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Hospitals in Townsville 2026, Public & Private
Find hospitals in Townsville including Townsville University Hospital emergency services, public healthcare, and specialist medical care for North Queensland residents.
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Townsville Hospitals 2026, Overview
Townsville and North Queensland are served by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), with Townsville University Hospital (TUH) as the major tertiary public hospital, one of the largest hospitals in Queensland outside the south-east corner. TUH serves as the principal referral centre for a vast geographic area spanning from Mackay to the Cape York Peninsula and extending west to Mount Isa. In a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Townsville Public Hospitals
- Townsville University Hospital (Douglas), North Queensland's major tertiary public hospital. Comprehensive emergency department, major trauma centre, cancer, cardiac, neurology, renal, paediatrics and specialist services for a catchment area of approximately 700,000 people across northern and western Queensland. 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas. (07) 4433 1111.
- Townsville University Hospital, Ingham Campus (Ingham), Herbert River district hospital approximately 110km from Townsville. Lannercost Street, Ingham. (07) 4776 2555.
Townsville Private Hospitals
- Mater Private Hospital Townsville (Hyde Park), Townsville's major Catholic private hospital. Comprehensive surgical, medical and maternity services. Fulham Road, Pimlico. (07) 4727 4111.
- Hillcrest Rockhampton (note: check Townsville), St Luke's Care, specialist services.
Medical Emergencies in Townsville
Triple Zero (000), Life-threatening emergencies.
Health Direct (1800 022 222), Health advice. 24/7.
13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), Queensland health information line. 24/7.
Lifeline (13 11 14), Crisis support. 24/7.
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