Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that affects the airways, making it difficult to breathe. It can affect all parts of your life, although there is a lot you can do to look after your health and…
Health and development checks in early childhood services The Brighter Beginnings team includes nursing and allied heath staff (occupational therapist and speech pathologist). The Brighter Beginnings team works with Early Learning Centres (long day care centres and pre-schools) across the…
Here you can find helpful resources and information to guide you through each stage of your pregnancy and support you as you enter parenthood. The importance of the First 2000 Days of Life The first 2000 days of life (conception…
A new state-wide outpatient eReferral system is now available through HealthLink for primary care providers referring patients to Central Coast Local Health District outpatient clinics. Clinics accepting eReferrals include: Outpatient clinics: Antenatal Cardiology Geriatric medicine Gynaecology Microbiology Paediatrics Rehabilitation medicine …
The Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) offers safe, publicly-funded homebirth to women on the Central Coast. Homebirth is an extension of MGP birthplace choices, ensuring continuity of care throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey is provided in the comfort of…
About the Public Health Nutrition Team We help members of the Central Coast Community to improve their health and wellbeing through eating well. We work closely with the community and other partners to provide information, programs and resources to support…
Women’s Health Clinics are held in community settings across the Central Coast. They are free, inclusive and confidential. A GP referral is not required. An appointment is required, to make an appointment please call 02 4367 9600. Women’s Health Clinics…
Use the F.A.S.T. test to identify the common signs of a stroke: Face – check their face. Has their mouth drooped? Arms – can they lift both arms? Speech – is their speech slurred, can they understand you? Time –…
The Holden Street Sexual Health Clinic is a specialist HIV and Sexual Health service which provides confidential specialist medical care for people from priority populations including people living with HIV, men who have sex with men, sex workers, people who…
In an emergency call triple zero (000) or go to the closest emergency department, where they may refer you to the drug and alcohol service and/or mental health service. General enquiries: 02 4394 4880 - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Mental Health line…
