Expansion of free flu vaccination program called for
NSW Shadow Health Minister, Mr Walt Secord, has called on the State and Federal Government to consider expanding their free flu vaccination programs. This is as NSW and Australia experience…
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Suicide prevention walk to be held at Umina Beach
A suicide prevention walk will be held on Umina Beach from 9am on September 10 as part of Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows national campaign. It has been organised by…
Campaign commenced to aid eight-year-old boy
Toukley Golf Club has raised more than $10,000 through a Go Fund Me campaign to assist a Toukley family with their son’s recovery from cancer. Eight-year-old , Logan Haanskorf, was…
NSW experiencing one of the worst flu seasons on record
NSW is continuing to experience one of its worst flu seasons on record, and the Central Coast has not been spared, with 44 per cent of recorded cases in the…
Big Aussie Hearing Check promotes free hearing checks
With Hearing Awareness Week fast approaching, Australian Hearing is once again calling on locals to join in The Big Aussie Hearing Check. The Big Aussie Hearing Check is Australian Hearing’s…
Mothers reminded of the benefits of breastfeeding
This World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) Central Coast Local Health District reminded families of the benefits of lactation and where new mums can get invaluable support across the region. This…
NSW Governor meets with Asbestos disease sufferers
Gosford residents who suffer from asbestos related diseases or have lost loved ones to them, met with NSW Governor, Mr David Hurley, to discuss the impact the deadly fibre continues…
Open days to improve mental health
Open days to be held at Ettalong Senior Citizens Centre and Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on August 24, will focus on anxiety remedies. The workshops are an initiative of…
New outdoor gym in Bateau Bay
A new outdoor gym has been launched by Real Insurance and the Central Coast Council, in Bateau Bay, in order to encourage locals in the area to enjoy a more…
High health costs remain a major problem
A year after the federal election, residents in the federal electorate of Dobell continue to pay the price for the Government’s Medicare rebate freeze, according to the local member, Ms…
Disability Inclusion Action Plan launched
Central Coast Council launched its Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) on July 18 at The Erina Centre. The Plan was developed in conjunction with staff, residents, local organisations and an…
New sponsored vehicle for domestic violence team
On Monday, July 24, Brisbane Water Police took possession of a new sponsored vehicle for use by its Domestic Violence Team. The new Eco Sport Wagon will be a great…
Kidney bus provided dialysis at Umina holiday park
A new travelling dialysis treatment service visited Umina on June 26. The Big Red Kidney Bus, a new service that provides mobile lifesaving dialysis treatment for regional patients, visited the…
People power win over Wyong Hospital privatisation
A public-private partnership to redevelop and manage Wyong Hospital will not go ahead. On Thursday, July 6, NSW Minister for Health, Mr Brad Hazzard, said the $200 million Wyong Hospital…
450% increase in flu cases
Flu season has hit early and the Central Coast Health District is encouraging locals to get their fl u shot and protect themselves from respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses….
Sugary drinks being removed from hospitals and health facilities
Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, along with other Central Coast Local Health District facilities, will be updating their menus to provide healthier options across the region. The move comes after Dr…
Hospital emergency staff to join runners in Bay to Bay
A Red Army of Gosford and Wyong Hospital Emergency Department (ED) staff are lacing up their shoes ready to take on this year’s Bay to Bay running festival in the…
Five year Central Coast Local Health District Research Plan launched
The Central Coast Local Health District has the aspiration of becoming a global leader in integrated medical research with the launch of a five-year plan aimed at changing the way…
Central Coast named as one of Australia’s top 10 heart failure hot spots
A national snapshot targeting heart failure and heart disease, has named the Central Coast as one of Australia’s top 10 heart failure hot spots, with more than one in 30…
Vale Kathy Smith former Member for Gosford
Organisations and individuals have paid tribute to the former Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith, who passed away on May 31, after a long battle with cancer. Central Coast Council…