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03 May 2024
TCHHS welcomes new midwifery boss
An experienced midwife dedicated to excellence in midwifery care for women in rural and remote areas has commenced as the new Director of Midwifery.
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03 May 2024
Torres Strait, Cape York and NPA residents urged to take up fluvax
With this year’s influenza season now more than a month under way, health authorities are keen for more Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area residents to take up the seasonal flu vaccination.
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02 May 2024
COVID-19 virtual care program earns community support
A new study has shown that TCHHS's COVID-19 virtual care program coulld form a blueprint for health responses in rural and remote areas.
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09 April 2024
Families benefitting from new Child Development Service
A new Child Development Service to support families across the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area has begun taking referrals.
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27 March 2024
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are on the increase across Queensland, with 915 confirmed cases so far this year, compared to 14 for the same period last year.
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22 March 2024
Get ready for winter respiratory conditions
With winter approaching, Cape York, Torres Strait, and Northern Peninsula Area residents are being urged to ensure they protect themselves and their children against a range of respiratory infections.
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18 March 2024
Recent media
This statement comes from the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive, Mr Rex O’Rourke.
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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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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.