Service Finder: East Grampians Health Services - Ararat
Hospital , ARARAT, VIC 3377
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Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: daypro@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now
Opening times:
- Sunday: 24 hours
- Monday: 24 hours
- Tuesday: 24 hours
- Wednesday: 24 hours
- Thursday: 24 hours
- Friday: 24 hours
- Saturday: 24 hours
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
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New Year's Day:
1 January 2018 24 hours -
Australia Day:
26 January 2018 24 hours -
Labour Day:
12 March 2018 24 hours -
Good Friday:
30 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Saturday:
31 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Sunday:
1 April 2018 24 hours -
Easter Monday:
2 April 2018 24 hours -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2018 24 hours -
Queen's Birthday:
11 June 2018 24 hours -
Grand Final Friday:
28 September 2018 24 hours -
Melbourne Cup Day:
6 November 2018 24 hours -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2018 24 hours -
Boxing Day:
26 December 2018 24 hours
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Perioperative Unit is part of the operating suite and is designed to allow patients to undergo investigations and procedures without overnight admission to the hospital.
Patients are admitted to the Unit a short time before their surgery or investigation.
Overall length of stay is dependent on the type of procedure and anaesthetic. It is usually no more than 3 - 4 hours.
Area Serviced:
Ararat & District
Initial Contact:
Perioperative Unit Manager,
Ph: 03 5352 9359 FAX: 03 5352 9354 Email: daypro@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: daycentre@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website eghs.net.au/services/ararat/patricia-hinchey-day-centre
Today's opening hours:
9am - 4pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Sunday: 9am - 5pm
- Monday: 9am - 4pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 4pm
- Thursday: 9am - 4pm
- Friday: 9am - 4pm
- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
It is a welcoming place to meet, enjoy a meal together and importantly have fun. Some 25-30 people attend each day with over 400 visits per month with Home and Community Care client’s showing a favourable increase.
The focus is on improving the mental health and wellbeing through activities that are stimulating for attendees. The increased awareness of health and wellbeing has seen the review of our healthy menu and fresh fruit delivered 3 days per week which has been well received. Volunteers play a big part in the day to day activities which gives the centre more flexibility with activities, additional outings and importantly, strong bonds of friendship are developed.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: BreastCare@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Ararat Breast Cancer Support Group can help you by:
- Bringing women together who have all experienced breast cancer
- Allowing you the freedom to discuss your feelings and concerns with others in a confidential environment
- Offering encouragement, empathy and understanding.
- Providing social outings and friendship.
- Providing information on all aspects of breast cancer including treatment, support services, coping strategies, recovery, breast forms (prosthesis) and swimwear.
- An experienced nurse is available to visit you in the hospital or at home.
As a service we do not give medical advice, there are some things only your doctor can tell you. However, the Breast Health Nurse can assist with information, support and direction to appropriate services who can help.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: ManagerComHealth@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A support group for people who have had/or are experiencing cancer which provides mutual support, and information sharing.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A new medical oncology service has commenced recently. Oncology Nurses are available to provide information and support during treatment
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 03 5352 9300 FAX: 03 5352 4612
Email: inpatientunit@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. Appointment required.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: info@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now
Opening times:
- Sunday: 24 hours
- Monday: 24 hours
- Tuesday: 24 hours
- Wednesday: 24 hours
- Thursday: 24 hours
- Friday: 24 hours
- Saturday: 24 hours
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
1 January 2018 24 hours -
Australia Day:
26 January 2018 24 hours -
Labour Day:
12 March 2018 24 hours -
Good Friday:
30 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Saturday:
31 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Sunday:
1 April 2018 24 hours -
Easter Monday:
2 April 2018 24 hours -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2018 24 hours -
Queen's Birthday:
11 June 2018 24 hours -
Grand Final Friday:
28 September 2018 24 hours -
Melbourne Cup Day:
6 November 2018 24 hours -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2018 24 hours -
Boxing Day:
26 December 2018 24 hours
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: pharmacy@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Pharmacy is responsible for the ordering and supply of medications to the East Grampians Health Service, which includes Ararat and Willaura campuses.
The Pharmacist is also involved in programs such as Cardiac Rehabilitation to provide information about patient medication.
