Health Check

Category: Griffith Health

All disciplines within the Health Group at Griffith University.

Finding a place to professionally belong

After attaining her Master’s, graduate Zoe Gill is now continuing her career and helping people with a disability.   Zoe had been working in social work for 15 years before starting her Master… Read More

Helping patients live their life to the fullest

Debbie Hong is a third-year nursing student looking forward to graduating in 2020. She says this year is particularly meaningful as it is the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.   Third-year… Read More

Free treatment for preschool children with phobias

Is your child excessively afraid of certain things such as dogs, the dark, costume characters, or spiders? Do they get very upset, cry, or cling… Read More

Free bone scans and therapy for women over 60

If you’re post menopausal, over 60 and have low bone mass, you may be eligible for free bone scans and therapy. Why is the research… Read More

Yuwahn-Kilei enables Whakawātea

Recently, First Peoples Health was privileged to host Dr Bradley Hurren and Dr Rebecca Bird from the University of Otago, New Zealand. It was a very informative day centred on information sharing informed through cultural understanding for First Peoples health students. Read More

Seeking participants for allergic rhinitis (hay fever) study

(GU Ref no: 2019/474) The symptoms of allergic rhinitis, or hayfever, include nasal congestion and itching and are a burden for an estimated 3.2 million… Read More

Seeking participants for osteoarthritis hip study

(GU Ref no: 2019/103) Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee is the most common chronic joint disease in Australia, affecting 1 in 8 people. Direct… Read More

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

‘Love never raises its hand – it takes you by the hand’ On November 25, 1960, three sisters, Patria Mercedes Mirabal, María Argentina Minerva Mirabal… Read More

Celebrating 10 years of Midwifery

Midwifery at Griffith is celebrating 10 years since the introduction of our Bachelor of Midwifery Program. The School of Midwifery has plenty to celebrate at… Read More

Child Anxiety Program for 8-11 year olds at Mt Gravatt campus – starting 29 August

Does your child suffer from chronic anxiety? The 10 week Child Anxiety Program helps children aged 8-11 years with strategies to reduce anxiety by providing them with practical solutions to everyday situations. Read More