Northern NSW Local Health District

NSW Health is marking HIV Awareness Week (23-30 November) by urging those at risk to be regularly tested.

The refurbished Emergency Department at Urbenville Multi-Purpose Service was officially opened by Thomas George, Member for Lismore.

RRISK, or Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge, promotes key safety messages including planning ahead, knowing the facts and looking after friends. It's being delivered to Year 11 students across the North Coast this November to help them stay safe during party season.

Findings from a study of health workers in Northern NSW has found that an electronic alert on a patient’s medical record may help improve the responses to women and children at risk of violence, abuse or neglect presenting through the health system.

The theme of the 2018 conference is ‘Improving Health – Everybody’s Business, Everyone’s Responsibility’ and features a wide range of health care topics including pain management, My Health Record, dementia and domestic violence.

The Clarence Valley is currently hosting four medical students from the University of Wollongong

Founding members of the Kyogle Health Services Planning and Steering Committe feature on a new plaque honouring their contribution at the Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service (MPS).