165th anniversary of the death of Sergeant John McNally
15 November 2021
Saturday October 16 marked the 165th anniversary of the death of Sergeant John McNally, killed at Mount Ararat. The first Victoria police officer to be feloniously killed in the line of duty, John McNally’s name is recognised at East Grampians Health Service, with the Emergency Department (now Urgent Care Centre), Emergency Helicopter Landing Pad and…
Learn MoreSwab testing record
6 October 2021
The East Grampians Health Service COVID-19 Swab Testing Clinic hit a milestone in September, recording its biggest day of swabbing since the pandemic began. Staff swabbed 106 people on Friday September 17 and also a further 60 across the weekend. The previous record was 60 swabs in one day back in May this year. Thanks…
Learn MoreCommunity kindness
6 October 2021
Our administration staff at the EGHS Community COVID-19 Clinic received a surprise when they were presented with pampering vouchers from Sarah and the team at Skinco. Our administration staff do a wonderful job coordinating the clinic, taking hundreds of phone calls a week and providing a friendly and reassuring first point of contact for our…
Learn MoreAged care residents learning about ‘germs’
6 October 2021
Residents’ at 70 Lowe Street are learning about hand hygiene through the ‘GlitterBug’. GlitterBug is a range of training products that are invisible to normal light (just like germs) but glow under UV light. It helps teach people about germs and the importance of hand hygiene. The introduction of GlitterBug at Lowe Street follows on…
Learn MorePatricia Hinchey Centre consumers support Legacy
6 October 2021
Patricia Hinchey Centre consumers showed their support for Legacy during Legacy Week. Our consumers were unable to meet at the centre due to COVID-19 restrictions, but our staff continued their regular daily welfare visits and were able to sell Legacy badges during the Legacy Week Appeal. The Legacy Week Appeal has been running since the…
Learn MoreVCE students get the jab
6 October 2021
Young people across the Ararat region are rolling up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccination in big numbers. All those aged 12 plus are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Year 12 students and Year 11 students completing final year exams (unit 3/unit 4 exams) were keen to roll up their sleeves prior to their…
Learn MoreSwab clinic staff go above and beyond during winter
13 September 2021
With a long, cold and wet winter coming to an end, East Grampians Health Service has thanked its COVID-19 swab clinic staff for their work in sometimes harsh conditions. The EGHS swab clinic is located in a marquee in the carpark to allow people to drive in and remain in their cars while undergoing a…
Learn MoreRugs knitted for residents
13 September 2021
Members of the East Grampians Health Service Residents’ Support Group have been busy knitting knee rugs for residents in 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court. Beryl Raselli spent many hours knitting the squares and members then sewed the squares into colourful knee rugs, which have been put to good use over the winter months.…
Learn MoreCommunity leaders join forces to promote COVID-19 vaccination
8 August 2021
The East Grampians Health Service COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic reached a huge milestone during the last week of July, administering its 5000th dose of vaccine. The 5000th dose of vaccine was administered by nurse immuniser Narelle House to Marie Barclay, pictured receiving her vaccination. Leaders from the civic, sporting and political fields, as well as…
Learn MoreAccess to public dental services to be improved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
8 August 2021
Access to Victorian public dental services have been improved for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as from July 1. The Minister for Health recently announced an important policy change that will improve access to public dental care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. From 1 July 2021, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Learn MoreAccess to public dental services to be improved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
30 June 2021
Access to Victorian public dental services will be improved for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from July 1. The Minister for Health recently announced an important policy change that will improve access to public dental care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. From 1 July 2021, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
Learn MoreVaccination clinic hits 3000th dose milestone
30 June 2021
The East Grampians Health Service COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic reached a huge milestone recently, administering its 3000th dose of vaccine. Thank you to all Vaccination Clinic staff who are working tirelessly to vaccinate and protect our community. A big shout out also to everyone in our community, including Meagan Ward, pictured here receiving her vaccination…
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