New health chief says expect a COVID case spike
Central Coast residents should be vigilant with COVID-19 numbers in the region likely to spike in coming weeks. That’s the message from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Scott…
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Health district refutes maternity staff shortage
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has refuted claims by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, that the maternity unit at Gosford is under-staffed. Tesch said the number of babies born…
Prizes for completing shared pathway survey
Central Coast Local Health District is working on a project called Activate Your Space which aims to find ways to improve opportunities for San Remo and surrounding communities to be…
1700 people leave Gosford Emergency without treatment
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is calling for more staff at Gosford Hospital‘s Emergency Department, with the latest Bureau of Health Information quarterly report indicating a rise of 395.5 per…
Third death during Delta outbreak
Central Coast Health District has confirmed the death of man in his 70s who had COVID-19, the third since the Delta outbreak. The man from western Sydney had received only…
District Health says hospitals ready for COVID surge
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) says it is well-prepared for the anticipated demand on hospitals because of increasing COVID-19 patients, expected to hit a peak in October. CCLHD says…
Central Coast Local Health District has a new chairman
Professor Donald MacLellan has been appointed Chair of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). He takes over from Paul Tonkin, who has served in the position for the past…
Indigenous health in focus during NAIDOC Week
Like so many other community activities, NAIDOC Week 2020 looked a lot different on the Central Coast this year. COVID-19 restrictions led to a scaling down of activities to celebrate…
Donation rejection applauded
[FORUM] It is typical of the arrogance of Wyong Coal that it thinks it can bribe its way to respectability and acceptance by the community with a paltry $100,000 donation…
Gosford Hospital redevelopment has been a massive task
The Central Coast Local Health District (the District) took the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of its female workforce on International Women’s Day on March 8. Gosford Hospital Redevelopment Manager,…
60-year service badge for Verlie Kirkby
Ms Verlie Kirkby of East Gosford has been recognised as Gosford Hospital Auxiliary’s longest serving member, having given 60 years of service to the organisation. Ms Kirkby signed up to…