Ophthalmic microscope donated to Tonga
6 March 2019
Following a recent upgrade to the equipment at East Grampians Health Service the opportunity arose to donate older but still serviceable equipment to the Pacific Islands. A new state-of-the-art surgical microscope was recently purchased for ophthalmic surgery at the health service, which enabled the old microscope to be donated to the Kingdom of Tonga. Currently…
Learn MoreWillaura Healthcare Auxiliary recognised in Australia Day Awards
10 February 2019
The Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary was the recipient of the Ararat Rural City Community Spirit Award on Australia Day, for its work over many years on the Willaura Healthcare Outdoor Market. Since its inception in 2005, the Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary’s annual Willaura Healthcare Outdoor Market has brought the Willaura and wider community together. In that time…
Learn MoreToy Library receives $5000 grant
10 February 2019
The EGHS Ark Toy and Activity Library is the recipient of a $5000 Ararat Wind Farm community grant. Together with a $1000 grant received from the Ararat RSL Community Grant Program, the Ararat Wind Farm grant will purchase a shade sail for the outdoor play area adjacent to the new Toy Library space, as part…
Learn MoreEGHS recognizes 16 Days of Activism against Gender- Based Violence
10 February 2019
East Grampians Health Service recognised the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence late last year. Special guests were Kate Muir, Human Resources Advisor engaged by Ballarat Health Services for the Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence Initiative, and Kathleen Doole, Program Leader Health Communities, Grampians Community Health, with the launch attended by managers and…
Learn MoreCommunity Health Centre redevelopment on track for June completion
10 February 2019
The EGHS Community Health Centre redevelopment is well on track for a June 2019 completion. Construction on the front of the building is now visible, and works ramped up over the January period. The extension of the Ark Toy and Activity Library is now almost complete with the handover of the Toy Library building to…
Learn MoreArarat Rockers donate to Oncology
10 February 2019
The Ararat Rockers are regular donors to the East Grampians Health Service Oncology Unit and in 2018 members again made a generous donation. Ararat Rockers’ members Ann Hodgson and Daniel Schwab presented a cheque for $520 to EGHS oncologist Dr Craig Carden and Chief Executive Andrew Freeman, proceeds from a rock and roll dance held…
Learn MoreInterns experience working in rural Victoria
8 February 2019
Through the Grampians Medical Training Program, based in Ararat, eight junior doctors are currently experiencing what it is like to practice in a rural area. East Grampians Health Service has welcomed the interns through a partnership with St John of God Ballarat, Maryborough District Health Service, and three GP clinics including the Ararat Medical Centre,…
Learn MoreStaff long service awards presented
19 December 2018
East Grampians Health Service presented 33 staff long service awards at the annual general meeting in November. Longest serving staff member to be awarded was Sue McAdie, who has worked at the health service for 40 years. Sue started her nurse training a few days after turning 17 at Ballarat Base Hospital in 1975. After…
Learn MoreMatthew Wood awarded Life Governorship
19 December 2018
East Grampians Health Service awarded Life Governorship of the health service to former Board Chair Matthew Wood, at the annual general meeting in November. Matthew came to Ararat in May 2005, transferring as Senior Sergeant, Officer in Charge of the Ararat Police Station and during his time in Ararat, has been a Board Member of…
Learn MoreCharity Dance Club donates to Dialysis Unit
19 December 2018
The Ararat Charity Dance Club has donated $1500 toward the Dialysis Unit treatment chair replacement project. The Charity Dance Club, together with participants in additional dance classes, combined to donate the funds and presented a cheque to EGHS Community Liaison Officer Jodie Holwell at a recent dance at the Senior Citizens’ Clubrooms. Club member Jean…
Learn MoreBursaries and scholarships awarded
18 December 2018
At the East Grampians Health Service annual general meeting in November, four bursaries and scholarships were awarded to staff. Shae Hannett received the 2018 Epworth Healthcare bursary, and will undertake a Graduate Diploma in Midwifery. Epworth Healthcare made available a $15,000 bursary to ensure improvements in the long-term viability of obstetric services. The EGHS Building…
Learn MoreWillaura Auxiliary president steps down after 10 years
20 November 2018
The Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary has a new president, with Ruth Gellert taking over the position from Judy Paterson, who has stepped down after more than 10 years leading the Auxiliary. Ruth will be supported by Jan Laidlaw as secretary and Mandy Heard as treasurer, who are continuing in their roles. In the past year, the…
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