31 Jan 2025
Tasmanians reminded how to stay safe from the heat and bushfire smoke
A series of hot days are forecast across Tasmania this weekend and early next week. Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Veitch reminds Tasmanians about how to stay safe in the hot weather.
24 Jan 2025
Lithuanian kayaker returns home after recovery in Tasmania
The kayaker who was rescued from the Franklin River in November during a 20-hour rescue operation is being discharged this week from the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and is returning home to Lithuania.
09 Jan 2025
Final report of investigation of RHH maternity services released
The final report of the independent investigation of maternity services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) has been released, highlighting an ongoing commitment to the continuous improvement of health services provided in Tasmania.
15 Jan 2025
Outstanding contributions recognised in Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year Awards
Congratulations to the Royal Hobart Hospital’s 2024 Junior Medical Officer of the Year and Consultant of the Year award winners.
10 Jan 2025
A rare delivery of identical triplets at the Royal Hobart Hospital
On 02 January, Tasmania’s first identical triplets in many years were welcomed into the world at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
24 Dec 2024
Communicable Disease Prevention Unit Update.
Introduction Welcome to the second edition of the Communicable Diseases Prevention Unit (CDPU) Bulletin where we provide the latest surveillance data, updates, insights, and resources relating to communicable diseases and the work of CDPU in Tasmania.
24 Dec 2024
Top issues treated by Tasmanian Medicare Urgent Care Clinics released
Tasmanians are reminded that Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) will be open throughout the holiday season, with the Department of Health releasing the top three most common reasons why people in Tasmania present to UCCs.
24 Dec 2024
Tasmanians reminded about the dangers of button batteries this Christmas
Tasmanian parents and carers of young children are reminded to be alert to the dangers of button batteries this festive season.
23 Dec 2024
Tasmanians urged to support health staff over the festive season
The Department of Health is encouraging all Tasmanians to be aware of the right healthcare treatment option for their needs over the festive period.
22 Dec 2024
Public Health alert lifted for most of Derwent River
** Updated 22 December 2024 ** The Public Health alert advising against swimming in the River Derwent, issued on Thursday 19 December, has been lifted for all locations except the western end of Bellerive Beach.
