About Us

Background

I have worked at Barwon Health in a number of capacities for over 20 years, including over 10 years as statistical consultant.

 

Research Focus

I provide assistance with study design, research techniques and statistical analysis for all of the surgical & critical care units.

 

Awards and achievements

• 1999 PhD The University of Melbourne:  Development of Australian bone mineral density reference ranges.
• 2005 Evidence-based data that successfully changed health policy increasing eligibility for a rebate for bone densitometry and for bone-targeted therapies.
• 2011 Evidence-based data exploring radiotherapy patterns in south-west Victoria for the Department Health, prior to the construction of the radiotherapy centre in Warrnambool.
• 2015 Barwon Health Quality Awards, Board of Directors Award: Evaluation of Cancer Outcomes Barwon South West Registry. 
•  2017 Barwon Health Quality Awards, Board of Directors Award: Wide Smiles.
• 2017 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Finalist. Wide Smiles: Improving children’s health.
• 2017 Dental Health Services Victoria Oral Health Project of the Year:  Wide Smiles, prior to the return of the Smile Squad in Victoria

 

Feature Publications

•  Corke, C. F., Stow, P. J., Green, D. T., Agar, J. W., & Henry, M. J. (2005). How doctors discuss major interventions with high risk patients: an observational study.. BMJ, 330(7484), 182. doi:1136/bmj.38293.435069.DE
• Henry M, Pasco J, Sanders K, Kotowicz M, & Nicholson, G. (2008). Application of epidemiology to change health policy : defining age-related thresholds of bone mineral density for primary prevention of fracture. Journal of clinical densitometry, 11(4), 494-497. doi:1016/j.jocd.2008.05.090
• Henry M J, Jones P, Morrissy K, Matheson LM, Pitson G, Healy P, … Ashley D. (2014). Radiotherapy in the Barwon South Western Region: a rural perspective. Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology, 58(5), 612-617. doi:1111/1754-9485.12208
• Mason A, Mayze L, Pawlak J, Henry MJ, Sharp S, & Smith M. (2015). A preventative approach to oral health for children in a regional/rural community in south-west Victoria Australia. Dentistry, 5(7), 1-6. doi:10.4172/2161-1122.1000313
• Chilko N, Dean S, Matheson LM, Grills R, Davidson AJ, Kearns P, Campbell D, Rogers MJ, Collins IM.  (2022) Prostate cancer survival in South West Victoria.  Aust J Rural Health 30(5):676-682. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12875 

 

How you can help

Participate in a Clinical Trial

To find out about Clinical Trials currently underway at Barwon Health, click here. To learn more about the Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre, click here.

Donate

Research requires ongoing investment and there are several ways to support our work. You can make a donation today and contribute to an item on our research group’s wish list, consider a bequest in your will, or establish a lasting legacy fund in your name. No matter what size, your philanthropic support will deliver an immediate impact to this important work. To donate now or for more information, please contact the Barwon Health Foundation.