Private hospital ready to assist
Berkeley Vale Private Hospital has reached out to the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) to offer to take on some of the public sector’s sub-acute medical or mental health…
Health
Pharmacists can now vaccinate children from 10 years of age
The NSW Government has enabled pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to children from ten years of age. NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said giving families more options to protect their…
Local Health District is as prepared as humanly possible
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Dr Andrew Montague, says the CCLHD is as “prepared as humanly possible” for a potential Coronavirus outbreak on the Coast. According to Dr…
Year 4 student has already raised over $1,700 for April shave
A Year 4 student from St Philip’s Christian College is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Anthony Chirkoff will part with his long hair in April to support the…
Comfort cushions made for cancer care unit
Members at the Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre are preparing for their annual Boobs and Bags project. The project sees hundreds of comfort cushions made for women and men…
Computer games and quizzes for the elderly
Peninsula Village in Umina has introduced computer consoles to stimulate residents with games and quizzes. They are based on “play therapy” for people who are ageing or experience dementia, alzheimer’s…
Testing clinic opens at Wyong
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has opened two Coronavirus COVID-19 testing clinics. In a statement on March 13, a spokesperson for the CCLHD confirmed that clinics would open at…
Meals on Wheels service is COVID-19 ready
Meals on Wheels Central Coast (MOWCC) has announced that it is COVID-19 ready, with policies and procedures in place to promptly deal with potential incidences of the virus among clients…
Defibrillator to be installed
A life saving defibrillator will be installed at Davistown Progress Hall, thanks to a $3,600 State government grant. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch,…
COVID-19 update – Mar 16, 2020
[Central Coast] As part of CCN’s community service, we’ll be providing a regular update on Covid-19 news and events here on the Coast to keep you as informed as we…
Free hearing loss information session
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) will host a free hearing loss information session in Gosford, where locals can hear directly from a cochlear implant recipient and…
Live Well Festival to emphasise the importance of a healthy lifestyle
Central Coast Council’s second annual Live Well Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year’s inaugural event, as it throws the spotlight on the benefits and importance of…
Female in her 30’s the Central Coast’s first confirmed case of COVID-19
The Central Coast has its first confirmed case of Coronavirus. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) confirmed earlier today (Friday, March 13) a woman in her 30’s is the region’s…
Masons receive recognition from Crestani Scholarships Foundation
Chairman of the Gosford Masonic Centre, Ron Elshaw, received recognition from the Crestani Scholarships Foundation during the Foundation’s recent awards ceremony at Gosford Hospital. Foundation volunteer, Nolene Ryden, presented Elshaw…
Doula was guest speaker at Dying with Dignity meeting
The Central Coast branch of Dying with Dignity NSW, welcomed Australian Doula College’s Anna Pelle as their first guest speaker for 2020. Pelle spoke to branch members and guests in…
Carers’ lounge is officially open
Gosford Hospital’s new carers’ lounge is officially open from 10am to 1pm. Located in the main entry foyer, the carers’ lounge is a quiet and private space where carers can…
High mosquito numbers prompt health warning
The Central Coast Local Health District’s Public Health Unit is encouraging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, with concerns that an influx of the pests could lead to the…
Mobile Health Clinic to provide health checks to the homeless
Central Coast Primary Care is excited to announce that Health on The Streets (HOTS), a Mobile Health Clinic, will provide health checks to people experiencing homelessness on the Central Coast,…
Federal MPs debate CapTel cuts
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has labelled the Morrison Government’s cutting of CapTel services as a “cruel blow” to older Australians who are deaf or hearing impaired. CapTel, short…
Swampies donate CADD pumps to Cancer Day Units
More cancer patients at Wyong Hospital can now have their chemotherapy at home thanks to Woy Woy’s Swampies Social Golf Club, who recently donated a CADD pump to the Cancer…