The Knee and Hip Arthritis Service helps people live better with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
The program aims to reduce pain and improve quality of life using strategies that have been proven to be effective for managing osteoarthritis.
These include:
Murwillumbah District Hospital to continue to play important role in regional healthcare
Murwillumbah District Hospital will continue to play a substantial and important role in providing health services to the Tweed Valley community well into the future, alongside the new Tweed Valley Hospital once it opens to patients.
Northern NSW Local Health District has recently completed a comprehensive analysis and planning assessment which has determined the mix of health services which will be required at the hospital to meet the healthcare needs of the region.
Hundreds to participate in cycling event to raise awareness of organ donation
Residents from the NSW North Coast and South East Queensland will come together to participate in a social cycling event to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation on Sunday 31 July.
The Cycle for Life caters to all levels of fitness. Participants can choose to participate in the 100km or 50km cycle, or even opt for a family cycle or walk.
Community members needed for health advisory groups
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join health advisory groups.
Advisory group members share their knowledge, skills and experiences to improve the safety and quality of health care and patient experiences.
NNSWLHD has community advisory groups across the region with members providing important advice, and feedback, to the local health service to ensure it is delivering for the communities in the region.
Respiratory services are free programs for people with long term lung conditions. They include Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Respiratory education services.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based program for people with long term respiratory conditions. It is run by a team that can include nurses, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists. It focuses on:
Second diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW
The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed a second case of diphtheria of the throat, in a six year old child in Northern NSW.
Diphtheria case identified in Northern NSW
The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed a case of diphtheria in a two year old child in Northern NSW – the first case of diphtheria of the throat in NSW in a century.
Cervical cancer screening now available with self-collection
Women and people with a cervix will soon be able to perform their own cervical screening test under changes to the National Cervical Screening Program.
Don't delay your flu shot this winter
The North Coast Public Health Unit is urging local residents to book their flu vaccination now, to get protected against severe illness this flu season. North Coast Public Health Unit Director, Dr Paul Douglas, said flu cases and hospitalisations have been rising, which is concerning at this early stage in winter.