Tag: health
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Mixed reaction to federal budget on the Mid North Coast
Commitments to health and education have been welcomed by the Taree community, but local members have slammed the government for cutting local projects. Road upgrades and health centres are the projects to make way – as the Labour Government keeps one eye on improving the economy.
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CENTRAL COAST CANCER SERVICES BOOSTED WITH LINEAR ACCELERATOR
The Central Coast’s cancer-fighting capability has been boosted, with a new linear accelerator unveiled at Gosford Hospital. The technology allows doctors to target cancerous cells and avoid healthy tissue. It’s the third machine of its kind at the local Cancer Centre and is expected to cut down wait times for radiotherapy. The $3.8 million machine…
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ELECTIVE SURGERY WAIT TIMES INCREASE ON CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast residents are waiting 50 days longer for elective surgeries, than in other parts of the state. The Bureau of Health information’s latest data shows local wait times grew to 353 days, between April and June. A surgery pause was lifted at the end of April, with nearly one thousand fewer Coasties going under…
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SERVICE SUPPORTING YOUNG CARERS IN STRIFE
There are concerns for the future of one of the Central Coast’s most important services. The Association of Relatives And Friends of the Mentally Ill has been told it will lose funding for its young carer program, putting the lives of hundreds of young carers and their patients in limbo.
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GOSFORD PUBLIC STUDENTS SHOW HEALTH STAFF SUPPORT
The acts of kindness, and praise continue for hospital staff with children across the Central Coast showing their support for doctors and nurses during the pandemic. That includes Gosford Hospital, where 16 people, including staff and patients, were infected with COVID-19. The Local Health District will provide an update on case numbers tomorrow, with 117…
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GP CALLS FOR COAST ROADS TO CLOSE IN COVID-19 “EXPERIMENT”
There are calls for the Central Coast to be blocked off to outsiders, in a bid to stop the spread of the virus. A local GP is leading the charge for roads to close in a “social experiment”, also saying Sydneysiders shacking up in our region over the weekend, must take social distancing seriously.
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NEW HEALTH FACILITY OPENS IN EVANS HEAD
A state-of-the-art health facility in Evans Head has opened its doors to the public for the first time. It offers a variety of services, from physiotherapy to speech pathology.
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SOD TURNED ON WYONG HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT
The Central Coast is growing – and with every new resident, comes another potential patient for our doctors and nurses. Friday signalled the start of work on the long-awaited Wyong Hospital extension, constructing a far larger emergency department.
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ACCOMMODATION SUBSIDIES HOPED TO LURE GPs TO PENINSULA
Accommodation allowances will be rolled out, as a way of enticing more doctors to live and work on the Central Coast. The Federal Health Minister visited Umina Beach today, reaffirming his commitment to address a GP shortfall.
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TOMAREE HEALTHONE ONE STEP CLOSER
Going from doctors appointment to doctors appointment can be draining for anyone – especially the elderly. But the burden is about to be eased in Port Stephens, with a new health centre at Tomaree Hospital moving a step closer.