Celebrating Healthcare in Charters Towers

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) recently joined the Townsville Hospital Health Service (THHS) in celebrating healthcare in Charters Towers as part of the 150 year celebrations held on Wednesday 12 October 2022.

— NQPHN Disaster Preparedness Manager Colleen Watkins, CTRC Deputy Mayor Cr Graham Lohmann, Eventide RACF Acting Director of Nursing Belinda Harvey, THHS Service Group Director Ruth Heather, and Charters Towers Hospital Director of Nursing Katrina Ford

The evening was attended by representatives from THHS, Charters Towers Regional Council, and Charters Towers healthcare providers and community members commemorating the momentous milestone.

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