Interns experience working in rural Victoria
6 March 2018
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 welcomed the interns in January through a partnership with St John of God Ballarat, Maryborough District Health Service, and three GP clinics including the Ararat Medical…
Learn MoreEGHS welcomes seven graduate nurses
6 March 2018
East Grampians Health Service has welcomed seven nurses to its graduate nurse program for 2018. Seven registered nurses, including a registered nurse/registered midwife (RN/RM) and a registered nurse/paramedic (RN/P), commenced their 12-month graduate program at EGHS in January. Clinical rotations are varied dependent on the graduates’ skill set, however, in general these rotations will be…
Learn MoreHealth service records surplus in 2016/2017
10 January 2018
East Grampians Health Service has reported a $6,000 surplus operating result for the 2016/2017 year. At the annual general meeting in Willaura, EGHS Board treasurer Russell Barker said the health service aims to improve the health of its community in a financially responsible manner. “From our point of view, this is about delivering services in…
Learn MoreDoctor awarded Life Governorship
10 January 2018
Long serving Ararat doctor Derek Pope was awarded a Life Governorship of East Grampians Health Service at the annual general meeting. Dr Pope has worked as a doctor at the Ararat Medical Centre for more than 30 years, first arriving in Ararat to work as what was then called a GP Registrar in 1985. He…
Learn MoreVisiting medical staff awarded for long service
10 January 2018
Two visiting medical staff were presented with long service awards at the East Grampians Health Service annual general meeting. Visiting Medical Officer Dr Neil Provis-Vincent was awarded for 20 years’ service as a general practitioner anaesthetist and Dr Charles Reid was awarded for 30 years’ service as a visiting dentist. Dr Provis-Vincent regularly provides anaesthetic…
Learn MoreYear of highlights at health service
10 January 2018
The East Grampians Health Service Board has focused on strengthening clinical governance over the past year, through responding to and enhancing the safety and quality of delivery of health care. At the annual general meeting held in Willaura, Board president Matthew Wood said this was in response to one of the most important documents to…
Learn MoreAngela Laidlaw scholarship awarded
10 January 2018
East Grampians health Service has awarded the 2017 Angela Laidlaw Clinical Scholarship to Kirby Connarty. Ms Connarty will undertake a Bachelor of Nursing. The Angela Laidlaw Clinical Scholarship is donated annually by the Laidlaw family in memory of Angela, whose love and commitment to the health service inspired her family to commemorate her in this…
Learn MoreStaff receive bursaries
10 January 2018
The East Grampians Health Service Building for the Future Foundation awarded bursaries to two staff at the annual general meeting. The two $10,000 bursaries were awarded to Jess Sladdin, who will be undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, and Cassandra Stewart, who will be a undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing. The Foundation, which supports EGHS…
Learn MoreFreemasons’ bursary presented
10 January 2018
Freemasons Victoria awarded Kirsten O’Connor the 2017 bursary at the East Grampians Health Service annual general meeting. Ms O’Connor will undertake a Bachelor of Nursing. Each year Freemasons Victoria awards a bursary to ensure the long term viability of services at EGHS. The bursary is designed to assist staff members with further education and training…
Learn MoreG J Gardner Homes donates to cardiac rehabilitation program
10 January 2018
East Grampians Health Service’s cardiac rehabilitation program has benefited from G J Gardner Homes’ Community Growth Program. Clubs, schools, kindergartens, charities and not-for-profit organisations across the Ararat region, including EGHS, are benefiting from the Community Growth Program, which has been designed to give back to the community. Any new customer that signs up with G…
Learn MoreHarvey Norman Shopping Discount Night success
10 January 2018
The East Grampians Health Service Aged Care Auxiliary’s Harvey Norman Shopping Discount Night proved a great success. Funds raised on the night will go towards improving the lives of residents in 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court. Harvey Norman Ararat offered great bargains and the Rotary Club of Ararat generously offered the use of…
Learn MoreGreat partnerships at work
10 January 2018
East Grampians Health Service and WDEA Works are celebrating the recent completion by Ararat College student, Melanie Sporton of the Certificate III in Individual Support –Ageing, Home and Community, through a School Based Traineeship. Working at the EGHS Garden View Court Hostel under the direction of manager Maree Fraser, Melanie successfully completed her work placement.…
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