Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite christened
The redeveloped Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite welcomed the first baby to be born in the world-class facility, on May 22. “We welcomed baby Cora into the world on May 22,”…
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Major changes for hospital emergency department
The Emergency Department at Gosford Hospital will move to Level 3 of the tower from May 31, and there will be permanent changes to Holden St from that date. The…
Fire emergency in new hospital reveals training shortfall
As mouldering portable battery that caused the evacuation of patients and staff from the outpatients’ area in the new Gosford Hospital Tower, on May 2, forced CEO, Mr Andrew Montague,…
Reduced rebate for Home Doctor Service visits to cost more elsewhere
Changes to Medicare funding will hit GP after-hours services and will see more patients presenting at Gosford Hospital’s already over-stretched emergency department, according to Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch. “Until now,…
New Gosford Hospital tower shown off
The Central Coast community was given a sneak peek inside the new Gosford Hospital tower on April 21. Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, said he was excited that…
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,…
36 medical graduates join Gosford Hospital
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has welcomed 36 medical graduates at Gosford Hospital and 29 medical graduates at Wyong Hospital, as part of the 2018 record intake of intern…
Scholarships in Radiotherapy Awards issued
Six young health professionals received awards at the Scholarships in Radiotherapy Annual Presentation Awards Ceremony, held at the Central Coast Cancer Centre, Gosford Hospital, on November 17. Director of Medical…
Special escalation system introduced
The Central Coast Local Health District has introduced a new program to allow patients and their families the opportunity to ‘REACH’ out for help when they notice a subtle change…
Redeveloped hospital will have an impact
The $348 million, 11-storey Gosford Hospital Redevelopment project is continuing to take shape, and is set to be one of the greatest infrastructure developments on the Central Coast. The redevelopment…
Clown Doctors to hold roadside collection fundraising appeal
The Clown Doctors’ healing powers were on display recently when three-year-old Isaac had his arm cast changed in the Outpatient clinic at Gosford Hospital. Knowing how frightened Isaac was of…
Medical School and Research Institute on track
The Central Coast Medical School and Research Institute to open at the redeveloped Gosford Hospital has the potential to transform health care on the Central Coast, according to Dr Brok…
Gosford Hospital emergency department figures improve
The latest report out by the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) shows “significant improvement” in emergency department and elective surgery wait times at Gosford Hospital, according to NSW Minister for…
Gosford Hospital’s emergency department waiting times have improved – MacDonald
The performance of the accident and emergency department at Gosford Hospital is improving, not going backwards, according to the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald. “In 2010,…
800-space car park included in hospital development
The approved $368 million Gosford Hospital upgrade was one of the largest election infrastructure commitments made outside Sydney in the last NSW State Election, according to the Parliamentary Secretary for…
Mad Hatters raise funds
The new Clown Doctors program at Gosford Hospital benefited from $5,156 raised at a Mad Hatters High Tea Party on Sunday, May 15. The funds were raised through ticket sales,…
Preparation for hospital major construction underway
Health minister, Ms Jillian Skinner, parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald and member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, inspected construction progress on the $368 million Gosford Hospital…
Terrigal shooting results in arrest and several firearms uncovered
A man was arrested and charged following the shooting of a woman shortly before 11:30pm on Wednesday, November 4. Police were contacted by medical staff after a 31-year-old woman arrived…
Carer retreat unit receives donation
The social committee of the Cove Village, Daleys Point, has recently donated to Gosford Hospital’s carer retreat unit. The committee has donated six chairs, various games, and a phone charger…
Knitters wanted
Knitters are needed to help make sensory blankets for local patients with dementia. Gosford Hospital Carer Retreat is hosting regular sewing circles for volunteers to help knit and sew blankets…