Preparing for ageing was the topic of a light-hearted presentation given by paediatric psychologist Dr John Irvine of Pearl Beach to a combined meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Umina Beach and of Woy Woy.The…
Community nurses in Woy Woy have received a $3500 donation in recognition of their work on the Peninsula.“This donation is a wonderful acknowledgement of the work the community health nursing teams do and how valuable…
A local aged care provider has been announced as one of four finalists in the aged care category of the 2020 NSW-ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards.Peninsula Villages has been named, along with Cowra Retirement…
A second local aged care provider has decided to dip into its own reserves to ensure all staff received the equivalent of the Government’s aged care retention bonus. “The team at Peninsula Villages is dedicated…
A 103-year-old woman has become one the new residents at a recently opened aged care wing.Ms Nancye Williams has moved into Pozieres House at Peninsula Village in Umina.A big change for Nancye who has moved…
Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has released a series of podcasts in support of Women’s Health Week.The podcast is part of hospital owner Healthe Care Australia’s project to promote women’s health and encourage women to get…
A Woy Woy aged care provider is reviewing the way it will manage in-person visits once the facility re-opens to visitors.“We have had some enquiries regarding booking the ‘I See U’ program when we are…
The opening of the Covid testing clinic at Woy Woy Hospital on August 28 does not appear to have increased the number of tests undertaken by residents from either the 2256 or the 2257 postcode…
Local aged care homes are expected to be closed to visitors for at least another week or two, following the notification of two confirmed coronavirus cases in Woy Woy.“BlueWave Living will be closed to all…
“We’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to Covid-19.”That is the message from Central Coast Local Health District acting public health director Dr Katherine Todd.Commenting on the Woy Woy cases, she said:…