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- TUH doctors gain pain certification
- 'Founding father' of endocrinology services in north Queensland retires after a lifetime in healthcare
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- Cutting-edge microscope a game changer for local neurosurgery patient Susan
- Townsville nurse leading the way to help survivors of domestic and family violence
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- TUH's hyperbaric medicine unit director dives into retirement
- Charters Towers marks a milestone anniversary
- Cultural fusion celebrated at Townsville University Hospital
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- TUH warn of symptoms during National Diabetes Week
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- Engineer, voluntary assisted dying coordinator headline awards bill
- Lauren’s message this bowel cancer awareness month
- Recruitment kicks off for Queensland’s first regional kidney transplant service
- New members appointed to Townsville Hospital and Health Board
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- World-class operating theatre on the way for north Queensland
- New paediatric surgeon crosses oceans to join TUH team
- Dr Fried honoured for dedication to end-of-life care
- Beautiful babies welcomed into world amid wild winds
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- Lauren’s cancer journey gives rise to special bond with radiation therapist
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- Team celebrates a decade of helping NQ young people
- Dr Bhanu farewells NQ after decade of surgical care for our tiniest patients
- Give the gift of life by registering to become an organ donor
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- Update: Clinical review into paediatric audiology care complete
- NAIDOC awards to celebrate staff on journey to reconciliation and health equity
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- Sea of Hands a commitment to Reconciliation
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- Medicine a family affair for new intern Dr Roche
- From camo to care for nursing graduate James
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- Future healthcare-leader Lauren awarded fellowship honour
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- Burden of child loss eased thanks to heartfelt donation
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- 12 Miracles of Christmas 2020
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- Super Nova the Christmas star places first ornament on the hospital tree
- Smiles all round at Ingham’s debut dental list
- Children with burns strive to be deadly
- One-eyed flying patient treater touches down
- Top doc to lead Townsville’s research agenda
- Mental health support bolstered for stroke patients
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- RAP review makes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health a priority for HHS
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- Kylie thanks OT team this Occupational Therapy Week
- Milestone for Frailty Intervention Team
- Deb’s plea for Breast Cancer awareness month
- Never too old to turn on the tech
- Master Builders award for endoscopy project
- Townsville University Hospital is COVID-19 safe
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- Artefacts highlight public safety
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- Refugees given a strong voice in health care
- Jen gives ‘thanks’ this Speech Pathology Week
- More procedures in scope for Charters Towers community
- Antenatal care easier for Upper Ross women
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- Speech pathologist provides a helping hand in hearing journey
- From combat to care; Ingham graduate registered nurse reflects on new career
- New liver gives Charlie a second chance at life
- Recovery journal guides mental health journey
- Ingham community all smiles with first Indigenous dental assistant trainee joining the team
- Babies benefit from more specialist care
- Digital donation keeps residents connected
- TUH buzzing at arrival of three little honeys
- Acadia marks double century for childhood hearing clinic
- Staff bid adieu to ‘bubbly’ Mayana as she starts new adventure
- Traditional custodian offers helping hand to hospital through CAC
- Research claims Chloe’s heart
- Sheila’s special milestone celebrated
- Twins journey home takes a country mile
- IMPS all grown up
- Care from the first breath
- Mums-to-be benefit from more midwives at The Townsville Hospital
- Celebrating National Volunteer Week
- Abigail rings in a bright future
- International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
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- New health workers support Indigenous patients
- New leadership to take Ayr Health Service forward
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- Little Lexie marks the end of cancer treatment
- Service turns travel on its ear
- Jalen eager to make a change
- Record number of graduate nurses and midwives take on next career chapter
- New service eases hospital stress for aged care residents
- Clinical trial to support people with non-cardiac chest pain
- Expert offers top tips for prepping your Preppie for school
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- Townsville University Hospital looks to the future
- Townsville doctors smash round-the-world Guinness Record for charity
- Australian first tech to have John’s treatment done by Christmas
- Shockwave diabetic foot therapy first in Australia
- Townsville recognised for melioidosis expertise
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- Tears of joy as service celebrates 15th birthday
- That’s gold: Townsville team takes out top spot for Invictus Games rugby
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- Video-calling premature babies: new app helping remote parents
- Million-dollar grant awarded to Townsville Hospital baby doctor
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- Neonatal nurse shares cancer journey this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- It takes two to Sango at The Townsville Hospital
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- Joey opens new children’s playground
- Townsville nurse receives humanitarian award for Ebola work
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- Buff up on signs of stroke this National Stroke Week
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- Rural town captures Iain’s heart
- Child Protection Symposium focusses on changing the conversation
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- New scholarship paves way Indigenous nurses and midwives of the future
- Brave Matilda to farewell chemotherapy
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- Townsville doctor one of three winners for palliative care award
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- Paediatric clinic brings care closer to home in Ingham
- Innisfail Twins
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- Allied health grads join Townsville HHS team
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- ED records fall during flooding disaster
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