Welcome
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) includes 9 hospitals, 11 primary health sites and 9 community health centres, as well as mental health facilities and specialist services.
News
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20 July 2025
How a walking stick, morse code, and determination saved Anne’s life
A retired Cairns teacher used her resourcefulness, including knowledge of morse code and her walking stick, to save her life after a catastrophic fall in her home. -
17 July 2025
Teaming up to tackle body stigma and eating disorders
The Cairns ‘Behind the Body Stigma’ event in July highlighted the services that children, adults, carers and families can access to support eating disorders. -
18 June 2025
How quick actions of health staff got Jill back on her feet
Jill O'Connor was back on her feet within days after a stroke due to the quick administration of a life-saving medication.
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Cairns Hospital
Address: 165 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
Our services
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About us
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Health Service Map
We provide public hospital and health services to a population of about 250,000 people.
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Our Board
Meet our Board members and learn about their responsibilities and decisions made.