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EMERGENCY

In an emergency, always call triple zero (000). It’s a free call from any phone, mobile or phone box.

For other urgent medical issues, go to an Emergency Department.

Our Emergency Departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week:



 
Public Health Advice: Be safe around flood water and debris

After the recent heavy rainfall event in the Northern Rivers, North Coast Population and Public Health is encouraging people to stay safe and remember the basics of flood water safety.


 
Podiatrist Monique Wilson-Stott standing in her clinic room

Podiatrist Monique Wilson-Stott cares for patients in the High Risk Foot Service in Lismore, where her team looks after people with complex foot complications with the aim of reducing their need for hospital admission or surgery. 


 
Book your free breast screen this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

With more than 290 women in Northern NSW Local Health District expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, BreastScreen NSW are urging eligible women this Breast Cancer Awareness Month to book their free breast screen. 


 
Local Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives

Northern NSW set to benefit from Local Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives


 
Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report April to June 2022

High activity at Northern NSW emergency departments


 
protective equipment

Communities across the Northern NSW region are being urged to be aware of the risk of lead poisoning as they repair and rebuild structures and landholdings after this year’s floods.


 
Registered Nurse, Rachel holds a sign saying '1st COVID vaccination' at Lismore Base Hospital.

Northern NSW Local Health District’s (NNSWLHD) permanent vaccination clinics at Lismore, Tweed Heads and Grafton will wind-up operations in mid-September after more than eighteen months supporting the region’s successful COVID-19 vaccination progr


 
Kyogle MPS photograph

Aged care residents at Kyogle Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) are set to benefit from upgrades to the shared activity and entertainment spaces at the site, which are expected to be complete early next year.


 
Lismore Base Hospital staff member recognised for excellence in nursing and midwifery

Northern NSW Local Health District has today congratulated local nurse, Emily Green who is among 30 finalists nominated for the 10th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.


 
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.