Stawell in better air

Medical and Nursing teams at Grampians Health Stawell campus can be better trained in airway management thanks to a donation from Freemasons. Marnoo Lodge alongside the Freemasons Foundation have donated an airway trainer via the Stawell Hospital Auxiliary, so the Education team can more efficiently train nursing and medical team members at the campus on Read the full article…

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Nurturing tomorrow’s healthcare leaders

When Tricia McInnes chose to attend the Clinician 2 Manager Emerging Leaders Program, organised by her employer Grampians Health in 2022, she already had a long professional record in nursing.    Having worked for 24 years as a registered nurse at both acute and the aged care wards at Edenhope, she was already in a managerial Read the full article…

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Stawell’s newest doctor awarded OAM

“I’m going to tell you what it’s like to be a heroin addict.”  When Stawell Medical Centre’s newest GP, Dr Christine Longman, learned she was one of 15 GPs to receive a gong in the Australia Day honours last month, she was taken completely by surprise.  But those aware of her long list of selfless Read the full article…

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Tarnya grows her career from home

A Stawell nurse is very grateful that she has been able to broaden her horizons through a program offered by Grampians Health.  Tarnya Roberts worked for several years in residential aged care at Stawell’s Eventide Homes as a personal carer when she saw an opportunity to advance her career.  The mother of teenagers has now Read the full article…

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Added comforts for Stawell Medical Centre

On their next visit, patients of Stawell Medical Centre will find plenty of great improvements to the clinic, including comfortable new chairs in the waiting room. A Public Health Network grant provided through the ‘Strengthening Medicare’ initiative, has ensured the centre had been able to make a number of purchases, the most important being a Read the full article…

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Grampians Health actively contributes to environmental sustainability during National Recycling Week

Grampians Health officially launched the PVC Recycling in Hospitals Program at its Stawell Campus this National Recycling Week (November 13-19) as part the healthcare service’s responsibility and commitment to environmental sustainability.   As part of the program, PVC medical products such as Baxter IV bags, oxygen face masks and oxygen tubing will be safely recycled and Read the full article…

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Celebrating outstanding service milestones

This week marked a momentous occasion for Grampians Health Stawell as we gathered to honour and recognise the remarkable dedication of our longstanding team members. The Service Awards ceremony is a tradition that acknowledges the commitment and loyalty of our staff. The event was graced by the presence of several members of the executive team, Read the full article…

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Sharon’s art instils appreciation

When you walk into the main entrance of Grampians Health’s Stawell campus, your attention is likely to be diverted by a powerful piece of art that speaks of turbulence and of love.  The story behind the painting is about those same emotions. It’s the story of an Aboriginal teacher from Queensland whose journey took her Read the full article…

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Stawell savours charity night with record result

The Stawell community has demonstrated its generosity and support for its hospital after a hugely successful Wine and Savoury Evening at Stawell Entertainment Centre. Grampians Health’s board directors and executive, led by CEO Dale Fraser, attended the annual event which is the principal fund raiser for the hard-working members of the Stawell Hospital Auxiliary. This Read the full article…

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