More ED nurses for Gosford Hospital
Gosford Hospital is one of 27 regional and rural hospitals set to introduce Safe Staffing Levels in emergency departments, with recruitment underway. This brings the total number of hospitals commencing…
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New camera a boon for hospital
Gosford Hospital’s emergency and neurology departments have received a significant boost in diagnostic technology thanks to the support of Ourimbah Auxiliary, which funded the purchase of a fundus camera. The…
Ballerina Supertees for Gosford Hospital
Volunteers from across the Central Coast came together at Gosford RSL recently to pack the latest ballerina themed Supertee medical garments before delivering them to Gosford Hospital. This is the…
Nurses rally over chronic staff shortages at our hospitals
Central Coast nurses and midwives say they are facing widespread understaffing at Gosford and Wyong hospitals this Winter. They held an own time rally on Monday, July 14, to escalate…
Remembering CWA’s vital baby health centres
With Gosford Hospital marking its 80th anniversary recently, celebrations sparked memories of the big role the Country Women’s Association (CWA) played in looking after the health of Central Coast mothers…
Taxi rank needed at hospital
I have recently attended Gosford Hospital several times in relation to a broken wrist. Is there some way for them to install seating at the taxi rank outside the emergency…
Gosford Hospital marks 80 years of service
Gosford Hospital is celebrating a major milestone this week, marking 80 years of continuous care for the Central Coast community. The region’s main public hospital first opened its doors on…
Maternity services continue at Gosford Hospital
Central Coast Local Health District has reassured the community that safe, high quality maternity care, including birthing services, continues to be provided at Gosford Hospital. Acting CEO Jude Constable said…
Maternity services in crisis
Fears are mounting that Central Coast women could be forced to travel out of the region to access maternity services with Gosford Hospital’s obstetrics and gynaecology services in crisis. Just…
New technology will aid cancer treatment
A major technology upgrade is helping to deliver shorter and more targeted treatment for people with cancer on the Central Coast. Supported by a $6M grant from the Australian Government’s…
McHappy Day helps Coast families
McHappy Day on Saturday, November 16, will give Coasties a chance to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) with $2 from every Big Mac sold on the day going directly to…
Tidal terrace adventure play area to get $1.65M renewal
The tidal terrace recreation space in Leagues Club Park near the Gosford waterfront will undergo an overhaul with a $1.65M grant from the Federal Government. This funding, together with Central…
Fitting farewell for Gosford intensive care nurse
Gosford Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, Julie Donaldson of Terrigal, has been acknowledged in the Australian Parliament in Canberra by Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid MP, following her…
Public gynaecologists cancel appointments due to staff shortages
Gynaecologists and obstetricians at Gosford and Wyong hospitals have pledged to treat only urgent and life-threatening cases until the Central Coast Local Health District hires more doctors and nurses. Scores…
New concierges for our hospitals
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is to receive four of 86 dedicated patient flow concierge officers to be rolled out at public hospitals across the state. The new officers…
Learning first-hand the trauma of a trip to emergency department
Students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus recently experienced first-hand the journey of a patient rushed to hospital for life-saving treatment. While an actor played the patient and…
Charity alliance helps out children’s ward
Freemasons on the Central Coast, The Central Coast Lodge, and the Central Coast Steam Model Co-op have banded together to raise money for a specialised bath for the children’s ward…
Jive dancing helps decorate hospital children’s ward
When a small group of dancers from Central Coast Modern Jive Dance took over hiring the auditorium at Club Wyong for dance classes, it was decided they would ask the…
Catching up on surgery waitlists
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the release of new preliminary data which shows the overdue planned surgery waitlist at NSW public hospitals has reached its lowest level since…
Safe staffing levels on the way for Gosford Hospital
Gosford Hospital is one of 12 across the state set to introduce staffing levels in emergency departments as the NSW Government continues to deliver on its major staffing reform. The…