Area Serviced:
Ararat, Willaura & district
Initial Contact:
Pharmacist,
Ph: 5352 9340
mail:pharmacy@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: Dental@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Dental Clinic provides conservative and prosthetic work to Health Care or Pension Card holders and their families and to all pre school to grade 6 children.
The clinic is located at the Community Centre in Girdlestone Street and is available Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
Fees
No fees apply for preschool aged children and young people under 18 years of age who are covered by a concession card. A fee applies for adults. A $30 fee applies to non concession card pre-school to grade 6 children.
Area Serviced
Ararat, Stawell, Beaufort & districts
Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: Dental@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: diabetes@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Diabetes Educator assists people to understand the day to day management of diabetes.
Diabetes Education includes:
-Clinical care
-Education, knowledge and skills to manage diabetes
-Health Promotion
-Assist family and carers gain information
-Assist with self management
-Provide support
Diabetes education provides people with the skills to self manage their condition, thereby improving their quality of life.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now
Opening times:
- Sunday: 24 hours
- Monday: 24 hours
- Tuesday: 24 hours
- Wednesday: 24 hours
- Thursday: 24 hours
- Friday: 24 hours
- Saturday: 24 hours
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
1 January 2018 24 hours -
Australia Day:
26 January 2018 24 hours -
Labour Day:
12 March 2018 24 hours -
Good Friday:
30 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Saturday:
31 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Sunday:
1 April 2018 24 hours -
Easter Monday:
2 April 2018 24 hours -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2018 24 hours -
Queen's Birthday:
11 June 2018 24 hours -
Grand Final Friday:
28 September 2018 24 hours -
Melbourne Cup Day:
6 November 2018 24 hours -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2018 24 hours -
Boxing Day:
26 December 2018 24 hours
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
This service provides general xray radiography, ultrasound & CT (Computerised Tomography) scans and OPG dental xrays.
Fees
A Medicare rebatable fee is charged. Health Care Cardholders & Pension Cardholders bulk billed.
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Radiology department Phone: 5352 9325 Email: radiology@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Nutrition involves anything to do with food and eating. It particularly looks at how food affects health.
The Nutrition Service provides advice and nutrition counselling on a range of different issues including; heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, weight loss, weight gain, bowel disorders, infant & childhood nutrition, osteoporosis, iron deficiency, cancer, allergies and stroke. Dietary supplements are also available for purchase.
The Dietitian is regularly involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Diabetes program and is available to speak to community groups and clubs on a range of topics.
The service is available, by appointment, Monday to Friday. After hours appointments are possible on consultation with the Dietitian.
The Dietitian is located at the Community Centre.
Fees
First consultation (1 hour):
$14 general public
$9 Pensioners/Health Care Card holders
Ongoing consultations (30 minutes):
$14 general public
$9 Pensioners/Health Care Card holders
Groups:
Costs vary, consult with the Manager
Area Serviced
Ararat & districts
Initial Contact
Dietitian, Rachael Cooper Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: dietitian@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: communityhealthnurse@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A Community Health Nurse is available at the Community Centre ant at times may visit clients in their homes to assess and maintain health, to conduct educational and support programs, provide health information resources and health promotion activities.
Specialist area's
--Breast care
--Cancer support
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Community Health Nurse. Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: communityhealthnurse@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for enquiries & appointments.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: inpatientunit@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now
Opening times:
- Sunday: 24 hours
- Monday: 24 hours
- Tuesday: 24 hours
- Wednesday: 24 hours
- Thursday: 24 hours
- Friday: 24 hours
- Saturday: 24 hours
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
East Grampians Health Service offers an up to date facility that provides excellent care for mother and baby. The staff encourage active involvement in labour and baby’s birth, recognising that pregnancy and childbirth are a healthy event. Our practice is family centred and enables the client to share in decision making.
Accommodation available includes private and shared rooms with ensuite facilities. There is a bath available for use during and after labour.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A bus is available to take women from the Ararat & Willaura Districts to a BreastScreen facility approximate every 4 - 6 months or as numbers require. People should contact the Centre of Community Health for times and details.
