Pink Petal morning tea
19 October 2017
October is Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, providing a great opportunity to show support for women and families personally affected by breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group will host its ‘Pink Petal’ morning tea. The morning tea event will be held at the Ararat Bowling Club…
Learn MoreAuxiliary continues commitment to aged care residents
19 October 2017
The East Grampians Health Service Aged Care Auxiliary continued its commitment to enhancing the lifestyle of the residents of 70 Lowe Street and Garden View Court over the past year. At the annual general meeting, Libby McCormick was returned as president with new members of the executive elected including vice president Marlene Goudie, secretary Robyn…
Learn MoreHealth service aims for award hat trick
8 October 2017
For the third consecutive year, East Grampians Health Service is a finalist in the Premier’s Health Service of the Year (medium size) for the 2017 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. East Grampians Health Service has won the major award for the past two consecutive years. This year EGHS is one of three health services, along with…
Learn MorePeter’s Project founder guest at volunteer awards
25 September 2017
East Grampians Health Service will recognise the valuable work of its volunteers in October. EGHS volunteers and anyone interested in learning about volunteering at the health service, are invited to the 13th annual Volunteer Service Recognition Awards on October 13 at Pyrenees House at 10am. “East Grampians Health Service has more than 150 volunteers, who…
Learn MoreCar on offer for a hole-in-one
25 September 2017
Bowlers will join golfers this year in the Ararat Hospital Charity Golf and Bowls Day, with golfers having the opportunity to win a car if they achieve that elusive hole-in-one. In addition to the three person Ambrose event, an open triples bowls event has been added to the charity fundraiser to increase participation. Kings Cars…
Learn MoreCommunity members provide valuable input
24 September 2017
Community members attended a Strategic Planning Forum at East Grampians Health Service to provide feedback to assist the health service plan for the future. Participants ranged from secondary school students through to older members of the community and all provided valuable input. The session was lead by Alison Hallahan, who also facilitated a number of…
Learn MoreKeep Cups reducing disposable cups in landfill
24 September 2017
East Grampians Health Service has introduced ‘Keep Cups’ for staff and community members who regularly use Café Pyrenees, which will see hundreds of disposable cups removed from landfill each week. As part of a move towards a more environmentally sustainable organisation, EGHS will sell two sizes of keep cups from Café Pyrenees, which are reusable.…
Learn MoreResearch support at EGHS
24 September 2017
East Grampians Health Service is committed to delivering high-quality health care and recognises that research is integral in doing so – with this in mind, in late 2015 EGHS became a full partner in Western Alliance. Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre and Network is a partnership of the major health services across Western Victoria,…
Learn MorePeter MacCallum chief guest at Improving Performance Workshop
19 September 2017
Chief Executive of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Dale Fisher was guest presenter at the August Improving Performance Workshop at East Grampians Health Service. The focus of the Improving Performance Workshops is to better equip EGHS Nurse Unit Managers and Departmental Managers on leading their teams to take the opportunities and better manager any challenging…
Learn More70 Lowe Street residents to host iconic Melbourne Cup
19 September 2017
Residents of 70 Lowe Street will play host to the iconic 18-carat gold Emirates Melbourne Cup in October. The Victoria Racing Club announced that East Grampians Health Service’s 70 Lowe Street, Ararat will join racing history when it hosts a visit of the Cup on October 9. Ararat, selected for its passion for racing and…
Learn MoreLa Trobe program fosters regional dentistry students
19 September 2017
La Trobe University is making it more achievable for regional and rural year 12 students to qualify for its high-demand dentistry course. This program rewards rural and regional dentistry students from the Ararat region with bonus ATAR points, 12.5 off the 99 point entry score, work placement and a grant of at least $1000 to…
Learn MoreStudents enjoy work experience at EGHS
23 August 2017
Students from local schools have undertaken work experience placements at East Grampians Health Service. The year 10 students from Ararat College and Marian College worked across the health service in a variety of departments during their week-long placement. The students were able to experience work in the EGHS aged care facilities Garden View Court and…
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