Central Coast Health to examine cancer cluster report
Dr Peter Lewis, Director of the Central Coast Public Health Unit at Wyong Hospital, has undertaken to examine the recent Torrens University Cancer Cluster report that shows cancer rates 20…
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Soiree to benefit cancer patients
Scholarships in Radiotherapy will hold its annual Japanese Garden Annual Soiree on October 29, to benefit cancer patients. The 2017 Scholarships in Radiotherapy research and education programme includes the addition…
Women’s Health Centre increases its range of services
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre at Wyong has been able to increase its range of services during 2017, thanks to a brand new building for group activities. Ms…
Reports show cancer clusters 20 per cent above the state average in our region
The Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee has called for an independent audit of the Central Coast’s environmental and human health, due to ongoing concerns about air pollution from coal…
Annual State funding for Coast Shelter has increased by $5 million in six years
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting those who are experiencing homelessness and those who are at risk of homelessness right across NSW,…
Hat Day parties for mental health
Woy Woy Rotary Club will be holding two, simultaneous Hat Day Parties in Umina and Ettalong as part of Australian Rotary Health’s Lift the Lid on Mental Health initiative. The…
Free post breast cancer program at Berkeley Vale
The Encore free post breast cancer program will be commencing at Berkeley Vale. The YWCA NSW after breast cancer exercise program, Encore, helps women reclaim their wellness after experiencing the…
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…
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…