Wombat Ward, with staff and patients welcoming the new name and imagery.
28 May 2024
Launceston General Hospital helipad aerobridge installed
Construction of the new helipad at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) has reached a key milestone with the installation of the aerobridge linking the helipad to the hospital.
27 May 2024
Ida West Aboriginal Health Scholarships awarded
Ten Tasmanian Aboriginal students have been awarded a 2024 Ida West Aboriginal Health Scholarship, supporting their studies as they work towards a career in our health system.
23 May 2024
Department of Health working to improve Right to Information processes
The Department of Health is committed to providing the highest level of healthcare possible to all Tasmanians and operating in a transparent and accountable manner.
21 May 2024
Update on Independent Review of Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes
The circumstances regarding an additional number of deaths that occurred at the Launceston General Hospital will be reviewed, following advice from the Independent Review – Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes.
14 May 2024
Action from Independent Review of hospital reporting processes
The Department of Health will refer six deaths that occurred at the Launceston General Hospital to the Coroner for consideration following advice from the Independent Review - Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes.
07 May 2024
Health campaign re-launched to reduce missed specialist medical appointments
On more than 55,000 occasions last year, Tasmanian patients did not attend their public outpatient medical appointment, increasing waiting lists and meaning we all needlessly wait longer to see specialist doctors.
