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Renewed Commitment to Rural Health: Nicotine Management Program Extended
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tasmania is proud to share that its Nicotine Management Program has been renewed for another two years, thanks to continued support from the Tasmanian Government.
More detailsRFDS calls for a healthier Tasmania
RFDS Tasmania has provided a supplementary submission to the Healthy Tasmania Five Year Strategic Plan.

RFDS flies in to support King Island Community
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is reaching out to connect with the King Island community on Tuesday 1 March when it attends the Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Show and on Wednesday 2 March the RFDS will visit the King Island District School to conduct educational presentations to students.
Tasmanian students take to the skies with the Flying Doctor
Three Tasmanian student won exciting and prestigious scholarships to work with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Outback Australia.
Hobart hosts 100th meeting of the Flying Doctor National Board
The 100th meeting of the Board of Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) being held in Hobart today will consider action in response to evidence that the main cause of potentially preventable hospital admissions is poor dental care.

RFDS committed to improving health outcomes for remote communities
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Tasmania is committed to assisting to improve the health outcomes of remote and rural Tasmanians.

Flying Doctor supports improved dental health services
People living and working in rural and remote areas are disproportionately affected by problems associated with poor oral health largely because they have poorer access to services.

RFDS releases primary health care study
The State Government’s vision for Tasmania is to 'have the healthiest population in Australia by 2025' is supported by the RFDS. The challenge in achieving this is clearly outlined in the report released by the RFDS today, for remote and rural Tasmania.
Long Ride 4 Life supports the Flying Doctor
Four riders, four horses and four dogs completed an epic ride from Queensland to Tasmania to raise money for the Flying Doctor and the Leukaemia Foundation.
