Health Check

Category: Griffith Health

All disciplines within the Health Group at Griffith University.

Notable alumni Tyson Tripcony is writing his own story

Tyson Tripcony graduated from our Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Research in 2011 and is the Managing Director, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian of… Read More

Remote delivery of psychological support for people with brain tumour

Delivering psychological support remotely to people with brain tumours is on the agenda as part of a new study at Griffith University. The world-first study… Read More

Health organisations come together to ensure cultural safety

Griffith University has joined with thirty-six other health organisations to sign a National Registration and Accreditation Scheme Statement of Intent last week hosted by the… Read More

Vibration or exercise – which is the best therapy for bone loss?

Preventing osteoporotic fracture in older women with vibration or exercise is the aim of a new study at Griffith University. Pilot data has shown whole… Read More

Improving communication with people diagnosed with cancer

Two staff members have collaborated on a handout addressing communication challenges when a friend or family member receives a cancer diagnosis. Would you know what… Read More

Griffith University dentists provide vital dental care in East Timor

A supporter of the charity Timor Children’s Foundation, A/Prof Liz Jones (Griffith University School of Applied Psychology) initiated collaboration with the Griffith University School of… Read More

School visit highlights integral role of Australia’s First People in Health

This week Griffith University hosted a School visit from Tagai State College, an independent Public School that is committed to providing education and training services… Read More

Health excels at the Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards

The 2017 Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards took place at the Nathan campus, where Health researchers excelled. The Vice Chancellor and President Professor Ian O’Connor… Read More

Seeking participants with Type 2 Diabetes for a clinical trial

Are you overweight and have Type 2 Diabetes?  The Clinical Trial Unit at Griffith University is looking for overweight volunteers with Type 2 Diabetes… Read More

Griffith makes Australian top 10 on research publication rankings

Griffith University is in the top ten of Australian institutions according to a new performance measure ranking universities on a range of published research criteria. Read More