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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:

The Tweed Hospital has two dedicated surgical inpatient units, each providing specific patient-centred care to surgical patients.

Surgical Ward 1 – General Surgery

This 30-bed unit cares for patients undergoing a wide range of general and complex surgical procedures. The surgical unit staff are experienced in caring for patients with post-operative complications including pain management, wound care, and nutritional needs. Single rooms are allocated according to clinical need.

Visiting Hours: 2pm to 8pm (NSW Times); and on request

Contacting Us: Phone: (07) 5506 7450; fax (07) 5506 7896

 

Surgical Ward 2 – Orthopaedic Surgery

This 24-bed unit provides care for elective surgical and orthopaedic trauma cases and includes an eight-bed high volume surgical unit for the post-operative care of general surgical procedures. The Orthopaedic unit staff are experienced in caring for patients in the post-operative phase including pain management, wound care and nutritional needs. Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist and Pharmacist are involved in the multi-disciplinary approach to post-operative care.

Contacting Us: Phone:  (07) 5506 7330; fax: (07) 5506 7329