Improvements for public health system
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to improving working conditions for healthcare staff and the overall public health system. She said data recently revealed that…
Health
Chemists help with script-free UTI treatment
Women across the Central Coast are now able to access treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections as part of a statewide community pharmacy clinical trial. Participating pharmacists – six on…
Davis running to support cancer research
Graham Davis of Terrigal – a 71-year-old cancer survivor – is fronting up again this year to defend his age group title in the Sydney Harbour 10km run. He plans…
Health Minister drops by to discuss Voice to Parliament
Health Minister Mark Butler was on the Central Coast on Tuesday, June 27, to talk about the coming referendum on the Voice to Parliament and how it might affect health…
Funding extended for specialist children’s worker
A specialist worker for children and young people working on the Central Coast is one of 20 in NSW to be guaranteed employment for the next 12 months. Following a…
Anxiety support group in Wyoming
If you suffer from anxiety, a new monthly group meeting being held in Wyoming might be for you. The free Wyoming Anxiety Support Group will be run by Wayahead in…
Long Jetty Urgent Care Clinic to open early next year
Design work is underway for a new Urgent Care Clinic at Long Jetty which is expected to be operational by early next year. Health Minister Ryan Park was onsite on…
Fundraiser for prostate cancer
After a successful Charity Race Day in 2022, Clubs NSW Central Coast Region will hold another event to help raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) on…
Helping hairdressers keep an eye out for concerning spots
Central Coast hairdressers, barbers and beauticians can access a new TAFE NSW course to gain the skills to “spot a spot” and speak up if they see something concerning through…
R U OK? Conversation Convoy rolls into West Gosford
The R U OK? Conversation Convoy will visit West Gosford on Friday, June 23. Residents are invited to visit Anytime Fitness at West Gosford between 8am and 10am for a…
Top award for cancer survivor
John Daven of Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group is one of three men to receive a prestigious national award for community service. The Max Gardner Award for Distinguished Service…
Hospital kiosk open for business again
After being closed for 18 months following COVID-19 lockdowns and renovations, the Woy Woy Hospital Auxiliary Kiosk is once again open and serving the community. Open from 10am until 2pm…
Looking at a new way to exercise
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are looking at a new way to do exercise that is individually suited to how each person’s lungs work in response to exercise. They…
Get checked for hypertension
In the wake of World Hypertension Day in May, Blooms the Chemist is urging residents to have their blood pressure checked regularly. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading…
Most happy with our emergency departments
Emergency departments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals have come in for quite a bit of criticism in recent years, but latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) survey results show a…
Morning tea raises more than $2,000 for cancer research
Residents of Blue Point Terrigal and their friends have raised more than $2,000 for breast cancer research. More than 60 people gathered for a Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday, May…
Major boost for Wyong palliative care unit
A $10,000 donation from in-home care provider Home Instead will help to create a sanctuary of serenity for terminally ill patients at Wyong Hospital. This July, work is scheduled to…
Treasurer stops by to discuss budget
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers was on the Central Coast recently to discuss implications, especially in the area of health, of the recent Federal Budget with Member for Robertson Gordon Reid…
Natural bodybuilding the perfect stress relief
Working with disadvantaged youth can have its challenges, but Central Coast resident Mani Olmedo has found Natural Bodybuilding to be the perfect self-care and stress relief hobby. Olmedo, who has…
Free skin checks on offer at Terrigal
Adore Beauty has launched its SPF365 campaign and will be offering free skin checks and sunscreen at the Terrigal foreshore war memorial from 8am to 2pm on Tuesday, May 30….