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A health alert for returning home after a bushfire and your health from the Department of Health (Tas mania).

Are you ready to take the next step in your medical career? Whether you’re a Junior Doctor, Registrar, Career Medical Officer, or Staff Specialist, Tasmania offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a place that values connection, both professionally and personally.

Current Shellfish warnings

Find out information about our plan to improve heart health outcomes in Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Health Service (THS) offers exciting opportunities for healthcare professionals to build meaningful careers in a place that balances professional development with personal fulfillment. Whether you’re a doctor in training, a nurse, or a clinical specialist, Tasmania’s rural healthcare system provides the support, connection, and a lifestyle closer to nature. Discover what’s possible when you join our team of passionate professionals across our island state.

2024 Healthy Tasmania grants applications

Dr Axel Durieux the new Clinical Director of the Northern Cancer Service (NCS)

Northern Cancer Service honours and recognises the exemplary service of much-respected clinician Dr Stan Gauden.

National Food Recall: Oz Brands Pty Ltd - Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies Cordyceps 36 grams and Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies Lions Mane 36 grams

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.

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.

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)

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.

Two of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s staff were called on to help the Australian Antarctic Division rescue mission in late August.

The Department of Health is working with Everymind to develop a new service for Tasmania to support people in the early stages of distress.

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.

September update on the progress being made to improve the safety of children and young people in our health settings.

Several brands and products of poppy seeds have been recalled nationally, with consumers advised not to eat affected products.

Information about the closure of St Helen's Private Hospital.

This page provides advice for patients vaccinated at Dodges Ferry Medical between July 2003 to 22 March 2023.