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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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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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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Ensure you know the right health treatment options for your needs this Summer
The Department of Health is calling on Tasmanians to know the right treatment option for their needs as hospitals and the wider health system enter the traditionally busy summer season.
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Restart a Heart Day
Every year, around 30,000 Australians and New Zealanders will suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and every minute a patient is in cardiac arrest, not receiving CPR or Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) shocks, the chances of survival drop by 10%.
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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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Demand pressures at Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital
The communities of Southern and Northern Tasmania are being urged to consider the right treatment option for their needs and reconsider attending the Royal Hobart Hospital and Launceston General Hospital Emergency Department if it is not an emergency.
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Opening of the Health nayri artwork
The Department of Health is pleased to officially open a new specially commissioned Aboriginal artwork as part of our commitment to improving cultural visibility within the health services we provide to the Tasmanian community.
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New Detox@Home program to provide support and recovery in the community
The Tasmanian Government’s reform of alcohol and other drug services has reached a significant milestone with a trial of a new Detox@Home program to be launched in the State’s north and south.
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Child safeguarding training effort builds staff knowledge and community awareness
Read about the Department of Health's ongoing commitment to significantly improve the culture across Health in Tasmania so that children and young people in our care feel safe, supported and empowered.
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New partnership starts in northwest Tasmania
Read about the new partnership between the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) and Aboriginal Health Service (AHS).
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Tasmanians encouraged to prepare and protect themselves from respiratory illnesses this Winter
Tasmanians are being reminded that as respiratory illnesses circulate widely this Winter, there are familiar steps we can take to protect ourselves and each other.
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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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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.