In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). It’s a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.
For other urgent medical issues, go to an Emergency Department.
Our Emergency Departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
High activity at Northern NSW emergency departments
The latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report released today shows emergency department activity was high during the April to June 2022 quarter, as the Omicron wave continued to drive high COVID-19 cases and the flu season reached its peak.
Communities across the Northern NSW region are being urged to be aware of the risk of lead poisoning as they repair and rebuild structures and landholdings after this year’s floods.
North Coast Public Health Unit is encouraging communities to use appropriate protection when fixing their homes, particularly older structures which may contain lead-based primers, paints or dust in roofs and wall cavities that can become a significant health risk.
Northern NSW Local Health District’s (NNSWLHD) permanent vaccination clinics at Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton will wind-up operations in mid-September after more than eighteen months supporting the region’s successful COVID-19 vaccination program.
More than 128,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to date through the clinics, however, with significantly decreased attendance, staff working in the clinics will now be redeployed back to their previous roles in hospitals and health services, where they are needed most.
Aged care residents at Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) are set to benefit from upgrades to the shared activity and entertainment spaces at the site, which are expected to be complete early next year.
The new purpose-built residents’ lounge will provide both indoor and outdoor spaces to allow residents and their families and carers to exercise, relax or share a quiet moment away from the busy dining room.
Northern NSW Local Health District has today congratulated local nurse, Emily Green who is among 30 finalists nominated for the 10th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Registered Nurse, Emily Green has been selected from nominations across eight categories which recognise nurses and midwives who have made a difference in clinical practice, management and leadership.
The Knee and Hip Arthritis Service helps people live better with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
The program aims to reduce pain and improve quality of life using strategies that have been proven to be effective for managing osteoarthritis.
These include:
Murwillumbah District Hospital will continue to play a substantial and important role in providing health services to the Tweed Valley community well into the future, alongside the new Tweed Valley Hospital once it opens to patients.
Northern NSW Local Health District has recently completed a comprehensive analysis and planning assessment which has determined the mix of health services which will be required at the hospital to meet the healthcare needs of the region.
Residents from the NSW North Coast and South East Queensland will come together to participate in a social cycling event to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation on Sunday 31 July.
The Cycle for Life caters to all levels of fitness. Participants can choose to participate in the 100km or 50km cycle, or even opt for a family cycle or walk.
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join health advisory groups.
Advisory group members share their knowledge, skills and experiences to improve the safety and quality of health care and patient experiences.
NNSWLHD has community advisory groups across the region with members providing important advice, and feedback, to the local health service to ensure it is delivering for the communities in the region.