Tony named Parkinson’s community hero
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) nurse Tony Ditterick has been named by the Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group as this year’s Parkinson’s Community Hero. The announcement commemorates April as…
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Lake Haven Clinic has seen 5,000 patients
The Lake Haven Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has seen 5,000 patients pass through its doors since it opened in December. Member for Dobell Emma McBride said she was proud to…
Helping Parkinson’s patients fight back
Combat sport may not be the first thing that comes to mind in thinking about Parkinson’s Disease, but at Komrit Muay Thai and Boxing at West Gosford, it’s having a…
Clinical team achieves top results
Coast Shelter is thrilled with the significant impact of its newly integrated clinical team. The not-for-profit organisation said a recent research report conducted by Newcastle University delved into the outcomes…
Free after school program to keep kids active
A free after-school program to help kids be more active and eat healthier is now open to all children aged seven to 13 on the Central Coast, along with their…
Federal Government supports aged care workers
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride has praised her government’s record on its unprecedented support for aged care workers. McBride, who is Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health and…
April Falls – Seniors encouraged to get active
Older adults on the Central Coast are being encouraged to get physically active as part of April Falls Month. April Falls is an annual campaign supported by the NSW Fall…
GP issues warning to smokers
A Central Coast GP has issued a warning about the possible long-term effects of smoking and urged smokers to be tested. Dr Ruben Karalasingham of the Entrance Medical Centre said…
Crouch dives into Daffodil Dip to raise money for Cancer Council
It’s been just over a month since Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch lost his wife and best friend Jill following the long battle she bravely waged against metastatic breast cancer….
Benefits of exercising for ageing are huge
Physiotherapist Dorothy Gliksman has championed the benefits of exercising for decades and it’s a message she was keen to spread when she moved from Sydney to Yarramalong valley 24 years…
Innovative therapy for mental health treatment now bulk-billed
TMS Erina, a leading mental health clinic, is making waves by offering dedicated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. The scientifically proven, painless and non-invasive treatment for depression and other psychiatric…
Huge boost for women’s health centre
The Central Coast Women’s Health Centre (CCWHC) is set to receive a $3.48M slice of a $34.3M funding pie from the NSW Government. The $34.4M, announced in the 2023-24 Stat…
Joining forces to promote seniors’ wellbeing
A new interagency dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of seniors on the Central Coast has been established. The Central Coast Seniors Interagency is a partnership between The Central…
Splashing out to help prevent youth suicide
The dedicated catering team at Peninsula Villages is making a splash in the fight against youth suicide by participating in Laps for Life throughout March. The national initiative raises vital…
Playtime loved by young and old alike
Alino Living, a leading aged care provider on the Central Coast, will reintroduce inter-generational play activities across its four facilities – Killarney Court, Lake Haven Court, Rumbalara House and Vietnam…
Search on for Coast’s Medicare Champion
Nominations are now open for the Stronger Medicare Awards which aim to recognise and honour Medicare Champions from across the Central Coast, including outstanding individuals and practices that provide exceptional…
Central Coast hospital wait times remain among the worst in NSW
While wait times at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals have improved in the past 12 months, some benchmarks remain among the worst in NSW. The latest Bureau of Health Information…
Fun Haus hosts Women’s Health Centre
Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre (CCCWHC) held its International Women’s Health Day (IWD) event at the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus Factory in Gosford on Thursday, March 7. Speakers included…
Coast kids encouraged to ride to school
Schools and families on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel on Friday, March 22. National Ride2School Day aims to help…
Breast cancer warning for younger women
Jessica Allen, of Norah Head, was 16 weeks pregnant with her second child when an ultrasound confirmed she had triple negative breast cancer. Alarmed at discovering a large, hard lump…