Golf Day Success
25 October 2013
It was another great success for the 12th annual 3 Person Ambrose, East Grampians Health Service Charity Golf Day held at the Chalambar Golf Course on Sunday 20th October. Many who attended have supported this event over the past twelve years, not only put in a fine effort on the course, but also put their…
Learn MoreFlower Power at this year’s WWW
1 October 2013
The East Grampians Health Service celebrated another successful Women, Wisdom and Wellbeing Dinner on the 26th July, this year. The dinner raised close to $10,000 from the fundraising efforts on the night. The night had a fancy dress 60’s theme and there were costumes from the flower power girls to swanky hipsters. The evening remembered…
Learn MoreBuilding for the Future Foundation Bursaries – $10,000
27 August 2013
Building for the Future Foundation Bursaries East Grampians Health Service’s Building for the Future Foundation is offering bursaries up to the value of $10,000 to individuals to ensure improvement and the long-term viability of the East Grampians Health Service’s Obstetric services. The main objective of the bursaries is to increase the number of midwives by…
Learn MoreHealth Service Links in with local School
27 August 2013
East Grampians Health Service visited Ararat North Primary School at the end of Term 2 and helped out with a healthy lifestyle Walkathon activity and BBQ, building on the relationship between the two. East Grampians Health Service Executive Officer Nick Bush said “East Grampians Health Service and Ararat North Primary School are working together on…
Learn MoreEGHS Staff Health and Well Being
27 August 2013
East Grampians Health Service supports the health and wellbeing of its employees by subsidising staff exercise classes twice a week. The classes are facilitated by local fitness trainers and incorporate cardio, strength and circuit sessions so there is something for everyone! Classes are held on a Tuesday evening at 5.15pm in the Physiotherapy gym and…
Learn MoreSecond Nursing Course Starts at EGHS
27 August 2013
East Grampians Health Service in conjunction with the University of Ballarat commenced its second Diploma of Nursing program in Pyrenees House on Monday 29th July. The program will be delivered part time over 2 ½ years, with students attending classes on Monday and Wednesday. East Grampians Health Service Director of Clinical Services Mr Peter Armstrong,…
Learn MoreHeartbeat Group helps Health Service
1 August 2013
The Ararat and District Heartbeat Support Group recently donated a trolley to the Community Centre at East Grampians Health Service. It allows the exercise weights that are used by the Centre’s rehabilitation programs to be stored in a safe manner, accessible and easily transported. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Officer, Mr Nick Bush said…
Learn MoreBuangor Pink Night
1 August 2013
In recognition of the “Womens AFL round in June”, the Buangor Community held a “pink night” to raise money for breast cancer. The idea was for everyone to wear at least one item of pink and awards would go to the best dressed. On the night by Arabella Jess was announced to be both “pink…
Learn MoreLocal footy Clubs support fundraiser
1 August 2013
The annual “Legends Football Game” held between the Tatyoon & Willaura Moyston Football Clubs past players participated in recently raised $1,000 from the game which was donated to the East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary. The funds will be for their upcoming Women, Wisdom & Wellbeing Dinner held on Friday 26th July. Each player paid $10…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Service Opens its Second Ultrasound
1 August 2013
On Thursday East Grampians Health Service commissioned its second ultrasound machine to meet increasing obstetric services demand. The new ultrasound was made possible by a generous bequest from the Estate of Miss Mary Louise Torbet. Miss Torbet, a local Ararat resident left $183,600 to East Grampians Health Service. The Board chose to purchase the ultrasound…
Learn MoreNew Board President and Board members for East Grampians Health Service
1 August 2013
East Grampians Health Service Board elected a new Board President, Louise Staley on Tuesday night. Ms Staley replaces Sally Philip who has been President for 3 years. Mrs Philip will continue as Treasurer and Matthew Wood retains his position as Vice President. The Victorian Minister for Health appointed Ararat Rural City Director of Asset, Finances…
Learn MoreDental Funding Boost for Ararat
10 July 2013
East Grampians Health Service will benefit from an $85 million funding boost to provide more services to the public dental sector. Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) announced it received the extra funding through the signing of the National Partnership on Treating More Public Dental Patients between the State and Federal Governments. East Grampians Health Service…
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