A celebration has been held for 11 newly registered midwives in Tasmania who are beginning their careers in maternity services across the State.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New mental health emergency response service to rollout in North West Tasmania
Tasmania's successful mental health emergency response service will expand to the North West of the State from next week as part of a two-year trial designed to boost access to timely, appropriate and evidence-based mental health care in the region.
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Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork - design brief
View information about Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork project brief.
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Devonport Medicare Urgent Care Clinic set to open to patients next month
Devonport Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) is expected to start seeing patients on 11 December 2023, with Devonport's My Clinic Plus confirmed as the provider.
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New campaign launched to promote respect for health workers
A new campaign has been launched to promote respect for health workers.
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Tasmanian nurses and midwives honoured in awards ceremony
The exceptional achievements of Tasmanian nurses and midwives have been recognised at an awards ceremony.
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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.
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Tasmanian pharmacy professionals recognised at national awards
Tasmanian pharmacy professionals have been recognised at the Society of Hospital Pharmacy of Australia’s national awards this weekend, bringing home two of the big awards.
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New in-reach service providing more care and support in the community
A new service based at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is supporting patients with chronic complex conditions to receive care in the community by providing rapid medical advice and support to GPs and other primary care health professionals.
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Royal Hobart Hospital nurse wins DAISY award
A Royal Hobart Hospital nurse has received a DAISY award after being nominated by a patient for her exceptional care.
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Healthy Tasmania Step Forward Grants awarded
Thirty-seven Tasmanian organisations have been awarded funding in the latest round of the Healthy Tasmania Step Forward Grants program for 2023-24.
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Elective surgery four-year plan ensuring Tasmanians receive health care sooner
The progress report for year two of the Statewide Elective Surgery Four Year Plan 2021-2025 has been released.
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New Queenstown Ambulance Station set to open
The new Queenstown Ambulance Station is set to open in the coming weeks.
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New CT scanner at Royal Hobart Hospital improving outcomes for patients
A brand new, state-of-the-art CT scanner has been installed and is now in use at the Royal Hobart Hospital, helping to improve outcomes for Tasmanian patients.
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Hobart’s second Medicare Urgent Care Clinic set to open
Hobart’s second Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) – and the third in Tasmania – will open to patients next week.
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Allied health professionals recognised across the State
The contribution of Tasmanian allied health professionals (AHPs) across the State was recognised last week at the Department of Health’s Allied Health Professions Day 2023 Awards.
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Life-saving stroke service expanded to the Mersey Community Hospital
The Devonport and wider North West community will benefit from improved access to life-saving stroke care at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) following expansion of the Tasmanian Health Service’s (THS) partnership with the Victorian Stroke Telemedicine (VST) service.