Fees
A gold coin donation to contribute towards the bus and morning tea
Area Serviced
Ararat, Willaura & districts
Initial Contact
Reception or Sarah Carter, Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: breastcare@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Tue, Wed, Thurs, for enquiries.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Group outpatient rehabilitation programs are an important part of the care and support of cardiac patients and their families.
Based on light exercise and education groups, it aims to improve fitness and to provide support and information, particularly during the early period after an acute illness or operation.
The program is held 10.00 am - 12.00 am, Thursdays at the Community Centre, East Grampians health Service over a 6 week period.
Area Serviced:
Ararat, Willaura, Lake Bolac, Buangor, Elmhurst, & districts
Initial Contact:
Program Coordinator,
Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: communityhealthnurse@eghs.net.au
Eligibility:
A referral from General Practitioner is required. The program is available to anyone who has had a heart attack or operation, angina, other heart or blood vessels problem, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart failure.
Aims:
The program aims to; help people return to a healthy and productive life after a heart illness for operation, to help prevent further illness or disability, to improve the health of those people with risk factors who would benefit from an education and exercise program, to help reduce the risk of heart disease in other family members, to give support and advice to spouses and carers and to provide information and education prior to procedures.
It can also assist those who wish to lose weight, stop smoking and be more physically active.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: harp@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Hospital Admissions Risk Program (HARP) is an initiative that aims to reverse the current trend of increased use of Emergency Departments. The Program incorporates models of care to reduce unnecessary attendance at the Emergency Department and or inpatient admissions by specific groups of patients with chronic diseases (Chronic Cardiac Failure or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Older people with complex needs.)
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
nitial Contact Jane Bourman,
Ph: 03 5352 9328 or 03 5352 9425 Fax: 03 5352 9319
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9469
- E: pac@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 9am - 4:30pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
All clients referred and accepted into the program will have:
-Individual assessment
-Needs identification
-Post acute care plan prepared
-Appropriate services negotiated
-Care services monitored
The care needs of the client will be reassessed at the end of the allocated time on the program and be discharged or referred to the appropriate care.
Program objectives are:
-Provide additional home-based services to assist individuals to recuperate after hospitalisation;
-Improve continuity of care for patients following their discharge from hospital;
-Work collaboratively with hospitals to provide support to patients as an alternative to inpatient admission from the emergency department, where appropriate; and
-Assist hospitals and sub-acute services to maximise use of beds for patients who require hospital services.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: communityhealthnurse@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The pulmonary rehabilitation program operates from the Community Centre at the Ararat Hospital. It is offered to people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
It is a multi-disciplinary program involving doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, dietitian, social worker, pharmacist, speech therapist, occupational therapist and continence nurse.
Each session consists of an exercise & education component and a tea break.
Sessions are held from 1.15 pm - 3.30pm, Tuesdays, by appointment, for an eight week period.
The program aims to:
- Reduce disability.
- Design an individualised exercise program.
- Increase exercise tolerance>
- Decrease the number of admissions to hospital.
- Encourage people to reach and maintain optimum level of health
- Improve overall quality of life by increasing independence and function.
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for enquiries.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: chcreception@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The District Nurses are professional nurses who undertake nursing services in the clients home. These services include a wide range of nursing care and personal care activities.
Our Registered Nurses are educated to undertake complex which includes the following: Dressings, injections, suction, oxygen and other respiratory therapy, nasogastric and gastrostomy feedings, urine testing, collection of pathology specimens, administration of suppositories, enemas and pessaries; catheterisation and bladder irrigation; blood glucose testing, administration of medication, complex health teaching and counselling and all aspects of palliative care.
As well they undertake personal care consisting of a range of activites that a person would normally do themselves but because of illness, disability or frailty they are unable to perform without the assistance of another person.
People of all ages requiring care at home can use the service, subject to our nursing assessment.
Where the service is requested the nurses will visit at an arranged time and undertake and assessment to determine the care required.
If there has been no Doctor’s referral, the nurses may request one at this time if they think it is necessary.
Fees:
Fees are charged per visit, dependent on people’s requirements. Dressings requirements are supplied at minimal cost.
Area Serviced:
People living in Ararat & district. Consideration will be given to treatment of people in outlying areas.
