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Atherton Hospital's services include accident and emergency, general surgical and medical, aged care, low-risk maternity. There are diverse outpatient clinics, visiting specialist clinics and outreach services are available.

Ayr Hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical and maternity services. Ayr Hospital has recently completed a $2.48 million upgrade allowing for further clinical services to be offered and improve customer care.  Community services include youth and child health support and mental health services. Visiting outreach services include endoscopy, general surgery, respiratory medicine and paediatrics. Telehealth services are also available. 

Bowen Hospital provides 24-hour Emergency Department, Acute primary care clinic, fixed-wing airport and helipad on site, general acute care beds for adult and paediatric, oncology services for day patients and palliative care. There are diverse clinics, visiting services and home and community care services available.

Cairns Hospital is a large public hospital working closely with James Cook University. Over the past 2 years, expansion within the hospital has included opening a new Birth Centre in 2017, a new Hybrid Theatre and Cath Lab in 2018, a new adolescent ward, increased urology services, an expanded intensive care unit and increased cancer care services. Cairns Hospital offers acute care, accident and emergency care, aged cared, Alcohol, tobacco and other drug services, Cardiac services, child and youth health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Rehabilitation, Special Care Baby unit and general surgery. There is a large number of clinics available as well as outreach services, specialist services, community services and allied public health services.

Charters Towers Hospital is an acute primary care clinic providing outpatient services and ambulatory care to the community. Outreach services include cardiology, orthopaedics, endoscopy, respiratory medicine and paediatrics. Telehealth services are available and a recent $3 million upgrade to infrastructure is providing enhanced clinical services.

Ingham Hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency and surgical services, including a new birthing centre. Outreach services include cardiology and orthopaedics. Community facilities provide support to child health, mental health, community antenatal and postnatal midwifery services.

James Cook University (JCU) provides training in the medical specialty of general practice (GP) through their GP training program. It is delivered through the College of Medicine and Dentistry under contract to the Australian Government and is part of the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program.

Joyce Palmer Health Service implements a primary healthcare model of care. A mobile clinic van supports health workers, nurses and doctors to provide services to the community away from the acute environment. Upgrade to the haemodialysis unit provides local care for renal failure patients.

The Mackay Base Hospital works closely with JCU. The hospital is equipped with leading-edge technology and was the first fully digital public hospital with medications management in a regional area. The Mackay Hospital and Health Service has been granted $57.2 million in funding which will increase inpatient beds at the hospital, expand the services of the Emergency Department, assist outpatient appointments and surgery as well as improved community mental health services. The Hospital offers a dedicated Coronary Care unit, general surgery, specialist services, an Intensive Care Unit, a large range of outpatient and clinic services, paediatric and child and youth health services, obstetrics and gynaecology, renal support services, and a day oncology unit.

The Mater Misericordia Mackay is a private hospital providing services including oncology, medical, surgical, obstetrics, paediatrics, coronary care and palliative care. X-Ray, pathology and pharmacy services are also available.

Mareeba Hospital's services include accident and emergency, ATODS, Stress ECG testing, Gynaeocology, Indigenous health, midwife/maternity/obstetrics, medical imaging, mental health, OPERA (geriatric), oral health, palliative care, pharmacy and surgical inpatients. Mareeba is an accredited teaching hospital of James Cook University. Outpatient clinics, visiting specialist clinics and outreach services are available.

Mt Isa Hospital provides a number of services including Medical, Surgical, Intensive Care, Paediatric, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 24-hour emergency department and palliative care. Outreach services, Community and Health Care Services, Visiting Specialists and Allied Health services are available.

Proserpine Hospital is a heritage-listed public hospital and has a 24-hour Emergency Department. Services at the hospital include Surgical, Obstetrics & Maternity, Cancer Care, Paediatrics, and Palliative Care and houses a High Dependency Unit.  The Proserpine Hospital also supports numerous outpatient services and clinics including Chronic Disease management, diabetic support, Cardiac Rehabilitation, a large range of Mental Health services, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Radiography services, Stress Testing, Telehealth and Wound management.

The Townsville University Hospital is a public tertiary hospital and is the major teaching hospital for James Cook University’s schools of medicine, nursing and allied health. The Townsville University Hospital provides the very latest in cardiac, obstetric, gynaecological, paediatric, neurosurgical, orthopaedic, cancer care, mental health, neonatal, allied health, anaesthetic, intensive care services and community services. The Townsville University Hospital has the North's only palliative care Centre. In July 2011, the hospital's new $94 million North Block opened as the first stage of the $437 million redevelopment project. North Block included the opening of the hospital's new 75 bay emergency department (ED) which is now the biggest ED in Queensland. North Block also includes a 34-bed maternity unit and an expanded intensive care unit. The Townsville University Hospital provides accredited specialist training positions in almost every specialty and employs world-renowned and nationally renowned Surgeons and Consultants. 

The Townsville Mater Hospital has served the local Townsville community since 1945. Services at the hospital include Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Endocrinology, General Physician, ENT Surgery, Gastroenterology, Bariatric Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Gynaecology and Urogynaecology, Haematology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, Pain Medicine, Palliative Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, Rheumatology, Urology, Vascular Surgery, and Anaesthesia.

The Townsville Private Clinic is Townsville’s only private inpatient mental health facility. The clinic’s team of psychiatrists, medical staff, and nursing and allied health professionals provide expert care to treat and manage mental health disorders. Specialised services include neostimulation – repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, older persons mental health, acute adult psychiatry, inpatient therapy programs, veterans and emergency services mental health, and a broad range of day therapy programs to support ongoing recovery and wellness.