Top marks for newly registered nurse
Despite being just newly qualified, Central Coast nurse Eddralin Ronquillo has received top marks in the COVID-19 Infection Control Course. Ronquillo had just started her Registered Nursing career at local…
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Copacabana doctor helps women in Africa
Copacabana obstetric fistula surgeon, Dr Andrew Browning, has released his first book, A Doctor in Africa, detailing the 17 years he lived in Africa operating on women suffering from debilitating…
Woy Woy doctor clocks up 50 years of medical practice
A Woy Woy doctor recently celebrated 50 years of medical practice as his Vidler Ave clinic on May 1. Dr John Caska of the Vidler Ave Skin Cancer Centre first…
Golf Day raised $20,000 for Elsie’s Retreat
More than $20,000 was raised for the Elsie’s Retreat Project at a golf day held by ClubsNSW Central Coast Region. About 114 people teed off first thing in the morning…
International Nurses Day celebrates significant contribution of nurses
International Nurses Day, held on May 11, represented an opportunity to reflect upon the significant contribution that nurses make in all health care settings, but particularly this year with nurses…
Volunteers are a key part of these two organisations
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers, acknowledging and thanking the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. At the RSPCA alone, there are 2,924 volunteers…
114 tee off in Wyong for Elsie’s Retreat
More than $20,000 was raised for the Elsie’s Retreat Project at a golf fundraising held by ClubsNSW Central Coast Region on Friday, May 7. Approximately 114 people teed off first…
Orgasmic birth: the ultimate perk of homebirth
Following on from last week’s piece on the safety of homebirth and the primary advantages of birthing at home such as lowered intervention and risk of complications, this week I’m…
385 families share 1,000 $50 bushfire relief vouchers
Blue Haven Public School is one of many Central Coast schools to receive a helping hand for their students following the effects of the 2019/20 fire season, thanks to a…
Traditional foods for postpartum nourishment
This week, in our six part series on birth, we’re delving into the topic of postpartum nourishment with a discussion of recovery nutrition. The idea of setting aside several weeks…
Construction contract let for The Glen for Women rehabilitation centre
The Glen for Women rehabilitation centre has reached another significant and major milestone with Tuggerah construction company, North Construction & Building, announced as the preferred builder to construct the centre….
Meals on Wheels offers broader support services
One Direct Connect, trading as Meals on Wheels Central Coast, has established a phone support service, which clients can call to discuss an array of issues, in a move designed…
New maternity ward welcomes its first baby
Gosford Private Hospital has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art maternity ward and welcomed its first baby, Indiana, in the early hours of Tuesday, April 27. Kurt and Cassandra were the…
Charity golf day supports perimenopause awareness
Breakers Country Club at Wamberal will host a Charity Golf Day for ladies on Friday, May 14, to raise money for the Debbie Gaunt Foundation, an Iris Foundation-supported initiative. Ladies…
New COVID restrictions to impact Coast
A three-day re-tightening of COVID-19 health restrictions came into force on the Central Coast on May 6 following recent cases of community transmission and updated health advice from Chief Health…
Free flu vaccine at GP clinics, health centres and chemists
Free flu vaccines will now be available at local General Practitioner clinics, community health centres and chemists across the Peninsula as part of the National Immunisation Program. Those eligible for…
Woy Woy walking group shines light on ‘petiquette’
A Woy Woy Walking Group celebrated International Guide Dogs Day on April 28, with a long walk to shine a light on the importance of ‘petiquette’. The group walked along…
Peninsula Women’s Health Clinic re-opens
The Women’s Health Clinic at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre in Woy Woy has opened its doors once again after a temporary closure of its services due to COVID-19. In…
The untold benefits of homebirth
We’re midway through a six-part series on birth and this week I’m addressing the topic of homebirth. As someone who was lucky enough to birth two children at home, this…
Picnic day to raise awareness for MS
Colleen Daniels, who leads a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group on the Central Coast, has organised a picnic day at Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong, on May 30, to help raise…