Temporary emergency care in North Richmond

Temporary emergency care is available at St John of God Hospital in North Richmond. A specialist Medical Assistance Team formed at the service centre on March 24 to provide emergency support and care.

Two emergency medicine and retrieval specialists, two paramedics, two registered nurses and one logistician are estimated to be stationed at the hospital into April, depending on community needs and access to important roads in the region.

The hospital facility is only accessible to high priority emergency care services including essential emergency department care diagnosing, treating acute and urgent illnesses and injuries.

Non-urgent cases being redirected to the local GP services and pharmacies that remain open in North Richmond.

NSW Ambulance's State Manager of Health Emergency Response Capability and Countermeasures, David Koop stated the primary focus for the team is to provide temporary high-level care to unstable patients and to coordinate evacuations by air if required.

Resources for emergency assistance and support:

• Emergency medical care - Call Triple Zero 000
• State Emergency Service (SES) for emergency assistance in a flood or storm - 132 500
• Mental health support - NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or Lifeline on 13 11 14
• 24/7 health advice via Healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222.

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• Floods
• Health & Wellness