Tiny babies at risk of losing their sight no longer face a trip to the Gold Coast. A $120,000 community effort has put a portable eye scanner into Northern Rivers hospitals.
Northern NSW Local Health District
Posted inAwards, Feature, Lismore
Northern NSW allied health professionals recognised for outstanding care
A Lismore speech pathologist has been recognised for 44 years of service at Northern NSW’s annual allied health awards.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Health, Local News
ADHD care model up for state award
More than 650 children with ADHD now get care closer to home, and it has earned a place in the NSW Health Awards. Find out how the Northern Rivers model is easing the wait.
Posted inCommunity development, Feature, Health, Lismore
Our House 2 plan would add 30 units for patients near Lismore Base Hospital
A quarter of requests for a bed at Lismore’s Our House can’t be met. A plan for 30 more units for patients and families is about to go to council, and it needs backers.
Posted inBallina, Feature, Health
Ballina residents asked to help shape future health services
Ballina residents are being invited to help shape future health services as planning begins for the region’s growing and ageing population.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Health
New measles case puts Byron Bay on alert
A new measles case was out and about at the Byron Beachside Markets on Saturday, 26 September. If you were there, here is what to watch for until 14 October.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grafton, Grants and funding, Health, Mental Health
Coffs Harbour and Grafton health sites share in $1.7m upgrade boost
Coffs Harbour Health Campus and a Grafton mental health facility share more than $1.7 million in upgrades. Here’s where the cash is going.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Lismore, Women
Record year for NSW breast screening
A record number of NSW women got a breast screen last year. But almost half of eligible women in Northern NSW are overdue. It takes 20 minutes and no referral required.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Dementia outreach service offers support for carers across Northern NSW
Carers of people living with dementia from Tweed Heads to Grafton are being encouraged to access local support services.
Posted inGrafton, Health
Grafton and Maclean patients to get easier GP access in $2.3m push
More than one in four Clarence Valley GPs are over 65, and the valley has one of the highest rates of non-urgent emergency visits in NSW. Now a $2.3 million program is trying to fix it.