Hibernian Health has today launched its National Health Screening Month, to raise awareness of the importance of regular health screening in adults and to educate people about how simple it can be to undertake a comprehensive health screen or health-check.
Hibernian Health has today launched its National Health Screening Month, to raise awareness of the importance of regular health screening in adults and to educate people about how simple it can be to undertake a comprehensive health screen or health-check.
As part of the campaign, Hibernian Health has developed a unique online health check, which is a preliminary screening facility which can be used by everyone in the country over the course of the next month. 10,000 people utilized the service last year and Hibernian Health is once again encouraging people to log-on to take a free health check at www.hibernian.ie/health
Early detection is critical to the diagnosis and treatment of many illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. During National Health Screening Month, Hibernian Health is encouraging all Irish adults to take a proactive approach by undergoing one of the many health screening options available. Screening services are available at pharmacies, GP's and local clinics.
Hibernian Health's own members can obtain a screening in GP practices in conjunction with their provider Employment Health Advisors (EHA) or at Charter Medical Group in Smithfield Dublin.
Hibernian Health are also collaborating with McCabe's 19 pharmacies across Ireland, offering Hibernian Health members a 25% discount on all health screening prices.
A health screen will assess risk of developing cardiac problems by checking body mass index and testing cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It will also assess kidney, liver and lung functions as well as provide advice on cancer awareness, diet and weight management, stress management and osteoporosis prevention.
Speaking at the launch of National Health Screening Month, Deirdre Ashe, marketing director, of Hibernian Health said: "Hibernian Health is focused on looking out for its members, which is why we are raising awareness of the importance of health screens as vital in ongoing management of health. Regular screening can lead to the early detection of serious disease and be critical in terms of recovery."
She added: "Irish adults are encouraged to take a proactive approach to their health by ensuring that they have an annual health screen and we are calling on everyone to take the first step by doing the free online health check during this month."
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Notes to the editor:
EHA
EHA is a privately owned company with a network of centres providing Hibernian Health members with wider access to services and a greater choice of locations. The benefit includes cover for either a standard health screen or an executive health screen.
The Hibernian Health screen available through this provider will include all of the following tests: Height, weight and body mass indexing, blood pressure measurement and evaluation, cholesterol test, urinalysis, including glucose and protein, health & lifestyle Consultation
The executive health screen will include:
Height, weight and body mass indexing, blood pressure measurement and evaluation, cholesterol test, urinalysis, including glucose and protein, resting ECG, keystone vision screen, audiometry, bloods, spirometry, faecal Occult Blood (bowel cancer test - if indicated by family / recent test), digital rectal examination if indicated for prostate cancer, health and lifestyle consultation, written report.
| EHA | Cost | Hibernian Health Contribution |
| Standard Health Screen | €85 | €35 |
| Executive Health Screen | €300 | €100 |
Charter Medical Group
Charter Medical Group is located in Smithfield, Dublin 7 which is situated beside the Tallaght to Connolly Luas Line. The Hibernian Health, health screen available through this provider will include all of the following tests:
- Height, weight and body mass indexing using the most up to date technology
- Blood pressure measurement and evaluation
- Blood profile (Cholesterol, Full blood count, Gout, Diabetes, Liver and Kidney function)
- Eye and hearing check
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) used extensively in diagnosis of heart disease
- Health & Lifestyle Consultation
Optional Extras
The Hibernian Health health screen with Charter Medical Group can also include a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. A DEXA scan is the standard measure for bone mineral density and is most often used to diagnose osteoporosis, a condition that affects women after menopause but may also be found in men.
Hibernian Health members can claim back for the health screens outlined in the table below:
| Charter Medical | Cost | Hibernian Health Contribution |
| Female screen (*Optional cervical smear add on €50) | €130 | €35 |
| Female screen, cervical smear & DEXA | €270 | €75 |
| Male screen (*Optional PSA add on €50) | €130 | €35 |
| Executive Health screen | €490 | €140 |
McCabes Pharmacy Health Checks
Hibernian Health Members will receive a 25% discount on the following health checks in 19 McCabe's pharmacies:
Cholesterol Levels: (Total cholesterol) = €25
Cholesterol Full Lipid Screening = €30 (Dundrum, Sandyfordl)
Glucose levels: €10
Haemoglobin Levels; €10
Bone Density: €50 (Dundrum Store only)
PSA: €25 (Dundrum Store Only)
BP: No Charge
Peak Flow: No Charge.
BMI: No Charge