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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:



 
‘My place is your place’ – strengthening cultural connections

Aboriginal women and their families who come to the Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Women’s Care Unit will be better connected to culture and Country, thanks to a suite of artworks now in place throughout the Unit.


 
Appointment of new Chief Executive for Northern NSW Local Health District

Tracey Maisey has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive of Northern NSW Local Health District.


 
New Tweed Valley Hospital to open in early 2024

A new opening schedule has been confirmed for the $723.3 million Tweed Valley Hospital which is now anticipated to open in early 2024.


 
Northern NSW hospitals perform throughout another busy period

Public hospitals across Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to deliver high quality, timely care to the community amid high levels of activity in the most recent quarterly reporting period.


 
Staff and care rated highly in Northern NSW emergency departments during COVID-19 pandemic

Patients who attended emergency departments (EDs) in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) during the COVID-19 pandemic have rated health staff and the care they received highly.


 
Northern NSW Academic Health Alliance

Four of Australia’s leading education institutions have formed an innovative collaboration with the Northern NSW Local Health District to grow and train the next generation of ski


 
media release BHI

Public hospitals across Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continue to improve emergency department performance, despite record attendances and more complex admissions to emergency departments.


 
New Board Chair and Members appointed to NNSWLHD

Northern NSW Local Health District has announced the appointment of Peter Carter as Chair, joining several new members on the District Board.

Mr Carter joined the Board in 2019 and served as Deputy Board Chair from 2021.


 
Local hospitals welcome new volunteers

Health facilities in Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) at Lismore, Grafton and Maclean are reopening their doors to volunteers, offering a variety of new roles that support health staff and improve the experience of patients and visitor


 
 North Coast syphilis outbreak warning

North Coast Population and Public Health is encouraging the community to stay on alert and get tested, with a sharp rise in syphilis cases reported across the Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers regions.