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In an emergency, always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Ambulances are the safest way to be assessed, treated and transported to the right hospital for the care you need.

Triple zero (000) is a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For less severe but still urgent situations, go to an Emergency Department.

There are 12 public hospital Emergency Departments in Northern NSW Local Health District and they are all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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New Board Chair and Members appointed to NNSWLHD
Published: 15 Feb 2023

Northern NSW Local Health District has announced the appointment of Peter Carter as Chair, joining several new members on the District Board.

Mr Carter joined the Board in 2019 and served as Deputy Board Chair from 2021.

Mr Carter has worked in the healthcare sector for more than 35 years specialising in healthcare strategy, planning, innovation and management. His former roles include Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He is a former Board member and Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Quality in Health Care.

“Being involved in healthcare innovation, and safety and quality nationally and internationally for most of my working life, I can think of nothing more rewarding than applying what I have learned to enhance healthcare outcomes in my own district,” Mr Carter said.

Mr Carter welcomed several new members to the Board, following the recent departures of Mark Humphries and Allan Tyson after 10 years of service.

Dr Cathy Adams and Dr Andrew White have now joined, along with fellow new Board Members Scott Monaghan and Thomas George who were appointed during 2022.

Dr Adams is a former Clinical Midwifery Consultant with NNSWLHD, now working with the Clinical Excellence Commission. She has a strong background in education, training and evidence-based maternity care models.

Dr White is Director of Intensive Care at Grafton Base Hospital and Chair of the Clarence Valley Medical Staff Council, and brings experience in strategic planning, quality improvement and workforce redesign.

Mr Monaghan is the Chief Executive of Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation. He has long-established links with Northern NSW Local Health District, and was a previous member of the North Coast Primary Health Network Board.

Mr George brings a wealth of knowledge of local heatlh services and issues affecting the community, having served for nearly twenty years as the State Member for Lismore.

“I am delighted that these outstanding community and clinical leaders have joined our Board, to complement the existing mix of impressive skills and experience of continuing Board members,” Mr Carter said.