Health Check

Category: Nursing and Midwifery

Midwifery | Nursing | Primary Maternity Care | Infection Control

A legacy of compassion: Glenyss Tronoff’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of nurses

Nursing is so much more than a job for Glenyss Tronoff—it’s a calling that allows her to lead with compassion. “My aim is to create… Read More

World Kidney Day 2022

World Kidney Day is a worldwide campaign designed to raise awareness on the importance of kidney health on our overall health. The campaign is about the importance… Read More

Staff and children in preschool and childcare aren’t being protected like in schools. We need a national plan

By late January, more than 400 early learning centres were closed across the country due to the Omicron wave, and many more were running at reduced… Read More

Taking your first rapid antigen test? 7 tips for an accurate result

You can now buy rapid antigen tests in supermarkets and pharmacies to test yourself at home for COVID-19 in about 15 minutes. You’ll get your… Read More

Primary Maternity Care widening scope of midwifery career

When Marnie Icim applied for the Master of Primary Maternity Care, she had no idea how much she would learn. Now, the graduate uses her new skills… Read More

Finding midwifery at Griffith… in Toowoomba

Hannah Currie had always dreamed of a career as a midwife. The Griffith Alumnus recalls building that dream from an early age when her sister… Read More

Unique relationship makes midwife out of mother

When Yvette Clark connected with a student midwife during her pregnancy, it opened her eyes to an exciting career. She had such a positive experience, she is now a student… Read More

DECRA recipient researching impact of events on emergency health services

Dr Jamie Ranse of Griffith’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is a leading expert on the impact of mass gatherings on emergency services. Read More

Representation in healthcare – Griffith Health Alumni discuss

We recently brought together Griffith Health alumni in a virtual event to talk to us about the positive impacts on the health of the individual and… Read More

Five years later – Griffith Health Alumni share their stories

Ever wondered where your career in health care might take you? We recently brought together Griffith Health alumni in a virtual event to talk to us about how… Read More