EGHS Graduate Nurse Program proves a success
15 September 2014
East Grampians Health Service has a lot to be excited about in regards to recruiting and retaining qualified Registered Nurses. After a very successful Nurse Graduate Program in 2013, all four graduate nurses were eager to remain employed at EGHS and were all fortunate to gain permanent employment across the various clinical departments including In-Patient…
Learn MoreEAST GRAMPIANS HEALTH SERVICE LEADS THE STATE
9 September 2014
East Grampians Health Service has led the state in the Department of Health : Victorian Health Service Performance Monitoring Framework. EGHS was the only service in Victoria to achieve 100%. President of the EGHS Board, Ms Louise Staley said she was very pleased with the assessment and this highlights the great work of staff in…
Learn MoreEAST GRAMPIANS HEALTH SERVICE – A WINNER!
21 August 2014
East Grampians Health Service has been recognised as an Australian Business Awards 100 Winner for Community Contribution in 2014 for their outstanding commitment to the creation and development of the Happy Mouths Happy Kids initiative. Mrs Anna Greene, Project Officer said “The Happy Mouths Happy Kids program began late last year with the aim to…
Learn MoreGarden View Court residents welcome refurbishment
9 August 2014
Courtesy of the Ararat Advertiser ELDERLY residents of East Grampians Health Service’s aged care facility Garden View Court have celebrated the official unveiling of a major refurbishment. The newly refurbished common areas include a new and much larger lounge and meals area, under cover barbecue area with outdoor furniture for both the residents and…
Learn MoreCatriona Rowntree Steals the Show
29 July 2014
Last Friday night at the Ararat Performing Arts Centre, the East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary celebrated another highly successful Women, Wisdom & Wellbeing Dinner with over 270 guests in attendance. Catriona Rowntree from Channel Nines “Getaway show” was the guest speaker on the night, keeping everyone entertained with her antidotal stories from making the transition…
Learn MoreNew Orthopaedic Surgeon at Health Service
17 April 2014
East Grampians Health Service has appointed a new Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr. Scott Mason. Mr. Mason is practicing at Ballarat Health Service and St John of God’s in Ballarat and will work 2 days per month, operating and consulting at Ararat and will progressively increase his time in Ararat. Mr. Mason first studied medicine at the…
Learn MoreNew Playground area at Health Service
17 April 2014
On Wednesday 26th March the Ark Toy & Activity Centre officially opened its new playground area at East Grampians Health Service, Ararat. The Director of Support Services at EGHS, Mr Stuart Kerr officially opened the outdoor play area, Mr Kerr said “All children who visit the Health Service will be able to access this fun…
Learn MoreNew Urgent Care Beds at EGHS
17 April 2014
The East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary has funded two Urgent Care beds for East Grampians Health Service. These beds are state of the art in emergency care and will assist patient’s needs and staff efficiency. The funds for the two Urgent Care Beds came from movie night and the Annual Women, Wellbeing and Wisdom Dinner…
Learn MoreLunch with Garden TV Personality
17 April 2014
Phillip Johnson, a renowned landscape & garden expert who features regularly on the Lifestyle TV show will be the guest speaker at the EGHS Auxiliary Winters lunch on Tuesday 6th May at Willaura. 2013 Phillip and his team won Best in Show and a gold medal at the Chelsea International Flower Show for his design…
Learn MoreWorld Oral Health Day
11 March 2014
East Grampians Health Service Dental Clinic sinks teeth into World Oral Health Day Tooth decay is the most prevalent health issue in Australia with over 30% of Australian adults suffering untreated tooth decay. In the lead up World Oral Health Day, March 20, East Grampians Health Service is urging all residents to visit their dentist…
Learn MoreEGHS Launches Dental Initiative
11 March 2014
Happy Mouths Happy Kids is an exciting initiative of East Grampians Health Services that strives to improve and teach positive oral health messages to primary school aged children in the Ararat Rural City community. East Grampians Health Service Oral Health Project Officer, Mrs Anna Greene said “our children, now more than ever have every opportunity…
Learn MoreNew Beauty Salon at 70 Lowe St
11 March 2014
70 Lowe St Auxiliary has just completed a magnificent fundraising effort to set up a beauty Salon for residents of Lowe St. Residents will be able to have new hairstyles, manicures or a facial. Mrs. Jane Richardson, 70 Lowe St Auxiliary President believes everyone deserves to be pampered and made to feel special. The newly…
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