04 Mar 2024
Tasmania’s major trauma centre reaches milestone in care of critically injured patients
More than 1000 people have received care and treatment for trauma injuries from the Royal Hobart Hospital’s (RHH) trauma specialists in the last 12 months since a new specialist service was established.
26 Feb 2024
Temporary nighttime traffic disruptions near Launceston General Hospital during helideck transportation
There will be temporary disruptions to traffic on Wellington and Cleveland Streets on three nights this week to allow for transport of wide loads to Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
26 Feb 2024
Bushfire smoke and your health
While conditions have eased, smoke from bushfires may still affect the air quality in locations across Tasmania.
23 Feb 2024
Meet LGH and RHH clinician Dr Dinendra Gill
A staff specialist in Emergency Medicine at Launceston General Hospital (LGH), Dr Dinendra Gill was recently appointed as the Clinical Director of Medical and Cancer Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
15 Feb 2024
Welcoming new nurses to Tasmania's health workforce
The Department of Health is pleased to welcome hundreds of new nurses to the Tasmanian health system as part of the largest annual intake of nursing graduates.
06 Feb 2024
Emergency Department waiting time dashboard launched
From today, a new online tool is available providing an indication of the average Emergency Department (ED) waiting times for non-critical cases at all four public hospitals across the state.
08 Feb 2024
Allied health scholarships provide hospital workforce boost
Thirty-three graduate allied health professionals are starting work in Tasmanian hospitals as part of the Allied Health Scholarship Program.
07 Feb 2024
Investigations into Launceston General Hospital allegations underway
The Department of Health acknowledges the serious allegations against a former senior doctor at the Launceston General Hospital regarding reportable deaths, which have been raised by witnesses in evidence to the Select Committee on Transfer of Care Delays.
07 Feb 2024
Patient reunites with rescuers following serious ATV crash
Experienced ATV rider Kieran thought he was ok after he crashed his bike near Ouse in August last year and got back on his bike – not realising he soon needed lifesaving care.
01 Feb 2024
Rocherlea Industrial Area lead exposure event
Rocherlea Industrial Area lead exposure event
