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The Board and staff of Primary Health Tasmania were saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Dr Dennis Pashen on 23 November. CEO Phil Edmondson said: “Dennis was a very vocal and active supporter of general practice and rural health in Tasmania and an active participant in advisory and governance committees with both Primary Health…
Jason Molann from Healthy Business guides Evandale resident Max Seymour in some exercises A free strength-based exercise program is now available to support older Tasmanians living with long-term health conditions. Primary Health Tasmania (Tasmania PHN) has commissioned Tasmanian-based organisation Healthy Business to deliver the Exercise Treatment Program in several areas across the state, including a…
Primary Health Tasmania has launched the Grow Your Own scholarship program, supporting healthcare providers living in the Central Highlands, Huon Valley and Tasman local government areas to undertake health-related study or training. These scholarships have been developed with the support of clinical action groups in each region. They aim to help increase the number of active…
The Board of Primary Health Tasmania has developed a statement responding to the recent referendum on The Voice to Parliament, and expressing ongoing support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. As an organisation focused on helping address the diverse physical and mental health needs of Tasmania’s population, we believe ensuring fairness and equity of outcome for…
A new piece of specialist medical equipment is helping members of the Tasman community get back on their feet, without having to leave the area. Funded by the Tasmanian Department of Health, the new podiatry chair at the Tasman Multi-Purpose Service in Nubeena means local residents can now access a range of services and treatments…
An i-STAT machine is a point-of-care blood testing device designed to deliver rapid results for a range of critical care tests, and can be invaluable when assessing the cardiac condition of someone presenting with chest pain. The introduction of i-STAT testing at the Tasman Multi-Purpose Service at Nubeena has the potential to save lives locally,…