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The Department of Health has unveiled new nursing and hospital uniforms designed by Tasmanian Aboriginal artist and proud Palawa woman, Takira Simon-Brown.
Launceston General Hospital ED
and the average waiting time is:
Less than 2 hours
for non-critical cases
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4:40pm | 1 April 2025
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Get to know our Refugee Health Services
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Campaign to promote respect towards health workers is renewed
Tasmanian health workers will feature on television screens, on the airwaves, in newspapers and on buses in Tasmania for the next six months as part of a renewed campaign to promote respect towards our valued staff.
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Welcoming the Wombat Ward at the LGH
The children’s ward at the Launceston General Hospital has been officially renamed as the Wombat Ward, with staff and patients welcoming the new name and imagery.
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Launceston General Hospital helipad aerobridge installed
Construction of the new helipad at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) has reached a key milestone with the installation of the aerobridge linking the helipad to the hospital.
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Health campaign re-launched to reduce missed specialist medical appointments
On more than 55,000 occasions last year, Tasmanian patients did not attend their public outpatient medical appointment, increasing waiting lists and meaning we all needlessly wait longer to see specialist doctors.
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