Following the temporary closure of the East Devonport Medical Centre, My Clinic Plus will open at the East Devonport Medical Centre site and welcome patients from Monday 6 May 2024.
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Wild shellfish health alerts
There are currently no wild shellfish health alerts issued in Tasmania.
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Bushfire smoke and your health
While conditions have eased, smoke from bushfires may still affect the air quality in locations across Tasmania. Even well away from fire, poor air quality can pose a health risk, particularly to older or very young Tasmanians and those with chronic health conditions.
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Meet LGH and RHH clinician Dr Dinendra Gill
Dr Dinendra Gill is a staff specialist in Emergency Medicine at Launceston General Hospital (LGH), and was recently appointed as the Clinical Director of Medical and Cancer Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH)
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Rocherlea Industrial Area lead exposure event
Recent testing in the Rocherlea Industrial area has found lead in the dust in the local environment. While there is no evidence of harm to the community, this has prompted further testing by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), to determine the extent of environmental contamination and any actions required to keep the community safe.
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Child Safe Behaviours. Have your Say!
We want to hear from children, young people and families about how we can help children and young people feel safe and be safe when using our health services.
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Royal Hobart Hospital staff in action in Antarctica rescue mission
Two of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s staff were called on to help the Australian Antarctic Division rescue mission in late August.
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Closing soon: Consultation opportunity - Meeting the needs of Tasmanians before they reach crisis point
The Department of Health is working with Everymind to develop a new service for Tasmania to support people in the early stages of distress.
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Expanded vaccination scope of practice for Community Pharmacy
In Tasmania, as of 3 January 2024, Authorised Pharmacist Immunisers (API) will be able to independently administer an expanded scope of vaccines subject to completion of required training.
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Update 3 – Secretary, Department of Health
September update on the progress being made to improve the safety of children and young people in our health settings.
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Tassie winter and vitamin D
With the days colder and the day light hours short, older people may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
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Inclusive meals
Diversity and inclusion are essential for our community to age well. In this blog, we share our tips on how you can make your meals more inclusive.
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The power of protein foods
As we get older, protein is essential to maintain a good quality of life. In this blog we share a high protein vegetarian recipe.
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TAZREACH Newsletter - August 2023
August 2023 newsletter from TAZREACH at the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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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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St Helen's Private Hospital Closure
Information about the closure of St Helen's Private Hospital.
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Revaccination advice – Dodges Ferry Medical
This page provides advice for patients vaccinated at Dodges Ferry Medical between July 2003 to 22 March 2023.
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TAZREACH Newsletter - June 2023
June 2023 newsletter from TAZREACH at the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Update 2 - Secretary, Department of Health
March update on the progress being made to improve the safety of children and young people in our health settings.