Ararat 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…
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…
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