Mural puts the spotlight on mental health
NRL star Nicho Hynes has returned to his roots on the Central Coast, with a striking new mural unveiled at the Umina Bunnies Junior Rugby League Football Club celebrating his…
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Club a boon for stroke survivors and carers
The Wyong Stroke Recovery Club is one of the largest Stroke Recovery Clubs in NSW and regularly attends outings and trips with the support of ClubsGrants funding from Diggers The…
Keeping hospital grounds smoke free
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has teamed up with members of the community as part of a new campaign aiming to help keep the air around local hospitals and…
Uni team to help boost PNG health emergency response
An Australian team of public health professionals and academics based at the University of Newcastle will support Papua New Guinea to build its capacity to respond to emergencies, like pandemics…
From beach walks to national change: Dr Ian Hickie’s mental health mission
Science Focus Series When he’s not walking the golden sands of local beaches, dipping into the ocean or taking a bush track through Bouddi, Central Coast local Dr Ian Hickie…
Health care just a call away
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed the completion of the rollout of the NSW Government’s virtual urgent care service across NSW. This means that Central Coast residents have…
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it
Healthcare professionals from Coastal Women’s Health say Women’s Health Week (until Friday, September 5) is the perfect reminder that every check matters and women are being encouraged to have a…
Andrew set to walk for mental health
Former jockey and North Gosford resident, Andrew Hogan, is set to walk from Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse to Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse to raise awareness and funds for mental health charities. Hogan…
Spotlight on prostate cancer
The Blue Race Day held recently at Wyong Race Club was a vibrant occasion, organised by ClubsNSW Central Coast Regional Clubs to support Prostate Cancer Awareness on the Central Coast….
Breaking the silence on mental health
Western Australian sheep shearer turned mental health advocate Lenny Deacon has been pedalling his way around Australia for almost nine months, on a mission to break the silence around mental…
Central Coast born #MoveAgainstCancer steps up
Australians are being urged to think about movement this September, with the annual #MoveAgainstCancer challenge returning for another year, and what started right here on the Central Coast has now…
More ED nurses for Gosford Hospital
Gosford Hospital is one of 27 regional and rural hospitals set to introduce Safe Staffing Levels in emergency departments, with recruitment underway. This brings the total number of hospitals commencing…
Evergreen celebrates aged care workers
Retirement living community Evergreen recently celebrated Aged Care Employee Day with residents and families. Now in its seventh year, the national initiative celebrates the thousands of nurses, personal care workers,…
Seminar on living with myeloma
More than 40 myeloma patients and carers attended an information and education seminar at Erina Leagues Club on August 11. Myeloma is a specific form of cancer of the plasma…
Walking to ensure access to sight-saving care
Joanna Hobbs from Wadalba is running and walking 100km this August for her first-ever Fred’s Big Run in honour of her daughter Matilda’s remarkable vision journey. Matilda’s life was changed…
Taking steps to prevent bullying
Residents and Planet Fitness members laced up their runners and took a step towards ending bullying in Australia at Planet Fitness Tuggerah on Wednesday, August 13. Planet Fitness Australia and…
New camera a boon for hospital
Gosford Hospital’s emergency and neurology departments have received a significant boost in diagnostic technology thanks to the support of Ourimbah Auxiliary, which funded the purchase of a fundus camera. The…
Support following suicidal crisis or suicide attempt
Increasing aftercare support for individuals who have experienced a suicidal crisis or suicide attempt, the Care Connect program is now available in the Hunter and Central Coast areas through community…
Cancer centre celebrates 30 years
The Icon Cancer Centre in Gosford celebrated its 30th anniversary with an on-site barbecue on August 7. Current, past and long-term staff, doctors, patients and healthcare partners attended, with this…
Registrations open for Relay for Life
Registrations are now open for one of the Central Coast’s most inspiring community events – Mingara Relay For Life 2025, which will take place overnight from 10am on Saturday, September…