More wellbeing nurses for Coast schools
More children on the Central Coast will have access to wellbeing support at school with the NSW Government committing $60M over four years to continue the successful Wellbeing and Health…
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Marching for melanoma research
Melanoma March events will be held across the country for the 13th year to raise awareness and support Melanoma Institute Australia’s life-saving research, with the Central Coast march set for…
Rebrand reinforces commitment to women’s health
Dr. Raouf Farag has rebranded his practice as Coastal Women’s Health, marking a significant step in providing comprehensive and holistic women’s healthcare on the Central Coast. The rebrand aligns with…
166 more nurses and midwives for Coast
More than 166 graduate nurses and midwives will start work in Central Coast hospitals this year, providing a significant boost to local health services. They will be among more than…
Men’s Table to launch at Doyalson
Central Coast Council, Central Coast Primary Health Network and the national men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity, The Men’s Table, are set to launch their fourth Central Coast table…
Living Lab to support healthy ageing at home
A collaborative workshop has marked the launch of the first Central Coast Health & Wellbeing Living Lab – an innovative, real-life experimentation hub designed to support healthy ageing at home…
Long Jetty Urgent Care Service opens
The Long Jetty Urgent Care Service (UCS) officially opened on February 13, offering expanded health care services 365 days a year from 8am-8pm. Member for The Entrance David Mehan officially…
Full steam ahead for palliative care unit at Wyong
Members of Elsie’s Project have welcomed an announcement that a palliative care unit will open at Wyong Hospital in late 2025. The news was confirmed at a recent public forum…
Innovative approach to mental health
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has partnered with the University of Newcastle and the University of New England to take an innovative approach in…
Take advantage of cancer screening
Melanoma of the skin, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and bowel cancer are projected to be the five most common cancers diagnosed this year in the Central Coast Local…
Social group for autistic adults
From humble beginnings, the Spectrum Social Group for autistic adults has grown to a membership of more than 120. The group was initiated by Trish Stephens, a retired psychologist, who…
Keeping older people healthy
Older Central Coast adults can now learn about healthy eating, getting active and falls prevention from the comfort of their own home thanks to a free new online learning platform….
Local actor raises thousands for homeless charity
Australian actor and artist, Sam Corlett, who was born and bred on the Central Coast, teamed-up with jewellery company, Merchants of the Sun, to raise more than $10,000 for national…
Making general practices sustainable
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has launched The General Practice Sustainability and Viability Initiative (SAVI), leading a fundamental shift towards a sustainable and…
Warning on ovarian cancer
An Avoca Beach mother of three has joined forces with three other survivors to warn other women not to dismiss early symptoms of ovarian cancer, which are often vague and…
Next stage of Wyong Hospital redevelopment
The next phase of the $200M Wyong Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with a builder appointed and construction set to begin early this year. Health Infrastructure Acting Executive Director…
Have a heart and wear red for research
Jen O’Neill had no history of heart problems, nor did anyone in her family, yet by the time she was 42, she had suffered three SCAD heart attacks. SCAD heart…
70 new medical interns for Coast hospitals
The Central Coast will soon see a boost to its healthcare workforce, with 70 medical graduate interns to start work at public hospitals in the region this month. The region’s…
Shirley Shuttle funding under a cloud
The Shirley Shuttle Cancer Patient Transport Service could face withdrawing one of its four vehicles from service or increasing client costs with vital funding possibly to be withdrawn. Financial support…
Groundbreaking melanoma research saved Adam’s life
Adam Brown was just 33 years old when he was first diagnosed with stage four melanoma after his wife Kristy noticed a suspicious looking mole on his back. A skin…