Day out at the Willaura Market
22 February 2013
The Willaura Market is on this Sunday the 3rd of March in the grounds of Willaura Health Care, commencing at 10.00am The Market has added more stalls and more entertainment and a selection of foods to choice from. This market can’t be missed, it’s a great day out, with scrumptious food, lively entertainment and great…
Learn MoreHappy winner – this one’s for my mates
20 February 2013
The winner of the 70 Lowe Street “Holiday Raffle” is local identity Peter “Spocka” McIntyre, the raffle was limited to only 200 tickets valued at $5,000 and Mr. McIntyre was the lucky winner. Mr. McIntyre said “I was wrapped to win the holiday raffle and I plan to take my mates along with me too.…
Learn MoreNew Family Room for the Patricia Hinchey Day Centre
12 February 2013
The Patricia Hinchey Day Centre at East Grampians Health Service recently has added a “Quiet Room” to their centre, the room will allow families to have some private time with their loved ones. The quiet room was a result of hard work from the Patricia Hinchey Day Centre Auxiliary in fundraising during the course of…
Learn MoreWillaura Health Care Auxiliary supports their local Health Service
12 February 2013
A recent donation from the Willaura Health Care Auxiliary of $13,158.00 has allowed for a new Low-Low bed, four new sitting chairs, carpet and blinds to be purchased by Willaura Health Care. Willaura Health Care Auxiliary President Mrs Judy Paterson said “recently the Auxiliary are in a strong financial position from the success of recent…
Learn MoreEnjoy at day out at this year’s Willaura Market
17 January 2013
The Willaura Market is set to draw another large crowd at this year’s annual market, which is held on Sunday 3rd March at the Willaura Health Service grounds. This year’s market has a wide selection of market stalls, entertainment and scrumptious food stalls. Willaura Market Coordinator, Mrs. Jane Millear said “the market seems to go…
Learn MoreHealth Service Roof Restored
17 January 2013
East Grampians Health Service has finalized the repairs to the roof and repairs of the 1937 three story building. The East Grampians Health Service Building for the Future Foundation is a charitable Trust established in 2010 with the purpose of providing funding for special purpose projects, bursarships and equipment for East Grampians Health Service. The…
Learn MoreHealthcare award honour for East Grampians Health Service
29 November 2012
East Grampian Health Service has won a top public healthcare award for successfully addressing significant workforce shortages in ruralVictoria. Minister for Health David Davis last night presented East Grampians Health Services (EGHS) with the Health Leader’s Award for achieving a highly capable and engaged workforce at the 2012 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards inMelbourne. The Health…
Learn MoreWin a car at this year’s EGHS Charity Golf Day
20 September 2012
Kings Cars Ararat announced that they are giving away two new cars worth over $50,000 as prizes at this year East Grampians Health Service Charity Golf Day. To win a car you will need to be either the first or second person to get a hole in one on the 18th green at the Chalambar…
Learn MoreBrodie receives a tablet computer
4 September 2012
Young Brodie Hunter received a new tablet computer from the Ark Toy and Activity Centre Auxiliary to help him pass the time whilst he receives dialysis treatment at East Grampians Health Service. Ark Toy and Activity Centre Auxiliary President Mrs. Kaye Chaming said “The Auxiliary was more than willing to help Brodie, when we found…
Learn MoreNew Vital Sign Monitors for the Health Service
4 September 2012
East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary has donated two vital signs monitors to the inpatient Unit at East Grampians Health Service from the proceeds of their recent fundraising efforts. EGHS Auxiliary President, Mrs. Margie Kilpatrick, said “We are pleased to be in the position where we are able to support East Grampians Health Service through our…
Learn MoreElmhurst farmers return to monitor their health
29 August 2012
Farming men and women from Elmhurst will return early September to participate in health assessments and learn more about their health. As a part of the Sustainable Farm Families (SFF) program, farmers assist in a research project into the state of farming health, but also understand their own health risks, how to manage them and…
Learn MoreEGHS thanks Colliers Charitable Fund
29 August 2012
East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Mr. Nick Bush thanked the Collier Charitable Fund for their donation of $30,000 to the New Nursing Education Centre where Secretary of the fund Mr. Geoff Linton had visited recently. Collier Charitable Fund Secretary Mr. Geoff Linton said “It’s nice to see that the funds that Collier’s Charitable Fund…
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