Aged care home residents commemorate ANZAC Day early
Residents of the Aubrey Downer Aged Care Home at Point Clare gathered with relatives to commemorate ANZAC Day on Tuesday, April 18. Joined by Ms Liesl Tesch, newly elected member…
Health
Freeze on doctors’ rebates has led to severe pressure on Gosford Hospital
Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill, told the Senate that the Federal Government’s “three-and-a-half year freeze on doctors’ rebates” had led to severe pressure on Gosford Hospital. According to the…
Fun Day at Central Coast Grammar
The Scholarships in Radiotherapy fundraising group will be holding its 2017 Fun Day at Central Coast Grammar School on April 23. Scholarships in Radiotherapy raises funds for the Central Coast…
Endoscopic ultrasound now available at the Central Coast Cancer Centre
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has become available at the Central Coast Cancer Centre for the first time. The new equipment allows real time, accurate ultrasound assessment of cancer in difficult to…
Community workshop on the health impacts of coal-fired power stations
Environmental Justice Australia will hold a community workshop at Wyee Community Hall on April 19, on the health impacts of coal-fired power stations. Researcher and Community Organiser, Dr James Wheelan,…
Medical School and Research Institute on track
The Central Coast Medical School and Research Institute to open at the redeveloped Gosford Hospital has the potential to transform health care on the Central Coast, according to Dr Brok…
Gosford Hospital emergency department figures improve
The latest report out by the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) shows “significant improvement” in emergency department and elective surgery wait times at Gosford Hospital, according to NSW Minister for…
Ageing healthy talk at Ecovillage
An ageing healthy talk will be held as part of the next Narara Ecovillage open day on Saturday, March 25. Dr Catherine Rickwood and Dr Karen Bridgman, of Three Sisters…
Labor promise a Nurse Walk-In Centre for Gosford
NSW Labor has pledged to provide a Nurse Walk-In Centre for Gosford families and to ease the pressure on the local emergency service department. The announcement coincides with Labor’s new…
Fake doctor’s assets to be seized
The Department of Health has moved to seize the Australian assets of fake doctor, Mr Shyam Acharya, who operated at four NSW hospitals including Gosford and Wyong from 2003 to…
Free safety workshop for electricians
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is taking its Safety Workshop around NSW to reinforce the importance of getting safety right at all times, and will visit Erina Rugby…
Meals on Wheels to extend to cats and dogs
On Monday, March 13, the Minister for Ageing, Ms Tanya Davies, paid a visit to Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s Tuggerah Hub to present the organisation with a grant towards…
World first medical app
A local nurse who experienced vision loss as a result of her diabetes has become the inspiration for a world-first medical app. A Berkeley Vale local, Ms Julia Clarke, was…
Delphis Australia to amalgamate with Integrated Living Australia
Aged care service provider, Delphis Australia, has announced its plans to amalgamate with Integrated Living Australia. Delphis Australia CEO Ms Robyn Parker said the organisation was proud to have served…
Free public forum on Understanding Anxiety Disorders
WayAhead Mental Health Association is hosting a free public forum on Understanding Anxiety Disorders at the Central Coast Leagues Club on March 17. Guest speaker Dr Rocco Crino, Associate Professor…
Gosford Hospital’s emergency department waiting times have improved – MacDonald
The performance of the accident and emergency department at Gosford Hospital is improving, not going backwards, according to the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald. “In 2010,…
Independent report card on Gosford Hospital released
NSW Labor has released an independent report card on Gosford Hospital. NSW Shadow Health Minister, Mr Walt Secord, joined Labor candidate for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, to provide the details…
Students to learn about dental hygiene and vision impairment
Narara Public School students will have opportunities to learn about dental hygiene and vision impairment as a result of visits to the school. Kindergarten and Year 1 students at Narara…
Support for World’s Greatest Shave encouraged
Member for the State Seat of Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has encouraged his community to step up and support the participants who will shave, wax or colour their hair for…
Free hearing checks on offer
The Australian Hearing Bus is stopping by the Central Coast to offer free hearing checks and raise hearing health awareness. Now with a 12-strong fleet of blue and white buses,…