To reduce the spread of flu this winter, the influenza vaccine is being offered to our hospital patients during their stays, as part of routine care.
Lismore Base Hospital Director Trauma Services, Professor Herwig Drobetz, has spent his career treating trauma in all its forms – from everyday injuries to the devastating impact of war.
Susan Walker took a six-month position as Deputy Director of Nursing at Maclean District Hospital in March 2025 and she’s still there and loving it!*
From supporting survivors of violence and abuse to raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through volunteer service, the people recognised at this year's Northern NSW Local Health District’s Quality Awards share a commitment to improving the hea
An innovative project to reduce waste and improve resource management at Murwillumbah District Hospital has earned the Domestic Services team joint winner honours in the Environmental Sustainability category at this year’s NNSWLHD Quality and Safe
Getting home from hospital is not always straightforward. For many patients, discharge is complicated by a range of systems like aged care, the NDIS or legal processes. That is where the new LHD Discharge Concierge Team is stepping in.
The surgical team at Murwillumbah District Hospital knows a thing or two about kicking goals.
Over the past three years, the team has almost doubled its surgical activity, from 1,345 elective procedures in 2022 to nearly 2,528 in 2025.
More than 1,140 kilograms of batteries – equivalent to the weight of a small car – have been collected for recycling across Northern NSW, helping keep hazardous waste out of landfill and marking a significant sustainability milestone.
For many people, there really is no better place to recover than home.
That’s the philosophy behind Hospital in the Home (HITH), a service that enables suitable patients to receive hospital-level care in the comfort of their own homes.
Diverting food waste from general waste helps cut methane emissions, making it a practical step to reduce environmental impact and support the health of our community.