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:
Residents from the NSW North Coast and South East Queensland will come together to participate in a social cycling event to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation on Sunday 31 July.
The Cycle for Life caters to all levels of fitness. Participants can choose to participate in the 100km or 50km cycle, or even opt for a family cycle or walk.
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join health advisory groups.
Advisory group members share their knowledge, skills and experiences to improve the safety and quality of health care and patient experiences.
NNSWLHD has community advisory groups across the region with members providing important advice, and feedback, to the local health service to ensure it is delivering for the communities in the region.
Respiratory services are free programs for people with long term lung conditions. They include Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Respiratory education services.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based program for people with long term respiratory conditions. It is run by a team that can include nurses, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists. It focuses on:
The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed a second case of diphtheria of the throat, in a six year old child in Northern NSW.
The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed a case of diphtheria in a two year old child in Northern NSW – the first case of diphtheria of the throat in NSW in a century.
Women and people with a cervix will soon be able to perform their own cervical screening test under changes to the National Cervical Screening Program.
The North Coast Public Health Unit is urging local residents to book their flu vaccination now, to get protected against severe illness this flu season. North Coast Public Health Unit Director, Dr Paul Douglas, said flu cases and hospitalisations have been rising, which is concerning at this early stage in winter.