We also provide education to health care professionals and support promotional activities that encourage people with diabetes to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We accept referrals from hospitals, GPs, Specialists and other health professionals
Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm (Mon-Fri)
Contact: (02) 6620 2967 (02) 6620 2963
Our Diabetes Dietitian assesses the nutritional needs of people with diabetes and provides nutritional management plans, medical nutrition therapy, education and support.
Our main client groups are:
- Children with Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) or Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Diabetes in Pregnancy (Type 1, Type 2 or Gestational)
- Adults with Type 1 Diabetes or adults with Type 2 Diabetes for insulin stabilisation or consideration of insulin therapy
We accept referrals from GPs, Specialists or Allied Health Professionals
Our community nurses provide a range of services including wound care, continence management, management of venous access devices, palliative care nursing, and referral to other care providers including allied health and the Aged Care Assessment Team.
Hours: 8.00am - 5.00pm (Mon-Fri).
Contact: P: 02 6620 2967 F: 02 6620 2963
Location:
Level 4, Lismore Base Hospital
Uralba Street, Lismore NSW 2480
Specialist Nurses in the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) service work with adults who have one or more diagnosed chronic conditions, have recently been in hospital, or are at risk of going to hospital and need help to manage their condition and stay well at home.
Our Child and Family Health Nurses provide a range of services including:
- Developmental screening for children from birth to five years of age
- Home visits for new babies and follow ups
- Breastfeeding, maternal and infant nutrition support
- Immunisations
- Family health and welfare
- Parenting support
- Child health and development, including sleep and settling
We accept referral from individuals, maternity and health services, non-government agencies and other health professionals.
Our Breast Care Nursing Service provides support, information and education to clients and their families where there has been a diagnosis of breast cancer.
The Specialist Breast Care Nurse can help you navigate the breast cancer journey, linking you with relevant services in your local community.
We accept referrals from individuals, GPs, Specialists, BreastScreen NSW, and other health professionals.
Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm (Mon-Fri).
Contact: P: (02) 6620 2967 F: (02) 6620 2963