Initial Contact:
District Nurse,
Ph: 03 5352 9328 Fax: 03 5352 9425 or Community Centre Reception, Ph: 03 5352 9327
Email: distnurse@eghs.net.au
Additional Information:
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
After hours and weekends contact can be made through the hospital on 03 5352 9300
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9465
- E: cgpc@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Central Grampians Palliative Care is a community based palliative care service offering health care and emotional support t patients living with an incurable illness and to their families.
The main aim is to enhance the quality of life.
The service covers the Central Grampians Region which is the Ararat Rural City Council, Northern Grampians Shire and Pyrenees Shire.
It works with District and Bush Nurses from:
-East Grampians Health Service
-East Wimmera Health Services (St Arnaud campus)
-Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre
-Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre
-Stawell Regional Health
Area Serviced:
Ararat Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire & Pyrenees Shire.
Initial Contact:
Palliative Care Manager
Ph: 03 5352 9465 FAX: 03 5352 9475
Mobile: 0409 790 692
Email: cgpc@eghs.net.au
Aims:
Coordination of care which meets the physical, social and spiritual needs of people who are dying and provide support for their families/carers.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
This service provides in home assistance for mothers and families of new born babies requiring help with feeding, settling or other concerns.
Arrangements are made prior to discharge and visits are made at a time to suit between 10.00 am - 6.00 pm, daily.
The community midwife will also visit the mother in hospital and offers birth de-briefing, lactation consultancy and contraceptive advice.
The midwife is available to give ongoing advice on any issues regarding women’s health.
Area Serviced:
Ararat & district
Initial Contact:
Domiciliary Midwife, Dianne Baxter,
Ph: Mobile: 0407 838 679
Email: inpatientunit@eghs.net.au
ph:5352 9321
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A 30 bed acute medical and surgical hospital which offers inpatient and outpatient treatment in accident and emergency, surgery, specialist services and aged and disability services. After hours emergency casualty services are available.
Fees
Fees may apply for some services
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 03 5352 9300 FAX: 03 5352 9333
Email: inpatientunit@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries and 24 hour emergency service.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 53529300
- E: midwifery@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now
Opening times:
- Sunday: 24 hours
- Monday: 24 hours
- Tuesday: 24 hours
- Wednesday: 24 hours
- Thursday: 24 hours
- Friday: 24 hours
- Saturday: 24 hours
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
-
New Year's Day:
1 January 2018 24 hours -
Australia Day:
26 January 2018 24 hours -
Labour Day:
12 March 2018 24 hours -
Good Friday:
30 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Saturday:
31 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Sunday:
1 April 2018 24 hours -
Easter Monday:
2 April 2018 24 hours -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2018 24 hours -
Queen's Birthday:
11 June 2018 24 hours -
Grand Final Friday:
28 September 2018 24 hours -
Melbourne Cup Day:
6 November 2018 24 hours -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2018 24 hours -
Boxing Day:
26 December 2018 24 hours
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Day Stay Parenting Unit is a sub regional service available on demand at Ararat, Stawell, St Arnaud and Donald.
The service provides support and education for parents of new born babies up to the age of six weeks who were delivered in a Public Hospital. Coordination, support and education on a wide range of problems is undertaken by a midwife especially employed to undertake this role. Assistance and on going plans will be devised. Mothers will be able to rest and care for their baby with assistance.
Area Serviced
Central Grampians region.
Initial Contact
Domicillary Midwife, Dianne Baxter, Ph: Mobile: 0407 838 679 FAX: 03 5352 9333
Email: inpatientunit@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
Parents and babies will be admitted as Day Stay Patients from 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. ttp:
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: daypro@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 3pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 3pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Dialysis (Haemodialysis) (maintenance) for treatment of people with renal (kidney) failure. The person is referred to Dialysis by a renal physician.
The service may be available to people who are holidaying in the area or people visiting relatives. This can be organised by contacting the unit during hours of operation for availablility.
Fees
Public and Private patients treated.
