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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:

Nursing boost commences in regional hospitals

Published: 18 Jul 2024
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Lismore Base Hospital will become one of the first regional hospitals in NSW to commence rollout of the new Safe Staffing Levels. Lismore Base Hospital is the latest site in NSW to commence roll out of the new Safe Staffing Levels in its emergency department, with recruitment underway for approximately 29 FTE additional nurses to meet Safe Staffing Level requirements. Port Macquarie Base Hospital is also currently undertaking recruitment as part of the Safe Staffing Levels roll out.

Tweed Valley Hospital Emergency Department welcomes new delivery

Published: 12 Jul 2024
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New equipment to help provide urgent medical care for sick babies and infants has arrived at the Tweed Valley Hospital, thanks to a generous donation to Our Kids from Tweed Community Clubs. The Tweed Community Clubs, a collaboration of ten local clubs, donated $32,000 to Our Kids to purchase the PANDA Warmer Resuscitaire, which has been donated to the Emergency Department at the new hospital.

Accessing medical care when it’s urgent

Published: 10 Jul 2024
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People in northern NSW are being reminded of the care options that are available to them, as winter illnesses continue to impact the local community and the region’s busy emergency departments (EDs). Northern NSW Local Health District Chief Executive, Tracey Maisey said those with nonlife-threatening conditions are encouraged to call Healthdirect.

New partnership to drive better health outcomes for coastal regions

Published: 03 Jul 2024
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The NSW Government is today launching a partnership with Healthy North Coast, Mid North Coast Local Health District and Northern NSW Local Health District to lead the North Coast Mental Health Plan. The Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and Suicide Prevention Joint Regional Plan is a comprehensive effort for key mental health services in the region to work together to create better outcomes for the community.

Murwillumbah District Hospital celebrates 120 years

Published: 19 Jun 2024
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Murwillumbah District Hospital (MDH) has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 120 years of providing healthcare to the local community. Since its opening in May 1904, hospital staff have cared for generations of patients and seen many changes in the delivery of health services and advancements in patient care.