Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Visit
19 September 2023
The residents of Willaura Health Care recently received a welcome visit from East Grampians Health Service Aboriginal Health Liaison Office, Darren Burns. The residents asked Darren many questions including regarding the upcoming “Referendum”. Darren answered all their questions and stayed on for afternoon tea. Darren mentioned he would like to return each five weeks so…
Learn MoreFilm Stars for a Day
19 September 2023
EGHS’s Community Nursing staff were recently selected to be part of a video promoting Get Active Victoria, which was shown at an event at the Melbourne Town Hall, the Get Active Conversation, to an audience of community and allied health practitioners. The team of Kate Pitcher, Priscilla Didomenico, Merryn Boatman and Kayley Webster took part…
Learn MoreMeals on Wheels celebrates 70th anniversary
8 September 2023
East Grampians Health Service celebrated Meals on Wheels Day with a morning tea for all volunteer meal deliverers. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Meals on Wheels, a remarkable achievement for the organisation. Meals on Wheels was established by South Australia’s Doris Taylor. Born in 1901, Doris became paralysed at age 11 after a…
Learn MoreMaternity and Newborn Services Discovery Forum
8 September 2023
EGHS hosted a Maternity and Newborn Services Discovery Forum in Pyrenees House on Thursday, August 10, with representatives from the Department of Health, the Grampians Health Service Partnership, Safer Care Victoria and key executive and maternity staff from health services in the Grampians Region in attendance. The forum was an opportunity to collectively discuss the…
Learn MoreEGHS launches Strategic Plan
1 September 2023
After extensive community and stakeholder consultation, East Grampians Health Service has launched its Strategic Plan 2023-2027. EGHS Chief Executive Nick Bush said development of the Strategic Plan by the EGHS Board involved development of a list of priority strategies, stakeholder consultation and synthesis of information to set directions and specify objectives and actions that could…
Learn MoreOncology Unit benefits from Harness Racing Club donation
14 August 2023
The East Grampians Health Service Oncology Unit has purchased two new items of equipment thanks to a donation from the Ararat Harness Racing Club. The Ararat Harness Racing Club donated more than $9200 to the EGHS Oncology Unit late last year in memory of club member David Woodfine, following two successful fundraising events, a race…
Learn MoreGlenys making a positive contribution to health service
14 August 2023
A former staff member of East Grampians Health Service who retired more than six years ago is continuing to contribute to the health service in a positive way through her involvement as a Consumer Representative. Glenys Andrew was Executive Assistant to the EGHS Chief Executive for more than 20 years, working with a succession of…
Learn MoreCommunity partners recognised by EGHS
14 August 2023
East Grampians Health service recognised several of its valued community partners, who have made significant donations to the health service, at a special morning tea in Pyrenees House. EGHS Board Vice Chair Cam Evans and Chief Executive Nick Bush acknowledged the support of Monika Kapp, the Ararat and District Breast Cancer Support Group, Freemasons Foundation…
Learn MoreNew Board Directors appointed
4 August 2023
East Grampians Health Service Board has re-elected Ken Weldin as Chairperson. Mr Weldin continues in the position he has held for the past year. The Victorian Minister for Health Maryanne Thomas appointed Marian College teacher Megan Shea, Human Resources Consultant Lisa Davidson and ABC Radio program maker Debbie Rybicki to the Board. Nancy Panter, Fiona…
Learn MoreArk Toy and Activity Library celebrates 40th anniversary
25 July 2023
The EGHS Ark Toy and Activity Library is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary, and to mark the occasion held a luncheon at Chalambar Golf Club. Forty people attended including Toy Library members, founding members, Life Members, families who had attended the Toy Library in its early years and EGHS staff and special guests. The…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne team raises $16,800 for Bone Density Scanner
25 July 2023
East Grampians Health Service’s Cranks and Defibrillators have raised $16,800 towards the purchase of a Bone Density Scanner for the EGHS Medical Imaging Department. The team wrapped up its fund raising recently, after a successful 525-kilometre relay from Swan Hill to Port Fairy in April. The team of 13 riders, and support crew of seven…
Learn MoreEGHS obstetricians to retire after 60+ years of dedicated service
23 June 2023
East Grampians Health Service acknowledges the long and dedicated service of three of its GP Obstetricians from the Ararat Medical Centre. Dr Michael Connellan, who has worked at EGHS for 29 years and Dr Pieter Pretorius almost 20 years, advised EGHS in 2022 of their intent to retire from obstetrics, giving the health service an…
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