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Willaura Market – another huge success

14 March 2015

The Willaura Market held on the Sunday 1st March was an outstanding success for everyone involved. Over 1500 people attended the day and attendees were thrilled with the great selection of stalls, the variety of food offered and the wonderful entertainment. Jane Millear, the Willaura Market Coordinator was ecstatic with the success of the day…

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Celebrating 40 years of Volunteering

14 March 2015

Margaret Young is the very first recipient to receive an Honorary Life Membership to the EGHS Aged Care Auxiliary following 40 years of volunteering with East Grampians Health Service.   East Grampians Health Service’s Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Harrison highlighted that Mrs Young commenced volunteering in 1974 in the kitchen cleaning silverware. In 1979, Mrs Young…

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Cathcart Tennis Club Donation

4 March 2015

East Grampians Health Service are pleased to receive a generous donation provided by the Cathcart Tennis Club. John Billett, President of the Cathcart Tennis Club, has announced that it will contribute $5,000.00 for the purchase of a Vein Finder for use within the East Grampians Health Service Oncology department. This donation has been made possible…

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Murray to Moyne Bike Ride in March 2015 to raise money for Midwifery Unit

4 March 2015

Murray to Moyne cyclists have been training hard to raise money for East Grampians Health Service. The two teams entered into this year’s ride are the “Cranks & the Defibrillators”; the riders from both teams will cover a distance of over 525kms in two days leaving from the Murray River at Swan Hill to finish…

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Medical Interns have arrived in Ararat

19 January 2015

The Grampians Medical Training intern program has welcomed its first ever intake of medical interns to Ararat this week. East Grampians Health Service Chief Executive Nick Bush welcomes the interns to the Health Service and said “This innovative program was developed to attract and retain a medical workforce with the right skill set for rural…

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Willaura Market Family Day

14 January 2015

A family day at the Willaura market could be a feature of your 2015. There will be stalls, entertainment, a vintage car display and a circus performance. This market can’t be missed, it’s a great day out, with delicious food, lively entertainment and great market stalls. Mrs Jane Millear, Willaura Market Coordinator said that “Entertainment…

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New President of the Hospital Board

13 January 2015

Mr. Matthew Wood was appointed the new President of the board of East Grampians Health Service on Tuesday 16th December. Mr. Wood has served as a member of the EGHS Board for three years. Mr. Wood came to Ararat in 2005 when he was appointed as the Officer In Charge of the Ararat Police Station.…

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Breast Cancer Support Group new Chemotherapy chairs

19 December 2014

For the past two years the Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group has been raising money for cancer equipment for the chemotherapy unit at EGHS. The events included morning teas and Pink Ribbon Day functions to not only raise money but to raise awareness of early detection of breast cancer. The new Chemotherapy chairs are more…

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Freemason’s Bursary for Sonography

19 December 2014

The Freemasons of Ararat and Victoria have for the third year supported staff development at East Grampians Health Service. In 2014 the Freemasons have again contributed $3,000.00 towards a $6,000.00 bursary for staff development at East Grampians Health Service. This figure was again matched by a $3000.00 contribution from the EGHS “Building for the Future…

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EGHS Charity Golf Day Success

23 November 2014

It was another great success for the 13th annual 3 Person Ambrose, East Grampians Health Service Charity Golf Day held at the Chalambar Golf Course, Ararat on Sunday 19th October. Many who attended have supported this event over the past thirteen years, the players not only put in a fine effort on the course, but…

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Willaura Lions Donation

12 November 2014

Willaura Lions Club has been generous in donating $1,950.00 for a specialized commode/shower chair for Willaura Health Care. This chair will make showering safer and more comfortable for both staff and clients. Willaura Healthcare Manager, Mrs Chris Jordan said, “At Willaura Health Care, we thank the Willaura Lions Club for their generosity and support. The…

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Jazz at Jward Night

10 November 2014

Come join EGHS Aged Care Auxiliary for a night of amazing jazz music, good food and wine at Ararat iconic JWard Museum on Friday 14th November, this will be a great way to finish the working week. East Grampians Health Service Community Liaison Officer highlighted that JWard is an iconic building in Ararat with an…

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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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