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22 May 2023
Sexual Health Awareness Month observed in Torres Strait
Health authorities in the Torres Strait were kept busy last month promoting Sexual Health Awareness Month which is observed during April.
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12 May 2023
Maternal child and family health services expansion
A major expansion of our maternal, child and family health services across Cape York is under way, with the planned appointment of a team of six new clinicians for the region.
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12 May 2023
Self-collection option increases cervical screening participation
A self-collection option introduced in July last year as part of the National Cervical Screening Program has been widely adopted in the Torres Strait, Cape York, and Northern Peninsula Area.
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05 May 2023
Influenza on the rise
Cases of influenza are continuing to rise across Cape York, the Torres Strait, and the Northern Peninsula Area
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13 April 2023
Warm gesture from FNQ Crochet group
A surprise visitor to Thursday Island hospital has warmed the hearts of both staff and patients.
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13 April 2023
Awards success for Kidney Care team
The Cape York Kidney Care program was a finalist in the Premier’s Awards for Excellence
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04 April 2023
New renal dialysis service for Kowanyama
A four-chair supported renal haemodialysis unit will be established at Kowanyama.
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03 April 2023
Practise safe sex
Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Awareness Month is observed during April.
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17 March 2023
RIVeR to be replaced
Review recommends the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service replace the current Regional Information Via Electronic Record (RIVeR) electronic medical record system in place across Cape York with an alternative platform.