Success 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…
Learn More20 student nurses at EGHS
16 March 2012
The University of Ballarat in conjunction with East Grampians Health Service commenced a Diploma of Nursing program at Pyrenees House, Ararat in February 2012. This program forms part of the East Grampians Health Service strategic plan to educate local community members, and retain and attract a skilled and motivated work force. “This is an accredited nurse…
Learn MoreMurray to Moyne Riders are ready for the big ride
26 February 2012
The annual Murray to Moyne Cycling Relay is with us again with East Grampians Health Service’s two teams, the CRANKS and DEFIBRILLATORS already into full training, and have already started their fundraising. This year’s event will be on 31st March & 1st April with the two teams participating in the grueling challenge of riding over…
Learn MoreBreast Support Group Donates $3,000 for Oncology
26 February 2012
The Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group has donated $3,000 dollars for a new emergency trolley that will be used in the Oncology unit at East Grampians Health Service. Mrs Bev Walker, one of the facilitators of the Ararat Breast Support Group said “We are absolutely delighted to be able to help the Oncology unit out…
Learn MoreFlood recover continues, but health remains top priority
22 February 2012
Farming men and women from Elmhurst District supported by the Elmhurst Landcare Group are invited to participate in the award winning Sustainable Farm Families™ (SFF) program which focuses on the health, well-being and safety of farmers and their families. The SFF program has been developed specifically for farm men and women and involves interactive workshops…
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