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Perioperative Unit Manager, Ph: 03 5352 9359 FAX: 03 5352 9354 Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-3pm
Email: daypro@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: info@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
24 hours
Open now
Opening times:
- Sunday: 24 hours
- Monday: 24 hours
- Tuesday: 24 hours
- Wednesday: 24 hours
- Thursday: 24 hours
- Friday: 24 hours
- Saturday: 24 hours
Public holidays: View holiday hours Hide holiday hours
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New Year's Day:
1 January 2018 24 hours -
Australia Day:
26 January 2018 24 hours -
Labour Day:
12 March 2018 24 hours -
Good Friday:
30 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Saturday:
31 March 2018 24 hours -
Easter Sunday:
1 April 2018 24 hours -
Easter Monday:
2 April 2018 24 hours -
Anzac Day:
25 April 2018 24 hours -
Queen's Birthday:
11 June 2018 24 hours -
Grand Final Friday:
28 September 2018 24 hours -
Melbourne Cup Day:
6 November 2018 24 hours -
Christmas Day:
25 December 2018 24 hours -
Boxing Day:
26 December 2018 24 hours
Billing:
Bulk Billing Available
Wheelchair access:
Yes
URGENT CARE.
East Grampians Health Service provides facilities and nursing services at no charge to patients who require emergency treatment.
If emergency medical treatment is required in the Emergency Care - Urgent Care Department, a Doctor from the ARARAT MEDICAL CENTRE will attend. A FEE WILL BE CHARGED BY THE ARARAT MEDICAL CENTRE for medical services.
If emergency treatment is not required, patients will be referred to the Ararat Medical Centre between 8.00 am & 5.30 pm on week days.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Stomal Therapy Nurse specializes in the care of patients who have a stoma. These nurses will help patients with care, support, education and rehabilitation for those who are anticipating surgery, to people who have undergone surgery and have been discharged home.
The service operates every second Tuesday from the Community Centre and Monday afternoon from the Accident and Emergency department.
Area Serviced:
Ararat and District
Initial Contact:
Stomal therapist: Terri-Anne Lewis,
phone 5352 9327, fax 53552 9319
Email:stomaltherapy@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The wound care nurse is able to assess and offer advice on treatment and management options for your wound.
The service is located at the Community Centre, Girdlestone St.
Area Serviced
Ararat & District
Initial Contact
Wound Care Nurse
phone 5352 9327, fax 5352 9319
Email: woundcare@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30am - 5pm Mon - Fri, for enquiries and appointments.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A confidential and sensitive service is provided by an Accredited Female Nurse who is available at the Centre for pap testing. Results can be forwarded to the client’s General Practitioner to ensure continuity of care.
The service is available one Friday a month at the Community Centre, by appointment.
Fees:
Fees apply
Area Serviced:
Ararat & district
Initial Contact:
Reception Ph:5352 9327
email: womenshealthnurse@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Continence Nurse assists people of all ages with urinary and faecal incontinence, voiding and bowel difficulties. Services are also provided to children with bedwetting or incontinence associated with a disability. The service provides assessment, education, referral and ongoing management.
Enuresis alarm (bedwetting) available for hire.
Waiting list applies (approx 8 mth wait)
The service is located at the Community Centre.
Fees:
Fees apply
Area Serviced:
Ararat & district
Initial Contact:
Continence Nurse,
Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: continence@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A Breast Care Nurse who is qualified to provide information, education and support at time of diagnosis and follow up care after breast cancer treatment is available through this service. The Breast Care Nurse can also provide information to individuals and presentations to groups on breast awareness.
The Breast Care Nurse is located at:
The Community Centre, Girdlestone St, Ararat.
Area Serviced:
Ararat & district
Initial Contact:
Breast Care Nurse,
Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: BreastCare@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Antenatal classes are held on Monday evenings and details given on enrolment at the Community Centre, Girdlestone Street, Ararat.
Initial Contact
Reception: 5352 9327
Enquiries: 8.30am-5pm Mon - Fri.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Occupational Therapy is a health and rehabilitation service that assists people of all ages achieve independence in their daily lives. The service aims to promote people’s optimum level of independence and safety in personal, domestic and community activities of daily living through:
-- Assessment of ability to perform activities of daily living and recommendations to help improve safety and independence.
-- Home based assessments, education and advice.
-- Home modifications eg. Grabrail installation.
-- Equipment prescription and loan.
-- Hand therapy to improve/maintain hand function.
-- Splinting.
-- Rehabilitation.
