news / 04 August 2017

Full moon to bring out biting midges

It’s the biting midge season again, and numbers are expected to rise around the full moon next week. Highest numbers are expected three days before and after each full and new moon until December.

news / 01 August 2017

The flu is on its way. Get vaccinated now, before it is too late.

A recent increase in Influenza around the country is now starting to be seen in the Northern Territory so the Department of Health is urging people to make sure they have their 2017 flu vaccination – and if not vaccinated yet, to get it as soon as possible.

news / 20 July 2017

Katherine Town Water Supply and PFAS Testing Results

Last year, the Australian Department of Defence notified the Northern Territory Government of the presence of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as 'PFAS', in the vicinity of some Defence bases around Australia including Tindal.

news / 30 June 2017

Don’t be a casualty this Territory Day

Territory Day is a time of celebration and fun however every year a small number of people suffer serious and often lasting injuries from firework related injuries.

news / 23 June 2017

Know how to treat a burn - Cool it, Cover it, Call 000

First aid for burn injuries is the key focus of this year's NT Burns Awareness Week in the Northern Territory.

news / 21 June 2017

Expressions of Interest - Health Advisory Committees

Territorians who are passionate about improving Health Services are urged to apply for positions with two new Health Advisory Committees for Central Australia Health Service (CAHS) and Top End Health Service (TEHS) respectively.

news / 21 June 2017

Graduate Nursing and Midwifery Program open for applications

Graduate nurses and midwives still have a few days to apply for the Top End Health Service’s (TEHS) Graduate Nursing and Midwifery Program, providing graduates with an opportunity to put their theory into practice across TEHS.

news / 21 June 2017

Women in the Top End will soon have better access to more pregnancy care and birthing options

The Top End Health Service (TEHS) is integrating maternity services so women have better access to services based on their clinical needs.