Northern NSW Local Health District proudly hosted the 2025 Excellence in Allied Health Awards on International Allied Health Professions Day, recognising the outstanding contributions of Allied Health individuals and teams across the region.

Birthday celebrations kicked off early at Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) recently when the residential aged care facility marked the 105th birthday of their oldest resident, Vernoica ‘Vera’ Gardner.

Maclean District Hospital is set to benefit from a $1.6 million infrastructure upgrade, with two major projects announced recently by Minister for Health Ryan Park.

The stroke team at Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) has been recognised with a prestigious World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels Gold Status Award, marking the 7th time the hospital has achieved this remarkable level of excellence in stroke treatment

When Helen McGregor first stepped into a podiatry clinic as a curious teenager, she had no idea it would lead to a career spanning more than 40 years.

2025 has been a transformative year for the Sterile Services team at Grafton Base Hospital, marked by major upgrades, professional achievements and collaborative success.

Every day, staff lift each other up through thoughtful gestures that make a real difference.

If you’ve ever walked through the halls of Kyogle MPS, chances are you’ve seen Daniel Shorts – or just 'Dan' as everyone knows him – with a mop in hand and a smile on his face.

A striking new artwork now graces the walls of the Tweed Valley Hospital Dental Clinic, offering a cultural statement and a reflection on the role of oral health in wellbeing.

At Ballina Hospital, Ruth Anderssen is known to the renal patients, as she provides a special service – Ruth gives patients hand massages.