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EMERGENCY

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:


 
Woollam Constructions has been engaged to refurbish two administration blocks within a section of the former Grafton Gaol.
Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment moves ahead

Official: Ryan Park, Minister for Health, Minister for Regional Health

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Women will be offered a cervical screening appointment at the time of booking their routine breast screening with BreastScreen NSW, allowing them to opt in to the cervical screening.
Innovative collaboration for women’s health screening
Official: Ryan Park, Minister for Health, Minister for Regional Health
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A record number of patients attended NNSWLHD emergency departments in the December 2024 quarter.
Record ED attendances at Northern NSW hospitals

The latest Bureau of Health Information Healthcare Quarterly report shows a record number of patients attended Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) emergency departments during the final quarter of 2024, with nearly 60,000 attendances, up

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Stay safe around floodwaters and take precautions with food and drinking water
Prepare drinking water and avoid flood waters

North Coast Population and Public Health is encouraging people to stay safe around floodwaters and take precautions with food and drinking water following the adverse weather that has impacted the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast.
 

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Holding fort at Tweed Valley Hospital Maternity Unit over weekend
Healthcare staff’s incredible efforts in response to ex-TC Alfred

Planned surgery and outpatient care services at Northern NSW Local Health District will resume from Tuesday 11 March where possible, subject to staff availability.

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People impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred who require essential medicines, including diabetes, heart and asthma medicines, can access a limited supply without a prescription at pharmacies.
Access to essential medicines during Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

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Our emergency departments are open for anyone who needs emergency care
Ongoing disruption to services as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches

Planned surgery and outpatient care services will remain temporarily suspended in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the region.

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There will be changes to health services in Northern NSW ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Changes to health services ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) will reschedule planned surgery and temporarily suspend outpatient services over the next two days as the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred begins to take effect across the region.

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Encourage your children to eat more vegetables by having fun with them this Vegie Month.
Get involved in Vegie Month during March

March is Vegie Month, and Northern NSW Local Health (NNSWLHD) is encouraging parents and early childhood education and care services (ECECs) to take on weekly vegie challenges.

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Measles alert for Lismore, Casino and Kyogle
Lismore, Casino and Kyogle put on alert for measles

Northern NSW Local Health District is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in Lismore, Casino and Kyogle.

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