Research grants awarded to EGHS staff
4 December 2023
Two East Grampians Health Service staff have been awarded research grants through the Western Alliance Supporting Translation of Research in Rural and Regional Setting (STaRR) Program. After a tight and competitive process, Maree Fraser and Jake Romein will join researchers from Grampians Health and Barwon Health in receiving STaRR Emerging Researcher Grants. Western Alliance is…
Learn MoreEGHS top three in Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
4 December 2023
East Grampians Health Service was named a finalist in the Victorian Public Health Care Awards, Premier’s Medium Health Service of the Year. EGHS joined Echuca Regional Health and South West Healthcare as one of three finalists in the category of 18 health services, with South West Healthcare winning the award. EGHS Chief Executive Nick Bush…
Learn MoreArarat RSL donates $5000 to EGHS Oncology Unit
4 December 2023
The Ararat RSL has donated more than $5000 to the East Grampians Health Service Oncology Unit, which will be used to provide a blanket warmer that will benefit patients receiving treatment. A cheque for $5178 was presented by the Ararat RSL to the Oncology Unit, which was raised through the annual Pink Day fundraising event,…
Learn MoreCentury celebration for Cyril
1 December 2023
By Heather Fleming Courtesy of The Ararat Advocate Long time Ararat resident Cyril Bond turned one hundred last week with a big celebration at Parkland House Willaura, where he now resides. Cyril was born in Hampshire, England, and migrated to Australia after the Second World War. As a young man he joined the British Navy,…
Learn MoreEGHS recognises long serving volunteers
16 November 2023
East Grampians Health Service has recognised the work and support of its 150 volunteers at the 18th Volunteer Service Recognition Awards. At the awards, 15 volunteers were recognised for five, 10, 15 and 20 years, and an outstanding 25 years of service by Willaura Health Care Auxiliary volunteer Heather Fleming and East Grampians Health Service…
Learn MoreEGHS a finalist in Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
16 November 2023
East Grampians Health Service has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. EGHS has been recognised in the Premier’s Medium Health Service of the Year category. The awards are a celebration of excellence in public healthcare and acknowledge the achievements of Victoria’s healthcare workers, volunteers, and public health services. EGHS…
Learn MoreNew Board Directors appointed at EGHS
16 November 2023
East Grampians Health Service has welcomed three new Board Directors. The Victorian Minister for Health Maryanne Thomas has appointed Marian College teacher Megan Shea, Human Resources Consultant Lisa Davidson and ABC Radio program maker Debbie Rybicki to the EGHS Board. Both Ms Shea and Ms Davidson are from the local area, Ararat and Great Western…
Learn MoreEGHS offers public hospital access to egg collection for IVF
16 November 2023
East Grampians Health Service is now providing free public hospital access to egg collection for women undertaking IVF. Currently 20 per cent of Victorians live in regional areas, but only five per cent of IVF services are provided regionally. EGHS has a long-standing relationship with Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ballarat and Ballarat IVF, providing high quality…
Learn MoreHealthy@Home participants come together for annual morning tea
16 November 2023
The East Grampians Health Service Healthy@Home program held its annual morning tea at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre, which is an opportunity for EGHS Healthy@Home participants to come together with Healthy@Home staff in an informal and relaxed environment. Guest Speaker, Healthy@Home consumer Keith Little, was well received, speaking about his experiences during a six-year teaching…
Learn MoreGrandfriends of young and old
16 November 2023
Ararat Early Learning Centre children joined their Grandfriends from Patricia Hinchey Centre and Gorrinn Village for music and fun in Alexandra Gardens. Despite the chilly weather, singing and dancing warmed everyone up! Organised by EGHS Patricia Hinchey Centre Leisure and Lifestyle officer Lionel Holt and daughter Isabel Nacarrow from the Ararat Early Learning Centre, the…
Learn MoreVaccination clinic moves back to health service
16 November 2023
East Grampians Health Service has now closed the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Aarat Medical Centre, moving back to the health service where staff will continue inpatient and staff vaccination as required. COVID-19 vaccinations began in Pyrenees House in April 2021 and after a very busy 12 months, moved to the Ararat Senior Citizens’ rooms…
Learn MoreGender Equality Commissioner speaks to EGHS Leadership Group
9 October 2023
Gender Equality Commissioner Dr Niki Vincent recently attended a morning tea at East Grampians Health service, and spoke to the Leadership Group about her role. Dr Vincent commenced as Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in 2020. She oversees the implementation of the Gender Equality Act 2020 and plays a key leadership role in…
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