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Grampians Health is the coming together of Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Healthcare Group, and Ballarat Health Services. We share common goals and values and will work tirelessly to deliver rural and regional healthcare leadership to the communities we serve. We are a total health care provider, and have been providing quality care to the Grampians region for more than 160 years. We work to improve the health and well-being of our patients, their families, and our community - that means we care for patients and the community with a comprehensive range of general and specialist care, across every key medical and healthcare discipline, including: Acute Care, Sub-Acute Care, Residential Aged Care, Community Care, Mental Health Services and Rehabilitation Services. When contributing to this page please ensure you are courteous and remain on topic to avoid having comments removed or access to the page blocked. If you would like to provide feedback to the Grampians Health, please access our feedback portal at https://grampianshealth.org.au/contact-us/

09/03/2026

Two doses of the measles vaccine are required for best, lifelong protection.

🛡️Adults aged 20-59 years may not have received a second dose
and do not realise they are at increased risk of measles infection.

If you are over 60, you’re likely immune due to past exposure to measles in childhood, before there was widespread vaccination.

If you were born during or after 1966 and haven’t had two doses, or don't know how many you’ve had, get vaccinated. Extra doses are safe.

➡️ Learn more about measles and the MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella) vaccine at
https://www.gh.org.au/gphu/public-health-protection-and-infectious-disease/measles/

➡️ Learn more about finding your immunisation records at
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/site-5/health/healthyliving/How-to-find-your-immunisation-records

08/03/2026

We’re pleased to welcome back a familiar face as one of our 2026 Ballarat Marathon Ambassadors - Georgia Waller 🏃‍♀️

Georgia is an Occupational Therapist at Grampians Health, where she has worked for six years across multiple areas of the hospital before settling into hand therapy. After completing the Ballarat Half Marathon previously, she’s now stepping up to conquer her first full marathon on home ground.

She didn’t always enjoy running but returning to netball in 2022 reignited her focus on fitness. Since then, she’s completed events in Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Ballarat - gradually building both endurance and confidence.

Georgia has seen firsthand the impact fundraising has on patient care. The OT department has recently benefited from a lusiomate device which uses wearable sensors and a smart device app to transform repetitive exercises into interactive games, helping patients stay engaged in their rehabilitation.

This year, she’s running to raise funds for HIRAID, a best-practice Emergency Department training program that supports nurses to identify Red Flags sooner and deliver safer, more efficient care.

Support Georgia’s fundraising journey:
https://ballaratmarathon26.grassrootz.com/bhsf/georgia-waller

07/03/2026

Ballarat ED is experiencing very high demand and long wait times. Please consider alternate options if your condition is not life threatening.

If you need urgent care, do you know where to go?

In Ballarat, UFS runs a free medical urgent care clinic, equipped to provide urgent care, open 9am to 11pm every day.

There is a difference between urgent and emergency care.

Urgent care means you need immediate care, but your condition is not life-threatening.

If you are not sure if your condition is life-threatening, or if you are experiencing chest pain, call Triple Zero 000 / go directly to the nearest Emergency Department.

More information:
🔹Ballarat Urgent Care Clinic - www.ufsmedical.com.au/our-clinic/ucc/
🔹Grampians Health Emergency and Urgent Care options - www.gh.org.au/emergency

06/03/2026

If you are a young carer - or know a young carer - we have some exciting news!

Carer Gateway is running a Young Carer Art Competition, and there are some huge prizes up for grabs! 🎨🧑‍🎨

Young carers are invited to submit an artwork with some major prizes up for grabs - including a $500 gift voucher for each age group!

For full details on how to enter, visit here: https://www.holstephealth.org.au/services/carer-support/young-carer-art-competition/

🗓️ Entries close 31 July

Don’t miss out!

Carer Gateway provides free tailored support to unpaid carers. Call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm or visit www.CarerGateway.gov.au to learn more.

06/03/2026

📸 Lights, camera and cranes!🏗️

Over the past few weeks, our Grampians Health staff captured a remarkable milestone in the transformation of the Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment through our Frame a Crane Competition.

Staff and volunteers were invited to submit their best snaps of our tower cranes before our Thank You crane was dismantled in the middle of February.

The quality and creativity of the 50 entries received showcased not only the cranes that have shaped our skyline but also the pride and excitement surrounding this once-in-a-generation redevelopment.

Congratulations to Elle McIntyre, Bernhard Heemann and Lisa O’Neil for being selected as the top three winners and thank you to all of our wonderful staff for entering.

Thank you for helping us capture this special chapter in our hospital’s history.

Enjoy some of the top photos selected in our Frame a Crane Competition.

05/03/2026

We’re pleased to introduce another of our 2026 Ballarat Marathon Ambassadors — Stephanie Pitts.

Steph is a Registered Nurse working across the Emergency Department and Paediatric Hospital in the Home at Grampians Health. This year, she’s taking on the Ballarat Half Marathon to raise funds for HIRAID — a best-practice Emergency Department training program designed to help nurses identify Red Flags earlier and deliver safer, more efficient care.

Steph only began running in March 2025, having never considered herself “a runner.” What started as a personal challenge has quickly become an important part of how she supports her physical and mental wellbeing.

