Locals 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,…
Learn MoreQuality of Care Report
11 February 2016
East Grampians Health Service has distributed its Quality of Care Report – Community Matters, the report is produced to provide quality and safety information for the community. Feedback has been received from community members about the cost of producing the report and money being better spent elsewhere. As indicated in the 2014-15 Victorian Health Policy…
Learn MoreGrampians “Ride to Remember” 2016 – massive turnout!
10 February 2016
A massive turnout of over 460 motorcycle riders and pillions took part in yesterday’ (Sunday, 7th) Grampians “Ride to Remember” at Ararat. With over 100 extra registrations than normal on the day the numbers passed all expectations for the organisers and collectively with Victoria Police, volunteer marshalls and support vehicles a large contingent of over…
Learn MoreEGHS Nurses undertake advanced training in Urgent Care
6 February 2016
East Grampians Health Service are pleased to announce the upcoming commencement of Advanced Practice Nurses working in our Urgent Care Centre. East Grampians Health Service Inpatient Nurse Unit Manager, Mrs Lorine Paterson said “In the past year 4 of our Registered Nurses have undertaken extra study and training to become endorsed to treat certain medical…
Learn MoreWillaura Health Care Outdoor Market
4 February 2016
A family day at the Willaura market on Sunday 6th March could be a feature of your 2016. This market can’t be missed, it’s a great day out, with delicious food, lively entertainment, such as a circus performance and great market stalls. Mrs Jane Millear of the Willaura Health Care Auxiliary and Willaura Market Coordinator…
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