A new and innovative employment model for General Practitioners (GP) in training aimed at boosting the number of doctors in rural and regional parts of Tasmania is underway with the first trainee GPs in place in different parts of the State.
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UK recruitment drive part of positive plan to bolster our health workforce
Representatives from the Department of Health are in London on a recruitment drive, highlighting the benefits of a career with the Tasmanian health system.
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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.
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Opening of the Health nayri artwork
The Department of Health is pleased to officially open a new specially commissioned Aboriginal artwork as part of our commitment to improving cultural visibility within the health services we provide to the Tasmanian community.
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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.
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Child safeguarding training effort builds staff knowledge and community awareness
Read about the Department of Health's 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.
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New partnership starts in northwest Tasmania
Read about the new partnership between the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) and Aboriginal Health Service (AHS).
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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.
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Tasmanian community urged to be on alert for recalled poppy seed
Several brands and products of poppy seeds have been recalled nationally, with consumers advised not to eat affected products.
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Confirmed case of measles in Launceston
Public Health has confirmed a case of measles was diagnosed in Launceston on 22 February 2023.
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Update 1 – Premier of Tasmania
February update on the progress being made to improve the safety of children and young people in our health settings.
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COVID-19 Primary Care alert from the Director of Public Health
A COVID-19 Primary Care alert from the Deputy Director of Public Health.
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Testing update as COVID-19 risk level moves to Low
20 January 2023. Public Health has advised that the risk level is now Low, as the weekly number of COVID-19 infections continues to drop over previous weeks.
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North West Cancer Centre - Burnie radiation therapy treatment room building works
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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New high dose rate brachytherapy unit
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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Second linear accelerator arrives at North West Cancer Centre
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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Expansion of radiation therapy services
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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Country Club staff community fund donates comfort and support to cancer patients at the W.P. Holman Clinic
Read a news article from the Northern Cancer Service.
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Sky ceilings improving patient’s wellbeing during radiotherapy treatment at W.P. Holman Clinic
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania