Low vitamin D is an important public health issue and is common in Tasmania.
In summer around one third of Tasmanian teens and adults do not have enough vitamin D (blood levels less than 50 nmol/L) and in winter and spring this increases to around two thirds.
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Helping Tasmanians stay safe on their feet during April No Falls month
This month is “April No Falls”, which is an international campaign that aims to encourage us to recognise the risks that falls pose and to highlight the importance of prevention, particularly for older people.
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Stay informed about acute respiratory infections this winter
Tasmanians are encouraged to keep informed about trends in acute respiratory infections (ARI) circulating in the community, with new reporting changes to come into this Friday, 12 April 2024.
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Allied health scholarships provide hospital workforce boost
Thirty-three graduate allied health professionals are starting work in Tasmanian hospitals as part of the Allied Health Scholarship Program.
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First Allied Health Scholarship recipient starts in the Tasmanian Health Service
The first allied health professional to be recruited under the Tasmanian Government’s $1.125 million Allied Health Scholarship Program has commenced working with the Tasmanian Health Service in Burnie.
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Country Club staff community fund donates comfort and support to cancer patients at the W.P. Holman Clinic
Read a news article from the Northern Cancer Service.
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Sky ceilings improving patient’s wellbeing during radiotherapy treatment at W.P. Holman Clinic
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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Holman Clinic Nurse Sarah – Most recent recipient of the LGH DAISY Awards
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North West Cancer Centre gets gowned up
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New radiation therapy equipment
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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Big boost for Holman Clinic treatment
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North West Cancer Centre - Burnie radiation therapy treatment room building works
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New high dose rate brachytherapy unit
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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Second linear accelerator arrives at North West Cancer Centre
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania
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Expansion of radiation therapy services
Find news about the Northern Cancer Service from the Department of Health Tasmania