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
29 Jan 2024
East Devonport Medical Centre
The East Devonport Medical Centre is currently closed. My Clinic Plus will open at the former East Devonport Medical Centre site within two months. There are a range of transport options to get patients to their medical appointments in the meantime.
25 Jan 2024
Dozens of new medical interns start across Tasmania's public hospitals
The Tasmanian health system has welcomed the next generation of Tasmanian doctors as dozens of medical interns start their professional journeys across the public health system this month.
23 Jan 2024
Royal Hobart Hospital doctors-in-training recognised with prestigious awards
Three Royal Hobart Hospital doctors-in-training have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to health services in southern Tasmania in the annual Junior Medical Officer (JMO) of the Year Awards.
22 Jan 2024
Hospitals North West doctors recognised for contribution to health services
Two Hospitals North West doctors-in-training have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to health services in the North West in the annual Junior Medical Officer (JMO) of the Year Awards.
18 Jan 2024
Launceston General Hospital unit to be re-named in honour of Alasdair MacDonald
The Launceston General Hospital’s Acute Medical Unit will be re-named as the Alasdair MacDonald Acute Medical Unit in honour of the late Director of Medicine following his recent passing.
18 Jan 2024
Partnership to help patients receive palliative care at home
Community pharmacies across Tasmania are joining forces with local GPs and the Department of Health to help support palliative care patients who choose to stay at home receive care and medicine in a comfortable, familiar environment.
