Barnyard mural prompts reminiscing
18 January 2017
A mural depicting a barnyard scene is already proving popular with residents of 70 Lowe Street aged care facility, particularly those with a farming background. The mural was commissioned by East Grampians Health Service and Ararat artist Janette Lucas spent many hours completing it. It is located on an internal garden wall at 70 Lowe…
Learn MoreSpiritual Healing unveiled
3 January 2017
A new artwork by sixteen-year-old Indigenous artist Heidi Chatfield, titled ‘Spiritual Healing’, has been unveiled in the foyer of the Ararat Hospital at East Grampians Health Service. Ms Chatfield is a Djab Wurrung descendent from the Gariwerd (Grampians) region and her contemporary paintings reflect the history and stories of her heritage. The artwork was commissioned…
Learn MorePatricia Hinchey Centre the place to be
3 January 2017
A favorite quote of Patricia Hinchey Centre client Victor Barwick is ‘this is the place to be’. The high quality of care and services offered by staff and volunteers at East Grampians Health Service’s Patricia Hinchey Centre and enjoyed by clients such as Mr Barwick has been rewarded through the recent accreditation by the Australian…
Learn MoreA rocking good donation
3 January 2017
The Ararat Rockers have made a generous donation to the East Grampians Health Service oncology department. Ararat Rockers’ president Amanda Webb and vice president Gary Jenkins presented a cheque for $800 to oncologist Dr Craig Carden and oncology nursing staff, proceeds from a rock and roll dance held last year. More than 100 people attended…
Learn MoreEGHS awarded health service of the year
19 December 2016
East Grampians Health Service was this week named the Premier’s Health Service of the Year (medium size) for the second successive year in the 2016 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. EGHS chief executive Nick Bush said the entire organisation was thrilled to receive back to back awards which are a recognition of the work of all…
Learn MoreStaff awarded scholarships
19 December 2016
East Grampians Health Service presented a number of scholarships and bursaries to staff at the recent annual general meeting. The scholarships and bursaries are awarded to staff who wish to further their studies and build on their careers in the clinical field. EGHS Building for the Future Foundation chair David Hosking presented two $10,000 bursaries.…
Learn MoreEGHS records $679,000 surplus
19 December 2016
East Grampians Health Service celebrated a successful year at its 21st annual general meeting, reporting an operating surplus of $679,000. More than 100 people attended the AGM at the Ararat Performing Arts Centre, including many staff who received awards on the night, with Chief Medical Officer of the Royal Women’s Hospital Dr Mark Garwood the…
Learn MoreDoctor’s long service recognised
19 December 2016
East Grampians Health Service has recognised 30 years of service to the health service and the Ararat community by Dr Derek Pope. Dr Pope came to Ararat initially in 1985 for a three month term as what would now be called a GP registrar. He was invited back to join the Ararat Medical Centre practice…
Learn MoreArarat’s Health Under the Microscope
11 December 2016
The health of Ararat’s over 35s is about to be put under the microscope with the launch of The Big Ararat Health Study. The Big Ararat Health Study is a research collaborative partnership between the University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School and East Grampians Health Service. The study aims to develop a comprehensive…
Learn MoreAchievements recognised
30 November 2016
For the second consecutive year, East Grampians Health Service is a finalist in the Health Service of the Year (medium size) for the 2016 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Last year EGHS won the major award. EGHS chief executive Nick Bush said being recognised and nominated for the award for the second year in succession was…
Learn MoreChristmas fun for all the family
29 November 2016
With Christmas just around the corner, why not get into the festive spirit early and attend the Fair and Christmas Carols being held in the beautiful gardens of 70 Lowe Street aged care facility. The East Grampians Health Service 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court Aged Care Auxiliary is conducting a fair in conjunction…
Learn MoreService to self-manage diabetes
7 November 2016
East Grampians Health Service is now offering a new service to help people self-manage their diabetes. Called iPro 2 Professional Continuous Glucose Monitoring, the system involves a device which is worn on the torso. It is comfortable, discreet and watertight and provides comprehensive accurate data on patient glucose levels, information that can be used to…
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