News

08 September 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 September 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 August 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 August 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 July 2023

More peaceful space for Mareeba palliative care

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

17 July 2023

Healthy Hearing at Cairns Hospital

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

17 July 2023

Surge in FNQ flu cases prompts public health warning

Public health officials are warning people to take precautions against respiratory viruses, following a surge in Far North Queenslanders being hospitalised for the flu.

14 July 2023

Foot clinic makes huge strides in FNQ diabetic patient care

A specialist service for people with diabetes has helped decrease limb amputations across the Far North by nearly 20 per cent in the past five years.