Quality 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…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne Jazzy Fundraiser
30 January 2016
Local band Orange Whip will be performing at a fundraising event on Saturday 20th February at the newly renovated Alexandra Recreation Centre at the Alexandra Oval in Ararat. Orange Whip a band of highly skilled local musicians are putting on a fundraising event to support the two local Murray to Moyne Bike riding groups to…
Learn MoreNew Garden Beds at Patricia Hinchey Day Centre
19 January 2016
Patricia Hinchey Day Centre has recently received an exciting addition of some raised garden beds. The installation of the additional beds was made possible through a generous donation of materials by Ararat Mitre 10. “The garden beds are a great asset and tending them provides a meaningful and stimulating activity for our clients. Everyone enjoys…
Learn MoreIpads Lending a Helping Hand
26 December 2015
70 Lowe St Aged Care residents are embracing the technology of Ipads with support from the 70 Lowe St leisure and lifestyle staff who are teaching them how to use the devices. 70 Lowe St Leisure and Lifestyle coordinator Ingrid Henry said “we were able purchase two iPads with a generous donation from the EGHS…
Learn MoreNew Pressure Relieving mattresses for 70 Lowe Street
22 December 2015
70 Lowe Street has just received two new pressure relieving mattresses after a generous donation from the EGHS Aged Care Auxiliary. 70 Lowe Street Nurse Unit Manager Mrs Tanya Haslett said that “the Airflex pressure relieving mattress support can be used on any health service bed. The use of contact pressure from these Airlfex mattresses…
Learn More7 new Pressure relieving mattress for the Health Service
22 December 2015
The East Grampians Health Service has just received seven new pressure relieving mattresses after a generous donation from the EGHS Auxiliary. East Grampians Health Service Wound Care and Stomal Therapy Nurse Mrs Terri-Anne Lewis said that “the Airflex pressure relieving mattresses prevent and manage pressure injuries which occur when patients are unwell. The mattresses are…
Learn MoreNurse training awaiting accreditation
15 December 2015
Australian Catholic University, Community (ACUcom) in partnership with East Grampians Health Service (EGHS), is planning to deliver the Diploma of Nursing program in Ararat commencing March 2016. Graduates of the program will be eligible to register as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency. Chief Executive Nick Bush explained that enrolments will…
Learn MoreEGHS Wins State Award
29 November 2015
East Grampian Health Service has won the state health service of the year for a medium sized health service in Victoria. The awards presentation took place at a gala dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday night. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush said’ being recognised and nominated for this award in…
Learn MoreMontessori Specialist to speak at Health Service AGM
11 November 2015
As East Grampians Health Service introduces the “Improving Living in Aged Care Project” at 70 Lowe Street, this year’s guest speaker will be Ms Anne Kelly who is a Montesssori specialist from Montessori Ageing Support Services. This year’s 20th EGHS Annual General Meeting is on the 24th November at the Ararat Performing Arts Centre Anne…
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