05.06.2023

Growing talent

Dr Louis Peachey was the ‘Aboriginal kid from the jungles of North Queensland’ but has become a champion for countless medical professionals.

30.05.2023

Croc attack - Haggerstone Island - patient media statement

A tourist who was attacked by a crocodile while snorkelling shares his experience of what happened on the Great Barrier Reef.

26.05.2023

Staff and patient health a priority after contaminated water found at CHHHS sites

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Service (CHHHS) is taking immediate steps to protect the health of staff and patients at Atherton Hospital and Yarrabah Health Facility after water testing detected elevated levels of lead.

24.05.2023

Domestic violence support

Health staff are becoming more aware of how to support people impacted by domestic and family violence.

23.05.2023

Cairns Hospital maternity services on solid ground

Cairns Hospital's Chief Executive has responded to media reports that there is a ‘maternity crisis’ in Cairns.

19.05.2023

Atherton Hospital's top 10 new features

From a new emergency department to architectural features that pay tribute to the hospital's rich history, here are the new special features of Atherton Hospital's new Clinical Services Building.

18.05.2023

Sports doctor recruited to unique position in Cairns Hospital

A Cairns doctor who has helped treat the Australian Swimming team has been appointed to a first of its kind position with Queensland Health.

17.04.2023

One-man hospital equipment library a remarkable service for Far North Queenslanders

Did you know that there is a hospital equipment library?

04.04.2023

'Marathon' surgery helps mountain biker walk again

A mountain biker who was told he may never walk again after a horrific downhill crash has made a miracle recovery, thanks to a marathon bout of surgery at Cairns Hospital.