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:
Northern NSW Local Health District is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations in the Byron Bay area.
People who attended the following locations should watch for the development of symptoms. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
Monday, 9 February 2026
NNSWLHD is excited to welcome 39 new medical interns to boost the local health workforce
New service offers free transport for cancer patients to Tweed Valley Hospital
Range of healthcare options available over Christmas and New Year
Patients give thumbs up to Northern NSW emergency department staff in latest BHI survey
Latest results from the BHI Healthcare Quarterly Report (Jul - Sep 2025)
Residents of Lismore, Richmond Valley and Kyogle shires eligible for free Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is urging residents to take precautions against tick bites, following three recent cases of tick-related anaphylaxis in local hospitals.
Tick anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can occur immediately after being bitten by an adult tick. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, hives, dizziness and fainting. Immediate treatment with an adrenaline autoinjector (such as an EpiPen) and calling Triple Zero (000) is critical.
The Clarence Valley community is invited to provide feedback on the Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment planning documents, with the planning application now on public exhibition. The release of the Review of Environmental Factors planning documentation follows community consultation held in Grafton in September and October of this year, with valuable feedback and input from staff, stakeholders and the community continuing to help shape the redevelopment.
The use of technology to improve radiation therapy for cancer patients will be the keynote topic at Northern NSW Local Health District’s (NNSWLHD) Annual Public Meeting, to be held online at 2.00pm on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
The meeting will feature presentations from NNSWLHD Chief Executive Tracey Maisey and Board Chair Peter Carter on the District’s achievements, challenges and strategic priorities.