Walk for myeloma research
Myeloma Australia will hold its annual My Greatest Walk event on Sunday, March 30, with more than 30 groups across Australia participating. The Central Coast walk will begin at 8.30am…
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Reminder on dental benefits
New pathology centre opens at Umina
Women’s health forum helping to form policy
War of words over maternity services
Spotlight on number one cancer in Australian children
Help in setting health goals
Madeleine urges Coasties to lop off their locks
North Gosford practice expands its paediatric care
Central Coast local taking quality dentistry to the regions
Central Coast dentist Ned Restom is determined to make sure patients across the Central Coast and beyond have access to premium treatments without leaving their communities. Restom is founder and…
Second free mental health centre opens on Coast
The Gosford Medicare Mental Health Centre, which offers free, walk-in mental health support, is now officially open. No appointment or referral is needed to access services delivered by qualified mental…
Donations help address food insecurity
After the amazing success of their 2024 Christmas raffle, the Older Women’s Network (OWN), Deepwater, has had a bumper round of donations for local food pantries. A spokesperson said the…
More choice and better health care for women welcomed
A move by the Federal Government to strengthen Medicare with $573.3M to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women has been welcomed by Central Coast Federal…
Mr Potato tour heads to Central Coast
Mr Potato, the healthy fast-food outlet that is redefining fast-food in Australia, has announced the Mr Potato Australian Tour – a six-month adventure to bring great food and create a…
Health specialists gather for symposium
This week researchers, clinicians, research organisations and community stakeholders are gathering at the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute to share ideas, best practice and present findings from research…
Coast households struggle to afford medication
Almost half of low-income Central Coast households went without prescribed medication in the past year according to a report from the NSW Council of Social Service. The alarming statistic comes…
Second women’s health forum
A second Central Coast Women’s Health Forum has been organised for Tuesday, February 18, to provide an opportunity to discuss women’s healthcare in the region. Federal Member for Robertson Dr…
Push for another urgent care clinic
Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid is pushing for a third Urgent Care Clinic on the Central Coast, following the success of clinics at Umina Beach and Lake Haven. The…
NSW rollout for intervention program developed on Central Coast
Patients who have surgery for breast cancer across NSW are benefiting from an innovative, patient-centred program developed by a team on the Central Coast which is detecting and preventing chronic…
New doctors boost health workforce
The Central Coast’s health workforce has been boosted with 65 medical interns joining Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and taking up positions at Wyong and Gosford hospitals. The interns…