Interns welcomed
9 February 2023
East Grampians Health Service has recently welcomed its 2023 Medical Interns. The Grampians Rural Generalist Intern Training Program (GRGITP) is a partnership between East Grampians Health Service, St John of God Ballarat Hospital and Maryborough District Health Service. It is a community-based Intern program where Interns gain a relevant and thoroughly hands on experience in…
Learn MoreKaye steps down after 10 years as president
19 December 2022
At the recent Ark Toy and Activity Library Annual General Meeting, Kaye Chamings stepped down as president of the Auxiliary after 10 years in the role. Kaye spoke emotionally about her time with the Toy Library, and her passion and dedication to the library is always at the forefront of all she does. Guest speaker…
Learn MoreStaff awarded scholarships
19 December 2022
At the East Grampians Health Service Open Access Board meeting in November, seven scholarships were awarded to staff to undertake further studies in their chosen field. The EGHS Building for the Future Foundation made available scholarships up the value of $30,000 to ensure the long term viability of services. The recipients of the 2022 Foundation…
Learn MoreKaye Chamings awarded Life Governor
19 December 2022
At the East Grampians Health Service Open Access Board Meeting in November, the Board awarded a Life Governorship to dedicated Ark Toy and Activity Library Auxiliary member Kaye Chamings, the highest honour EGHS can bestow on an individual. Kaye joined the EGHS Ark Toy and Activity Library Auxiliary in 2008 and in 2012 became president…
Learn MoreHeather Fleming awarded for contribution to health service and the Willaura community
19 December 2022
East Grampians Health Service Life Governor, long term volunteer with the Willaura Health Care Auxiliary and respected Willaura community advocate, Heather Fleming, was awarded a COTA Senior Achievement Award at the 2022 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House. The award was presented by the Governor of Victoria, the Hon Linda Dessau AC…
Learn MoreWomen celebrate healthy ageing
10 November 2022
More than 130 women attended the Women’s Health Matters event at the Alexandra Community Centre to celebrate Women’s Health Week this week. Organised by East Grampians Health Service in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Ararat and Ararat Rural City, the event attracted women of all ages to hear a number of guest speakers including…
Learn MoreEGHS volunteers recognised
10 November 2022
East Grampians Health Service has recognised the work and support of its 150 volunteers at the 17th Volunteer Recognition Awards. At the awards, 26 volunteers were recognised for five, 10, 15 and 20 years, and an outstanding 25 years of service to 70 Lowe Street by Betty Flavell. The event incorporated the past two years’…
Learn MoreFinalist in Victorian Public Health Care Awards
10 November 2022
East Grampians Health Service was named a finalist in the Victorian Public Health Care Awards, Premier’s Health Service of the Year (Medium). EGHS Board Chair Ken Weldin, Chief Executive Nick Bush and staff members Sophie Ping, Director of Medical Services, Sarah Woodburn, Director of Community Services, Tracey Walters, Manager of Acute Services and Jodie Holwell,…
Learn MorePalliative patients have 24-hour access to specialist nurse
10 November 2022
Palliative care teams in the Grampians regions are encouraging patients and carers to take advantage of an expanded after-hours service. The AfterHours PalCare Project is a pilot project co-funded by the Grampians Region Palliative Care Consortium and Western Victoria Primary Health Network. The expanded service has been available to clients of Central Grampians Palliative Care for…
Learn MoreAboriginal Health Liaison Officers out and about around health service
10 November 2022
The EGHS Aboriginal Health Team are getting out and about around the health service, meeting staff, patients, residents and consumers. Our Aboriginal Liaison Officers assist multidisciplinary teams to provide clinical and primary health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and families. Aboriginal Liaison Officers engage with patients, clients and visitors to hospitals and…
Learn MoreWomen’s Health Matters
4 September 2022
East Grampians Health Service, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ararat and Ararat Rural City Council, invite women from across the Ararat region to the Women’s Health Matters free morning tea and information session. Women’s Health Matters will be held on Monday September 5, from 10am to 12noon, at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre.…
Learn MoreEGHS announced as a finalist in Premier’s Health Service of the Year
4 September 2022
East Grampians Health Service is thrilled to announce that it is a finalist in the 2022 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. “We join Latrobe Regional Hospital and Maryborough District Health Service to be considered for the Premier’s Health Service of the Year (Medium),” Chief Executive Nick Bush said. “On behalf of the Board, I congratulate all…
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