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The Department of Health has announced it is working with external engineering experts to develop a permanent solution to temperature control issues in older parts of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) site and will implement the recommendations once received.

The kayaker who was rescued from the Franklin River in November during a 20-hour rescue operation is being discharged from the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and is returning home to Lithuania.

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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.

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.

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.

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%.

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

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.

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.