Breast Support Group donation to EGHS
21 May 2016
The Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group with the support of the Ararat Grease Monkeys have donated $11,740.00 for two new Oncology chairs at East Grampians Health Service. Mrs Bev Walker, one of the facilitators of the Ararat Breast Support Group said ‘We are absolutely delighted to be able to help the oncology unit out from…
Learn MoreVintage Roadshow Winters Lunch
18 May 2016
On the 3rd of May the EGHS Ladies Auxiliary hosted a very successful Winters Lunch at the Willaura Town Hall. EGHS President Margie Kilpatrick said “the day was a Vintage Roadshow Theme, where people brought their treasured Items to be valued and enjoyed an amazing display of interesting memorabilia and antique items.” Mrs Kilpatrick said…
Learn MoreSuccessful start to the Graduate Nurse Program 2016
16 May 2016
East Grampians Health Service’s Graduate nurse program began in February, with the successful employment of seven graduate nurses. Registered nurses, Amanda Cranstoun, Rachel Nicholls, Jessica Attwell, Demi Holcombe, Nicola Pearse, Annai Murphy and Jenny Cole are each rotating through such areas as: 70 Lowe St, Perioperative Unit, Inpatient Unit and Community Nursing throughout the year.…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Services receive visit from parliamentary secretary
16 May 2016
EAST Grampians Health Services’ plans for an integrated community health centre expansion at Ararat Hospital received attention from the state government on Thursday. The centre expansion would bring together a variety of health services together onto one site. Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Colin Brooks met with services chief executive Nick Bush to discuss the…
Learn MoreLocals Raise Awareness During Kidney Health Week
12 May 2016
The East Grampians Health Service Dialysis is getting behind Kidney Health Week (May 22– 28), Kidney Health Australia’s national awareness week which is urging all Australians to ‘I Kidney Check!’ Approximately 1.7 million Australians have indicators of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), yet less than 10% realise they have the condition. Meanwhile, the general population is…
Learn MorePrivate Patient Health Insurance use up and new operating theatre lights purchased
5 May 2016
Private patient health insurance use at East Grampians Health Service has increased by 47% from this time last year. Being a public hospital, patients with private health insurance have a choice to use it at East Grampians Health Service. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive, Nick Bush said, “It is helpful for our health service…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Service ceases sugary sweetened drinks
17 April 2016
East Grampians Health Service has ceased the sale of sugary sweetened drinks in its Café Pyrenees and health service vending machines. Health Service CEO, Nick Bush said, “EGHS has taken the attitude it will no longer promote and sell sugary sweetened drinks to staff, patients and their families”. Mr Bush highlighted the high level of…
Learn MoreMovie Day Success
7 April 2016
The Ark Toy & Activity Centre Auxiliary held its annual film afternoon at the Astor Cinema on Thursday 3rd March. The screening of “The Lady in the Van” staring Maggie Smith and enjoyed by the 210 guests and was followed by a delicious afternoon tea with some excellent prizes won on the day. The Ark…
Learn MoreArarat Harvey Norman donates to EGHS
16 March 2016
Harvey Norman Ararat helped raise over $2000 from the Christmas Discount Night in November 2015 with these funds being donated to East Grampians Health Service Aged Care Auxiliary who support residential aged care at 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court. Harvey Norman Ararat Franchisee, Mr Mark Townsend commented that the night was a huge…
Learn More2016 Murray to Moyne Bike Ride
10 March 2016
Murray to Moyne cyclists have been training hard to raise money for East Grampians Health Service. The two teams entered into this year’s ride are the “Cranks & the Defibrillators”; the riders from both teams will ride over 525kms in two days leaving from the Murray River at Swan Hill to finish at the Moyne…
Learn MoreWillaura Market Success
10 March 2016
A successful Willaura Market was held on the Sunday 6th March with a bumper crowds again this year. Over 1500 people attended the Willaura market enjoying all the unique stalls, great variety of food stalls and impressive entertainment on the day. Willaura market Coordinator Mrs Jane Millear said “crowds of people were entertained by the…
Learn MoreThe Footballers visit 70 Lowe Street
28 February 2016
The three Collingwood Football Club players visited 70 Lowe Street Residential Aged Care facility on Wednesday 10th February and ran a handball competition with the staff of East Grampians Health Service and answered the residents questions. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive said “for the our residents of Aged Care facility at 70 Lowe Street,…
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