Since then, she’s completed Run Melbourne 10km, two half marathons, Nike Melbourne and the Afterglow Trail Run — building consistency and resilience along the way.

As an emergency nurse, Steph understands the importance of strong systems and training in high-pressure environments. Supporting HIRAID is a natural extension of the work she does every day.

If you’d like to back Steph and support improved Emergency Department care at the Base, you can donate here:
https://ballaratmarathon26.grassrootz.com/bhsf/stephanie-pitt

05/03/2026

Come and say hi to the Grampians Health teams at the Wimmera Field Days today.

Explore career pathways at Grampians Health with our Talent Acquisition team.

Learn about support available in the region from our Early Parenting Centre & Parent Infant Unit.

Step inside our groundbreaking mobile clinical trials van.

Learn about the Heatwave HELP program with the Public Health Unit.

Meet our teams in the Moore Exhibition Centre.

We’re proud to support the health and well-being of our regional community.

04/03/2026

🎉Happy World Engineering Day! ⚙️💡

Our incredible Engineering team keeps Grampians Health running like clockwork every single day.

From maintaining essential infrastructure to making sure our facilities are safe and efficient, their work is nothing short of amazing.

Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Darryn Wardle said it best…
"I hope my team understands just how valued they are. Their outstanding efforts never go unnoticed."

To our brilliant engineering team, thank you for everything you do across all of our campuses! 🙌

Drop a 🔨 in the comments to say thank you!

04/03/2026

✈️ Don’t catch measles on your holiday!

Make sure you’re fully vaccinated against measles before you travel overseas. 2 doses are required for best, lifelong protection. 🛡️

If you’re not sure how many doses you’ve had, see your healthcare provider at least 6 weeks before your trip for a catch-up measles vaccination.

If you need two doses of the measles vaccine, these are given at least four weeks apart. It is also best to receive your final vaccine at least two weeks before you depart, to allow your body time to develop immunity. It is important to factor these timings into your travel plans.

➡️ Learn more about measles and the MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella) vaccine at
https://www.gh.org.au/gphu/public-health-protection-and-infectious-disease/measles/

➡️ Learn more about finding your immunisation records at
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/site-5/health/healthyliving/How-to-find-your-immunisation-records

03/03/2026

Do you want to learn more about staying safe from scams?

Grampians Health Carer Support Service and Carer Gateway are hosting a free online Q&A session alongside iD CARE, a not-for-profit organisation that offers expert support and frontline insights into scams, identity theft, and cybercrime.

This Q&A session is designed to help carers understand how to protect themselves and those they care for against identity theft and cybercrime, providing essential information for carers in the Grampians region, aiming to boost security and reduce risks.

📅 Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
🕜 Time: 1:30–2:45PM
👉 RSVP at carers@gh.org.au or via (03) 5333 7104 by Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Scams today are more convincing than ever, and even the most careful people can be caught off guard. This Q&A explains how modern scams really work, from online fraud to fake relationships and investment traps. Scammers target anyone, not just those who are “not tech‑savvy.”

Learn about spotting suspicious emails, understanding tricky SMS messages, protecting your personal information, what to do if something goes wrong, and how to support friends and family.

02/03/2026

Last month, Reworn Market raised an incredible $3,693 for the Wellness Centre at Grampians Health Ballarat.

More than 300 people came through the doors of the historic Mining Exchange, supporting a great cause and sustainable fashion.

Funds raised will help support the Wellness Centre, which provides free programs for people affected by cancer including exercise, support groups, education and wellbeing services that accompany medical treatment.

A big thank you to the businesses who helped make the night possible:
Grabaspoon.acai, Arthur’s House, The Paella Guy, Wilsons Fruit & Vegetables, Buxton Ballarat, Freya & Tom McGowan and City of Ballarat.

Special thanks to Jacqui Jarvis and Rochelle Tournier-Jarvis, the duo behind Reworn Market for their ongoing partnership with our health service.

Our lucky door prize winner has been notified.

01/03/2026

We’re excited to introduce another of our 2026 Ballarat Marathon Ambassadors — Kirsten Andrich 🏃‍♀️

Kirsten is a Physiotherapist at Grampians Health and this year she’s taking on her very first Ballarat Full Marathon, after completing the half marathon in 2025!

A keen netballer (playing with Redan this season), avid hiker and outdoor lover, Kirsten has recently added triathlon training into the mix. While running started as a way to stay fit for netball, over the past few years she’s grown to love long-distance running especially the positive impact it’s had on her fitness and mental wellbeing.

“I’m a bit nervous to take on the full marathon alongside netball,” Kirsten says, “but I’m really looking forward to the challenge!”

Having worked at Grampians Health for two years, Kirsten has seen firsthand how fundraising through the Ballarat Health Services Foundation makes a real difference — including new gym equipment that has enhanced patient therapy and rehabilitation outcomes.

This year, she’s running to raise funds for the best-practice Emergency Department training program, HIRAID — helping nurses identify Red Flags sooner and deliver smarter, faster, more efficient care.

Support Kirsten’s fundraising journey:
https://ballaratmarathon26.grassrootz.com/bhsf/kirsten-andrich

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