The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the second week of March 2023, International Women’s Day week. In the bulletin, this week: Train Chaos on WednesdayLocal Health Stats plummetWomen’s Day…
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Why are we closing hospitals?
In response to “NSW Health workers at breaking point?” (PP054): on the Northern Beaches there were two level 3 community-based public hospitals. They were both consequently run into the ground…
New health chief acknowledges demands faced by staff
New Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO Scott McLachlan has a big job ahead of him but he is no stranger to managing huge health districts. Most recently having…
Zen dens help patients relax
New calming spaces have been opened in mental health units at Gosford and Wyong public hospitals to support relaxation and recovery for patients. The Zen Dens have been developed in…
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…
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Weekly News 5@5 – Central Coast Coast Community News 5@5 April 23, Coming up this week: PM Scott Morrison on the Coast to announce new ‘Hydrogen Hubs’ and a carbon…
Cuts to funding not accepted as the reason for hospital delays
The State Government has hit back at Opposition claims that “savage cuts” to emergency departments have seen patients across the region waiting longer than the rest of NSW when presenting…
Health workers to receive free parking during COVID-19 crisis
The Ministry of Health is negotiating with private car park operators at NSW public hospitals to ensure staff are able to access these car parks at no cost to their…
Are we winning the war?
As the Coast’s health system braces for a rise in hospital admissions, nascent signs have emerged of a slowing in the rate of spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this…
Northside Private Hospital and medical precinct moves a step closer
A $350M private hospital complex planned for Racecourse Rd, Gosford, is a step closer, after the proponent lodged an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with the NSW Planning Department this week….
Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday to assist healthcare professionals
Gosford and Wyong Hospitals will be awash with colour on Friday, February 7, as the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) celebrates its fourth annual Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday….
Rotary helps raise $6000 for hospitals
A fundraising effort at a Woy Woy shopping centre has raised almost $6000 for children’s services at local Central Coast hospitals. “The total amount raised from the event was an…
Wyong Hospital welcomes 29 intern doctors
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, welcomed 36 medical graduates at Gosford Hospital and 29 medical graduates at Wyong Hospital, as part of the 2018 record intake of intern doctors…
Opposition sees stadium upgrades as misplaced spending
NSW Opposition Leader, Mr Luke Foley, said the Central Coast’s schools and hospitals will be robbed after the Liberals committed an “obscene” $2.5 billion to knocking down and rebuilding Sydney…