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.

20.09.2023

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.

04.09.2023

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.

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.

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.

11.08.2023

Congratulations to our PUPS team

The team is a finalist in the 2023 National Palliative Care Awards.

11.08.2023

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.

22.06.2023

Chief Executive resigns

Our long-time health service Chief Executive, Ms Beverley Hamerton has resigned.

22.05.2023

Sexual Health Awareness Month observed in Torres Strait

Health authorities in the Torres Strait were kept busy last month promoting Sexual Health Awareness Month which is observed during April.