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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.
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25 September 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.
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20 September 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.
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04 September 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.
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28 August 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.
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24 August 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.