Joyce Palmer Health Service
The Joyce Palmer Health Service is implementing a primary healthcare model of care. | |
A mobile clinic van to support health workers, nurses and doctors provide services to the community away from the acute environment. | |
Upgrade of the haemodialysis unit allows more patients with end-stage renal failure to dialyse on Palm Island and live locally with their families. |
Address
Beach Road, Palm Island. QLD, 4816
Phone
+61 7 4752 5100
Fax
+61 7 4752 5151
Office hours
8.30am-4.00pm
Website address
Distance to main referring hospital
Townsville University Hospital 60km
Hospital Services
Accident and Emergency
15-bed inpatient unit
Clinics available
Paediatrician
Psychiatrist
Physician services
Dietician,
Podiatrist
Physiotherapist
Radiographer
Diabetes Educator
Dentist
Heating Team,
Child Assessment Team
Child and Youth Mental Health Service
Eye Health Team
Endocrinologist
Cardiologist
Renal Physician
Gastroenterologist
O&G Consultant
Ultra Sound Clinic.
Allied Health Service
Outreach Team
Speech Therapist
Dietician
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Spinal Outreach
Stroke Outreach.
Outreach Services
Indigenous Community Mental Health Team both Adult and Child; ATODs
Home and Community Care services (HACC)
Meals on wheels
Home Help
Minor hourse modifications
Transport.
Visiting specialist services
As per clinics
Community health
Community Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Team
Child Health Service
Sexual Health
Women's Health
Midwives/Health Workers Clinic