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.
27 Mar 2024
Helping your loved ones get home from hospital for Easter
Families, friends and carers of patients in hospital are being urged to assist health services by supporting their loved ones to return home in time for Easter, once they are ready to leave.
27 Mar 2024
Know the right treatment options for your needs this Easter
The Department of Health is calling on Tasmanians to know their treatment options ahead of the Easter weekend, which is typically a busy period for hospitals and health services.
08 Mar 2024
How to stay safe during hot weather
Tasmanians are being reminded of some simple steps they can take to keep themselves and others safe in the heat.
28 Feb 2024
Campaign urges patients to let us know if they can’t make outpatient appointment
The Department of Health has introduced a campaign to raise awareness of the issue of public outpatient appointments going unattended, encouraging Tasmanians to let clinics know if they are unable to make it.
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).