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NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant was on the Coast today to meet our Public Health Unit staff. Dr Chant thanked them for their hard work and the pivotal role they played in the COVID-19 response. Thanks for stopping by Dr Chant!

Join us online for this year’s Annual Public Meeting To receive the link to join the online meeting please register at: bitly.ws/vBTG Registrations close 4 November

A new MRI machine was delivered to Wyong Hospital over the weekend, which will bring onsite MRI services to the hospital for the first time. Following it’s commissioning, the MRI machine is expected to be operational early in the new year.

Meet our amazing “vollies” Christine, Judy and Suzanne who were finalists in our Caring for the Coast Awards. Congrats Judy, who was named winner! Thanks to sponsors: Central Real Capital, University of Newcastle, SalaryPackagingPLUS and Freemasons. youtube.com/watch?v=j6ygt_…

Do you travel long distances for specialised healthcare? If you travel more than 100km one way or 200km within a week you may be able to claim financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs. To find out more call 1800 478 227 or visit iptaas.health.nsw.gov.au/For-patients

Welcome back to Gosford Hospital, Captain Starlights! The Captains haven’t been able to visit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic so we are thrilled they are able to visit again to spread their joy and laughter to our patients!

PLEASE REMEMBER I We’re here to care for you. These holidays, we ask that you support our nurses, doctors and other hospital staff by being patient and respectful. Aggression is never okay.

Improve your balance with Stepping On, a free 7-week program running at 3 venues on the Coast from Feb 📌Evergreen Life Care, W Gosford, from 13/2 📌Long Khanh Retirement Village, Toukley, from 14/2 📌St Luke’s Anglican Church, Woy Woy, from 15/2 Register shorturl.at/aemA5

Go4Fun, our healthy wellbeing program for kids aged 7–13 and their families, is back for 2023. Term 1 programs will run at: 📌 Wyong Olympic Pool 📌 Mingaletta, Umina Beach 📌 The Entrance Ocean Baths 📌 Lake Haven Recreation Centre Register at go4fun.com.au

There’s been a recent spike in gastro cases across the state. Stay on alert for symptoms and help stop the spread before school returns by maintaining good hand hygiene and keeping kids at home when they are unwell. For more, visit: bit.ly/3wbu6Gr

Wyong ED was grateful to receive a donation from Wyong Hospital Auxiliary this week - The LUCAS Chest Compression System delivers chest compressions during CPR. This allows clinicians to perform other tasks for the patient and eliminates exhaustion when performing CPR. Thankyou!

Well done Larissa from our Violence, Abuse and Neglect service on being af inalist in the Excellence in Allied Health Awards for Aboriginal Allied Health Professional of the year - she has been nominated for her commitment to high quality care for Aboriginal children and families

A photography exhibition on display in the main corridor of Gosford Hospital is celebrating the joy and benefits of personal pet visits for patients. 😻🐶 Photo by Hilda Bezuidenhout.

When nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are so severe you can't keep food or drink down, it's called hyperemesis gravidarum or HG. CMCs Rachael & Jane are leading a project to improve support for pregnant women on the Coast with this serious condition. Visit health.nsw.gov.au/HG

Our Carer Support Unit has partnered with Quest for Life to run a self-care workshop for carers 10am-3pm Friday 17 March at Central Coast Leagues Club. Bookings are essential via (02) 4320 5556 or [email protected]

Are you an Aboriginal person who has been admitted to hospital recently? You may get a survey about your care from the Bureau of Health Information. Please fill it in. For more information, visit bhi.nsw.gov.au or contact our Aboriginal Health Unit, Nunyara on 4320 2698.

We are excited to update you on Wyong Hospital’s new MRI machine. Work on commissioning the state-of-the-art machine is progressing well. Our Medical Imaging staff are looking forward to being able to provide MRI scans at Wyong Hospital in the coming weeks.

This Anzac Day, we honour and remember our veterans for their service and sacrifice. Lest we forget.

Are you a registered nurse interested in becoming a midwife? MidStart is for you! Be employed as a midwifery student in a NSW public maternity service while studying a postgraduate midwifery program at one of six partnering universities. Learn more: health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/employ…

We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates with expertise, knowledge or experience in relation to Aboriginal health for a position on our Board. For information and to obtain an EOI form visit: health.nsw.gov.au/eoiboards or call 1800 328 998