-- Education Groups such as Cardiac Rehabilitation & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.Various items of equipmet are available for hire including: Shower stools/chairs and bathboards, over-toilet frames, bed sticks, bedside commodes, orthopaedic chairs, pic-up sticks and wheelchairs.
Occupational Therapy is located at the Community Centre.
Fees
Fees for Occupational Therapy $8 pensioners and healthcare card holders, $15 for non cardholders and nil for DVA card holders, TAC and Workcover claimants.
Loan fees apply for equipment hire.
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact Robert Haughton
Occupational Therapist, Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: occtherapy@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: info@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8am - 5:45pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8am - 5:45pm
- Tuesday: 8am - 5:45pm
- Wednesday: 8am - 5:45pm
- Thursday: 8am - 5:45pm
- Friday: 8am - 5:45pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A pathology service is provided on the hospital site by St John of God Health Care Network. All pathology tests are available.
All pathology tests can be performed.
Fees
A Medicare rebatable fee covers pathology testing. Pensioners and Health Care Card holders will be bulk billed. Special non rebaitable tests are billed.
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Reception, Ph: 03 5352 9338 FAX: 03 5352 4766
Additional Information
8.00 am - 5.45 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9319
- E: info@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Pulmonary exercise maintenance group.
Difficulty in Breathing Support (DIBS) - Respiratory Support Group
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: physio@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A Strength Training program is available for seniors to learn strength training exercises that increase strength, mobility, improve balance, manage diabetes, help with weight control and reduce high blood pressure.
A qualified instructor conducts the sessions.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: physio@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The Physiotherapy Dept provides a service to the in-patients in Ararat and Willaura campuses, Day Centre, Aged Care facilities, Out-patients services and Community Centre programs including ante natal and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Physiotherapists are trained to assist people recover from injuries to their neuromuscular skeletal system.
Conditions that can be treated are; sporting injuries, muscle strains and contusions, back and neck injuries, child development disorders, ante and post natal exercises, incontinence treatments, work related injuries, joint sprains, cardiac rehabilitation, community education, chest conditions, neurological disorders, pre and post surgical management, hydrotherapy treatment, hire of crutches and walking aids.
The Physiotherapy Dept also provides visiting services to:
Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre, Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre, East Wimmera Health Service, Ararat Prison & Avoca Health Service.
A member of the physiotherapy staff is an Active Script enabler for Ararat. Prescriptions for exercise are given by GPs and referral to the enabler who will assist the patient in choosing and following up commencement of exercise. The enabler will use any of classes/businesses in the region to encourage participation.
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Fees
$25 Initial consultation
$20 Standard consultation
$8 Pensioner/Health Care Cardholder
DVA Gold Card - nil
Free for patients within 30 days discharge from public hospital.
Initial Contact
Physiotherapy Reception, Ph: 03 5352 9327
Email: physio@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: podiatry@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Podiatrists are specialists in foot health and are trained to diagnose, prevent and treat foot disorders. A podiatrist is essential in caring for high risk people such as those with circulatory disorders, Diabetes and Arthritis.
Podiatrists also treat children and elderly people, and conditions such as ingrown toenails, warts, general skin lesions, infections, nail deformities, and can correct or compensate in deformities associated with walking patterns.
The service is located at the Community Centre, Girdlestone St, Ararat and is available, by appointment.
Fees:
Fees CMBS no charge. Private $89 initial assessment and $44 review. May be claimable through your private health insurance.
Area Serviced:
Ararat, Willaura & district
Initial Contact:
Reception, Community Centre.
Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: podiatry@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Podiatrists are specialists in foot health and are trained to diagnose, prevent and treat foot disorders.
A Podiatrist is essential in caring for high risk people such as those with circulatory disorders, diabetes and arthritis.
Podiatrists also treat children and elderly people, and conditions such as ingrown toenails, warts, general skin lesions, infections, nail deformities, and can correct or compensate in deformities associated with walking patterns.
The service is located at the Community Centre, Girdlestone St, Ararart and is available, by appointment.
Services are also provided to Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre, Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre, Willaura Campus, Nursing Home and Hostel residents and Day Centre visitors.
