Help in setting health goals
Central Coast residents who need help sticking to their 2025 health goals are being encouraged to access support from a free health coaching service. NSW Health’s Get Healthy Service offers…
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Madeleine urges Coasties to lop off their locks
With the Leukaemia Foundation’s much-loved World’s Greatest Shave campaign now underway for 2025, Madeleine Snook of Narara is encouraging her fellow Coasties to sign up. Snook raised more than $5,000…
North Gosford practice expands its paediatric care
Two new paediatricians have joined the growing Central Coast obstetrics and gynaecology practice, Intuition Private. The highly experienced paediatricians, Dr Shriniwas Chinta and Dr Umesh Mishra, will ensure local families…
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…
Healthy Harold has a new friend
When Healthy Harold visits Central Coast schools this year, the children will notice a difference in the teaching modules they are shown. In an Australian-first, 10-year-old Charlie is the first…
Thousands visit urgent care clinic
Assistant Health Minister and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, is delighted that more than 15,000 people have been able to access free medical care at the Lake Haven Medicare Urgent…
Mental health check for those heading to school
As young people head into a new school year with the pressures of study and relationships, headspace is encouraging families to regularly check in with their young people to support…
Update that asthma plan
As Central Coast children return to school, Asthma Australia is urging parents to update their child’s Asthma Action Plan. Just like packing a school hat, this simple step helps ensure…
The battle against myeloma
The Central Coast Myeloma Support Group (CCMSG) is continuing its quest to support cancer patients in the region. Myeloma is a specific form of cancer of the plasma cells (one…
Clinical plan to address maternity services
Minister for the Central Coast and Member or Wyong David Harris has reassured Central Coast women their maternity needs will continue to be met in the region. He said the…