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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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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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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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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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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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11 August 2023
Congratulations to our PUPS team
The team is a finalist in the 2023 National Palliative Care Awards.
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11 August 2023
Weipa nurse earns Children's Health medal of distinction
Weipa nurse Esther Rutherford is one of three recipients of this year’s Children’s Health Queensland Medal of Distinction.