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Toy Library set for new home

23 August 2017

The East Grampians Health Service Ark Toy and Activity Centre will now been known as the Ark Toy and Activity Library. The name change was announced at the Toy Library’s annual meeting, with the Auxiliary believing it appropriate due to the upcoming relocation to the soon to be redeveloped Community health Centre. “In light of…

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Christians a big supporter of health service

23 August 2017

Christians Bus Company in Ararat has been a long-term supporter of East Grampians Health Service, assisting with a number of community and fundraising events each year. Women attending the BreastScreen clinic and riders and support crew in the EGHS Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay have been the big beneficiaries of the support of Christians over…

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Farmyard needs farm equipment

23 August 2017

Farmers who would like to clean up their properties of old farm machinery are urged to donate to the 70 Lowe Street farmyard. The farms of the region are littered with old farm machinery, but the East Grampians Health Service aged care facility has a farmyard just calling out for an old tractor, plough or…

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Aquarium providing sensory stimulation

13 August 2017

Residents of 70 Lowe Street are enjoying the relaxing atmosphere provided by a new aquarium. The aquarium was donated by the East Grampians Health Service Aged Care Auxiliary and has been placed in the 70 Lowe Street sensory room. The sensory room offers sensory stimulation to residents who need a bit more support in this…

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Auxiliary commits $20,000 to redevelopment

7 August 2017

The Willaura Healthcare Auxiliary has committed $20,000 towards the redevelopment of the Parkland House Hostel. Funds were raised through events including the Willaura Healthcare Outdoor Market as well as a $5,000 community grant obtained through the Willaura Lake Bolac Bendigo Bank. The $20,000 commitment will be put towards new furniture and furnishings for Parkland House,…

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Cushions provide comfort during treatment

30 July 2017

People undergoing dialysis treatment at East Grampians Health Service now do so in more comfort, thanks to a donation by the EGHS Auxiliary. The Auxiliary purchased five Roho cushions, which are designed to provide a comfortable and stable sitting environment for people having to sit for long periods of time, such as dialysis patients, who…

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Staff upskilling through bursaries

30 July 2017

Staff at East Grampians Health Service are improving their skills and qualifications thanks to generous bursaries offered by the EGHS Building for the Future Foundation. The Foundation is a charitable trust established in 2010 with the purpose of providing funding for staff development, special purpose projects and equipment for EGHS. Governed by four independent local…

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Foundation completes commitment to Jason Bond Perioperative Unit

30 July 2017

The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch has completed its $150,000 commitment to the redevelopment of the Perioperative Unit at East Grampians Health Service. The unit has been named in memory of Jason Bond, an Ararat man and police officer in training, who sadly died as result of a motor vehicle accident in 2011.…

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Book cushions make life easier

10 July 2017

Passing the time during a chemotherapy session has been made more comfortable for patients at the East Grampians Health Service Oncology Department, with the addition of two book cushions. Ararat’s Zest Living donated the cushions, which support a book or magazine without the need for the patient to hold them. EGHS chief executive Nick Bush…

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Murray to Moyne teams finalists in awards

10 July 2017

The East Grampians Health Service Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay teams, the Cranks and Defibrillators, were finalists in the ninth Minister for Health Volunteer Awards. The teams were one of five finalists in the Outstanding Achievement by a Volunteer – Improving Public Healthcare section. Team members Jacinta Harman (rider) and Dave Harman (support crew) attended…

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Cancer patients looking good, feeling better

10 July 2017

Community members interested in volunteering for the Look Good Feel Better program are invited to an information session in July at East Grampians Health Service. Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side effects caused by cancer treatment. Cancer patients participate in a practical workshop which covers…

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Nursing students produce imaginative assessments

10 July 2017

East Grampians Health Service staff were able to observe the unique way in which current Diploma of Nursing students are undertaking learning practices. Australian Catholic University Diploma of Nursing students, who are currently studying onsite at EGHS, presented one of their latest assessments to staff and peers at the health service. Clinical teacher Deb Bennett…

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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.

ARARAT

Girdlestone Street
Ararat 3377

P: 03 5352 9300
E: info@eghs.net.au
WILLAURA

Delacombe Way
Willaura 3379

P: 03 5354 1600
E: info@eghs.net.au
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