Enjoy 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…
Learn MoreNorm Tosch highest award by Lions
29 August 2012
Ararat Lion Mr. Norm Tosch has recently received the highest award that Lions International can bestow on any individual. Mr. Tosch joins a distinguished group of people that have received the “The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award”; Melvin Jones was the founder of Lions International. The fellowship was set up to help and fund medication to…
Learn MoreLions Donate Special Care Mattress
29 August 2012
Ararat lions have recently donated a pressure relieving mattress to the residents of 70 Lowe Street at East Grampians Health Service. Ararat Lions President, Mr. Kevin Hull said “we are delighted to be able to donate a pressure relieving mattress to help the residents manage their discomfort whilst in care at 70 Lowe Street. Aged…
Learn MoreNew TV a great addition to 70 Lowe Street
29 August 2012
The 70 Lowe Street Auxiliary recently donated a new sixty four inch Samsung Plasma TV to the residents of 70 Lowe Street to use in their lounge/living area. This new TV will enable the residents to have better viewing and enjoyment when it comes to watching their favorite TV shows. 70 Lowe Street Auxiliary President…
Learn MoreThe Ark Toy & Activity Centre Opens its Doors
8 August 2012
The Ark Toy & Activity Centre officially opened its newly renovated facility at East Grampians Health Service on Friday 3rd August. The recent relocation to this newly renovated building has helped create a dynamic space for the children to play and learn. The Ark Toy & Activity Centre Auxiliary President Mrs. Kaye Chamings said “We…
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