The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fifth highest number…
The Ministry of Health is negotiating with private car park operators at NSW public hospitals to ensure staff are able to access these car parks at no cost to their…
Paramedic and Critical Care Nurse, Trent Ramsay of Woy Woy, has warned Central Coast residents to remain vigilant in maintaining social distancing despite some reports that the coronavirus curve is…
[April 9, 2020] Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD has identified 12 linked COVID-19 cases as six healthcare workers from a Gosford Hospital inpatient unit tested positive to COVID-19. All…
Central Coast paramedics are feeling the strain in their role as front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Australian Paramedics Association State President, Chris Kastelan, who has been stationed on the…
To ease the burden on the health system and protect vulnerable people, Transport for NSW has deferred the need for drivers over the age of 75 to undertake a medical…
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a package to address the mental health needs of Australians during…
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Dr Andrew Montague, says that steps are being taken to ensure that the District’s Intensive Care Units (ICU) are prepared for the event…
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has urged residents to support others in the community, particularly the aged, as increased isolation due to the coronavirus threatens the mental health of many….
Woy Woy Hospital has changed its visiting hours, as part of precautions against coronavirus. Central Coast Local Health District chief executive Dr Andrew Montague said visiting hours had been reduced…
Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) Chief Executive, Dr Rachel David, said Central Coast residents who are health fund members that are experiencing financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Central Coast Local Health District (the District) is calling on health workers to join its workforce in a bid to significantly bolster its workforce in response to COVID-19. A range…
While the public health system is suspending elective surgery to expand its intensive care capacity to meet the challenge of the coronavirus, a local private hospital is continuing to offer…
It is essential that Coast residents “respect and take on” social distancing and hygiene measures as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, says Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. Wicks said…
Gosford Private Hospital has assured patients that it’s business as usual as staff adopt new Coronavirus safety measures into day to day operations. The hospital is a part of the…
Central Coast Health District has announced changes to elective surgery procedures across the region as part of a statewide preparation for boosting resources to tackle the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. NSW…
The East Gosford Lions Club has kindly donated a folding electric wheelchair to a Kincumber teen. Club Publicity Officer, Michael Tabone, said the Lions were approached to see what financial…
Central Coast Local Health District would like to inform the public of a fake text message being circulated about a ‘free doctor visit’. Central Coast Local Health District has the…
Central Coast Health District has made changes to visiting hours at facilities across the Coast to reduce the risk of Coronavirus spreading to patients and staff. The new restrictions come…
Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has urged residents to stay calm and use common sense as coronavirus protocols ramp up. “Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has made a number of changes…