Monthly Archives: December 2017

The Bricks to the World fundraiser raised more than $11,000 for Central Gippsland Health this year.  The money has been put towards purchasing a portable ultrasound machine for the Dialysis Unit and a wheelchair for Medical Imaging.  CGH Chief Executive Frank … Continue reading →

Cowwarr Primary School children put smiles on the faces of residents of Laurina Lodge, playing their recorders and guitars, and singing songs. The children and the residents then chatted and read books together with the students giving residents handmade Christmas … Continue reading →

Stretton Park residents have had a busy month with our pictures capturing some of the festivities. The Christmas Decoration Day at Stretton Park was on 30tNovember. Special thanks to Janet and Rohan Berry for volunteering to help put up decorations. … Continue reading →

CGH staff were honoured for their long service at the annual Staff Lunch and Awards Ceremony this week.  They included Susan Marden (Medical Ward) 40 years, Margie Grant (Pharmacy) 30 years, Pam Phillips (Medical Records) 30 years, Wendy Yarram (Dialysis) … Continue reading →

Payroll won the 2017 Central Gippsland Health Christmas Decoration Competition. Maffra Hospital took out second place, followed by the Emergency Department third. Special mentions went to Medical Ward, Maternal & Child Health, Community Service Room 163, Medical Imaging, Dialysis, Dental … Continue reading →

Mangoes have been on the menu for lots of Central Gippsland Health staff.  Not only are they a healthy food but by buying them, everyone is helping to raise funds for the Special Care Nursery.  CGH Health Promotion Worker, Linde … Continue reading →

  Two Central Gippsland Health staff are members of the Red Knights Chapter 6 Motorcycle Club who supports many local initiatives including CGH. They are Radiographer, Teresa Roberts (pictured above) and Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Jade Beechey. The Red Knights … Continue reading →

Maffra Hospital’s McDonald Wing had an unusual visitor to its annual community lunch.  A pony, accompanied by his handler from Maffra Rotary Club, visited the facility and walked through the wing to meet those residents unable to get outside. Many … Continue reading →

The Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme will be introduced to Central Gippsland Health in January 2018. Health General Manager Human Resources, Kevin Gray, said the rollout of the scheme started in July this year with the aim of improving an organisation’s … Continue reading →

Powerscourt Homestead was a wonderful setting for the Powerscourt Revisited Dinner to support the Stretton Park Aged Care Hostel Rebuilding Program. The Stretton Park Board of Management and Fundraising Committee is greatly indebted to Helen and Paul Bourke and family … Continue reading →