Gunnedah Hospital

Overview

Gunnedah Hospital is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Gunnedah and surrounding communities in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW. With approximately 40 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, maternity, aged care, and palliative care. Operating under Hunter New England Local Health District, Gunnedah Hospital serves a population of approximately 13,000 people in this agricultural area known for coal mining, agriculture, and beef production. The facility offers outpatient clinics, community health services, and access to visiting specialists. The hospital’s emergency department provides 24-hour care, with telehealth connections to larger hospitals for additional specialist support when needed. Gunnedah Hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Tamworth, approximately 75 kilometers away, through established referral pathways. The hospital plays a vital role in this rural community, providing a range of essential healthcare services while balancing the needs of both the traditional agricultural community and the growing mining workforce. The facility focuses on sustainable rural healthcare delivery, with services tailored to address the specific health challenges faced by agricultural workers and mining employees.