Toy Library movie day a big success
27 March 2018
The East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Library’s annual movie day attracted more than 200 people and raised close to $2000. The movie ‘Finding your feet’ proved a great choice and was enjoyed by the patrons who attended. Toy Library president Kaye Chamings said the afternoon was a wonderful success both socially and…
Learn MorePremier and Health Minister tour construction works
21 March 2018
Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Jill Hennessy toured construction works at East Grampians Health Service on March 2. The tour included works being carried out the Healthy@Home building and the Community Health Centre, with the State Government contributing $4.12 million towards the project. The project will bring a range of vital health and…
Learn MoreCranks and Defibrillators set for Murray to Moyne
21 March 2018
Sixteen cyclists made up of East Grampians Health Service staff and community members are ready to hit the road for the 2018 Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay. The Murray to Moyne Relay will be held over the weekend of April 7 and 8 and will see the riders, backed by a support crew of seven,…
Learn MoreResident donates rocker boards to physio department
6 March 2018
Physiotherapy clients at East Grampians Health Service now have the use of seven new rocker boards, thanks to a generous donation by an Ararat resident. Marcia McConnell donated seven rocker boards to the physiotherapy department, which will be used to assist clients with balance issues and core work. EGHS exercise physiologist Zosha Jarecki-Warke said the…
Learn MoreInterns experience working in rural Victoria
6 March 2018
Through the Grampians Medical Training Program, based in Ararat, eight junior doctors are currently experiencing what it is like to practice in a rural area. East Grampians Health Service welcomed the interns in January through a partnership with St John of God Ballarat, Maryborough District Health Service, and three GP clinics including the Ararat Medical…
Learn MoreEGHS welcomes seven graduate nurses
6 March 2018
East Grampians Health Service has welcomed seven nurses to its graduate nurse program for 2018. Seven registered nurses, including a registered nurse/registered midwife (RN/RM) and a registered nurse/paramedic (RN/P), commenced their 12-month graduate program at EGHS in January. Clinical rotations are varied dependent on the graduates’ skill set, however, in general these rotations will be…
Learn MoreHealth service records surplus in 2016/2017
10 January 2018
East Grampians Health Service has reported a $6,000 surplus operating result for the 2016/2017 year. At the annual general meeting in Willaura, EGHS Board treasurer Russell Barker said the health service aims to improve the health of its community in a financially responsible manner. “From our point of view, this is about delivering services in…
Learn MoreDoctor awarded Life Governorship
10 January 2018
Long serving Ararat doctor Derek Pope was awarded a Life Governorship of East Grampians Health Service at the annual general meeting. Dr Pope has worked as a doctor at the Ararat Medical Centre for more than 30 years, first arriving in Ararat to work as what was then called a GP Registrar in 1985. He…
Learn MoreVisiting medical staff awarded for long service
10 January 2018
Two visiting medical staff were presented with long service awards at the East Grampians Health Service annual general meeting. Visiting Medical Officer Dr Neil Provis-Vincent was awarded for 20 years’ service as a general practitioner anaesthetist and Dr Charles Reid was awarded for 30 years’ service as a visiting dentist. Dr Provis-Vincent regularly provides anaesthetic…
Learn MoreYear of highlights at health service
10 January 2018
The East Grampians Health Service Board has focused on strengthening clinical governance over the past year, through responding to and enhancing the safety and quality of delivery of health care. At the annual general meeting held in Willaura, Board president Matthew Wood said this was in response to one of the most important documents to…
Learn MoreAngela Laidlaw scholarship awarded
10 January 2018
East Grampians health Service has awarded the 2017 Angela Laidlaw Clinical Scholarship to Kirby Connarty. Ms Connarty will undertake a Bachelor of Nursing. The Angela Laidlaw Clinical Scholarship is donated annually by the Laidlaw family in memory of Angela, whose love and commitment to the health service inspired her family to commemorate her in this…
Learn MoreStaff receive bursaries
10 January 2018
The East Grampians Health Service Building for the Future Foundation awarded bursaries to two staff at the annual general meeting. The two $10,000 bursaries were awarded to Jess Sladdin, who will be undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, and Cassandra Stewart, who will be a undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing. The Foundation, which supports EGHS…
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