Congratulations Niall
14 March 2023
East Grampians Health Service chief executive Nick Bush recently presented Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon Mr Niall McConchie with his 25 year Certificate of Service for his great service to EGHS. Mr McConchie has been a great contributor to the health service, undertaking ear, nose and throat surgery for patients from across the region at…
Learn MoreTeam raising funds for Bone Density Scanner
14 March 2023
East Grampians Health Service’s Cranks and Defibrillators are now in training for the gruelling Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay in April. This year the team is back to riding the full 525 kilometre relay from Swan Hill to Port Fairy, with a team of 15 riders as well as volunteer bus drivers and support crew.…
Learn MoreWelcome to our graduate nurses
14 March 2023
East Grampians Health Service has welcomed 10 enrolled nurses and 10 registered nurses, who have commenced their graduate program at EGHS. They will rotate through various EGHS clinical departments, such as 70 Lowe Street, Garden View Court, Willaura Health Care, Community Nursing, Peri-operative Unit, In-patient Unit and Urgent Care Centre. EGHS has also partnered with…
Learn MoreHappy retirement Derek
14 March 2023
East Grampians Health Service chief executive Nick Bush recently presented Dr Derek Pope with his 35 year Certificate of Service for his great service to EGHS. Dr Pope was a great contributor to the health service, undertaking on-call work for Urgent Care and hospital patients, anaesthetics and obstetrics. Dr Pope has recently retired from clinical…
Learn MoreEGHS 27th Annual General Meeting
2 March 2023
The 27th Annual General Meeting of East Grampians Health Service was held today via Zoom, where financial statements for the year 2021-2022 were presented. If you would like to view the AGM, please click on the link: https://youtu.be/cChF3HA6IdQ
Learn MoreVisiting medical officers recognised
9 February 2023
East Grampians Health Service recognised two of its Visiting Medial Officers for long service at the Open Access Board Meeting in November. Dr Charles Reid was awarded for 35 years’ service to East Grampians Health Service. Dr Reid was born in the UK, trained at Liverpool University and worked in general practice on Merseyside until…
Learn MoreInterns welcomed
9 February 2023
East Grampians Health Service has recently welcomed its 2023 Medical Interns. The Grampians Rural Generalist Intern Training Program (GRGITP) is a partnership between East Grampians Health Service, St John of God Ballarat Hospital and Maryborough District Health Service. It is a community-based Intern program where Interns gain a relevant and thoroughly hands on experience in…
Learn MoreKaye steps down after 10 years as president
19 December 2022
At the recent Ark Toy and Activity Library Annual General Meeting, Kaye Chamings stepped down as president of the Auxiliary after 10 years in the role. Kaye spoke emotionally about her time with the Toy Library, and her passion and dedication to the library is always at the forefront of all she does. Guest speaker…
Learn MoreStaff awarded scholarships
19 December 2022
At the East Grampians Health Service Open Access Board meeting in November, seven scholarships were awarded to staff to undertake further studies in their chosen field. The EGHS Building for the Future Foundation made available scholarships up the value of $30,000 to ensure the long term viability of services. The recipients of the 2022 Foundation…
Learn MoreKaye Chamings awarded Life Governor
19 December 2022
At the East Grampians Health Service Open Access Board Meeting in November, the Board awarded a Life Governorship to dedicated Ark Toy and Activity Library Auxiliary member Kaye Chamings, the highest honour EGHS can bestow on an individual. Kaye joined the EGHS Ark Toy and Activity Library Auxiliary in 2008 and in 2012 became president…
Learn MoreHeather Fleming awarded for contribution to health service and the Willaura community
19 December 2022
East Grampians Health Service Life Governor, long term volunteer with the Willaura Health Care Auxiliary and respected Willaura community advocate, Heather Fleming, was awarded a COTA Senior Achievement Award at the 2022 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House. The award was presented by the Governor of Victoria, the Hon Linda Dessau AC…
Learn MoreWomen celebrate healthy ageing
10 November 2022
More than 130 women attended the Women’s Health Matters event at the Alexandra Community Centre to celebrate Women’s Health Week this week. Organised by East Grampians Health Service in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Ararat and Ararat Rural City, the event attracted women of all ages to hear a number of guest speakers including…
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