New surgeons set up rooms at Woy Woy
Two new surgeons with specialities in breast surgery and gastro-intestinal surgery have set up rooms at Woy Woy. Dr Mary Ling and Dr Simon Ghosh began operating and consulting at…
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Dementia Alliance formed
A Central Coast Dementia Alliance has formed to help create a more dementia-friendly community on the Coast. The group of health workers, service providers, businesses and community representatives will work…
Reduced rebate for Home Doctor Service visits to cost more elsewhere
Changes to Medicare funding will hit GP after-hours services and will see more patients presenting at Gosford Hospital’s already over-stretched emergency department, according to Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch. “Until now,…
Ground-breaking flu vaccines now available
Central Coast residents who are most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season can now access a free influenza vaccine under the Federal Government’s National Immunisation Program….
Financial counselling service for people affected by cancer
Cancer Council NSW has launched a new, face-to-face financial counselling service for people affected by cancer in the Central Coast region, with a dedicated Financial Counsellor delivering support exclusively designed…
New Gosford Hospital tower shown off
The Central Coast community was given a sneak peek inside the new Gosford Hospital tower on April 21. Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, said he was excited that…
Club campaigns against drink driving
A local bowling club will be promoting an anti-drink driving campaign, known as Plan B, on Anzac Day, April 25. Club Umina manager Mr Paddy Quigg said: “Plan B promotes…
Anzac ceremony at hospital
A ceremony to mark the centenary of the end of World War I will be held at a local hospital on Anzac Day, Wednesday, April 25, at 8:30am. The ceremony at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital…
Patients pay $32.45 to see a doctor, says candidate
Patients in Robertson now pay an average out-of pocket fee of $32.45 to see a doctor, according to Labor candidate for Robertson Ms Anne Charlton. “This cost is unaffordable for many local people, with…
New NDIS health service
Challenge Community Services, a new mental health service for local NDIS clients, recently opened a Therapeutic Services office in Tuggerah, employing four psychologists. Two of the on-site psychologists are also…
National Disability Insurance Scheme has major teething problems
Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, has been asked to help a large number of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in her electorate due to delays and funding cuts….
Gosford Hospital redevelopment has been a massive task
The Central Coast Local Health District (the District) took the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of its female workforce on International Women’s Day on March 8. Gosford Hospital Redevelopment Manager,…
Counselling service high in demand
Coast Community Connections’ free gambling counselling service, Gambling Solutions, has confirmed that it is experiencing an increase in demand for its services each and every day. A recent NSW Government…
Cheque presented to hospital
Everglades Men’s Bowls Club has presented a cheque to Woy Woy Hospital as part of the men’s bowls ongoing fundraising for facilities at the hospital. The cheque was presented to…
New rehabilitation clinic opens at hospital
A new rehabilitation and research clinic was officially opened at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital on March 22. The NSW Ministry of Health gave the hospital approval in early March to…
Specialist access harming healthcare of young diabetics
A Wamberal resident is calling on the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) to increase and improve upon the range of diabetes treatment and management services available to patients on…
Head shave raises over $6,400
Radiation Oncology Centres (ROC) in Gosford has been delivering cancer care services for the local community for over 20 years, and this year showed support for people living with blood…
Tilt recliner chair donated to aged care facility
A tilt recliner chair has been donated for use by residents and respite clients at a local aged care facility. The tilt recliner chair will provide assistance to elderly and…
Smith-Magenis Syndrome sufferers meet disease discoverer
Camp Breakaway’s Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Family Camp began on Friday, March 16. Supported by more than 100 volunteers and staff, 19 families who have a child with SMS came together…
Rotary Club donates $90,000 to suicide prevention projects
North Gosford Rotary Club held a Benefactors and Beneficiaries Dinner on February 26 to thank Central Coast people, schools and businesses for getting behind its Save Our Kids (SOKS) suicide…