Labor pledges two urgent care health clinics for Coast
The Labor Party has pledged to fund two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics on the Central Coast if elected on May 21. The move was announced by Member for Dobell, Emma…
Health
1 bird, 3 meals
We’re back with part two of our ‘one bird, three meals’ series which aims to highlight how easy it is to stretch a whole pasture-raised chicken into several days’ worth…
One bird, three meals
Well, we’re back. I hope you enjoyed a lovely Easter and the briefest sliver of Autumn sun before the rains regained their strength. Prior to the break we’d been discussing…
New COVID measures for schools in Term Two
As Term Two begins for Central Coast schools, the NSW Government has released its latest COVID smart plan for keeping students learning face to face safe. Minister for Education and…
Gosford Centrelink and Medicare to be relocated
The Gosford Medicare and Centrelink offices in Watt St will close on May 30, with staff to be relocated to a new Gosford Service Centre in the ATO building in…
Time to have a flu shot, say health authorities
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is encouraging people to roll up their sleeves for the flu vaccine, to protect themselves and the community this winter. CCLHD Acting Director of…
Close contacts of COVID-19 cases will not have to isolate after Friday
Close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case will no longer be required to isolate from 6pm on Friday, April 22, provided they comply with NSW Health guidelines. The NSW Government…
New regional division a boost for Central Coast health services
Central Coast Local Health District will receive a major boost with the recent announcement of the establishment if a new Regional Health Division for NSW Health. Minister for Regional Health,…
McBride commits to Medicare-funded MRI licence for Wyong Hospital
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says that if the Labor Government is elected on May 21, it will help people on the Central Coast access lifesaving medical scans by…
Coast GPs get skin cancer training
Seventy Central Coast GPs have received scholarships to complete a range of skin cancer qualifications including Certificate and Advanced Certificate of Skin Cancer and Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Dermoscopy….
The secret to perfectly poached chicken
Keeping with the theme of getting the best bang for your buck when opting for the slightly pricier but more nourishing option of pasture-raised chicken, poaching is another way to…
New partnership to help elderly stay healthy
Older adults will soon receive extra support to stay active and healthy, and live independently, thanks to a partnership between Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and Meals on Wheels…
$800,000 on offer for local charities and community groups
Local not-for-profit and charity organisations working to overcome disadvantage or create opportunities for marginalised or isolated people on the Central Coast can apply for funds through the latest Newcastle Permanent…
Coast health workers at breaking point
HEALTH – Dozens of health workers at Gosford Hospital walked off the job for two hours at 10am on April 7, joining industrial action held across the state as the…
The delicious perks of buying whole chicken
We’ve been exploring the countless benefits of sourcing quality meat products on the column recently and how this invariably leads to the conclusion that shopping with local producers is a…
Recognised for LGBTQ+ inclusion in healthcare
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has taken two awards at the inaugural Australian Pride in Health and Wellbeing Awards. The awards recognised a variety of role models, allies and…
Kincumber, Bouddi region gets DPA status to attract GPs
GP clinics in the Kincumber to Box Head area can now recruit overseas-trained doctors and bonded medical practitioners after a campaign by Saratoga Medical Practice was successful in having the…
Concerns over Ettalong ambulance station relocation ‘unfounded’
With recent statistics showing increases in ambulance and emergency department wait times at Gosford Hospital, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she was concerned the replacement of the Ettalong ambulance…
Health District CEO defends Gosford Hospital wait times
Central Coast Local Health District has hit back at claims by Gosford state MP Liesl Tesch that patients are being forced to wait longer for care at Gosford Hospital. Tesch…
New honour for Terrigal professor
Professor Julie Redfern of Terrigal received her second award this month at the National Health & Medical Health Research Council’s (NHMRC) Annual Awards Night, Wednesday March 30, winning the 2021…