Shane had been working with his diabetes dietitian for some time when he revealed he couldn’t actually make the meals she had been recommending to him. A vascular condition meant the single dad from Rocky Cape suffered from a mix of intense pain and loss of feeling in his hands that made pushing a shopping…
Hasnain Ashraf smiles broadly, handing over a home-cooked curry. “I hope it’s not too spicy for you,” he laughs. The podiatrist, better known to his clients and colleagues as Hassy, has a bright personality and positive outlook. He applies this outlook to his role as an allied health provider at the Karadi Aboriginal Corporation –…
Primary Health Tasmania’s twice-yearly magazine aims to capture real stories from our work, that of our commissioned providers, and others in the Tasmanian primary health, aged care and social care spaces. In the latest issue (December 2023) you’ll find the following stories: To request a printed copy of the magazine or to access earlier issues, please send…
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…