Top award for cancer survivor
John Daven of Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group is one of three men to receive a prestigious national award for community service. The Max Gardner Award for Distinguished Service…
Health
Hospital kiosk open for business again
After being closed for 18 months following COVID-19 lockdowns and renovations, the Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary Kiosk is once again open and serving the community. Open from 10am until 2pm…
Looking at a new way to exercise
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are looking at a new way to do exercise that is individually suited to how each person’s lungs work in response to exercise. They…
Get checked for hypertension
In the wake of World Hypertension Day in May, Blooms the Chemist is urging residents to have their blood pressure checked regularly. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading…
Most happy with our emergency departments
Emergency departments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals have come in for quite a bit of criticism in recent years, but latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) survey results show a…
Morning tea raises more than $2,000 for cancer research
Residents of Blue Point Terrigal and their friends have raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer research. More than 60 people gathered for a Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday, May…
Major boost for Wyong palliative care unit
A $10,000 donation from in-home care provider Home Instead will help to create a sanctuary of serenity for terminally ill patients at Wyong Hospital. This July, work is scheduled to…
Treasurer stops by to discuss budget
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers was on the Central Coast recently to discuss implications, especially in the area of health, of the recent Federal Budget with Member for Robertson Gordon Reid…
Natural bodybuilding the perfect stress relief
Working with disadvantaged youth can have its challenges, but Central Coast resident Mani Olmedo has found Natural Bodybuilding to be the perfect self-care and stress relief hobby. Olmedo, who has…
Free skin checks on offer at Terrigal
Adore Beauty has launched its SPF365 campaign and will be offering free skin checks and sunscreen at the Terrigal foreshore war memorial from 8am to 2pm on Tuesday, May 30….
Call to have a flu jab
With flu season in full swing as we enter into the colder months, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is encouraging everyone to roll up their sleeve for an influenza/flu vaccination….
Uniting welcomes aged care pay rise
Uniting Care Australia, with four aged care facilities on the Central Coast, has welcomed a 15 per cent wage rise for workers in the industry announced in last week’s Federal…
Budget brings health improvements for Coast
The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has applauded the Labor Government following the announcement of significant investment into primary care in the 2023 Federal Budget, which…
Test your strength at Deadlift for Dementia
Lift3 Gym and Physiotherapy at Tuggerah Business Park is set to hold a Deadlift for Dementia event on Saturday, September 16, from 10am-3pm and is calling for registrations. People of…
Women’s health forum at Umina Beach
A Women’s Health Forum was held at Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, Umina Beach, on Monday, May 1, organised by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, himself a doctor. Special…
Nappy collection to help families in crisis
On its 10th anniversary The Nappy Collective charity is calling on Central Coast residents to donate new or leftover disposable nappies during its annual Mothers Day Collection Drive. The Coast…
Health warning about danger of potent heroin mix
Increased hospitalisations and intensive care unit admissions following the use of heroin on the Central Coast has prompted NSW Health to issue a danger warning about a life-threatening mix of…
Help celebrate transplant donor heroes
Kincumber resident Graham Harrison is inviting all Central Coast residents to take part in Donor Heroes Night on May 18. Harrison has been actively promoting organ and tissue donation and…
Bounce your way to better health
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched a campaign designed to encourage and raise awareness of the benefits of healthy lifestyles and to support local…
Special gym for mums and mums-to-be
Many new mums and mums-to-be often find it hard to locate a gym which caters to their specific needs. Many women want to continue training or for some, start a…