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19 September 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.
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18 September 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.
News
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19 September 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.
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18 September 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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17 July 2023
Healthy Hearing at Cairns Hospital
A new service at Cairns Hospital is helping assess patients’ hearing, at all ages.
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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.
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