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The Department of Health is pleased to welcome hundreds of new nurses to the Tasmanian health system as part of the largest annual intake of nursing graduates.

Antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) will be available through eligible Tasmanian pharmacists from 1 March, for the first time in Tasmania.

Thirty-three graduate allied health professionals are starting work in Tasmanian hospitals as part of the Allied Health Scholarship Program.

A Tasmanian man seriously injured in an ATV accident last year has had the chance to reunite with the first responders that came to his rescue.

The Department of Health acknowledges the serious allegations against a former senior doctor at the Launceston General Hospital regarding reportable deaths, which have been raised by witnesses in evidence to the Select Committee on Transfer of Care Delays.

From today, a new online tool is available providing an indication of the average Emergency Department (ED) waiting times for non-critical cases at all four public hospitals across the state.

Twelve new trainee General Practitioners (GPs) have started across Tasmania as part of an innovative GP training model aimed at boosting the number of doctors in rural and regional areas.

The Tasmanian health system has welcomed the next generation of Tasmanian doctors as dozens of medical interns start their professional journeys across the public health system this month.

Three Royal Hobart Hospital doctors-in-training have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to health services in southern Tasmania in the annual Junior Medical Officer (JMO) of the Year Awards.

Two Hospitals North West doctors-in-training have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to health services in the North West in the annual Junior Medical Officer (JMO) of the Year Awards.

The Launceston General Hospital’s Acute Medical Unit will be re-named as the Alasdair MacDonald Acute Medical Unit in honour of the late Director of Medicine following his recent passing.

Community pharmacies across Tasmania are joining forces with local GPs and the Department of Health to help support palliative care patients who choose to stay at home receive care and medicine in a comfortable, familiar environment.

Dr Dinesh Arya has been appointed to the key senior role of Chief Medical Officer and Chief Psychiatrist for Tasmania following a competitive recruitment process.

Public Health has identified that COVID-19 vaccines were stored and administered after their expiry date at Yolla Community Pharmacy between August 2021 and August 2023.

The next stage of a campaign to promote respect towards Tasmanian health workers has been launched, with staff members from the Department of Health again featuring at the centre of the campaign.

Significant changes have been occurring in Midwifery across Tasmania, with the launch of a new uniform, and an inaugural Assistant Director of Midwifery role.

Tasmanians are being reminded to consider their need for regular sexual health checks, to practice safe sex and to get tested for syphilis and treated as soon as possible if they have symptoms.

Public Health Services today released the results of the 2022 Tasmanian Population Health Survey (TPHS).

Parents and guardians of young children are urged to be aware of the dangers of button batteries this festive season.

Just in time for Christmas, secure free public Wi-Fi is now available at Tasmania’s four major hospitals to help visitors and patients stay connected with family and friends during their stay.