East Grampians Health Service to focus on recruitment and retention of staff
27 November 2017
Recruitment and retention of professional staff is a problem that many Ararat business leaders can strongly identify with. East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) chief executive Nick Bush is committed to finding innovative solutions to address this issue. “The recruitment and then retention of skilled staff is critical to providing the quality and breadth of services…
Learn MoreWillaura Healthcare Outdoor Market finalist in Neoen Grampians Pyrenees Business Awards
27 November 2017
The Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary’s Willaura Healthcare Outdoor Market was a finalist in two categories of the recent Neoen Grampians Pyrenees Business Awards. The Market was entered in two categories, the Community Event of the Year and the Social/Community Enterprise of the Year Award. With not all entries moving to the finalist stage, the Willaura Market…
Learn MoreVolunteers receive awards
22 November 2017
East Grampians Health Service recognised the work of 28 volunteers at the 13th annual EGHS Volunteer Service Recognition Awards. EGHS has more than 150 volunteers and five auxiliaries who spend countless hours volunteering throughout the health service in both Ararat and Willaura or raising funds for valuable equipment and services. Peter’s Project founder and Australian…
Learn MoreHealth service and Ambulance Victoria enter agreement
22 November 2017
East Grampians Health Service and Ambulance Victoria have signed an agreement to work more closely, with the aim of providing joint education and training in a bid to building the skills of the health service and ambulance staff and of retaining ambulance officers, doctors and nurses in the area. The two organisations signed a Memorandum…
Learn MoreDoctor’s contribution to Ararat remembered
22 November 2017
The contribution to East Grampians Health Service and the wider Ararat community by Dr Graeme Bertuch OAM, is being remembered by the Board and staff following his death this month from Motor Neurone Disease Dr Bertuch worked in Ararat for 38 years at the Ararat Medical Centre and as a Visiting Medical Officer at East…
Learn MoreWorld Diabetes Day 2017: To the women of diabetes – thank you
5 November 2017
Diabetes Victoria is celebrating this year’s World Diabetes Day on Tuesday 14 November and the 2017 theme is: To the women of diabetes – thank you. We are taking the opportunity to recognise the day-to-day achievements of women in the field of diabetes – many of which go unnoticed. Women are often responsible for ensuring…
Learn MoreAuxiliary continues to support Willaura Healthcare
23 October 2017
Over the past 12 months the Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary has purchased numerous items of equipment and contributed $20,000 towards the redevelopment of Parkland House Hostel. At the recent annual meeting, Judy Paterson, Jan Laidlaw and Mandy Heard were returned to their respective roles of president, secretary and treasurer. President Judy Paterson said it had been…
Learn MoreHole-in-one elusive
23 October 2017
For the second consecutive year, a hole-in-one was scored at the Ararat Hospital Charity Golf Day, but the prize of a new car was not to be, with the elusive shot scored on the wrong hole. Sponsored by Kings Cars Ararat, the hole in one on the 18th is keenly contested every year and although…
Learn MoreValuable contribution of doctors recognised
22 October 2017
East Grampians Health Service held its annual Visiting Medical Officers (VMO) dinner to celebrate the valuable contribution of local medical officers in their service to the community. East Grampians Health Service has developed a close partnership with the doctors at the Ararat Medical Centre who provide medical support for the obstetrics, surgical, acute and aged…
Learn MoreAuxiliary funds major equipment
22 October 2017
The East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary has purchased equipment for the health service valued at more than $37,000 over the past 12 months. The announcement was made at the Auxiliary’s annual meeting, at which Viv Burridge was installed as the new president of the EGHS Auxiliary, taking over from long time president Margie Kilpatrick. New…
Learn MorePink Petal morning tea
19 October 2017
October is Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing a great opportunity to show support for women and families personally affected by breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group will host its ‘Pink Petal’ morning tea. The morning tea event will be held at the Ararat Bowling Club…
Learn MoreAuxiliary continues commitment to aged care residents
19 October 2017
The East Grampians Health Service Aged Care Auxiliary continued its commitment to enhancing the lifestyle of the residents of 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court over the past year. At the annual general meeting, Libby McCormick was returned as president with new members of the executive elected including vice president Marlene Goudie, secretary Robyn…
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