Queensland Government
Queensland Health
Queensland Government
Queensland Health
Atherton Hospital
Overview
Atherton Hospital, one of three reporting hospitals in the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, caters for 57 beds and provides emergency department services and a range of visiting specialist medical services.

Information for end of March 2013
Staffing
IndicatorsDoctorsNursesHealth practitioners /
professional / technical
Staff1616129
Change from June 2005+24.62%+36.57%+39.1%

Performance Highlights
ElectiveSurgery HospitalActivity
Operations May '13 28
Median wait (days) Mar '13 quarter18
Admissions Dec '12 quarter 1,379
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Infrastructure

Projects include:

  • There are more than 100 capital works projects happening across the state to improve and support our communities' health services.
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Did you know?
Queensland's emergency department attendances are the fastest growing in the country - growing 31% in 5 years.
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