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Interns experience working in rural Victoria

8th February 2019

Through the Grampians Medical Training Program, based in Ararat, eight junior doctors are currently experiencing what it is like to…

Staff long service awards presented

19th December 2018

East Grampians Health Service presented 33 staff long service awards at the annual general meeting in November. Longest serving staff…

Matthew Wood awarded Life Governorship

19th December 2018

East Grampians Health Service awarded Life Governorship of the health service to former Board Chair Matthew Wood, at the annual…

Charity Dance Club donates to Dialysis Unit

19th December 2018

The Ararat Charity Dance Club has donated $1500 toward the Dialysis Unit treatment chair replacement project. The Charity Dance Club,…

Bursaries and scholarships awarded

18th December 2018

At the East Grampians Health Service annual general meeting in November, four bursaries and scholarships were awarded to staff. Shae…

Willaura Auxiliary president steps down after 10 years

20th November 2018

The Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary has a new president, with Ruth Gellert taking over the position from Judy Paterson, who has…

Volunteers recognised

20th November 2018

Twenty long serving East Grampians Health Service volunteers were recognised at the 14th annual EGHS Volunteer Service Recognition Awards. Awards…

Fun run a big attraction at 17th EGHS Charity day

20th November 2018

A fun run and walk around Chalambar Golf Course was a big attraction at the 17th annual EGHS Charity Golf,…

Changing of the guard in Residents’ Support Group

9th October 2018

At the annual general meeting of the EGHS Residents’ Support Group, there was a changing of the guard. After many…

$2.93 million for expanded operating theatre

9th October 2018

East Grampians Health Service will redevelop and expand its theatre complex thanks to $2.93 million in funding announced by the…

EGHS celebrated hard working staff

9th October 2018

East Grampians Health Service participated in Celebrating Aged Care Week last month. EGHS showed its aged care staff at 70…

Eye surgery microscope state-of-the-art

3rd September 2018

East Grampians Health Service’s Perioperative Unit has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art microscope used for eye surgery. The ophthalmic microscope…