School attempts to create infection free environment
In its second newsletter for the year, Narara Public School has advised its school community of a serious health risk to a student. A student undergoing cancer treatment is at…
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Free support group for people suffering from anxiety disorders
A support group for people suffering from anxiety disorders will be held at Wyoming Community Centre. The meetings will be run by WayAhead Mental Health Association and will take place…
Twiddlemuffs give people with restless hands something to fidget with
A craft group from Forresters Beach Retirement Village have been knitting hand muffs to help calm people who suffer from restless hands. The designs, called Twiddlemuffs, are made from soft,…
Fairhaven has a new CEO
Ms Monique Cardon has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Fairhaven Services, a local provider of disability support and services on the Central Coast. Interim CEO, Mr…
Riding for the Disabled receive donation
Central Coast Riding for the Disabled, Somersby, has received a donation of $4,000 from the Lodge Saratoga Freemasons. The cheque was presented on December 11. The donation will be used…
Two new cases of Meningococcal disease reported
Two new cases of Meningococcal disease have been reported on the Central Coast and treated at Gosford Hospital, according to the Central Coast Local Health District. The public has been…
Medicare rebates for after-hours GP – debate
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has denied that the Turnbull Government has plans to remove the Medicare rebate from after-hours GP services. “There is no plan to remove…
Gosford Relay for Life calling for entries
Cancer Council NSW and Gosford Relay for Life members are calling on the community to participate in 2017’s Relay for Life scheduled for March. Gosford City Relay for Life is…
More blood donors needed between Christmas and New Year
More than 75 volunteers will be needed to give blood at the Terrigal and Kincumber mobile donor services between Christmas and New Year to prevent a shortage of blood products…
White Ribbon Day celebrated to make a stand against domestic violence
The Gosford area remains overrepresented in Domestic Violence crime statistics according to White Ribbon Day Ambassador and Brisbane Water Local Area Commander, Superintendent Daniel Sullivan. Domestic violence remains a growing…
Concerns raised over consultation quality in Wyong Hospital plan
Opposition is galvanising across the state to the NSW Government’s plans to enter deals with the private sector to redevelop and operate public hospitals, including Wyong Hospital, according to Mr…
Students raise funds in Relay for Life
Henry Kendall High School teamed up with Terrigal High for the school‘s 13th Relay for Life on October 22. Despite some initial rain, the partnership proved fruitful, with participants raising…
Fundraising for clown doctors is no laughing matter
The Humour Foundation is holding a fundraising appeal on the Central Coast, to help increase the number of visits clown doctors make to Gosford Hospital to deliver fun and laughter…
Federal Government slammed for cuts to NSW health system
Speaking to the Final Report by the Select Committee on Health, Senator Deborah O’Neill slammed the Federal Government’s decision to cut Medicare to the effect of $17.6 billion in NSW…
Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting a success
The Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting organised by Central Coast trainer Ms Raelee Shearer, on October 4, was a successful event, and raised $4,818 from online donations from people…
Fourth case of meningococcal disease in 2016
A 10 month old baby was released from Gosford Hospital after being confirmed as having meningococcal disease. On September 27, the Central Coast Local Health District had reported the baby…
Minister Hunt seeks opportunities from medical school and research institute
The Federal Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Mr Greg Hunt, visited the Central Coast on Wednesday, October 5, to lead a round-table discussion about opportunities set to emerge from…
Two named amongst the state’s most exceptional nurses
Two Gosford nurses have been named among the state’s most exceptional nurses and midwives for their outstanding contribution to health care in NSW. NSW Health Minister, Ms Jillian Skinner, presented…
One case of stroke in Gosford City every day
It is estimated that there are more than 350 cases of stroke in Gosford City per year and, during Stroke Week, the Central Coast Local Health District is raising awareness…
JRPP approves Nth Gosford hospital expansion
The Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel has approved a Section 96 modification to provide an additional medical floor above a previously-approved 20-bed orthopaedic ward at the North Gosford Private…