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Together, we are a large multi-campus organisation, but we are one unified team.

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 regio

n 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/

23/07/2025

Cervical screenings and women’s health consultations are available at Alan Wolf Medical Centre — completely free and confidential.

To learn more or book an appointment, call our reception team on (03) 5381 9062.

17/07/2025

Want to help shape the future of healthcare in your community? 🌟

Grampians Health is calling for Expressions of Interest to join our Community Advisory Committee!

We’re looking for passionate people from across Ballarat, Stawell, Horsham, Dimboola, Edenhope & surrounds who want to make a difference.

✅ Represent your community
✅ Share your lived experience
✅ Influence strategic decisions
✅ Help improve health services

🗓️ Quarterly meetings | 💬 Diverse voices welcome | 🚫 No healthcare experience required

📩 Apply now and be part of something meaningful! Applications close 10 August.

👉 To learn more and apply, visit https://my.gh.org.au/4eXNUCE

15/07/2025

For the first time, our Horsham GH At Home team have access to their own portable ECG unit and bladder scanner, allowing them to deliver hospital-level care right in the comfort of patients' homes, and it is all thanks to our community donors. 💚

Previously, this equipment had to be borrowed from the acute ward but now the new equipment is dedicated to the GH At Home service, supporting up to 20 patients a day.

“These items will make our patients’ journeys a lot easier because they will be able to receive more of their care at home.” said GH At Home coordinator Janet Johnson.

A huge thank you to our local community for making this possible. 👏

“It just proves that every contribution, no matter what size, can help us provide deliver care that is responsive to local community needs.” said Chief Operating Officer Hospitals Ben Kelly.

Read more here: https://grampianshealth.org.au/2025/07/community-buys-new-equipment-and-reassurance/

📸 GH At Home Nurses Jodi King, Janet Johnson and Zoe Frew with the portable bladder scanner and ECG.

11/07/2025

Our organisation has recently transitioned to become an independent renal hub, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of care for those with chronic kidney disease across the region.

Previously part of the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s satellite network, our renal units in Ballarat and Horsham will now be fully managed by Grampians Health. This new hub status means a significant enhancement in the medical and nursing capabilities in renal medicine, the introduction of surgical services for renal patients, and an increase in the number of specialist nursing roles to support those with advanced kidney ailments.

“This is a major step forward in how we care for people in our region,” said Chief Executive Officer Dale Fraser.

As part of this transition, we have also become the first in Victoria to install the latest Fresenius 6008 haemodialysis machines. Horsham’s Dialysis Associate Nurse Unit Manager Cathy Tischler said her team was very pleased to have the new upgraded machines.

“We are working with the very latest in technology at all seven stations,” Ms Tischler said. “We are currently treating 14 patients three times a week from Monday to Saturday in Horsham and soon we will be increasing that to 16 patients, so the new machines are a welcome change.”

Read the full article here: https://my.gh.org.au/4lijvRM

📸 Fresenius Medical Care Australia clinical sales specialist Rachael Clarke and Dialysis Nurse in Charge Je Vic Solante with one of the new machines.

07/07/2025

With the appointment of Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer Sandy Stinten, we've expanded our support for First Nations people across our western campuses.

A proud Gunai/Kurnai woman from East Gippsland, Sandy brings a wealth of experience in family counselling, community support, and NDIS coordination. She's joined forces with colleague Danae McDonald to ensure First Nations patients, clients and staff feel supported, heard and respected across Horsham, Dimboola, Edenhope and Stawell.

“It’s a great role and I’m really enjoying it,” Sandy said. “Danae and I are sharing the travelling so that we are both a constant presence at each of the campuses every week."

Danae said the appointment of Sandy was important in helping to extend their support.

“We’ve been working in well together and Sandy has settled in comfortably with her role,” Danae said.

Read more here: https://my.gh.org.au/45Sq8FL

04/07/2025

Horsham grandmother Betty Etherton is thankful for the simple items that help her stay independent—like a bed stick, overbed table, and adjustable chair—all provided by our Horsham palliative care team and funded by Wimmera Hospice Auxiliary.

Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, Betty said, “I was supposed to be dead two years ago, but here I am still living independently and the equipment provided by the palliative care team has made that possible,”

“It’s made things a lot better for me to stay at home and I’m trying to do that for as long as possible.”

