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30 June 2016
Over $2000 was raised by the Ark Toy & Activity’s film event “The Lady in the Van” held earlier in the year, which has been used to refresh the Toy library with loads of educational games, puzzles, language games, DVD’s and other toys. President, Kaye Chamings said “These are more than just toys, these items…
Learn More7 June 2016
The East Grampians Health Service’s Murray to Moyne bike riding teams, the Cranks and Defibrillators, have enjoyed another excellent fundraising year with strong assistance from the local Ararat community. This year both teams raised over $16,600, with all funds going towards the purchase of a Anaesthetic Monitor for the Perioperative Unit at East Grampians Health…
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East Grampians Health Service commissions an Aboriginal art project to reflect the organisation’s respect for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture and our commitment to improving their health outcomes. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Mr Nick Bush said “ the health service is committed to building a culturally competent organisation…
Learn More30 May 2016
The Grampians Medical Training intern program has welcomed its second intake of medical interns to Ararat. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush welcomes the interns to the Health Service and said “This innovative program was developed to attract and retain a medical workforce with the unique skills for rural practice. It has been…
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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 More18 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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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 More17 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 More7 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…
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East Grampians Health Service acknowledges the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia, Jupagalk and Eastern Maar peoples as the Traditional Custodians of these lands. We acknowledge that their holistic approach to health; harmony between body, mind, spirit and environment, has been practiced on these lands for thousands of years. We thank past and present Elders for this knowledge to help improve health and wellbeing for all Australians.
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