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.
02 May 2024
Launch of Hospital In The Home in Northern Tasmania
The Department of Health is bringing health services closer to the patient’s preferred place of care - their home - with the launch of the Launceston General Hospital’s (LGH) Hospital In The Home – North service.
29 Apr 2024
East Devonport Medical Centre reopens
Following the temporary closure of the East Devonport Medical Centre, My Clinic Plus will open at the East Devonport Medical Centre site and welcome patients from Monday 6 May 2024.
29 Apr 2024
Department of Health launches new recruitment blitz
The Department of Health has launched a new statewide, national and international recruitment campaign.
24 Apr 2024
Helping Tasmanians stay safe on their feet during April No Falls month
This month is “April No Falls”, which is an international campaign that aims to encourage us to recognise the risks that falls pose and to highlight the importance of prevention, particularly for older peopl
10 Apr 2024
Time to prepare, plan and protect this winter
Tasmanians are urged to prepare, plan and protect themselves and their families this winter from severe illness caused by acute respiratory infections such as Influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
09 Apr 2024
Stay informed about acute respiratory infections this winter
Tasmanians are encouraged to keep informed about trends in acute respiratory infections (ARI) circulating in the community, with new reporting changes to come into effect this Friday, 12 April 2024.
