06 Sep 2023
Demand pressures at Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital
The communities of Southern and Northern Tasmania are being urged to consider the right treatment option for their needs and reconsider attending the Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital Emergency Department if it is not an emergency.
23 Aug 2023
New Detox@Home program to provide support and recovery in the community
The Tasmanian Government’s reform of alcohol and other drug services has reached a significant milestone with a trial of a new Detox@Home program to be launched in the State’s north and south.
10 Aug 2023
Child safeguarding training effort builds staff knowledge and community awareness
The Department of Health has an ongoing commitment to significantly improve the culture across Health in Tasmania so that children and young people in our care feel safe, supported and empowered.
28 Jul 2023
New partnership starts in northwest Tasmania
Aboriginal health services in northwest Tasmania have welcomed their first doctor as part of a new placement program enabling doctors-in-training to work across the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) and Aboriginal Health Service (AHS).
21 Jul 2023
Tasmanians encouraged to prepare and protect themselves from respiratory illnesses this Winter
Tasmanians are being reminded that as respiratory illnesses circulate widely this Winter, there are familiar steps we can take to protect ourselves and each other.
01 Jul 2023
Tasmanian community urged to be on alert for recalled poppy seed
This alert was issued on 1st July and remains current. Non-food grade poppy seeds have incorrectly entered the food supply chain and may have been available in Tasmania. These seeds are not intended for human consumption and are not safe to consume.
