Northern NSW hospitals recorded more than 58,000 emergency presentations and rising patient acuity as demand for care continued to grow.
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Posted inFeature, Health, Lismore
New radiation therapy technology expands cancer treatment capacity at Lismore Base Hospital
Cancer patients in the Northern Rivers will gain faster access to treatment following a major radiotherapy technology upgrade.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW Politics
North Coast hospitals to benefit from $400m maintenance blitz
The Minns Government has announced a $400 million hospital maintenance blitz, and the North Coast hospitals are in line to benefit – but Manning wasn’t on the list.
Posted inGrafton, Health, Indigenous
Healing ceremony marks new chapter for old Grafton Gaol site
A Healing Ceremony has been held at the old Grafton Gaol as the historic site prepares to switch its purpose from punishment to health.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Health
Williamson supports bill to strengthen access to primary health care in regional NSW
Clarence MP Richie Williamson has backed a bill aimed at improving access to primary health care for regional and rural NSW residents.
Posted inHealth, NSW News, NSW Politics, Women
Anti-abortion fight evolves into ‘noxious brew’
The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.
Posted inFeature, Health, Taree
Midwifery continuity of care launches at Manning Hospital
Women in the Taree region can now access continuity of care from a known midwife through a new Midwifery Group Practice at Manning Hospital.
Posted inFeature, Health, Port Macquarie
Community invited to help shape arts and culture for Port Macquarie hospital upgrade
Mid North Coast residents are being invited to help shape arts initiatives for the $265 million Port Macquarie hospital upgrade.
Posted inFeature, Health, Indigenous, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Free exercise programs launched for Aboriginal community members in Tweed
Free Aquafit and Goorie Go-Getters programs are helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in the Tweed improve fitness, wellbeing and social connection.
Posted inCasino, Feature, Health
Community organisations invited to partner on healthy living initiatives in Casino
Casino community organisations are invited to partner with Northern NSW Health on local healthy living and wellbeing initiatives.