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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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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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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.
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08 January 2024
Wujal Wujal clinic assessed as TCHHS focuses on flood recovery
Building experts have conducted an initial assessment of the Wujal Wujal Primary Health Care Centre after it was impacted by major flooding.
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08 December 2023
New Chief Executive appointed for Torres and Cape health service
A senior executive with broad experience managing health services for First Nations peoples has been appointed as new Chief Executive of the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.
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06 October 2023
Temporary change to TI Hospital entrance as redevelopment continues
The entrance to the Thursday Island Hospital’s Emergency Department will be temporarily moved while stage three of the Thursday Island Hospital Redevelopment continues.
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03 October 2023
Old favourite proves popular as hospital revamps menu
Hospital food isn’t typically known as a five-star cuisine, but the Thursday Island Hospital kitchen staff are trying to change that image.
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21 August 2023
New GP service launched in Aurukun
The Aurukun community now has direct access to a GP with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) launching a regular service.
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15 August 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.