Visiting Medical Officers recognised for long service
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service recognised the long service of its Visiting Medical Officers at its 29th annual general meeting. Dr Michael Connellan was one of seven Visiting Medical Officers recognised, and is a pillar of East Grampians Health Service, celebrating an impressive 30-year tenure dedicated to rural healthcare in Ararat. His journey began in 1993…
Learn MoreEGHS awards scholarships
16 December 2024
East Grampians Health Service awarded scholarships to nine staff at the annual general meeting, to enable them to undertake further studies in their chosen field. The EGHS Building for the Future Foundation made available scholarships up the value of $30,000 to ensure the long-term viability of services. The recipients of the 2024 Foundation scholarships were…
Learn MoreFederation Uni Chancellor guest speaker at health service AGM
12 November 2024
East Grampians Health Service will hold its annual general meeting in November, with Federation University Chancellor Terry Moran AC as guest speaker. At the meeting staff long service awards will be presented as well as scholarships which will enable staff to undertake additional study to further their careers. Terry Moran’s distinguished career includes holding the…
Learn MorePast Board chairs gather at health service
12 November 2024
East Grampians Health Service Board chair, Ken Weldin, hosted a lunch with former EGHS Board chairs. The lunch was to brief the former board chairs on the future developments at the health service, with Director of Support Services Stuart Kerr presenting to the group. “It is important to get the former board chairs together to…
Learn MoreGreg Mair receives highest honour
12 November 2024
East Grampians Health Service gardener Greg Mair was the recipient of a prestigious award at the Wannon Volunteer Awards in October. Presented by Member for Wannon Dan Tehan, the awards recognise individuals and group volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution and who go above and beyond for their local communities. Greg was one of…
Learn MoreInsight into the world of a professional dancer
12 November 2024
From keen young dancers through to those who have followed former Australian Ballet Principal Artist Amy Harris’ career over many years, the East Grampians Health Service Auxiliary’s fundraising event featuring the popular ballet dancer proved an interesting insight into the world of a professional dancer. More than 150 people attended ‘An Evening with Amy Harris’…
Learn MoreFamily Day Care beneficial to health service staff
11 November 2024
East Grampians Health Service, in partnership with Let’s Go Family Day Care, officially opened its family day care facility in September, and already staff are utilising this valuable service, enabling them to access short term/short notice childcare. The new facility allows staff, who are asked to work shifts at short notice (including night shifts), to…
Learn MoreMario Santilli retires
22 October 2024
Staff gathered to farewell Director of Development and Improvement Mario Santilli in September. Mario retired after 16 years with the health service, however, has been employed in the health sector for over 43 years. He qualified as a psychiatric nurse in 1985 and moved from hospital-based care to community care in 1989. Between 1990 and…
Learn MoreMinister for Health visits EGHS
22 October 2024
Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas visited East Grampians Health Service in September. During her visit, the Minister toured the EGHS Community Services’ areas, including Community Nursing and the Community Health Centre, meeting with staff and discussing the work of the EGHS community services’ team, who ensure people are being cared for at home to avoid…
Learn MoreFamily daycare opens at East Grampians Health Service
22 October 2024
East Grampians Health Service, in partnership with Let’s Go Family Daycare, officially opened its family daycare facility in September, an innovative project that will enable EGHS staff to access short term/short notice childcare. The new facility will mean staff, who are asked to work shifts at short notice (including night shifts), will have access to…
Learn MoreNew Board Director appointed to health service
15 October 2024
East Grampians Health Service has welcomed a new Board Director. The Victorian Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas has appointed Emma Leehane to the Board of Directors. Board Chair Ken Weldin said he was delighted to welcome Ms Leehane to the Board. “Emma has already provided great insight into our discussions, reflecting her rich and valuable…
Learn MoreHealth service benefits from G J Gardner Homes Community Growth Program
9 September 2024
G J Gardner Homes Ararat has donated to East Grampians Health Service through its Community Growth Program. Office Manager at G J Gardner Homes Ararat, Sally Heard, presented a cheque to EGHS chief executive Nick Bush for $581, on behalf of client Vincent Wong. Mrs Heard said clients who build with G J Gardner Homes…
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