The Grafton community is being invited to learn more about the $263.8 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment at a series of information sessions next month, as concept designs are released for the project.

Adult patients receiving care at hospitals in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in 2023 have rated their doctors, nurses and healthcare teams highly, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information’s survey. The Adult Admitted Patient Survey, released today, shows that 95 per cent of patients said the care they received at NNSWLHD hospitals was ‘very good’ or ‘good’.

Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is inviting applications from community members to join its Byron Community Advisory Group.

The winners of the 2024 Northern NSW Local Health District Quality Awards have been announced at a ceremony held last week.

Students and teachers at 30 primary schools in northern NSW are benefiting from grants to help grow their kitchen gardens, to support the Live Life Well @ School Program to promote physical activity and healthy eating.

Northern NSW Local Health District Acting Director of Integrated Care and Allied Health, Kathryn Watson said a total of $15,000 has been awarded to 30 schools in the region.

Lismore Base Hospital will become one of the first regional hospitals in NSW to commence rollout of the new Safe Staffing Levels. Lismore Base Hospital is the latest site in NSW to commence roll out of the new Safe Staffing Levels in its emergency department, with recruitment underway for approximately 29 FTE additional nurses to meet Safe Staffing Level requirements. Port Macquarie Base Hospital is also currently undertaking recruitment as part of the Safe Staffing Levels roll out.

New equipment to help provide urgent medical care for sick babies and infants has arrived at the Tweed Valley Hospital, thanks to a generous donation to Our Kids from Tweed Community Clubs. The Tweed Community Clubs, a collaboration of ten local clubs, donated $32,000 to Our Kids to purchase the PANDA Warmer Resuscitaire, which has been donated to the Emergency Department at the new hospital.

People in northern NSW are being reminded of the care options that are available to them, as winter illnesses continue to impact the local community and the region’s busy emergency departments (EDs). Northern NSW Local Health District Chief Executive, Tracey Maisey said those with nonlife-threatening conditions are encouraged to call Healthdirect.

The NSW Government is today launching a partnership with Healthy North Coast, Mid North Coast Local Health District and Northern NSW Local Health District to lead the North Coast Mental Health Plan. The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and Suicide Prevention Joint Regional Plan is a comprehensive effort for key mental health services in the region to work together to create better outcomes for the community.

Murwillumbah District Hospital (MDH) has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 120 years of providing healthcare to the local community. Since its opening in May 1904, hospital staff have cared for generations of patients and seen many changes in the delivery of health services and advancements in patient care.