Andrew Chounding
The Examiner
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Chief radiographer brings years of experience to the LGH
Chief radiographer brings knowledge from 10 hospitals → Read More
Emergency department grows four-fold at Launceston General
An experienced multi-platform journalist focusing on the issues that impact health in Tasmania. With a background in social research and public policy, health reporting for Andrew is about ensuring the best health outcomes for the Northern Tasmanian community. Contact Andrew at: andrew.chounding@examiner.com.au or 0437 358 262 → Read More
Pandemic response director says state is '12 months away from living with COVID'
Tasmania's COVID-19 fatigue impacting operations at LGH. → Read More
Capsaicin and zinc highlighted as potential treatments
A 2018 study funded by the Clifford Craig Foundation explored the zinc activation of the enzymes responsible for... → Read More
Diabetic Peter Pennington calls for more support for type 1 diabetes in Tasmania
More support needed for type 1 diabetes in remote towns: patient. → Read More
John Kirwan steps down as chief executive of the RFDS
As of 2022, RFDS Tasmania had over 40 employees. At the peak of COVID that number grew to... → Read More
Tasmania records 105th COVID death, 1844 new cases.
The state had a total of 10,081 active cases with 1791 in the North West, 2539 in the... → Read More
Tasmanian COVID-19 cases rise after state's hospitals record 100 new cases
The number of COVID-19 cases in Tasmania continues to rise after the state's hospitals recorded 100 COVID patients... → Read More
Patient visits at the LGH limited to one visitor and 30 minutes
Visitors are still be permitted in non-COVID-wards throughout the hospital, but some restrictions remain in place. → Read More
RFDS and state government sign 10-year memorandum of understanding
A 10-year strategic partnership between the Royal Flying Doctors Service and the Tasmanian government will secure aeromedical and primary health care services for those living in rural and remote regions of the state. → Read More
LGH joins North-West Regional Hospital at COVID escalate level three
The LGH was escalated to level three at 5 pm Friday. → Read More
Antiviral treatments an option for latest wave of COVID-19
With Tasmanians experiencing a new wave of the coronavirus, older and immunocompromised people are being advised to speak with their GP about new protective measures. → Read More
LGH unable to confirm source of latest COVID-19 outbreak
The situation at the LGH is being overseen by the outbreak management team. → Read More
A 'leaner' Tasmanian would reduce elective surgery waitlist
Obesity is one of the leading causes of chronic disease in Tasmania, with the rising rates of chronic illness a contributing factor in the state's increasing morbidity. → Read More
End to telehealth services will impact most 'disadvantaged people'
Concerns have been raised for the future of general practice after the federal government implemented changes to telehealth, despite warnings from two of Australia's peak medical bodies. → Read More
'Emerging threat' would be required to reintroduce COVID mandates in Tasmania
Premier Jeremy Rockliff pointed to Tasmania's high vaccination rate and an increasingly individual approach as part of the... → Read More
Launceston paramedic Nicholas Chapman will retire after four-decades of life changing service
His career took him to all four corners of the state and changed countless lives. → Read More
Tasmania's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration ends
Mr Rockliff confirmed the emergency directive would end on Thursday after extending it several times throughout the pandemic. → Read More
Professor Katie Flanagan named new president of ASID
Launceston-based infectious diseases expert, Professor Katie Flanagan, has been named the new president of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases. → Read More
National deaths rise by 16 per cent on historic average
The ABS found 44,331 deaths had occurred by March 31 - 6609 more than the historical baseline. → Read More