Book cushions make life easier
10 July 2017
Passing the time during a chemotherapy session has been made more comfortable for patients at the East Grampians Health Service Oncology Department, with the addition of two book cushions. Ararat’s Zest Living donated the cushions, which support a book or magazine without the need for the patient to hold them. EGHS chief executive Nick Bush…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne teams finalists in awards
10 July 2017
The East Grampians Health Service Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay teams, the Cranks and Defibrillators, were finalists in the ninth Minister for Health Volunteer Awards. The teams were one of five finalists in the Outstanding Achievement by a Volunteer – Improving Public Healthcare section. Team members Jacinta Harman (rider) and Dave Harman (support crew) attended…
Learn MoreCancer patients looking good, feeling better
10 July 2017
Community members interested in volunteering for the Look Good Feel Better program are invited to an information session in July at East Grampians Health Service. Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side effects caused by cancer treatment. Cancer patients participate in a practical workshop which covers…
Learn MoreNursing students produce imaginative assessments
10 July 2017
East Grampians Health Service staff were able to observe the unique way in which current Diploma of Nursing students are undertaking learning practices. Australian Catholic University Diploma of Nursing students, who are currently studying onsite at EGHS, presented one of their latest assessments to staff and peers at the health service. Clinical teacher Deb Bennett…
Learn MoreBlue Ribbon Foundation chief visits health service
10 July 2017
Chairman of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation board David Mann OAM visited East Grampians Health Service in May. EGHS chief executive Nick Bush provided Mr Mann with a tour of EGHS, along with director of support services Stuart Kerr, president of the Ararat Branch of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Terry Weeks and…
Learn MoreBiggest Morning Tea raises $217
4 July 2017
East Grampians Health Service staff enjoyed morning tea in the Oncology Department as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Volunteers and staff served morning tea to patients and visitors, raising $217 dollars for cancer research. Pictured above: Leesa McInnes taking donations for the EGHS Biggest Morning Tea in the Oncology Department
Learn MoreNew families welcome at toy centre
26 May 2017
The Ark Toy and Activity Centre always welcomes new members. Located at East Grampians Health Service, the Ark Toy and Activity Centre provides a borrowing service to people with special needs and their families, senior citizens and mothers and babies’ groups. Ark Toy and Activity Centre Auxiliary president Kaye Chamings said the centre offers a…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne teams raise $27,900
22 May 2017
Teams representing East Grampians Health Service in this year’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay have raised in excess of $27,900. With a fundraising goal of $25,000, the Cranks and Defibrillators are thrilled to have exceeded their objective, with the money raised this year going towards a new bus for the Patricia Hinchey Centre. This year…
Learn MoreNew equipment for Oncology Department
15 May 2017
The Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group has donated more than $3000 to the East Grampians Health Service Oncology Department on behalf of the Buangor Community Sports Centre Committee. The Buangor committee donated $3200 to the Breast Cancer Support Group to ensure the funds were used for the benefit of people from Ararat and the wider…
Learn MoreMontessori stories powerful
15 May 2017
The benefits to residents, families and staff, resulting from the introduction of a form of care designed to enhance the quality of life for older people living at the 70 Lowe Street aged care facility, have been revealed in a research report from Federation University. 70 Lowe Street, one of three aged care facilities operated…
Learn MorePlaque acknowledges Breast Cancer Support Group
30 April 2017
The Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group has been acknowledged for its ongoing support by the East Grampians Health Service Oncology Department. A plaque was unveiled in the department, acknowledging the group’s financial contribution towards the purchase of specialised chairs for patients to use while undergoing chemotherapy. The money raised by the Ararat Breast Cancer Support…
Learn MoreMaternity education for rural clinicians
30 April 2017
Rural clinicians from across the region took part in newborn and maternity emergency education at East Grampians Health Service. The Maternity and Newborn Emergencies (MANE) program was facilitated by Paediatric Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval (PIPER) and the Maternity Services Education Program (MSEP). Attendance included six GPs from Ararat Medical Centre, four Deakin University medical students,…
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