Freemason’s Unite to help Health Service
7 August 2012
United Ararat Lodge No. 935 has entered into Partnership with East Grampians Health Services for an initial period of three years. Mr Bill Jones, Secretary of the United Ararat Lodge highlighted that they giving $1,500 per annum for the three years. The Board of Benevolence has approved a matching Grant. The Building for the Future…
Learn MoreNational Diabetes Awareness
16 July 2012
Diabetes Australia launched a national campaign “Let’s prevent diabetes” calling on governments to fund a prevention program for Type 2 diabetes during national diabetes week between 8th & 14th July. The key messages from this year diabetes awareness campaign are: We can prevent traffic deaths – and we do We can prevent head injuries –…
Learn MoreEGHS Volunteers Recognised at State Awards
28 June 2012
At the recent Minister for Health Volunteer Awards 2012, East Grampians Health Service was well represented with two nominees who were shortlisted for the awards. President of The Patricia Hinchey Day Centre, Mrs Dianne Radford said “Gavin Anderson was nominated for ‘Outstanding Individual Achievement-Rural Service’ following almost 15 years of dedicated service to 70 Lowe…
Learn MoreBayer Supports the Health Service
12 June 2012
Bayer Animal Health has launched a community support program to support a fund raising initiative for the East Grampians Health Service “Building for the Future Foundation”. Mr. David Hosking, Chairperson of the EGHS “Building For The Future Foundation” said the foundation is a charitable Trust established in 2010 with the special purpose of providing funding…
Learn MoreSuccess in Graduate Nurse Program
1 June 2012
East Grampians Health Service is providing a twelve month Graduate Nurse Program for four Registered Nurses who have graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, providing them with the support and experience required to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career in Nursing. EGHS Chief Executive Officer Mr. Nick Bush said “The Graduate Nurse Program provides…
Learn MoreSome things are too important to be left unsaid… Let’s chat about dying
23 May 2012
Central Grampians Palliative care is using this National Palliative Care Week as an opportunity to encourage the local community to have a conversation with their loved ones and health professionals about their needs and wishes for the end of life. Jane Bourman, East Grampians Health Service Palliative care Manager said ‘It’s important that people have…
Learn MoreNursing course begins their studies at Ararat
23 May 2012
Twenty new Nursing Students commenced their studies at Pyrenees House on February 6th, which involves 40 hours per week of study at the East Grampians Health Service campus. Heather Phillips, EGHS Education Manager, said, “The students are doing very well and have a busy year ahead. The Diploma of Nursing qualification is being delivered by…
Learn MoreNew Chairs for Garden View Court Hostel
23 May 2012
The East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary was able to donate ten new comfortable leisure chairs for the residents of Garden View Court. This was able to occur due to the successful fundraising efforts from last year’s ‘Women, Wisdom and Wellbeing Dinner’. EGHS Auxiliary President, Mrs. Margie Kilpatrick, said that “The Auxiliary work so hard during…
Learn MoreLions Donate Dialysis Chairs
23 May 2012
Five local Lions groups recently made a large donation to East Grampians Health Service Dialysis Unit as part of the 1.25 million upgrade to this facility. Working together with Lions Australia, local Lions groups donated $7,400 towards two new dialysis chairs at the Health Service. The current dialysis unit is operating in the Theatre Unit…
Learn MoreLocal businesses lend a hand
17 May 2012
The East Grampians Health Services’ ‘Murray to Moyne’ bike riding relay groups; the CRANKS and DEFIBRILLATORS had an outstanding fundraising year which was boosted by a number of local businesses donations giving generously. Ararat Woolworths and AME Systems together with their associated business partners were two local businesses that have contributed large donations to the…
Learn MorePatients are encouraged to use their private health insurance
8 May 2012
East Grampians Health Service is encouraging patients admitted to the hospital to elect to use their private health insurance. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Officer, Mr Nick Bush said ‘Any admitted patient that uses their private health insurance will not receive any bills.’ Mr Bush highlighted that the use of private health insurance enables…
Learn MoreWoolies donates $2000 to the EGHS Murray to Moyne team
19 March 2012
Ararat Woolworths have been hard at work raising money for the Murray to Moyne Relay Bike Ride through running sausage sizzles, in store raffles of fruit & veg and groceries. Ararat Woolworths Store Manager Mr. Andrew Hill said “Woolworths raises money for the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, and know we are looking to raise…
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