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15 October 2026
New Pormpuraaw PHCC Open Day
A community Open Day was held to celebrate the completion of work on the new $35.4 million Pormpuraaw Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) building.
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09 October 2026
Cooktown welcomes first baby following return of birthing services
The arrival of baby Teuila Seiuli has marked a special milestone for Cooktown’s maternity team.
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24 September 2026
Increase in influenza
Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area residents are being urged to ensure they protect themselves and their children against respiratory infections.
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22 September 2026
Thursday Island to host first TCHHS Health Expo
Thursday Island is set to host its inaugural Health Expo as part of the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service initiative to expand its successful program across the region.
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17 September 2026
The milestone returning choice for new mums
For Midwifery Manager Debbie Bannan, maternity care is about empowering women with choice.
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16 September 2026
A 'village responsibility' for child health
Jodi Pipes brings 26 years of child, youth and family health experience to Torres and Cape HHS in a new community-centred nurse educator role.
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15 September 2026
Construction to start on St Paul’s and Kubin primary health care centre redevelopments
Construction will start on major upgrades to the St Paul’s and Kubin community primary health care centres on Moa Island, improving health facilities for both communities.
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14 September 2026
Birthing services returning to Cooktown and Biloela
Joint statement from Premier David Crisafulli and Health Minister Tim Nicholls on birthing services returning to Cooktown and Biloela.
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24 July 2026
Sexual and reproductive health forum
The first North Queensland Rural and Remote Sexual Health Forum will be held in Cairns on 31 July.
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23 July 2026
CEQ and TCHHS partnership to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Torres Strait and Northern Queensland communities will be better supported to make healthy choices and improve their health and wellbeing under a new partnership.
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16 July 2026
New virtual care technology to support birthing mums in Weipa
New virtual care technology installed at Weipa Integrated Health Service will provide even greater clinical care and safety for new mums and their babies.