Doctor shortage is real and risky says McBride
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has debunked claims that 33 new GPs were starting this month on the Central Coast. “The acute shortage of GPs on the Coast is…
Health
Crouch writes to health district about payments to isolate
The proposal for COVID-19 ‘Test and Isolate Support Payments’ to be introduced on the Central Coast may be one step closer to fruition. The payments would help cover the lost…
Each tiny rehab step has a big benefit
A Umina Beach local has spoken out about the challenges of rehabilitation after suffering a stroke earlier this year. Kevin experienced a stroke at home which was discovered to have…
McBride calls for inquiry into GP shortages on the Coast
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has joined calls for a Senate Inquiry to be held to investigate GP shortages in regional areas like the Central Coast. Led by Shadow…
Re-write the story: routine cooking is boring
This is the final part in our six-week series on the counterproductive stories we tell ourselves in the kitchen – those hurdles that mess with our mojo and prevent us…
Time to take a holiday from chronic pain
Berkeley Vale Private Hospital is on a mission to connect with the community to raise awareness about its new Chronic Pain Management program ahead of National Pain Week. Chronic pain…
Labor MPs call for COVID vaccination centre
Labor MPs on the Central Coast are calling for a mass COVID-19 vaccination centre to be established in the region. State MPs David Harris (Wyong), Liesl Tesch (Gosford), and David…
Ourimbah recognised as a priority area but not the rest of the north
The Central Coast is the grip of an acute GP shortage and although some medical practices can now put on more doctors, the northern end of the Coast has been…
COVID-19 vaccine availability issues and confusing messages abound
The escalation of the COVID-19 Delta Strain outbreak in Sydney has resulted in more Central Coast residents scrambling to be vaccinated, but vaccine availability and confusing messages about eligibility continue…
Expressions of interest sought for next series of Thai Mondays
Thai Mondays, an initiative that is unique to the Central Coast, is calling for expressions of interest from local cultural practitioners working in the field of arts and health. Salus…
New health mantra not wanted
Forum – Historically, Liberal governments are no friends of Medicare. Spending billions fighting American no win wars, such as Vietnam, Iraq, and now Afghanistan, is more important than your health….
Turnip: unsexy vegetable makeovers
Well, we’re finishing up our seasonal eating guide for Winter with another instalment of the world’s least sexiest vegetables. We’ve ticked off choko, beets and now we’re heading into turnip…
196 strokes in Robertson electorate in 2020
With new data revealing NSW is home to four of Australia’s top 20 hotspots for high blood pressure, locals across the Peninsula are being encouraged to be aware of the…
Life After Birth: Why Postpartum Care Matters
Michelle Nicolaou-Newman This week is the final instalment in our six-part series on the topic of birth and we’re hearing from Michelle Nicolaou-Newman, co-founder of the Central Coast Montessori School…
Pollution data and health records need to be integrated
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has urged the NSW Government to integrate National Pollution Inventory (NPI) data with known rates of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) on the Central Coast…
Traditional foods for postpartum nourishment
This week, in our six part series on birth, we’re delving into the topic of postpartum nourishment with a discussion of recovery nutrition. The idea of setting aside several weeks…
New maternity ward welcomes its first baby
Gosford Private Hospital has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art maternity ward and welcomed its first baby, Indiana, in the early hours of Tuesday, April 27. Kurt and Cassandra were the…
Free flu vaccine at GP clinics, health centres and chemists
Free flu vaccines will now be available at local General Practitioner clinics, community health centres and chemists across the Peninsula as part of the National Immunisation Program. Those eligible for…
The untold benefits of homebirth
We’re midway through a six-part series on birth and this week I’m addressing the topic of homebirth. As someone who was lucky enough to birth two children at home, this…
The hidden power of pregnancy
This week is the second instalment in our six-part series on the topic of birth and we’re hearing from Michelle Nicolaou-Newman, mother of three, co-founder of the Central Coast Montessori…