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More patients in Southern Tasmania will be supported to return home from hospital sooner - or avoid presenting to a hospital altogether – with the expansion of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s (RHH) Hospital@home program.

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.

Tasmanians are being urged to be aware of the increased risk of stings from jack jumper ants during the summer season.

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.

Opening from Monday 11 December, the Devonport Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is a dedicated medical facility designed to provide ready access to non-emergency medical care.

Hobart’s Peacock Centre has welcomed Facility Dog Ziggie as the newest member of its team to further enhance support for people experiencing mental health challenges.

A life-saving service that provides emergency care and treatment for heart attacks is delivering nation-leading outcomes for Tasmanians by enabling faster access to vital procedures.

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.

With unusually hot weather predicted for this summer, Tasmanians are being urged to be heat smart this summer and learn how to keep themselves and others safe.

Specialist Palliative Care services are expanding to improve care, advice and support in Northern Tasmania as part of a new pilot program.

Specialists from the Royal Hobart Hospital and Tasmanian Health Service’s southern region will this week host 30 medical and nursing staff and rural general practitioners as part of a program to upskill more Tasmanian health staff and improve emergency care in rural and regional areas.

More than 40 Hospitals North staff have achieved the major milestone of 25 years' service and were presented with awards at a ceremony this week.

A celebration has been held for 11 newly registered midwives in Tasmania who are beginning their careers in maternity services across the State.

The Launceston General Hospital has been continuously Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI)-accredited since 2006, with this year the sixth successful assessment.

Dedicated Southern Tasmanian palliative care service, the JW Whittle Ward, has marked 30 years of serving the community from its current location.

New monovalent COVID-19 Omicron XBB. 1.5 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia.

Tasmania's successful mental health emergency response service will expand to the North West of the State from next week as part of a two-year trial designed to boost access to timely, appropriate and evidence-based mental health care in the region.

Devonport Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) is expected to start seeing patients on 11 December 2023, with Devonport's My Clinic Plus confirmed as the provider.