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05 March 2024
6 new nursing graduates to join Torres and Cape HHS in 2024
New nursing graduates to start work with the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.
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23 February 2024
On-country sonography program saving lives
More than 900 people in the region undergo heart scans in their home communities last year due to a pioneering program helping tackle Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).
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09 April 2024
Families benefitting from new Child Development Service
A new Child Development Service to support families across the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area has begun taking referrals.
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27 March 2024
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are on the increase across Queensland, with 915 confirmed cases so far this year, compared to 14 for the same period last year.
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22 March 2024
Get ready for winter respiratory conditions
With winter approaching, Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area residents are being urged to ensure they protect themselves and their children against a range of respiratory infections.
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18 March 2024
Recent media
This statement comes from the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive, Mr Rex O’Rourke.
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07 March 2024
Wujal Wujal health centre to resume services from modular building
A temporary modular clinic will be built at Yindili’mu Bayan Eco Lodge in Wujal Wujal this month so that local access to health services can resume from April.
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16 February 2024
Fluoride saves teeth
The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service has supported calls for Far Northern local government authorities to fluoridate their water supplies if they do not already do so.
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09 February 2024
Respiratory conditions circulating in Torres and Cape
Respiratory conditions are continuing to circulate across Cape York, the Torres Strait, and the Northern Peninsula Area, as they are across Queensland.
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05 February 2024
Medical journeyman appointed western Cape York top doc
A senior doctor who has dedicated his career to rural and remote health across Australia has been appointed as ouur new Director of Medical Services Western.
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25 January 2024
Wujal Wujal status
The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is working with the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, agencies and health providers to return health services to normal ASAP.