Far North Day Hospital

12/05/2025

10/02/2025

Why do I need a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is one of the most comprehensive methods to evaluate abnormalities within the bowel, including cancer, inflammation, bleeding, polyps, and adenomas, which are the precursor to bowel cancer.

A diagnostic colonoscopy is recommended if you experience symptoms suggestive of bowel cancer for two weeks or more, or if you receive a positive faecal immunochemical test (FIT) result.

If you have a genetic predisposition which increases your bowel cancer risk, such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) or Lynch syndrome, you may require screening colonoscopies. Speak to your GP for individual advice and referral to a specialist.

21/10/2024

Today 58 Australian women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst Australian women, with 1 in 7 receiving a diagnosis in her lifetime.

Breast screening saving lives and is one of the most effective ways to detect early signs of breast cancer. If you’re over 40 or have missed a breast screen, don’t put it off – book a breast screen today.

24/07/2024

At IMS – Far North Day Hospital we understand the power of partnership and last weekend hosted a GP Conference that attracted over 80 General Practitioners from across the region including Cooktown, Weipa, Innisfail, Tully, Townsville, the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns and over 20 medical specialists.

We had great representation from community health organisations including the Queensland Health HealthPathways team, COUCH Wellness Centre and an informative session from Shaquille Chong on Culturally Competent Practice for Aboriginal people.

Business for Doctors provided valuable insight into Medicare changes, and GPs got some great insight into the management of a broad range of specialties from gynaecology to haematology.

Importantly, the weekend deepened collaborative ties between local health services across the region, medical specialists and GPs.
A key takeaway was that great things happen when we work together and reinforced for us all the importance of partnerships and collaboration.

A very big thank you to all our participants, presenters, sponsors and community partners for your engagement and enthusiasm.
Together we are advancing healthcare across Far North Queensland!

08/07/2024

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australian to engage more deeply with First Nations histories, cultures and excellence.

This year's theme is 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud!'

It's a theme that calls on Australians from all walks of life to honour and recognise the strength, vitality and endurance of First Nations culture. One easy and meaningful way to participate is to learn more about First Nations cultures and histories through local events and some of the great content available across media outlets.