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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:



 
Elective surgery in NNSWLHD

Northern NSW Local Health District has taken a measured approach to elective surgery throughout the pandemic and will continue to do so.

We will work towards increasing elective surgery activity to 75 percent by the end of June 2020.


 
COVID-19 update: 20 May

In the 24 hours to 8pm Tuesday 19 May, one case of COVID-19 in Northern NSW Local Health District has been excluded after further testing. This person was located in the Ballina Local Government Area.


 
A friendly face on the frontline

Enter the Emergency Department (ED) at Tweed Heads, Lismore, Ballina and Grafton and you will be greeted by the newest member of the ED Team, the ‘Patient Experience Officer’ (PEO).


 
New ultrasound for Maclean Hospital a timely gift

A new premium, portable ultrasound unit gifted to the Maclean District Hospital is bringing benefits for patients and staff in the local area.


 
COVID-19

An additional two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the last 24 hours in residents of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). This brings the total cases to 57 as at 8pm Wednesday 13 May.


 
COVID-19 update: 2 new cases

An additional two cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the last 24 hours in residents of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). This brings the total cases to 57 as at 8pm Wednesday 13 May.


 
All the care of a hospital, with the comforts of home

After being diagnosed with a rare lung infection, local woman Karen Troy-Smith, thought she’d be stuck in hospital for months.


 
COVID-19 Update: No new cases for 3 weeks

There are now 55 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) as at 8pm 5 May. This is a reduction of one, after one case was excluded after further testing.


 
Ethics Committee seeking pastoral care representative

The North Coast NSW Ethics Committee is now seeking expressions of interest from local community members with experience in a pastoral care role.


 
COVID-19 Update: 28 April

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) remains at 56 as at 8pm 27 April.