Articles tagged Medibank Better Health Foundation (9)
10 years of supporting health research in Australia
I’m pleased to share the Health Research at Medibank 2023 report, marking 10 years of Medibank supporting health research in Australia through the Medibank Better Health Foundation.
Supporting Australian health research
Today we have released the Health Research at Medibank 2022 report, highlighting our support of vital work across the Australian health research sector.
Research key to our world-class health system
One positive outcome of the COVID pandemic is an exponential increase in recognition and appreciation for our nation’s researchers and scientists.
Weight loss and exercise helping to manage osteoarthritis
An Australian first trial exploring whether diet and exercise may help people manage symptoms of osteoarthritis-related knee pain, has found 80% of participants achieved significant improvements in pain.
Health research at Medibank: Simple physical activity can have a ripple effect for osteoarthritis
New research from the University of Tasmania, sponsored by Medibank, found better health outcomes could be achieved for Australians with knee osteoarthritis through simple, cost-effective measures rather than invasive and sometimes debilitating surgery.
Connection, community and care: addressing loneliness could prevent other health issues
Medibank is working on a long-term approach to help address one of Australia’s growing but least understood health concerns – loneliness. A new report, sponsored by our Better Health Foundation, calls for a national plan of action to address the challenge.
Health Research at Medibank: Recording patient COVID-19 screenings – every patient, every time
COVID-19 again highlighted the importance of healthcare workers in Australia, and pre-surgery patient screenings helped to protect them. We supported a new College of Anaesthetists study to improve confidence in the screening process for hospital workers.
Health Research at Medibank: Linking GPs to the latest treatment info for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of chronic pain, disability & lost productivity in Australia. Although there is no cure, there are effective non-surgical treatments for osteoarthritis. So why aren’t more people getting the treatment they need?
Health Research at Medibank: Australia’s world-renowned medical researchers continue to deliver results despite pandemic
COVID-19 disrupted traditional healthcare delivery in 2020, but it also gave Australian researchers the chance to demonstrate their world-renowned agility, teamwork and incredible scientific knowledge. We proudly supported 17 research projects this year.