Hospital Administration

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The Hospital on Norfolk Island is a  General Hospital which is funded from within Norfolk Island.

The Hospital is a business enterprise which is subsidised by the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly from taxes raised in the Island.

Our Hospital is currently being managed by  Mr. David McCowan, (the Director) and can be contacted through the Hospital telephone on 22091

The Hospital generally has two doctors, who are GPs There is a fully qualified Dentist, a full nursing staff, X-ray department, Pathology and age-care facility, an operating theatre, pharmacy with public and private wards.

Did You Know:

The Commonwealth's Medicare Scheme does not apply to Norfolk Island or Norfolk Island residents.

Visitors to Norfolk Island should purchase travel insurance to cover any medical emergency.

Norfolk Island has it's own health insurance scheme - Healthcare

Southern Cross provides additional insurance to Norfolk Island residents.