Northern Rivers News

EMERGENCY ROOMS AT NEAR RECORD HIGHS

Hospitals in northern New South Wales are under increasing pressure, the number of people presenting to emergency departments approaching record levels.

Across the board – for the April to June quarter – there was a 25-percent rise compared to the same time last year.

Lismore Base Hospital alone had more than 10,000 visits.

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Gracie Richter

Gracie Richter is a Reporter for NBN News, covering the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales and based in Lismore. Gracie joined the NBN News team in September 2021, moving to the Far North Coast from Brisbane. Get in touch by emailing gracie.richter@nine.com.au Twitter: @GracieRichter

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