Dr Dinesh Arya has been appointed to the key senior role of Chief Medical Officer and Chief Psychiatrist for Tasmania following a competitive recruitment process.
Public Health has identified that COVID-19 vaccines were stored and administered after their expiry date at Yolla Community Pharmacy between August 2021 and August 2023.
The next stage of a campaign to promote respect towards Tasmanian health workers has been launched, with staff members from the Department of Health again featuring at the centre of the campaign.
Significant changes have been occurring in Midwifery across Tasmania, with the launch of a new uniform, and an inaugural Assistant Director of Midwifery role.
Tasmanians are being reminded to consider their need for regular sexual health checks, to practice safe sex and to get tested for syphilis and treated as soon as possible if they have symptoms.
Just in time for Christmas, secure free public Wi-Fi is now available at Tasmania’s four major hospitals to help visitors and patients stay connected with family and friends during their stay.
More patients in Southern Tasmania will be supported to return home from hospital sooner - or avoid presenting to a hospital altogether – with the expansion of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s (RHH) Hospital@home program.
Opening from Monday 11 December, the Devonport Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a dedicated medical facility designed to provide ready access to non-emergency medical care.
Hobart’s Peacock Centre has welcomed Facility Dog Ziggie as the newest member of its team to further enhance support for people experiencing mental health challenges.
With unusually hot weather predicted for this summer, Tasmanians are being urged to be heat smart this summer and learn how to keep themselves and others safe.
A life-saving service that provides emergency care and treatment for heart attacks is delivering nation-leading outcomes for Tasmanians by enabling faster access to vital procedures.
Specialists from the Royal Hobart Hospital and Tasmanian Health Service’s southern region will this week host 30 medical and nursing staff and rural general practitioners as part of a program to upskill more Tasmanian health staff and improve emergency care in rural and regional areas.
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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