General News
27 May, 2025
Mossman doctor joins COUCH
FOR the first time a general practitioner will be based at COUCH Cancer Wellness Centre and will begin consultations from June 9, focussing on helping patients transition from oncology to community-based care.
With more than 15 years’ experience working in the Far North, Dr Helen Hobson (pictured) brings a strong clinical background and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by patients in regional and remote areas.
Her appointment marks a key step in COUCH’s new era of service delivery, outlined in its recently released business plan.
Currently working at Mossman Medical Centre, three days a week, Dr Hobson will be based at the centre in Reservoir Rd one day a week to help people during and after cancer treatment.
Living and working in a rural area with her husband and two young daughters, Dr Hobson has witnessed the impact cancer can have on individuals and families – especially when care requires relocation. “I’ve been working with patients in rural areas who receive a cancer diagnosis and I’m seeing the gaps in care. They go to Cairns for treatment, away from their family and friends and support networks, and by the time they return, they’ve changed. Their life has changed,” Dr Hobson said.
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