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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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29 October 2026
Skin health checks
The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service will host two weeks of skin health checks at Aurukun between 2-13 November.
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29 October 2026
Injinoo community praised for support of skin infection screening program
Health authorities have praised the community of Injinoo in the Northern Peninsula Area for its strong support of a recent skin infection screening program.
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26 October 2026
Watt’s happening in Weipa
The future looks bright at Weipa, with solar panels installed on the Administration and Birthing Wing buildings at Weipa Integrated Health Service (IHS).
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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.