Matthew Wood awarded Life Governorship
19 December 2018
East Grampians Health Service awarded Life Governorship of the health service to former Board Chair Matthew Wood, at the annual general meeting in November. Matthew came to Ararat in May 2005, transferring as Senior Sergeant, Officer in Charge of the Ararat Police Station and during his time in Ararat, has been a Board Member of…
Learn MoreCharity Dance Club donates to Dialysis Unit
19 December 2018
The Ararat Charity Dance Club has donated $1500 toward the Dialysis Unit treatment chair replacement project. The Charity Dance Club, together with participants in additional dance classes, combined to donate the funds and presented a cheque to EGHS Community Liaison Officer Jodie Holwell at a recent dance at the Senior Citizens’ Clubrooms. Club member Jean…
Learn MoreBursaries and scholarships awarded
18 December 2018
At the East Grampians Health Service annual general meeting in November, four bursaries and scholarships were awarded to staff. Shae Hannett received the 2018 Epworth Healthcare bursary, and will undertake a Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. Epworth Healthcare made available a $15,000 bursary to ensure improvements in the long-term viability of obstetric services. The EGHS Building…
Learn MoreWillaura Auxiliary president steps down after 10 years
20 November 2018
The Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary has a new president, with Ruth Gellert taking over the position from Judy Paterson, who has stepped down after more than 10 years leading the Auxiliary. Ruth will be supported by Jan Laidlaw as secretary and Mandy Heard as treasurer, who are continuing in their roles. In the past year, the…
Learn MoreVolunteers recognised
20 November 2018
Twenty long serving East Grampians Health Service volunteers were recognised at the 14th annual EGHS Volunteer Service Recognition Awards. Awards for five, 10, 15 and 20 years’ service were presented to volunteers. Chief Executive Andrew Freeman said East Grampians Health Service has a proud history of volunteering and today there are over 120 volunteers assisting…
Learn MoreFun run a big attraction at 17th EGHS Charity day
20 November 2018
A fun run and walk around Chalambar Golf Course was a big attraction at the 17th annual EGHS Charity Golf, Bowls and Fun Run Day. The new event saw a big group of runners and walkers turn out for the six-kilometre run and three-kilometre walk around the hilly Chalambar course, set by the Stawell and…
Learn MoreChanging of the guard in Residents’ Support Group
9 October 2018
At the annual general meeting of the EGHS Residents’ Support Group, there was a changing of the guard. After many years, Libby McCormick stepped aside as president, with Marlene Goudie moving into the position. She will be supported over the coming year by secretary Jane Richardson, assistant secretary Jackie Grimmer, treasurer Margaret Spong and assistant…
Learn More$2.93 million for expanded operating theatre
9 October 2018
East Grampians Health Service will redevelop and expand its theatre complex thanks to $2.93 million in funding announced by the State Government on Friday. Minister for Health Jill Hennessy announced the $2.93 million project, made possible by the Labor Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. “We’re building an extra operating theatre at Ararat Hospital to ensure…
Learn MoreEGHS celebrated hard working staff
9 October 2018
East Grampians Health Service participated in Celebrating Aged Care Week last month. EGHS showed its aged care staff at 70 Lowe Street, Garden View Court and Willaura Healthcare Parkland House how much their work contributes to supporting the high quality of care provided to residents and how much they are appreciated, not just by the…
Learn MoreEye surgery microscope state-of-the-art
3 September 2018
East Grampians Health Service’s Perioperative Unit has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art microscope used for eye surgery. The ophthalmic microscope is used for surgical procedures such as cataract removal and was used by surgeons for the first time this month. The previous ophthalmic microscope was purchased in 2008 with a generous donation from the Victoria…
Learn MoreRelay ‘child’s play’ for cyclists Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay
3 September 2018
The East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library will have brand new outdoor play equipment thanks to the 2018 Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay team. Teams representing EGHS in this year’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay raised in excess of $18,500, far exceeding their goal of $15,000. The two teams, the Cranks and…
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Support Group continues support of Oncology Unit
3 September 2018
The Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group continues to support the Oncology Unit of East Grampians Health Service and patients who receive treatment there. Members of the group visited the Oncology Unit to hand over their fifth oncology chair, raising funds through a number of events and with the assistance of donations from other community organisations,…
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