Tasmanian Department of Health

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Know your treatment options - Right Care Right Place

31 January 2024

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Report a concern of inappropriate behaviour

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Emergency Department waiting times in Tasmania's public hospitals

Child safety and wellbeing

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Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

20 May 2024

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Child Safe Governance Review

20 May 2024

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Child Safety and Wellbeing

17 May 2023

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Welcoming the Wombat Ward at the LGH

The children’s ward at the Launceston General Hospital has been officially renamed as the Wombat Ward, with staff and patients welcoming the new name and imagery.

5 June 2024

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Emergency Support Officers ready to help in Emergency Department

Safety, support and security at Royal Hobart Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) has been strengthened with the recent commencement of Emergency Support Officers (ESOs).

3 June 2024

The aerobridge linking the new helipad to the Launceston General Hospital was installed on Friday, 24 May.

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Launceston General Hospital helipad aerobridge installed

Construction of the new helipad at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) has reached a key milestone with the installation of the aerobridge linking the helipad to the hospital.

28 May 2024

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