Northern NSW Local Health District

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).

Grafton Base Hospital welcomes new doctors and midwives to the Women's Care Unit.

The Urbenville Multi-Purpose Service has been recognised in the 2018 NSW Health Awards for improving residents’ quality of life thanks to a program aimed at creating a homelier environment.

Two senior nurses from Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) are among the finalists in this year’s Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Held annually since 2013, the awards recognise the contribution and dedication of the 52,000 nurses and midwives working across the state in the NSW public health system.

A funding grant from University of Wollongong has provided hospital staff and medical students in the Clarence Valley with new equipment, resources and educational support infrastructure.

atients who rely on life-saving kidney dialysis can now receive treatment on their doorstep, with the opening of a new satellite renal unit at Murwillumbah District Hospital. Member for Lismore, Thomas George, officially opened the $1.1 million unit last week, which will cater to residents across the Tweed Valley. Murwillumbah District Hospital will remain open after the […]

Bonalbo Multi-Purpose Service construction is progressing on schedule, with the project expected to be finalised later this year as Stage 2 nears completion.