It’s all smiles for children in the Northern Rivers as the NSW Health Primary School Mobile Dental van, known locally as the Molar Patroller, hits the road to tend to their dental needs.
Residents of Northern NSW are urged not to touch or handle flying foxes or microbats, no matter how distressed or injured the animal may appear, to protect themselves from infection and viruses, including the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus.
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) health staff have been recognised for their ‘kind and caring’ treatment of adult patients, in the latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) survey.
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) nurses and midwives have been recognised for their passion and dedication in caring for patients as finalists in the 13th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Media release issued by NSW Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park
Friday, 1 August 2025
People living with mental illness in Northern NSW are set to benefit from better access to essential clothing and supplies to support their wellbeing, thanks to the expansion of Keith’s Closet to Lismore Mental Health Services.
The winners of the 2025 Northern NSW Local Health District Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Ballina recently.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are joining staff from Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD), Aboriginal Medical Services, and community groups to share stories and have meaningful conversations about health.
