29.09.2023

New, expanded services to meet record patient demand

New and expanded services to meet record patient demand have been highlighted in the latest annual report for the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

19.09.2023

'Everything went black': bride-to-be's medical emergency on wedding eve

A bride who collapsed on the eve of her dream wedding was still able to walk down the aisle thanks to the assistance of staff from Mossman Hospital.

18.09.2023

Farmer lucky to survive taipan's bite

What is it like to be bitten by one of the world's most dangerous snakes? A farmer who was hospitalised after being bitten by a taipan shares his survival story.

08.09.2023

Building better health care for the Tablelands

Atherton Hospital’s new Clinical Services Building was officially opened on Thursday 7 September 2023, welcoming patients to the $86.4 million facility.

01.09.2023

'Lightning' artworks to be created by radiation therapy machine

Unique works of art created by blasting Perspex blocks with radiation from a decommissioned linear accelerator, will be used to raise money for cancer therapy services at Cairns Hospital.

25.08.2023

Cairns Hospital Emergency Department expansion open

Cairns Hospital’s expansion of its Emergency Department is nearing completion, with the newest area for treating patients ready for use.

24.08.2023

Cairns Hospital to provide services to Ramsay private hospital birthing and maternity clients

We are working closely with Ramsay Health Care to transition maternity services for women who were planning to birth at the private hospital.

18.07.2023

More peaceful space for Mareeba palliative care

A larger, more peaceful space will be created for palliative care patients at Mareeba Hospital.

17.07.2023

Healthy Hearing at Cairns Hospital

A new service at Cairns Hospital is helping assess patients’ hearing, at all ages.