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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:



 
delirium day photo

You would be excused for thinking dozens of leprechauns had turned up to Lismore Base Hospital to cause mischief on St Patrick's Day!


 
pictured welcome to country GBH

A smoking ceremony was held on Tuesday 25 March 2025 at the old Grafton Gaol site in preparation for works set to begin on the $263.8 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment.


 
photo CDMH

Planned surgeries at Casino and District Memorial Hospital will be temporarily moved to nearby Lismore Base Hospital to allow for emergency air-conditioning repairs to the operating theatre.


 
Pictured lions club stall

In March, staff from our Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) network hit the Kyogle Lions Club street stalls to chat about delirium and encourage people to volunteer as Healthcare Helpers at our MPS sites.


 
Photo of Casey James

A passionate commitment to promoting weight-inclusive healthcare is at the heart of a new research project led by Tweed, Murwillumbah and Byron Nutrition and Dietetics Acting Head of Department Casey James.


 
Falls prevention image

Falls Prevention is Everyone’s Business is the theme of this year’s April Falls Month, highlighting the number of health professionals who play a critical role in preventing falls in community settings including Physiotherapists,


 
Falls photo

Six months into her new role as the Falls Prevention Coordinator in Health Promotion at Northern NSW Local Health District, Lisa Delaney gained invaluable personal insight into the profound impact of a fall.


 
photo lismore beating heart

Each week, between 60 and 80 older adults take part in Beating Hearts of Lismore – a free community-led intergenerational singing and movement program.


 
photo of practicing foundational skills

In healthcare, new treatments, technologies and patient needs are constantly emerging.


 
pictured the blister sisters

What do Master Blaster, tractor tyres, tug-o-war and fairy dresses have in common?