Welcome
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) includes 9 hospitals, 11 primary health sites and 9 community health centres, as well as mental health facilities and specialist services.
News
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14 May 2024
The top 3 things you should pack for the emergency department
Need to go to the ED and time is short? Emergency department staff share their top recommendations for what you should cram into a bag before heading out the door. -
10 May 2024
Patient subsidised travel between Douglas Shire and Cairns
Patients’ access to their specialist appointments will not be impacted by the closure of a private bus company that provided patient travel from the Douglas Shire to Cairns. -
07 May 2024
Genetic testing a lifesaver for heart patients
A heart condition a Cairns woman shared with her late brother has been revealed via genetic testing to be a trait her entire bloodline has been at risk of inheriting.
Our facilities
Cairns Hospital
Address: 165 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
Healthcare services
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Women's health
We offer maternity care, gynaecology, sexual health and breast screening. We also have Mobile Women’s Health Clinics for our rural and remote areas.
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Cancer care
We have a state-of-the-art cancer care service for children and adults. This includes cancer care coordination for our rural and remote patients and families.
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Community health
Our community health services provide primary and preventative health care, helping you to avoid hospital admissions and to maintain and improve your health.
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Dental services
We have dental health services for school children and people who are eligible for public dental services in Queensland.
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Sexual health
Confidential services including sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, sexual health counselling, contraceptives, transgender support and more.
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Mental health
We provide comprehensive mental health, rehabilitation and addiction assessment and treatment services for all age groups.
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About us
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Health Service Map
We provide public hospital and health services to a population of about 250,000 people.
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Our Board
Meet our Board members and learn about their responsibilities and decisions made.
Last updated: May 2024