Motorcyclists ride to remember
10 February 2020
The roar of motor bikes echoed around the Pyrenees and Grampians region on Sunday when the 12th Grampians Ride to Remember came to Ararat. Run by the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch, 320 motorcyclists and pillions took part this year, raising funds for medical equipment at East Grampians Health Service while at the…
Learn MoreInterns experience working in rural Victoria
10 February 2020
Several of the junior doctors who have joined the Grampians Medical Training Program, have local connections, having lived or trained in the region as part of their medical training. Based in Ararat, the program is now in its sixth year. East Grampians Health Service has welcomed the eight interns through a partnership with St John…
Learn MoreLauren Milloy a Community Oral Health Champion
10 February 2020
Congratulations to EGHS Oral Health Therapist Lauren Milloy, who was awarded Community Oral Health Champion in the Dental Health Services Victoria 2019 Public Oral Health Awards. Lauren has been instrumental in developing outreach programs and delivering oral health and dietary advice sessions. Her skills and training as a teacher mean she can communicate preventative dental…
Learn MoreAmazing Race comes to EGHS
10 February 2020
The Amazing Race came to EGHS late last year, with 19 staff members racing across the Ararat site, solving clues and completing challenges. Organised by EGHS physiotherapist Joanne Page, the Amazing Race was based on the popular television program of the same name. At most checkpoints competitors had the option of choosing two clues/puzzles to…
Learn MoreUnderpass gets a facelift as part of Active Adventure Around Ararat
5 February 2020
The underpass near KFC has been given a spectacular facelift as part of the Active Adventure Around Ararat project. The Active Adventure Around Ararat walking trail was launched last year and is designed to get your mind and body active. It features a walking trail complete with checkpoints at which you are provided a clue…
Learn MoreLions Club of Ararat donates to radiology project
5 February 2020
The Lions Club of Ararat has made a significant donation to East Grampians Health Service. To assist with the capital works project, which encompasses radiology, pathology and theatre, the Lions Club has donated $10,000 towards the radiology project. EGHS has acknowledged the generous donation on one of its Patricia Hinchey Centre buses, which shows the…
Learn MoreShopping up a storm
8 December 2019
Shoppers flocked to be part of the 2019 East Grampians Health Service Residents’ Support Group Shopping Spree. More than 130 shoppers turned out to take advantage of the bargains offered by 15 businesses, 13 of which were open on the night and two during the week prior. Shoppers were asked to dress up in team…
Learn MoreDonations to Oncology Unit
8 December 2019
The East Grampians Health Service Oncology Unit recently received two donations. Representatives from the Ararat Rockers and G J Gardner Homes presented cheques to EGHS oncologist Dr Craig Carden and chief executive Andrew Freeman. The Ararat Rockers are regular donors to the oncology unit and this year donated $500, proceeds from a rock and roll…
Learn MoreGolf and Fun Run success
8 December 2019
The annual East Grampians Health Service Charity Golf Day and Fun Run raised more than $2300 towards a pain relief administering pump. The equipment will replace the current ageing pump, and benefit both theatre and midwifery patients at the health service. The golf event attracted 20 teams of 60 players and the fun run more…
Learn MoreDialysis treatment chair replacement project completion celebrated
8 December 2019
Representatives from organisations who raised funds to replace seven dialysis treatment chairs at East Grampians Health Service celebrated the end of the project with an afternoon tea and tour of the EGHS Dialysis Unit. More than $51,000 was raised by four groups, including $34,000 from the EGHS 2019 Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay teams, East…
Learn MoreGet active and adventurous!
8 December 2019
The Active Adventure Around Ararat walking trail was launched in Ararat last month. Active Adventure Around Ararat is designed to get your mind and body active and is a walking trail featuring checkpoints at which you are provide a clue. If you complete the trail you solve the puzzle. The Heart Foundation conducted a competition…
Learn MoreMaternal and Child Health Service settles into Community Health Centre
12 November 2019
Ararat Rural City Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service has now relocated to the EGHS Community Health Centre. Nurses Therese Arnott, Brooke Jess and reliever Sally Roberts have settled in well to their new space, where they deliver maternal and child health services for families across the region. The benefits of the new area include…
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