How old is Townsville hospital?
The first hospital in Townsville was opened in a cottage on the Strand in 1866 and was known as the Burdekin and Flinders Districts Hospital. In 1881 it was relocated to the present site on Stanton Hill. A two storied building was completed in 1882 and numerous buildings were subsequently built on the site.
How many ICU beds are in Townsville hospital?
The new Townsville Emergency Department with 97 treatment bays is one of the largest in Australia. This is part of a development known as North block which also includes a 28 bed ICU/ NICU and 34 bed Inpatient Unit.
How many beds does Townsville university hospital have?
Townsville is the largest city in regional Queensland and its 755-bed hospital is evolving to be a major tertiary hospital in North Queensland.
Is Townsville Hospital tertiary?
As the only tertiary referral centre in North Queensland, Townsville University Hospital treats patients from as far north as Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands, and west to Mount Isa and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
How many employees does Townsville hospital have?
The Townsville HHS employs 6,248 clinical and non-clinical staff who deliver person-centred care defined by quality, safety and compassion to diverse communities across North Queensland.
Is Townsville a tertiary hospital?
What hospitals are in Townsville?
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- Cambridge Street Facility (Vincent Health Campus) Palmerston Street Facility (Vincent Health Campus)
- Palm Island Community Company.
- Magnetic Island Health Service.
What does the Townsville University Hospital Pharmacy do?
The Townsville University Hospital’s Pharmacy provides responsible, safe, effective and economical distribution and use of medications in the hospital environment. The hospital pharmacy is limited to patients (including outpatients) of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service and is not open to the general public.
Is there smoking in HHS facilities in Townsville?
All Townsville HHS facilities are smoke-free zones. The Queensland Government has banned smoking in all Queensland hospitals, healthcare and residential aged care facilities and from five metres beyond their boundaries. How do I access information?
Why choose Townsville University Hospital for your tertiary referral?
As the only tertiary referral centre in North Queensland, Townsville University Hospital treats patients from as far north as Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands, and west to Mount Isa and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
What should I do in an emergency in Townsville?
In an emergency you should always call 000. All Townsville HHS facilities are smoke-free zones. The Queensland Government has banned smoking in all Queensland hospitals, healthcare and residential aged care facilities and from five metres beyond their boundaries. How do I access information?