Riders raising money for Hospital
11 March 2014
Murray to Moyne riders have been training hard to raise money for East Grampians Health Service. The two teams entered into this year’s ride are the “Cranks & Defibrillators”; the riders from both teams will cover a distance of over 525kms in two days from the Murray River at Swan Hill to the Moyne River…
Learn MoreCouncil and Health Service Together on Health Planning
25 February 2014
Ararat Rural City together with East Grampians Health Service and other health service providers have jointly developed the Ararat Rural City Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. The plan will be reported on four times a year as senior leaders from Grampians Pyrenees Primary Care Partnership, Grampians Goldfields Healthy Together, the Department of Health and…
Learn MoreCome celebrate 10 years of the Willaura Market
25 February 2014
This year the Willaura Market will celebrate its 10th year on Sunday 2nd March, the market has grown over the last few years to include many more stalls, musical performances and circus acts. This market can’t be missed, it’s a great day out, with delicious food, lively entertainment and great market stalls. Willaura Market Coordinator,…
Learn MoreNew Dialysis Unit Opens
25 February 2014
Honorable Member for Wannon, Mr. Dan Tehan officially opened the redevelopment of East Grampians Health Service Dialysis Unit on Monday. Mr. Dan Tehan said “I was delighted to accept the invitation to open the new Dialysis Unit at East Grampians Health Service, as we know there are more challenges facing our health systems and there…
Learn MoreRoll up, roll up for the Willaura Market
21 January 2014
WILLAURA – The Willaura Market is expecting to attract a large crowd at this year’s annual event, to be held on Sunday, March 2 at the Willaura Health Service grounds. Next year’s market will have a wide selection of market stalls, entertainment and scrumptious food stalls. Willaura Market coordinator, Jane Millear said the Willaura market…
Learn MoreShane Kelly at Health Services AGM
13 November 2013
East Grampians Health Service is pleased to announce that world champion cyclist and Olympic Medalist Shane Kelly will be the guest speaker at this year’s 18th EGHS Annual General Meeting on the 26th November at the Ararat Performing Arts Centre. From his silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games to multiple World Championships, Commonwealth…
Learn MoreGraduate Nurse’s Program at EGHS
12 November 2013
Four registered Nurses have graduated from the Graduate Nurse Program at East Grampians Health Service, Ararat. Each year, East Grampians Health Service provides a twelve month Graduate Program for Nurses by supporting them to acquire the skills and experience required to pursue an exciting and challenging career in Nursing. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive,…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Services Achieves Accreditation
12 November 2013
East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) is the first hospital in the Grampians Region to receive accreditation under the new National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. In the full report provided by the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards it states that “The organisation has a team of skilled and motivated staff who are committed to…
Learn MoreDietician Visits School
12 November 2013
East Grampians Health Service Dietician visits Ararat North Primary School to help deliver key healthy eating messages to the students. EGHS Dietician Mrs. Rachael Cooper visited Ararat North Primary School on Wednesday 28th September and demonstrated to the students through various slideshows of good food choices to eat most of the time and foods to…
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month in Ararat
31 October 2013
October is Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing a great opportunity to show support for women and families affected by breast cancer. East Grampians Health Service Breast Care Nurse Mrs. Sarah Carter announced that Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group are hosting their annual morning tea in support of Pink Ribbon Day. The morning tea event…
Learn MoreGVCH Fundraising
30 October 2013
Local girl Elizabeth Brown has raised $1,747.25 as part of this year’s Golden Gate festival celebrations,which will go to the Garden View Court Hostel, part of East Grampians Health Service. EGHS Garden View Court Hostel Manager Amanda Hastings said she was “so delighted that Elizabeth is fundraising for Garden View Court Hostel, it is perfect…
Learn MoreOaks Day Luncheon at 70 Lowe St
28 October 2013
Put on your best Oaks Day outfit or your finest racing suit and come and join the Auxiliary at 70 Lowe St for the Oaks Day Luncheon. The Luncheon, on Thursday 7th November will be held in the beautiful gardens at 70 Lowe St overlooking the majestic Mt Langi Ghiran Mountain range and will commence…
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