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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:



 
Byron Central Hospital a state leader in maternity care

Hospitals in Northern NSW are some of the best in NSW in which to give birth, according to a survey of almost 4,500 women across the state who gave birth in 2019.


 
VISITOR RESTRICTIONS EASED AT NORTHERN NSW HOSPITALS

From today, Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is again relaxing COVID visiting restrictions to allow more visitors in hospitals and health facilities.


 
Get them moving!  Give your kids the gift of active fun this Christmas

The best-buy list for Christmas is out and the message is loud and clear… toys that get kids moving and fun activities are hot on the wish list and don’t need to break the bank!


 
Purple hues at Lismore Base Hospital

17 November is World Prematurity Day, a day to raise awareness of preterm birth and celebrate our little ones who arrive early into the world.


 
COVID-19 UPDATE

There have been no new confirmed cases of NSW-acquired COVID-19 reported in Northern NSW Local Health District residents since 25 July, 114 days ago.


 
COVID-19 Update: 9 November

There have been no new confirmed cases of NSW-acquired COVID-19 reported in Northern NSW Local Health District residents since 25 July, more than 100 days ago.


 
Cases in Northern NSW Local Health District residents

The number of cases of COVID-19 among residents of the Northern NSW Local Health District has risen by one, bringing the total to 59.


 
Hospitals in Northern NSW delivering consistently great care

Patients in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continue to report very high levels of satisfaction with their hospital care, according to the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) 2019 Adult Admitted Patient Survey.


 
Northern NSW Local Health District launches the STELLAR Awards

Northern NSW Local Health District has launched a new award program to recognise dedicated nursing and midwifery staff across the health service.


 
Local team has a 2020 vision to improve eyesight for all children

Eye checks for children at the age of four years are essential for the early identification and treatment of eye and vision problems and reduces the likelihood of permanent vision loss.