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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 More10 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…
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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 More19 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 More19 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 More19 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…
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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 More20 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…
Learn More20 November 2018
Twenty long serving East Grampians Health Service volunteers were recognised at the 14th annual EGHS Volunteer Service Recognition Awards. Awards for five, 10, 15 and 20 years’ service were presented to volunteers. Chief Executive Andrew Freeman said East Grampians Health Service has a proud history of volunteering and today there are over 120 volunteers assisting…
Learn More20 November 2018
A fun run and walk around Chalambar Golf Course was a big attraction at the 17th annual EGHS Charity Golf, Bowls and Fun Run Day. The new event saw a big group of runners and walkers turn out for the six-kilometre run and three-kilometre walk around the hilly Chalambar course, set by the Stawell and…
Learn More9 October 2018
At the annual general meeting of the EGHS Residents’ Support Group, there was a changing of the guard. After many years, Libby McCormick stepped aside as president, with Marlene Goudie moving into the position. She will be supported over the coming year by secretary Jane Richardson, assistant secretary Jackie Grimmer, treasurer Margaret Spong and assistant…
Learn More9 October 2018
East Grampians Health Service will redevelop and expand its theatre complex thanks to $2.93 million in funding announced by the State Government on Friday. Minister for Health Jill Hennessy announced the $2.93 million project, made possible by the Labor Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. “We’re building an extra operating theatre at Ararat Hospital to ensure…
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East Grampians Health Service acknowledges the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia, Jupagalk and Eastern Maar peoples as the Traditional Custodians of these lands. We acknowledge that their holistic approach to health; harmony between body, mind, spirit and environment, has been practiced on these lands for thousands of years. We thank past and present Elders for this knowledge to help improve health and wellbeing for all Australians.
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