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Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department welcomes new staff
The Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department has welcomed dozens of new doctors and nurses to its ranks following a successful recruitment drive.
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Nursing and midwifery recruitment incentives launched
The Department of Health is seeking to attract more nurses and midwives to Tasmania's health system with the launch of a new package of recruitment incentives.
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New Chief Aboriginal Health Advisor role created
The Department of Health will soon commence recruitment for the new role of Chief Aboriginal Health Advisor.
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GP NOW Rapid Response Team recruitment underway
A new GP NOW Rapid Response Team is recruiting from today, 13 July, with job advertisements live.
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Wi-Fi rollout reaches remote communities
Kings Meadows and St Marys Community Health Centres have joined the growing list of regional health sites with free public Wi-Fi.
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New Clinical Director - Dr Axel Durieux
Dr Axel Durieux the new Clinical Director of the Northern Cancer Service (NCS)
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Recognition for Dr Stan Gauden
Northern Cancer Service honours and recognises the exemplary service of much-respected clinician Dr Stan Gauden.
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Celebrating the contributions of Tasmania’s Indigenous community through culturally visible nursing scrubs this NAIDOC Week
The Department of Health has today unveiled new nursing and hospital uniforms designed by Tasmanian Aboriginal artist and proud Palawa woman, Takira Simon-Brown during NAIDOC Week.
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Tasmanians urged to protect young babies from whooping cough as case numbers rise
Tasmanians are reminded about the importance of whooping cough vaccination as case numbers rise across the State.
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Nation-leading e-Referrals initiative recognised with prestigious ICT Excellence Award
More time spent on care; less time spent on admin – Tasmania’s eReferral project has received the TasICT Excellence Award for Best Delivery of an ICT Project.
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Campaign delivers record low month in missed outpatient appointments
A record low in missed outpatient appointments across May shows a campaign to reduce the number of missed appointments is working.
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Extended prescriptions of the Oral Contraceptive Pill
Extended prescriptions of the oral contraceptive pill will be available from 1 July 2024, as part of an expansion to the services that can be provided by Tasmanian pharmacies.
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Care@home supporting Tasmanians this winter
As the weather continues to cool down and seasonal respiratory viruses circulate, the Department of Health is encouraging anyone with a respiratory illness and needing further support to utilise the Department's Care@home program.
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Final report from Independent Review of Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes released
An additional 23 deaths that occurred at the Launceston General Hospital will be referred to the Coroner following the finalisation of the Independent Review – Reportable Deaths and Death Reporting Processes.
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Alert: Uncle Frogs Food Recall
National Food Recall: Oz Brands Pty Ltd - Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies Cordyceps 36 grams and Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies Lions Mane 36 grams
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Get to know our Refugee Health Services
Staff at the Launceston General Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital play a role in the humanitarian settlement of new arrivals
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Campaign to promote respect towards health workers is renewed
Tasmanian health workers will feature on television screens, on the airwaves, in newspapers and on buses in Tasmania for the next six months as part of a renewed campaign to promote respect towards our valued staff.
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Preventing burn injuries and promoting effective first aid this winter
With June marking the start of National Burns Awareness Month, the Tasmanian Burns Unit is spreading vital safety messages about burn risks and the critical importance of effective first aid.