Auxiliary commits $20,000 to redevelopment
7 August 2017
The Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary has committed $20,000 towards the redevelopment of the Parkland House Hostel. Funds were raised through events including the Willaura Healthcare Outdoor Market as well as a $5,000 community grant obtained through the Willaura Lake Bolac Bendigo Bank. The $20,000 commitment will be put towards new furniture and furnishings for Parkland House,…
Learn MoreCushions provide comfort during treatment
30 July 2017
People undergoing dialysis treatment at East Grampians Health Service now do so in more comfort, thanks to a donation by the EGHS Auxiliary. The Auxiliary purchased five Roho cushions, which are designed to provide a comfortable and stable sitting environment for people having to sit for long periods of time, such as dialysis patients, who…
Learn MoreStaff upskilling through bursaries
30 July 2017
Staff at East Grampians Health Service are improving their skills and qualifications thanks to generous bursaries offered by the EGHS Building for the Future Foundation. The Foundation is a charitable trust established in 2010 with the purpose of providing funding for staff development, special purpose projects and equipment for EGHS. Governed by four independent local…
Learn MoreFoundation completes commitment to Jason Bond Perioperative Unit
30 July 2017
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch has completed its $150,000 commitment to the redevelopment of the Perioperative Unit at East Grampians Health Service. The unit has been named in memory of Jason Bond, an Ararat man and police officer in training, who sadly died as result of a motor vehicle accident in 2011.…
Learn MoreBook 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…
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