Shining a light on men’s health
A men’s health barbecue will be hosted on September 21 by Davistown RSL, in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and healthcare company Bayer Australia. In Australia, 17,000…
Health
Gosford Hospital on the improve
Gosford Hospital is showing signs of improvement, in spite of the broader NSW health system continuing to face major pressures, according to the latest release of Bureau of Health Information…
New trolleys for Gosford Hospital ICU
The Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary has donated two Rapid Response Team emergency trolleys to Gosford Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Clinical Nurse Consultant of the Rapid Response Teams, Benita Bolcina, said…
Free community fitness program
The Get Active San Remo and Blue Haven campaign will run again in October, with residents encouraged to get out and take advantage of the many physical activity options that…
Rowing for mental fitness fundraiser
Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is calling on Central Coast locals to sign up and jump on a rowing machine as part a 24-Hour Row For Mental Fitness fundraiser being…
New GPs for Terrigal Medical Centre
Two new General Practitioners and two new GP Registrars have started at Terrigal and Avoca Medical Centres. Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch met the new doctors during a recent visit…
Supporting domestic and sexual violence survivors
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is one of six PHNs selected to pilot a new model of care to support victim-survivors of family,…
New machine will help breast cancer diagnosis
CancerCare Australia has funded a Mammography/Tomosynthesis (MT) machine which is the first of its kind to Central Coast Local Health District. CancerCare Australia, a project of the Rotary Club of…
Audit freeze will help local GPs
Hunter and Central Coast GP clinics could benefit with the NSW Government announcing it will pause payroll tax audits for 12 months. There will also be a 12 month pause…
Coasties encouraged to take part in Walk to Work Day
Central Coast workers are being encouraged to start Spring by getting out and walking on Friday , September 1, for Walk to Work Day. Walk to Work Day encourages employees…
First Nations Health and Wellness Framework
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched its 2023-2028 First Nations Health and Wellness Framework. Building upon previous cultural engagement activities, the framework…
Return to full-time work for Stephen
After seven years on a disability pension with NDIS supports, Central Coast resident Stephen Nisbet has transitioned to open employment with Aruma. While current statistics estimate that 200 Australians join…
Hospital Auxiliary does an amazing job
On the first Thursday of every month in the busy foyer of Gosford Hospital it’s hard to miss the tables piled high with colourful hand-stitched quilts, soft winter blankets and…
Raising funds for seriously ill children and their families
Throughout the month of August, McDonald’s restaurants across northern NSW and the Central Coast will raise essential funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW (RMCH NNSW) by selling $2…
Act FAST in the event of stroke
With someone having a stroke every 19 minutes in Australia, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is encouraging people to learn the FAST signs of stroke and the best ways…
Food and nutrition hotline aims to help seniors
The Food, Nutrition and Dining Unit Hotline at the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is now live and Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging Central Coast residents…
Radiation therapy pre-planning at Tuggerah Lakes
Cancer patients from the northern end of the Central Coast can now access radiation therapy pre-treatment planning at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital. All Icon patients living in the area will…
Improving mental well-being through art
Central Coast artist Angela Miller is on a mission to combat the negative effects of technology on mental well-being by reigniting the flame of imagination through her captivating artwork and…
Almost $3,000 raised for cancer research
Almost $3,000 raised at a fundraising event by the Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club will go towards cancer research to be conducted on the Central Coast. President Vic Alce said…
On the run to fight Motor Neurone Disease
A group of Central Coast friends is set to embark on a massive 200km run to help raise awareness and $50,000 for Motor Neurone Disease. It will be the second…