Townsville Health Service District - Ayr Hospital |
| Physical Address: 2 Chippendale Street AYR QLD 4807 |
| Postal Address: PO Box 971 AYR QLD 4807 |
| General Phone: +61 7 4783 0855 |
Services Available:
| Hospital |
General Medical, Surgical, Aged Care and Obstetric/Gynaecology services to the entire Burdekin district and some obstetric patients from the Bowen Shire are treated in Ayr. |
| Specialist Services |
Visiting Services: Weekly - Surgeon; Fortnightly - Psychiatric Services, Paediatrician; 3 monthly - Chest Physician |
| Clinics Available |
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| Allied Health Services |
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Dental, Speech Therapy, Pharmacy |
| Other Aged Services |
22 bed Aged Care Unit for nursing home type inpatients |
| Visiting Services |
Mental Health, Surgeon, Paediatrician, Chest Physician, Gastroenterology |
| Community Services |
Indigenous Health - an Indigenous health worker provides health education and promotion and liaises between the Indigenous community and the health services. This service is provided for Home Hill also. A registered nurse and social worker provide information, education, liaison and counselling for the community. Child Health - a child and school health service (screening, information, education and referral) is provided. This service covers Home Hill also. These community services are supported by visiting services from: Aged Care Assessment Team; Hearing Team; Health Promotion. Integrated Mental Health Service provides mental health services to the Ayr community. |