Nurses rally over chronic staff shortages at our hospitals
Central Coast nurses and midwives say they are facing widespread understaffing at Gosford and Wyong hospitals this Winter. They held an own time rally on Monday, July 14, to escalate…
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New technology to aid recovery
The Central Coast is now home to one of the world’s most advanced wellness technologies. Coastal Rehab Hub Wellness Centre has introduced the award-winning Prism Light Pod – the most…
MRI scans to be funded through Medicare
More people on the Central Coast will have access to MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans funded through Medicare thanks to changes that came into effect on July 1. At present…
EOIs invited for Terrigal Urgent Care Clinic
The Federal Government is getting on with the job of delivering new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across the country with the Expressions of Interest (EOI) to establish one in the…
Eight month wait for life saving surgery
Central Coast resident Joshua Maxwell was forced to wait eight months for potentially life-saving surgery at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital. The 32-year-old writer and playwright was diagnosed with a congenital heart…
New paramedic interns for the Coast
Eleven new paramedic interns are on their way to the Central Coast ambulance zone to complete the on-the-road portion of their 12-month internships, before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and…
Bulk billing rate continues to rise
Federal Member for Dobell and Assistant Health Minister, Emma McBride, has welcomed new data which shows the bulk billing rate continues to rise in the electorate. The Federal Government invested…
Immersion therapy dives from the Scuba Gym
Based mainly on the Central Coast and also servicing the Sydney area, The Scuba Gym Australia provides water immersion therapy to people with all sorts of disabilities and illnesses. Clients…
Fun rivalry leads to generous hospital donation
Gosford and Wyong hospitals have received $25,000 to buy equipment to treat burns and trauma patients, raised by local emergency services workers. The money was raised by holding the Triple…
Survey reveals many struggle with common vision condition
A new national survey from Specsavers has revealed many Australians aged 35 to 50 are struggling with blurry or unclear vision during everyday tasks yet the vast majority remain unaware…
Dee set to run to help fight breast cancer
On September 21, Dee Johnson of Ettalong Beach will don her joggers and join fellow members of the Woy Woy Runners to take place in the inaugural Woy Woy local…
It’s all in the family at Telex Hearing Care
For more than 30 years, Telex Hearing Care has been a cornerstone of the Central Coast community, helping locals hear the sounds that matter most — whether it’s the laughter…
What next for men’s mental health?
As Men’s Mental Health Week comes to a close, the big question for our local blokes on the Central Coast is: What next? Initiatives such as the Central Coast Men’s…
Workshop on how the arts can help healing
What do the arts, flowers and Braille paper have in common in providing healing? This is what artist and art therapist Karen Adler hopes to show at her Finding Light…
After 60 years nursing, Sherry has no plans to retire
Sherry Burrows of Avoca Beach just celebrated 60 years as a registered nurse and still works four days a week with absolutely no plans to retire anytime soon. Working in…
Remembering CWA’s vital baby health centres
With Gosford Hospital marking its 80th anniversary recently, celebrations sparked memories of the big role the Country Women’s Association (CWA) played in looking after the health of Central Coast mothers…
Alex’s mission up The Skillion to help beat breast cancer
Alex McIntyre of Bensville has raised $16,500 for Breast Cancer Network Australia by running up and down The Skillion at Terrigal more than 300 times. Earlier this year, he set himself…
New fitness classes for over 60s
Instructor Erin Cheek is set to begin fitness classes for over 60s at The Everglades Club, Woy Woy. The Move Better Fitness classes will help those aged over 60 enhance…
Look out for the bloke beside you and help save lives
Dan Preston was just 44 when he experienced two strokes in one night back in 2021, and more recently a smaller stroke in November 2024. And while the road to…
Young men need to look after mental health
Kids Helpline is encouraging boys and young men on the Central Coast to take time to prioritise their mental health as part of International Men’s Health Week (June 9-15). CEO…