06 Oct 2025
Pregnancy and Early Childhood Remembrance Service 2025
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed annually to honour and remember babies who have died due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
04 Oct 2025
"Mental Health Week 2025 Has Arrived”
Mental Health Week 2025 is here! This week is about raising awareness and promoting mental wellbeing in our communities. The theme for this year is “Appreciate the little things.
01 Oct 2025
Travel Subsidy Available for BreastScreen Tasmania Clients
A new reimbursement scheme is now available to help Tasmanians travel to their breast screening appointments.
01 Oct 2025
Additional Environmental Monitoring Underway at Key Industrial Sites in Tasmania
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has started extra environmental monitoring and health risk assessments in and around Lutana, nearby Eastern Shore areas, and Rosebery.
29 Sep 2025
Tasmanians urged to check measles vaccination before travelling
The Tasmanian Department of Health is warning the community of an increased risk of measles due to outbreaks overseas and interstate. Countries affected include South-East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the UK, and North America.
29 Sep 2025
Landmark campaign to reduce stigma for trans and gender diverse Tasmanians
The Department of Health has launched a landmark campaign in Tasmania to support trans and gender diverse people and reduce stigma across the community.
29 Sep 2025
Supporting Tasmanian children to boost literacy development
Tasmanian families now have access to a new child health assessment designed to support early literacy skills.
26 Sep 2025
Incident at Launceston General Hospital
Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is investigating an incident that occurred in the theatre complex on Friday afternoon. Patient and staff safety remains the top priority
26 Sep 2025
High Cholesterol Often Missed in Younger Heart Surgery Patients, Tasmanian Study Finds
A new Tasmanian study has found that familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) — a genetic condition that causes dangerously high cholesterol — is common but largely unrecognised in younger patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery.This leaves many at ongoing risk of heart attacks and early death.
24 Sep 2025
Draft Revision of Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan Released
The Tasmanian Department of Health has released a draft updated version of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Precinct Masterplan, outlining the long-term vision for improving hospital infrastructure to support safe, efficient, and effective healthcare based on community needs.
