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05 December 2023
Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis update for Thursday Island
About 75 per cent of children and young people on Thursday Island have received antibiotics to reduce the spread of a highly contagious bacterial skin infection.
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04 December 2023
Men’s and Women’s Health Program
The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service’s Men’s and Women’s Health Program North has been having a busy year.
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22 November 2023
Acute Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis Outbreak on Thursday Island
All children and young people on Thursday Island between the ages of 12 months and 17 years are urged to undertake a course of antibiotics to protect them from a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that can lead to kidney disease if left
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16 November 2023
Thursday Island youth have their say on health services
A group of Thursday Island youths will form part of a new network which will work to improve health service delivery in the community.
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15 November 2023
Taking care of viral infections
We are seeing cases of viral infections right across the Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area regions.
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10 November 2023
Keep skin clean and healthy and avoid more serious conditions
With dry conditions largely prevailing across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area, health authorities are urging residents to be mindful of skin conditions.
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07 November 2023
Keep diabetes in mind all year round and work to avoid it
Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area residents have been reminded of the need to maintain healthy eating, drinking and lifestyle behaviours to avoid chronic diseases like diabetes.
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20 October 2023
Rest in peace Aunty Rose Richards
Paying tribute to an amazing and inspirational woman who dedicated her life to improving health services for First Nations people right across Far North Queensland.
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06 October 2023
Take precautions to avoid mossie bites
Torres Strait, Cape York, and Northern Peninsula Area residents are being urged to take all possible precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes this wet season.