Planned surgeries at Casino and District Memorial Hospital will be temporarily moved to nearby Lismore Base Hospital to allow for emergency air-conditioning repairs to the operating theatre.

The emergency work is expected to be completed in early June and will impact up to 160 people who will have their planned surgery moved to Lismore Base Hospital. This will help to ensure no operations will need to be delayed.

All affected patients are being notified, and patients who have queries about their change are encouraged to contact the Casino District and Memorial Hospital on 02 6660 0500. 

All other services at Casino Hospital will remain unchanged.

The temporary change will also not impact any services being delivered at Lismore Base Hospital.

Northern NSW Local Health District Director, Clinical Operations Lynne Weir apologised for the inconvenience the temporary change will cause to patients awaiting their planned surgery.

“Our staff are contacting all patients who have planned surgery at Casino over the coming eight weeks to notify them of a change in their operation location,” Ms Weir said.

“We will work with impacted individuals to address any concerns they have about the movement of their planned surgery and remain committed to minimising disruption to our surgical services during this time.”