In celebration of more convenient and efficient health care access for the region, Healthy North Coast is proud to announce that two new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) are now fully operational in Coffs Harbour and Lismore.
The Medicare UCCs in Lismore and Coffs Harbour are operating extended hours, seven days a week, in a fully bulk-billed (free) service with no appointments or referrals necessary.
Medicare UCCs are designed to address urgent, but not life-threatening illnesses, including:
- Minor infections
- Minor fractures, sprains, sports injuries
- Sudden onset neck or back pain
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Minor cuts
- Insect bites and rashes
- Minor eye and ear infections
- Respiratory illnesses
- Gastroenteritis
- Mild burns
The Clinics will reduce the burden on local North Coast emergency departments, allowing them to focus on high urgency and life-threatening conditions.
For the reporting period ending 15 January 2024, our two Medicare UCCs have seen close to 1,000 people, averaging approximately 30 patients per day, with the most common reasons for visits including earaches, coughs, UTIs and viral illnesses.
Medicare UCCs are another fantastic option in the suite of services available to North Coast residents for primary health care, including North Coast Health Connect, MNC Virtual Care and Head to Health.
Our Medicare UCC locations:
Coffs Harbour
- Operator: CHC Medical
- Location: Level 1, Specialist Medical Centre, 343-345 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
- Refer to their website for opening hours and contact info
Lismore
- Operator: Lismore GP Super Clinic
- Location: 33-35 Rous Rd, Goonellabah NSW 2480
- Refer to their website for opening hours and contact info
For more information on Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, please visit the Australian Government’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinic website.