News

22 November 2024

Cutting edge surgery for dialysis patients at Cairns Hospital

Cairns Hospital has become the first public hospital in Queensland to perform a cutting-edge procedure to support patients who need kidney dialysis.

12 March 2024

‘Like an extended family’: Staff celebrate special patient bond

For 25 years, Elsie Savo has come into the Cairns Hospital three times a week, settled into an armchair, while a machine has done the vital work of her kidneys.

19 December 2023

Far North Queensland residents warned of floodwater risks

Tropical Public Health Services (Cairns) is advising residents to be aware of potential health risks following the severe weather event and flooding impacting Far North Queensland.

11 October 2023

Patient's bout with gout easing with new Cairns clinic

A new clinic at Cairns Hospital is helping patients manage a common chronic condition.

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.