25.09.2023

TCHHS launches new Public Health Unit

A new Public Health Unit has been set up to focus directly on treating and preventing serious diseases in Cape York, the Torres Strait, and the Northern Peninsula Area.

20.09.2023

Thursday Island welcomes new podiatrist

Thursday Island’s new podiatrist is a man who knows a thing or two about taking care of your feet.

04.09.2023

Cooktown midwifery team complete

An intensive recruitment process has resulted in the Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service’s midwifery team being fully staffed for the first time in 3 years.

28.08.2023

Local woman lands dream nursing job after graduate program

A Cape York woman has realised her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse after completing a Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) graduate program.

24.08.2023

Funding for new child development program

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women announces a new child development program for the Torres Strait, Cape York, and Northern Peninsula Area.

15.08.2023

Work to start on renal dialysis service for Kowanyama

Cairns-based HC Building & Construction has been named the successful tenderer for the construction of a four-chair assisted renal haemodialysis unit at Kowanyama.

14.08.2023

Parents reminded to have kids vaccinated for pneumococcal

Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area parents and vulnerable people are being urged to take up the pneumococcal vaccine with six cases of pneumococcal disease already reported in the region so far this year.

11.08.2023

Congratulations to our PUPS team

The team is a finalist in the 2023 National Palliative Care Awards.

11.08.2023

Take advantage of free flu vaccinations

Torres Strait, Cape York, and Northern Peninsula Area residents are being urged to take advantage of the free influenza vaccination program currently available throughout Queensland until the end of the month.