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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04 October 2024
Warning to play safe amid mpox spike
Partygoers are being urged by public health officials to ‘play safe’ during the upcoming Cairns Pride Festival, amid confirmed cases of mpox in Queensland. -
27 September 2024
Brighter future for young people recovering from alcohol and other drug use
Young people in North Queensland will gain greater access to alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and recovery thanks to a $19.3 million investment by the Queensland Government. -
26 September 2024
How morning telly saved a man's life
A morning TV segment on men’s health may have saved Tony Milne’s life.
Our facilities
Cairns Hospital
Address: 165 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
Healthcare services
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Women's health
We offer maternity care, gynaecology, sexual health and breast screening. We also have Mobile Women’s Health Clinics for our rural and remote areas.
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Cancer care
We have a state-of-the-art cancer care service for children and adults. This includes cancer care coordination for our rural and remote patients and families.
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Community health
Our community health services provide primary and preventative health care, helping you to avoid hospital admissions and to maintain and improve your health.
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Dental services
We have dental health services for school children and people who are eligible for public dental services in Queensland.
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Sexual health
Confidential services including sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, sexual health counselling, contraceptives, transgender support and more.
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Mental health
We provide comprehensive mental health, rehabilitation and addiction assessment and treatment services for all age groups.
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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.
Last updated: October 2024