Group offers support for those with dementia
4 October 2020
East Grampians Health Service continues to engage with consumers with dementia, and their carers, during COVID-19, despite the Memory Support Group being unable to meet. This week is Dementia Action Week, which aims to show that many people living with dementia can continue to live well for many years after their diagnosis. Dementia affects close…
Learn More$20,000 donation to EGHS
4 October 2020
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch has provided a $20,000 contribution to East Grampians Health Service for a new x-ray machine. The donation is part of a $235,000 commitment towards the equipment, and the branch has currently donated $120,000 as part of this project. East Grampians Health Service is currently undertaking a $7.4…
Learn More$20,000 donation to EGHS
25 September 2020
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch has provided a $20,000 contribution to East Grampians Health Service for a new x-ray machine. The donation is part of a $235,000 commitment towards the equipment, and the branch has currently donated $120,000 as part of this project. East Grampians Health Service is currently undertaking a $7.4…
Learn MoreNew puzzle to solve
9 September 2020
Are you looking for a fun way to get some exercise during Stage 3 restrictions? Active Adventure Around Ararat is designed to get your mind and body active and is a walking trail featuring checkpoints at which you are provided a clue. If you complete the trail you solve the puzzle. The AAAA walking trail…
Learn MoreDiabetes Education team here to help
10 August 2020
During National Diabetes Week, East Grampians Health Service highlighted the services of its Diabetes Education team. EGHS chief executive Andrew Freeman said at East Grampians Health Service there are two Diabetes Educators, Julie Lang and Bree Fratin, who are available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm to assist people living with diabetes. “They work with…
Learn MoreDefibrillator for Patricia Hinchey Centre
5 July 2020
The East Grampians Health Service Patricia Hinchey Centre has purchased a defibrillator thanks to a donation from U3A Ararat. U3A Ararat last year held a fashion parade showcasing vintage classics and rare outfits from the past, titled ‘Threads’, modelled by Marian College students It also featured a digital and static display from the Lady Grimwade…
Learn MoreHumpty Dumpty Foundation supports health service
22 June 2020
East Grampians Health Service has received a vital piece of equipment through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, which will be used in paediatric surgery. The aim of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation is to provide essential paediatric medical equipment to hospitals and health services across Australia for the prevention or control of disease in children. The Humpty…
Learn MoreSecond stage of solar initiative receives $650,000 funding
9 June 2020
Recent events at the East Grampians Health Service in Ararat will result in more money being reinvested back into the health service. The service have just completed the first stage of a major project to install and commission solar panels at the Willaura Campus, the main Ararat Hospital building, Community Health Centre, support services, the…
Learn MoreErebus Medical donates PPE to health service
9 June 2020
East Grampians Health service has received a generous donation from Erebus Medical of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Erebus Medical was created just after the COVID-19 outbreak and is supported by its parent company Erebus Motorsport. Erebus Motorsport is a Melbourne-based Australian Supercar team, owned by Betty Klimenko and sponsored…
Learn MoreKindness in the Mail
3 May 2020
The Kindness in the Mail project is providing enjoyment for young letter writers as well as the recipients in our aged care facilities. A project of EGHS and Resilient Ararat, Kindness in the Mail is all about connecting our aged care residents in 70 Lowe Street, Garden View Court and Parklands Hostel Willaura, with young…
Learn MoreCommunity kindness and generosity appreciated
3 May 2020
‘The kindness of strangers’. These words are often used loosely, but in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic, they are never truer. Many individuals, organisations and businesses have reached out to show their appreciation to staff at East Grampians Health Service over the past few weeks and their generosity has been overwhelming. From bunches of…
Learn MoreSupport for Men’s Business Group at Patricia Hinchey Centre
8 April 2020
The Men’s Business Group at Patricia Hinchey Centre is a new service provided to enhance men’s health and wellbeing, opportunities for men to connect and get together to have a chat and share experiences. The Men’s Business Group meets every Wednesday, supported by male staff/volunteers who collect participants from their doors and take them home…
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