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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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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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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Wild shellfish health alerts
There are no current wild shellfish health alerts issued in Tasmania.
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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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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.