An older adult admitted to hospital with a urinary tract infection suddenly becomes fearful, irritable and fails to recognise their lifelong spouse. Their confusion and distress alarm loved ones, and […]
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Posted inFeature, Health, Local News
Latest ADHD reforms to take more pressure off paediatricians
Hundreds of NSW GPs will soon train to diagnose ADHD under the next phase of the state government’s reforms.
Posted inFeature, Health, Port Macquarie
Minister reverses IVI decision in win for regional macular degeneration patients
Health Minister Mark Butler has reversed a planned change to eye injection classifications, easing fears for regional macular degeneration patients.
Posted inHealth, Lismore
More North Coast measles alerts as outbreak expands
A new measles exposure alert has been issued for Lismore Base Hospital as health authorities warn the North Coast outbreak is expanding and urge residents to check their vaccinations.
Posted inHealth, Kyogle
A Kyogle line dance social is changing lives together with Stroke Foundation Australia
Line dancers from Lismore, Casino, Coraki, Brisbane, and as far afield as Tasmania and New Zealand will shuffle step it to Kyogle on Saturday 16 March to be part of a community-run Stroke Foundation Fundraiser.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Birds, mould and fungus found throughout hospitals
After two patients died as a result of a fungal outbreak, a review of hospital maintenance has revealed disturbing infestations embedded in multiple facilities – including on the North Coast.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Woolgoolga
From Woolgoolga to statewide leadership: Life Ed appoints local as CEO
Woolgoolga local Terese Hooper has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Life Ed NSW, becoming the first leader in the organisation’s 45 year history to be based outside metropolitan Sydney.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Health, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Mid north coast gains 25 junior doctors
Twenty-five new medical interns have joined the Mid North Coast Local Health District, including Coffs Harbour local Dr Tammy Middleton, providing support to hospitals across the Coffs Harbour and Hastings Macleay networks.
Posted inHealth, Lismore
New mental health support teams hit the ground in Lismore
Lismore residents will have expanded access to crisis mental health care, with a new mobile suicide prevention team launched and a specialist clinician embedded with local police under the PACER program.
Posted inHealth, Lifestyle, Murwillumbah
From India’s Biggest Gathering to a Daily Festival in Northern NSW
While the world watched millions gather in India for a rare event, a quiet farm in the Tweed Valley celebrates every single day. New Govardhana offers a spiritual sanctuary where visitors can experience a different pace of life.