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Cairns Hospital Expansion: New Clinic Opens Doors
28 Nov
Summary
- Cairns Hospital's new 64-bed expansion clinic is now complete.
- The modern clinic offers specialized care for respiratory and TB patients.
- New services include cardiopulmonary exercise testing for patients.
The Queensland Government is advancing the Cairns Hospital expansion, with the first stage of the 64-bed facility now reaching practical completion. This significant upgrade to healthcare infrastructure is part of a larger A$18.5bn hospital rescue plan.
The new specialist outpatient clinic is poised to commence services before the year's end. It will provide a larger, more accessible, and modern space for treating patients with tuberculosis, respiratory ailments, and rheumatology conditions, including new services like cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
This expansion promises improved access to vital health services for residents of Far North Queensland. The clinic's enhanced capabilities will benefit those requiring lung function testing and detailed exercise capacity assessments, marking a substantial improvement in local healthcare provision.
