Graduations at EGHS
1 November 2014
East Grampians Health Service recently hosted a Federation University graduation ceremony for the Advanced Diploma of Management participants, where 15 students from East Grampians Health Services, Ararat Rural City Council and Department of Justice graduated. This Fast Track Advanced Diploma of Management course has been developed and refined over 15 years to help deliver a…
Learn MoreBrookfield Multiplex donates to EGHS
1 November 2014
Brookfield Multiplex, the global contracting company currently constructing the larger Hopkins Corrections Centre has donated $10,000 for surgical equipment at East Grampians Health Service. The funds will contribute to the purchase of a vital, specialised telescope/camera which will improve the surgeon’s ability to undertake abdominal key-hole surgery. The all-in-one design with an anti-fog device built…
Learn MoreRetirement for Board Members
19 October 2014
Sally Philip and Graeme Foster have retired from the East Grampians Health Service Board after combined service of 17 years. In addition to serving on the Board, they have both served as Board Presidents, Mrs Philip for 3 years and Mr Foster for 4 years. Ms Philip joined the Board in 2006 and has held…
Learn MoreVictorian government promises $3.7m for new health centre in Ararat
17 September 2014
Courtesy of the Ararat Advertiser AN integrated community health centre bringing together a variety of health services onto the one site will be built at East Grampians Health Service. Minister for Health David Davis visited Ararat last week and promised that a re-elected Victorian Coalition Government will provide $3.7 million to build the community health…
Learn MoreEGHS 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…
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