EGHS 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…
Learn MoreArarat Blue Ribbon Gala Night of Nights raises $30,000
25 June 2013
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation’s Ararat branch has held its 12th annual Gala “Night of Nights” event to raise funds for the East Grampians Health Service, contributing the final $30,000 towards its $150,000 commitment to a new CT scanner. The ball was attended by more than 230 people, including special guests Victoria Police Assistant…
Learn MoreTogether with Bayer – farmers supports health service
7 June 2013
The East Grampians Health Service “Building for the Future Foundation” received $5,000.00 from Bayer Animal Healths “Community Program”. Selected Bayer products generated a 5% rebate which was donated back to the Building the Future Foundation. This program started in March and concluded in December 2012. Mr. David Hosking, Chairperson of the EGHS “Building for the…
Learn MoreHealth Service Auxiliary Donates
7 June 2013
The East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary generously donate $17,138.35 towards the purchase of Theatre operating equipment, Theatre shoulder traction equipment, chairs for the Theatre waiting room and pressure relieving mattresses for the Inpatient Unit. EGHS Auxiliary President, Mrs. Margie Kilpatrick, said that “The Auxiliary work so hard during the year with their fundraising activities and…
Learn MoreNursing diploma students near graduation
7 June 2013
The first University of Ballarat Diploma of Nursing students educated at Pyrenees House Ararat in conjunction with East Grampians Health Service are nearing graduation. Over the last 18 months, students have attended classes in Pyrenees House and completed clinical placement in aged care, acute care and mental health. East Grampians Health Service Director of Clinical…
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