7 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…
Learn MoreSuccessful Graduate Nurse Program 2015
11 November 2015
East Grampians Health Service’s Graduate nurse program has been a successful and enjoyable year for the three nursing graduates in 2015. Clare Slatter, Elizabeth Atkinson and Tneal Seidel are nearing completion of their graduate nurse program with rotations through clinical areas, such as: the hospital In-patient unit, 70 Lowe St, Peri-operative unit and Community nursing.…
Learn MoreChristmas Discount Night at Harvey Norman
11 November 2015
Harvey Norman, Ararat is hosting a Christmas Discount Night on Thursday 26th November from 6pm to support EGHS Aged Care Auxiliary. The local Harvey Norman store is offering up to a massive 50% off storewide. East Grampians Health Service Community Liaison Officer Danny Drake said “The Harvey Norman discount shopping night will be offering great…
Learn MoreEGHS finalist in Healthcare Awards
11 November 2015
East Grampians Health Service is a finalist for Health Service of the year, medium size in the 2015 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush said’ being recognised and nominated for this award is a positive reflection of the service of board, doctors and staff that is provided to the…
Learn MoreBlue Ribbon – Ararat donates to EGHS
5 November 2015
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch has presented a cheque for $30,000 to the Perioperative Unit at East Grampians Health Service. This is the second donation of $30,000 by the Ararat Branch towards the $150,000 project in the Perioperative Unit which is named in honour of former Victoria Police recruit, Jason Bond, from…
Learn MoreGRAMPIANS “RIDE TO REMEMBER” 2016
5 November 2015
The 8th annual GRAMPIANS “RIDE TO REMEMBER” will be held in the Grampians, Western Victoria on Sunday 7th February. The 174km Ride is a green corridor event and is open to all licensed motorcycle enthusiasts, and will be conducted under police escort to maximize safety and to minimize disruption to other road users. The Ride…
Learn MoreOpinion : Promoting Good Health
18 October 2015
The poor state of our community’s health has been in the spotlight over the past few years. In response East Grampians Health Service has made a commitment to planning and implementing strategies to reduce the growing number of people developing chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes. Staff have been working with key partners including…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Service to celebrate hard working staff
14 October 2015
East Grampians Health Service is showing its aged care staff how much their work contributes to supporting the high quality of care provided to residents and how much they are appreciated, not just by the aged care service but by residents and their families as well as the community by taking part in Celebrating Aged…
Learn MoreEGHS Charity Golf Day
8 October 2015
Get a hole in one on the 18th hole and win a car – Kings Cars of Ararat are pleased to be the major sponsor of the long running East Grampians Health Service Charity Golf Day to be held Sunday, 18th October at Chalambar Golf Club, Ararat. Dealer Principal of Kings Cars of Ararat, Mr.…
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