24.05.2023

Domestic violence support

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

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.

07.02.2023

New graduate nurses excited to join CHHHS

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is welcoming dozens of new nurses to its health service this week.

13.01.2023

High calibre medical recruits join Health Service

A national rural health award winner and an Olympian are among dozens of new junior doctors starting their careers at the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service this week.

23.11.2022

'Without them we'd be lost': The vital role of Nurse Navigators

Three years ago, struggling with ill health, Yarrabah resident Romona Sands said she no longer wanted to live.

18.11.2022

'I'll stand by you - no matter what': Cairns Hospital ED nurse is a fierce men's health advocate

This International Men's Health Day, Cairns Hospital ED nurse Damien Musmarra has a simple message for blokes.

19.10.2022

Cairns mum: 100 hands on the path to healing

The past 12 months have been a roller coaster ride for Cairns mum-of-two, Kylie Huyser, after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

18.10.2022

Allied health team help Cairns couple fulfil life-long travel dream

Rare, life-altering illnesses have not been enough to deter a Cairns couple from fulfilling a dream of reaching mainland Australia’s northernmost tip – with a bit of support from a team of allied health professionals.

13.10.2022

Physio director's journey from Scotland to cyclone territory

'Sports-mad Scot' Graham Macgregor received an unexpected welcome to FNQ.