Local 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…
Learn MoreCareer Pathway at EGHS
30 May 2013
East Grampians Health Service recently appointed two managers from its strategies on developing skills of local residents. Theatre Manager Jane Smith and 70 Lowe St Manager Sharon Taylor have progressed their career at East Grampians Health Service to senior management roles. Both managers are leading significant numbers of staff, Sharon has 50 nursing staff in…
Learn MoreClients welcome changes made to the Community Centre
15 May 2013
During the last year the Community Health Centre located at East Grampians Health Service, has received a major face lift. During the renovation its internal layout has been improved and it now has a fresh, light airy feel. Visitors will notice immediately the entrance has been changed which improves flow and avoiding the congestion that…
Learn MoreOncologist impressed with Health Service
3 May 2013
East Grampians Health Service Oncologist, Dr Craig Carden continuing to enjoy his role at Ararat. Dr Carden first studied medicine at the University of Sydney and then started specialty training in Medical Oncology at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Austin Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Hospital. Dr Carden spent three years as a Clinical Research Fellow at…
Learn MoreFilm Afternoon Success
22 April 2013
The Ark Toy & Activity Centre Auxiliary held a film afternoon at the Astor Cinema on Thursday 21st. March. More than 70 guests enjoyed the screening of Anna Karenina and a delicious afternoon tea together with some excellent raffle prizes won on the day. Close to $1,060 was raised from the afternoon and the Ark…
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