The first allied health professional to be recruited under the Tasmanian Government’s $1.125 million Allied Health Scholarship Program has commenced working with the Tasmanian Health Service in Burnie.
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Tasmanian Nurse Practitioner recognised nationally as a trailblazer in her field
Tasmanian Nurse Practitioner Tammy Harvey has been recognised nationally for her important work in leading the establishment of an innovative new model of care in a rural hospital.
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New GPs in training start work in rural and regional Tasmania through innovative employment model
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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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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TAZREACH Newsletter - June 2023
June 2023 newsletter from TAZREACH at the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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TAZREACH Newsletter - March 2023
March 2023 newsletter from TAZREACH at the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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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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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.