Department confirms GP money may go elsewhere
The Federal Department of Health appears to have confirmed that little of the $100,000 allocated to fix the Peninsula GP shortage has been spent. That money is now likely to…
The Federal Department of Health appears to have confirmed that little of the $100,000 allocated to fix the Peninsula GP shortage has been spent. That money is now likely to…
Woy Woy Rotarian Ms Bobby Redman has given a presentation about frontotemporal dementia to her club. Club public relations director Mr Vic Deeble said: “Bobby gave us a very personal…
The Chittaway Bay Lions, with help from the Australian Lions Foundation, have once again shown their support for Wyong Hospital with a donation of almost $12,000. The donation was given to the hospital’s…
Members of Wyong Women’s Bowling Club, have continued their long history of support for Wyong Hospital, with another generous donation to improve the comfort of patients and their loved ones. Following…
For the first time, Diabetes NSW and ACT, is bringing its leading diabetes education event, the Live Your Life Expo, to the Central Coast on Saturday, May 12. The event…
Diggers at The Entrance will host the Inner Wheel Clubs of the Central Coast’s Fashion Parade and Luncheon, on Saturday, May 26. With over 100,000 members, Inner Wheel is a worldwide…
[Wyong] Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, said she was appalled by the revelation that more than 10,000 calls to the Federal Government’s My Aged Care call centres went unanswered in…
Central Coast Disability Network (CCDN), will launch a new disability advocacy program, Community before Corrections, to support people with cognitive impairment who are at risk of a custodial sentence in…
As mouldering portable battery that caused the evacuation of patients and staff from the outpatients’ area in the new Gosford Hospital Tower, on May 2, forced CEO, Mr Andrew Montague,…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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….