A new six-bed Short Stay Unit has opened at Grafton Base Hospital, providing faster access to short-term care while the hospital’s $283.8 million redevelopment continues.
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Posted inHealth, MidCoast
Mid North Coast research shapes wellbeing clinic for older residents
Research on the NSW Mid North Coast has helped shape a new wellbeing clinic aimed at keeping older people connected, supported and independent.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Health, Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie join world-leading diabetes trial
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie are two of just three NSW sites trialling a diabetes program ranked among the world’s best. Families say it’s already changing how they manage their child’s condition.
Posted inFundraiser, Health, Lismore, What's on
Lismore fun run set for biggest one yet this Sunday
Elvis impersonators, gorillas and a Where’s Wally have all crossed the line before. This Sunday, Lismore’s biggest fun run returns, and organisers say it could be the biggest yet.
Posted inAlstonville, Grants and funding, Health, Indigenous
Alstonville healing service wins $20,000 cultural grant
A new healing service for Northern Rivers women and children just got a $20,000 boost, part of a statewide push to fund Aboriginal-led cultural projects.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Health, Lismore
Northern NSW nurses recognised among state’s best
Two Northern NSW nurses are in the running for statewide honours after being named finalists in the 2026 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Posted inHealth, Northern Rivers, Tweed Shire
Northern NSW hospitals brace for busiest winter yet
Northern NSW hospitals are seeing 22 more patients a day than this time last year. Health bosses reveal where locals should go instead of the ED, and it might save you hours in a waiting room.
Posted inFundraiser, Mental Health, Sport
Tape drive funds rural mental health push
One piece of tape, worn by NRL stars from Cairns to Melbourne, has turned into more than 50 mental health programs for communities that have never had this kind of support.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Command centre established to coordinate winter hospital demand
NSW has established a permanent command centre to coordinate hospital demand this winter as influenza cases and emergency department presentations continue rising.
Posted inCommunity development, Health, Taree
Construction begins on Manning Hospital’s new wing
After years of community advocacy, construction has begun on Manning Hospital’s new clinical building, complete with a coronary care unit and its own mortuary.