30 Nov 2023
Staff specialists deliver emergency skills workshop to rural and regional health workers
Specialists from the Royal Hobart Hospital and Tasmanian Health Service’s southern region will this week host 30 medical and nursing staff and rural general practitioners as part of a program to upskill more Tasmanian health staff and improve emergency care in rural and regional areas.
27 Nov 2023
Launceston General Hospital again accredited baby friendly facility for sixth successive assessment
The Launceston General Hospital has been continuously Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)-accredited since 2006, with this year the sixth successful assessment.
26 Nov 2023
Whittle Ward marks significant milestone in providing palliative care in Tasmania
Dedicated Southern Tasmanian palliative care service, the JW Whittle Ward, has marked 30 years of serving the community from its current location.
23 Nov 2023
New COVID-19 boosters approved for use in Australia
New monovalent COVID-19 Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia, following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
22 Nov 2023
Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork - design brief
$6,000 grants available for your unique Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork!
21 Nov 2023
New campaign launched to promote respect for health workers
A new awareness campaign has been launched to promote respect towards our dedicated health workers, with staff members from the Department of Health featuring at the centre of the statewide campaign.
10 Nov 2023
Book in for a booster and protect yourself from COVID-19
Tasmanians are being urged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and, if it’s been longer than six months, to book in for a booster to ensure they are fully protected from serious illness.
12 Nov 2023
Tasmanian nurses and midwives honoured in awards ceremony
The exceptional achievements of Tasmanian nurses and midwives have been recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday, 10 November.
02 Nov 2023
Healthy Tasmania Step Forward Grants awarded
The health and wellbeing of Tasmanians will be boosted with 37 organisations receiving funding under the latest round of the Healthy Tasmania Step Forward Grants program for 2023-24.
01 Nov 2023
Elective surgery four-year plan ensuring Tasmanians receive health care sooner
Tasmanians are continuing to benefit from a $196 million plan to drive down the elective surgery waiting list, with the latest progress report showing Tasmanians are receiving their surgery sooner.
