JAX helps put a cap on breast cancer
JAX Tyres & Auto at Charmhaven will join with the other 92 JAX stores across the country in supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and its vision of Zero…
Health
Amazing local fundrasing result for cancer research
Cancer touches the lives of everyone, no matter age or lifestyle. Most know someone impacted by this insidious disease, notwithstanding the amazing developments in research and treatments over recent years. …
New model of care for DV victims
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has introduced a model of care addressing an often-overlooked consequence of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV): concussion…
New procedure at Gosford Private Heart Centre
In the wake of National Heart Health Week in May, a team of specialists from Gosford Private Hospital has introduced a new procedure at the Gosford Private Heart Centre. Known…
Coastal Goddess raises over $19,000 for cancer research
Coastal Goddess has raised more than $19,000 in support of WomenCan, a fundraising initiative of ANZGOG (Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group). The women’s intimate health and facial aesthetics clinic…
Boost for Shirley Shuttle
Shirley Shuttle drivers will keep warm during Winter thanks to a recent donation from the Lions Club of Gwandalan. Over the past 17 years Shirley Shuttle Cancer Outpatient Transport Service…
Support for Crestani Scholarships across the generations
The residents of Tarragal Glen Retirement Village and the young pupils at Erina Kindergarten joined forces recently to support Crestani Scholarships, a Central Coast charity dedicated to improving cancer treatment…
Urgent care clinics are saving millions of dollars
The Peninsula Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Umina Beach has treated more than 16,733 patients since opening in 2023. Across the nation, more than 1.5 million Australians have received free,…
Work underway on Wyong palliative care unit
Work for the new palliative care unit at Wyong Hospital has taken a key step forward with the main works contractor appointed and major construction set to begin in the…
Gosford Hospital marks 80 years of service
Gosford Hospital is celebrating a major milestone this week, marking 80 years of continuous care for the Central Coast community. The region’s main public hospital first opened its doors on…
Clinical trial a boon for Brian
May 20 was International Clinical Trials Day and Central Coast resident Brian Cotterill is living proof of the importance of trials in saving lives and lifestyles. Three years ago, the…
Volunteers needed at Wyong Hospital
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is looking for compassionate volunteers to support patients, visitors and staff at Wyong Hospital. Volunteer Services and Consumer Manager Kami Dibden said while CCLHD…
Quilts made with love gifted to Gosford Hospital
Woy Woy CWA president Margy Ure was more than happy to present Barbara Galvin from Elsie’s Project with a bunch of beautiful and lovingly made quilts at a recent craft…
Exercise classes a boon for older women
Two local Aboriginal women are hailing the physical and mental health benefits of being active after joining an exercise group on the Central Coast. Aunty Helen, a Kamilaroi woman from…
Eight new paramedics headed to Central Coast
Eight new paramedics have been deployed to the Central Coast after they were officially inducted into the NSW Ambulance service recently. The new recruits are part of 116 new paramedic…
Shirley Shuttle relaunch with two new gifted vehicles
Shirley Shuttle Inc was officially relaunched in last month with two new Mitsubishi Outlanders donated by the Freemasons on the Central Coast (FotCC) and the Lions Club of Gosford. Five…
Check out the Big Red Bus
Toukley Lions Club and Toukley Lions Ladies Auxiliary will host a Kidney Awareness Week fundraiser on Saturday, May 31, to support Lake Haven Lions Renal Unit. All proceeds of the…
Boost for Shirley Shuttle
Shirley Shuttle has received $4,000 following Canton Beach Bowlers’ Annual Pink Day, held on May 8. The day remembers loved ones lost to cancer and those local community members who…
Boost for Lake Haven Renal Unit
The Order of the Amaranth – Wyong Masonic Club – has donated $6,000 to the Lake Haven Renal Unit. The Masonic Club’s Royal Matron Anne Almond said members were pleased…
Time to get the flu shot is now
Central Coast residents are being urged to get the flu shot ahead of the peak influenza months. The call comes in the wake of expert warnings of low vaccination rates…