Training pups to become seeing-eye dogs
Central Coast resident Rolf Geerlings says he can’t stress enough the profound impact his seeing-eye dogs have had on his life. A passionate pastry chef crafting extraordinary wedding cakes, Geerlings’…
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Coast doctor a finalist in prestigious business awards
Central Coast doctor and businesswoman Kelly Needham of Coastal Goddess has been named as a finalist for the AusMumpreneur Awards in the Health Business category. The AusMumpreneur Awards, presented by…
Research into heart disease and cancer
The University of Newcastle has received just under $800,000 to undertake research into cancer-related heart disease – the second leading cause of death for patients with cancer, after cancer itself….
$38.5M for children’s mental health care
A Head to Health Kids Hub to provide mental health care for young children will soon be located on the Central Coast. It will be one of four Kids Hubs…
New appointee to improve Coast’s health care
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the appointment of a Deputy Secretary for Regional Health for the first time in NSW. Tesch said the creation of the role fulfills…
Big boost for women’s health centre
The Rotary Club of Gosford has raised more than $23,000 at its 23rd annual Razzamatazz show, staged recently over three performances at Niagara Park Stadium. More than 1,400 children and…
Improved mental health services
From July 1, more than 25,000 mental health sessions have been commissioned across the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) region, to ensure priority populations can…
Helping conquer anxiety for a new start in life
As facilitator of the new Wyoming Anxiety Support Group run by Wayahead, Tim Gentle brings a wealth of lived experience to the role. “I suffered from anxiety in primary and…
Chemists say patients worse off with 60-day dispensing
People can expect shorter trading hours, fewer services, worsening medicine shortages and closures of local pharmacies under the Federal Government’s 60-day dispensing policy, according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia….
Primary care award winners announced
Umina Podiatry has taken out the Patients First Award at the 2023 Primary Care Quality and Innovation Awards. Presented in front of a full house on Friday, June 23, at…
Improvements for public health system
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to improving working conditions for healthcare staff and the overall public health system. She said data recently revealed that…
Chemists help with script-free UTI treatment
Women across the Central Coast are now able to access treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections as part of a statewide community pharmacy clinical trial. Participating pharmacists – six on…
Davis running to support cancer research
Graham Davis of Terrigal – a 71-year-old cancer survivor – is fronting up again this year to defend his age group title in the Sydney Harbour 10km run. He plans…
Health Minister drops by to discuss Voice to Parliament
Health Minister Mark Butler was on the Central Coast on Tuesday, June 27, to talk about the coming referendum on the Voice to Parliament and how it might affect health…
Funding extended for specialist children’s worker
A specialist worker for children and young people working on the Central Coast is one of 20 in NSW to be guaranteed employment for the next 12 months. Following a…
Anxiety support group in Wyoming
If you suffer from anxiety, a new monthly group meeting being held in Wyoming might be for you. The free Wyoming Anxiety Support Group will be run by Wayahead in…
Long Jetty Urgent Care Clinic to open early next year
Design work is underway for a new Urgent Care Clinic at Long Jetty which is expected to be operational by early next year. Health Minister Ryan Park was onsite on…
Fundraiser for prostate cancer
After a successful Charity Race Day in 2022, Clubs NSW Central Coast Region will hold another event to help raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) on…
Helping hairdressers keep an eye out for concerning spots
Central Coast hairdressers, barbers and beauticians can access a new TAFE NSW course to gain the skills to “spot a spot” and speak up if they see something concerning through…
R U OK? Conversation Convoy rolls into West Gosford
The R U OK? Conversation Convoy will visit West Gosford on Friday, June 23. Residents are invited to visit Anytime Fitness at West Gosford between 8am and 10am for a…