Area Serviced:
Ararat, Willaura & district
Initial Contact and Enquiries:
Reception, Community Centre. Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
An accredited facilitator is available to assist people to stop smoking. Services available include:
-- Fresh Start Course - group program run over 4 weeks and involing 2 one hour sessions each week.
-- Short Course - a 2 session program. Each session is of 3 hours duration and are held 2 weeks apart. It is combined with Quitline support and self help sheets.
-- Workplace seminars - a 1 hour information session, used to assist in the implementation of no smoking policies in workplaces.
-- One-to-one Counselling for people needing assistance and support to stop smoking.
Fees
Fees apply. Details available on application.
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Facilitator, Cheryl Haines, Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: communityhealthnurse@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: info@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
9am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 9am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
- Thursday: 9am - 5pm
- Friday: 9am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A Social Worker is available at the Centre of Community Health to assist people with issues affecting their lives. The service is available to in-patients and out-patients.
The Social Worker can provide supportive counselling, health counselling\coaching, outreach areas, advocacy information, education and support
Area Serviced:
Ararat & district
Initial Contact:
Social Worker
Phone: 5352 9327
Email: socialwork@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Speech Pathology provides assessment and treatment of people who have difficulties with communication and swallowing food and drinks.
The five areas of communication are:
-Speech - the physical production of sounds.
-Language - understanding what words mean, putting sentences together, writing clearly, understanding written language.
-Pragmatics - the social practices for how we interact with each other.
-Fluency - the smooth rhythm and pattern or talking.
-Voice - The production of sound by vicbrating the vocal cords.
The Speech Pathologist can assist with conditions such as; stroke, hearing loss, cleft and lip palate, physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, acquired brain injury and head or neck cancers.
Area Serviced:
Ararat, Stawell & districts
Initial Contact:
Speech Pathologist, Kimberley Brown
Email: speechpath@eghs.net.au
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: communityhealthnurse@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Social activities and guest speakers.
Pulmonary exercise maintenance group.
Difficulty in Breathing Support (DIBS) - Respiratory Support Group.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: StrokeSupport@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
No Fee
Wheelchair access:
Yes
The stroke support group aims to connect people who have had a stroke and their carers.
The group meets from 1.30pm - 3pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Community Centre at East Grampians Health Service.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9327
- E: communityhealthnurse@eghs.net.au
- W: Visit website www.eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
We offer companionship, individual support, social outings, group walks, interesting guest speakers and group exercise for those who have had a heart attack or heart surgery.
The group meets 7.30 pm, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Community Centre, Girdlestone St, East Grampians Health Service.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
- Ph: 03 5352 9300
- E: surgery@eghs.net.au
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Provision of elective and emergency surgical services. All surgeons are private practitioners contracted to provide medicare services. Private patients are also treated.
Services are provided in:
-- General surgery
-- Ear, Nose & Throat
-- Gynaecology
-- Opthalmology
-- Urology
-- Orthopaedics
-- Dental
Fees
Fees may apply, discuss with the surgeon.
Area Serviced
Ararat & districts
Initial Contact
Reception 5352 9300
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
Closed now
Opening times:
- Wednesday: 1pm - 3pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Fees Apply
Wheelchair access:
Yes
Ararat & District Toy Library is a family lending library of educational toys and equipment which are fun to play with and which assist the cognitive, emotional, perceptual and physical development of children with special needs or disabilities.
Siblings are also eligible to borrow.
The Library is open 1.00 am - 3.00 pm, Wednesdays at East Grampians Health Service.
Fees:
Membership $10 per family
Area Serviced:
Ararat & district
Initial Contact:
Coordinator, Val Tosch,
Ph: 03 5352 9362 FAX: 03 5352 9333
Address:
5 Girdlestone STREET, ARARAT, 3377
Contact:
Today's opening hours:
8:30am - 5pm
Closed now
Opening times:
- Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
For public holiday hours, please contact this service.
Billing:
Other Option
Wheelchair access:
Yes
A Womens Health Nurse is available to assist women with breast examinations, pap smear testing, continence issues, and antenatal care as well as any other health issues or concerns.
The service is located at the Community Centre.
Fees
Fees may apply.
Area Serviced
Ararat & district
Initial Contact
Reception Ph: 5352 9327
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, for inquiries. Appointment required.
