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.

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.

21.08.2023

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.

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.

26.07.2023

Malaria detected in the Torres Strait

Cases of malaria have been detected on Saibai Island, in the Torres Strait, following a case detected on Boigu Island in early July.

26.07.2023

Podiatrist returns to support Torres Strait patients

Podiatrist Anna Takken has returned to Thursday Island for two months

18.07.2023

First glimpse at new Pormpuraaw Primary Health Care Centre

Pormpuraaw community members will be able to get their first look at the proposed new Primary Health Care Centre during a community information session next week.