Successful Graduate Nurse Program 2015
11 November 2015
East Grampians Health Service’s Graduate nurse program has been a successful and enjoyable year for the three nursing graduates in 2015. Clare Slatter, Elizabeth Atkinson and Tneal Seidel are nearing completion of their graduate nurse program with rotations through clinical areas, such as: the hospital In-patient unit, 70 Lowe St, Peri-operative unit and Community nursing.…
Learn MoreChristmas Discount Night at Harvey Norman
11 November 2015
Harvey Norman, Ararat is hosting a Christmas Discount Night on Thursday 26th November from 6pm to support EGHS Aged Care Auxiliary. The local Harvey Norman store is offering up to a massive 50% off storewide. East Grampians Health Service Community Liaison Officer Danny Drake said “The Harvey Norman discount shopping night will be offering great…
Learn MoreEGHS finalist in Healthcare Awards
11 November 2015
East Grampians Health Service is a finalist for Health Service of the year, medium size in the 2015 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush said’ being recognised and nominated for this award is a positive reflection of the service of board, doctors and staff that is provided to the…
Learn MoreBlue Ribbon – Ararat donates to EGHS
5 November 2015
The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Ararat Branch has presented a cheque for $30,000 to the Perioperative Unit at East Grampians Health Service. This is the second donation of $30,000 by the Ararat Branch towards the $150,000 project in the Perioperative Unit which is named in honour of former Victoria Police recruit, Jason Bond, from…
Learn MoreGRAMPIANS “RIDE TO REMEMBER” 2016
5 November 2015
The 8th annual GRAMPIANS “RIDE TO REMEMBER” will be held in the Grampians, Western Victoria on Sunday 7th February. The 174km Ride is a green corridor event and is open to all licensed motorcycle enthusiasts, and will be conducted under police escort to maximize safety and to minimize disruption to other road users. The Ride…
Learn MoreOpinion : Promoting Good Health
18 October 2015
The poor state of our community’s health has been in the spotlight over the past few years. In response East Grampians Health Service has made a commitment to planning and implementing strategies to reduce the growing number of people developing chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes. Staff have been working with key partners including…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Service to celebrate hard working staff
14 October 2015
East Grampians Health Service is showing its aged care staff how much their work contributes to supporting the high quality of care provided to residents and how much they are appreciated, not just by the aged care service but by residents and their families as well as the community by taking part in Celebrating Aged…
Learn MoreEGHS Charity Golf Day
8 October 2015
Get a hole in one on the 18th hole and win a car – Kings Cars of Ararat are pleased to be the major sponsor of the long running East Grampians Health Service Charity Golf Day to be held Sunday, 18th October at Chalambar Golf Club, Ararat. Dealer Principal of Kings Cars of Ararat, Mr.…
Learn MoreEast Grampians Health Service visits the Royal Women’s Hospital
5 October 2015
East Grampians Health Service attended the Royal Women’s Hospital September 2015 Board meeting to benchmark systems of governance. The Royal Women’s Hospital Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Strategy and Planning will attend the East Grampians Health Service October 2015 Board meeting in Willaura. East Grampians Health Service Board President, Matthew Wood, said attending the…
Learn MoreEGHS Dental Services
24 September 2015
East Grampians Health Service has set about delivering on its mission of “improving the health of our community” through implementing a variety of strategies to improve the community’s oral health. The National Advisory Committee on Oral Health recently published “tooth decay is Victoria’s most prevalent health problem, with more than half of all children and…
Learn MoreHealth Service CEO Reappointed
24 September 2015
The East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) Chief Executive, Nick Bush has been reappointed for a further 5 years. The EGHS Board President, Mr Matthew Wood, said, “the Board has appointed Mr Bush for a further 5 years given his previous strong performance and commitment to implementing the Board’s new Strategic Plan.” Mr Wood commended Mr…
Learn MoreInvestment in 70 Lowe Street
23 August 2015
East Grampians Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services and Philanthropic Foundation, and the Grosvenor Foundation are all investing in 70 Lowe St to implement the Montessori Model of residential aged care. East Grampians Health Service Board President expressed his thanks to the Department of Health and Human Services for $100,000 and the Grosvenor…
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