Acting Chief People Officer Tamara Reynolds said Wimmera Hospice Auxiliary made an enormous contribution to the comfort of the region’s palliative patients.

“This hard-working team is constantly coming up with new projects while still making the most of the regular fundraisers that they organise,” Tamara said. “Their level of contribution in supporting our palliative team is massive.”

Read more here: https://my.gh.org.au/4l4REo9

📸 Betty Etherton uses the bed stick attached to her bed to make getting up much easier.

30/06/2025

Are you caring for someone with an advanced illness or severe frailty? It’s a challenging role that can come with a lot of uncertainty.

If you’re feeling unprepared or have questions about end-of-life care, CarerHelp is running free online information sessions in July and August to help you navigate the path ahead.

➡️ For more information or to register, visit: https://my.gh.org.au/4lB9Fud

Carer Gateway, led by Holstep Health in Victoria, supports carers across the state and is proud to promote CarerHelp’s free online resources. If you need extra support as a carer, call Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 or visit https://carergateway.gov.au

26/06/2025

This week, we're recognising the incredible network of care that supports people living with a stoma — including families, carers, and healthcare professionals who walk beside them every step of the way.

Horsham-based stomal therapy nurse Bernadette Beahan plays a vital role in this network, providing specialist care across the Wimmera Mallee region. From helping individuals adjust physically and emotionally to life with a stoma — whether temporary or permanent — Bernadette’s goal is to see her patients not just adapt, but thrive.

“An ostomate is someone who has a stoma, which is a surgically created opening in the digestive or urinary system,” Ms Beahan said.

Bernadette recognises she can’t do her work alone.

“I want to acknowledge the substantial contribution made by my clinician colleagues for their expertise and care for our ostomates. And more importantly is the contribution and support given by family and carers to their loved ones living with a stoma,' she said.

Read the full article here: https://my.gh.org.au/442HWN8

25/06/2025

♥ Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. Every 4 minutes, one Australian has a heart attack or stroke^. Don’t wait – make a date for a Heart Health Check.

🩺 A Heart Health Check is a checkup with your GP to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. If you are aged 45 and over with no history of heart disease, we recommend you see your doctor for a Heart Health Check. Some people may be eligible earlier, including First Nations peoples from 30 years, and from 35 years for people living with diabetes. It’s simple and takes around 20 minutes.

Heart Health Checks are covered by Medicare and are free at practices that bulk bill this service. Ask your GP about the cost of your Heart Health Check before your visit.

Learn more at https://my.gh.org.au/hearthealth

(^Heart Foundation Australia 2025)

24/06/2025

📍 Have you visited a measles exposure location? See the full exposure list at https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/measles-public-exposure-sites-victoria

Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care and testing for measles. Wear a face mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that causes a skin rash and fever. It can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella) are required for the best protection. If you don’t know if you’ve had two doses of MMR, consult with your healthcare provider about getting another dose. Visit your GP or pharmacy for a catch-up MMR vaccine.

You can check if you have been immunised on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Learn more about immunisation records at https://my.gh.org.au/4kACt5l

➡ Learn more about measles at https://my.gh.org.au/measles

24/06/2025

While celebrating its 100th year of service, the Wimmera Base Hospital Ladies Auxiliary has been at its most industrious with donations for the purchase of new equipment.

President Denise Quayle and treasurer Elaine Morrison are pictured delivering the latest cheque to Grampians Health Horsham site manager Maree Markby.

The cheque for $90,000 will pay for a washer and probe for the Maternity Outpatients Clinic, a skin mesher and blades as well as a sagittal saw for the operating suite and a Telehealth unit for the Intensive Care Unit.

Ms Markby thanked the auxiliary for their outstanding contributions.

“We are so grateful of the work the auxiliary does because they ensure our teams are working with the most modern equipment available, which in turn provides the utmost safety of both our team and our patients,” Ms Markby said.

“I look forward to celebrating 100 years with the auxiliary members later this year.”

22/06/2025

Help stop the spread! The flu can be serious—but there are simple ways we can all help protect ourselves and others:
🏠Stay home if you're feeling unwell
🧼 Wash and sanitise your hands regularly
🤧 Cover coughs and sneezes
📅 Get your annual flu vaccine – it’s recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, and the vaccine is free for eligible groups.

Let’s look after each other this flu season.

📍 Book your flu shot today with your local immunisation provider.

Learn more at https://my.gh.org.au/flu

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