See below and attached some information regarding Cardiac Screening. Ciara Devitt (Senior) did the work here and has spent time investigating this so any questions let Keith Eglington (Secretary) or Ciara know. The club participated in this programme a few years ago and it was deemed a success.
Basically we need a minimum amount of 22 to sign up on order to get AMS on site. The cost is €65 but if you have LAYA insurance it’s FREE.
If you are interested, please email Keith at keglington@gmail.com
Information from AMS
AMS (formerly known as Heartaid) provide an on-site Doctor-led Cardiac Screening service to clubs, schools & companies nationwide. Our service is ultimately aimed at reducing the incidents of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) in Ireland and promoting a healthy lifestyle. We provide our service on-site at a time and place that is convenient.
AMS screen all senior inter-county GAA teams across Ireland. We screen for the IRFU, the FAI, Irish Institute of Sport as well as a numerous companies and local sports clubs up and down the country. Heartaid also provide cardiac screening all LAYA Healthcare members nationwide. Our Medical Director is Dr Alan Byrne who was previously Medical Director of the FAI.
Our service is based on the recommendations of the GAA’s Medical Scientific and Advisory Committee http://www.gaa.ie/medical-and-player-welfare/cardiac-screening and The European Society of Cardiology. In Italy screening is compulsory for anyone competing in sport. They have reduced SADS by 89% over the past 25 years and this is the model we are following.
AMS provide all the necessary materials, posters/brochures, online booking, 1890 300 333 help line etc. etc. We simply ask clubs to communicate our service, encourage players and members to book and appointment and facilitate us when we visit.
The individual fee for the Cardiac Screening service is €65 per person. *People with LAYA health insurance are able to avail of screening for FREE. People with other health insurance may be able to claim a % back at the end of the year. Or it is also tax deductible.
We welcome the opportunity to run a screening programme for you club players and members and the local community. Each screening takes 25 minutes and we can screen 45 per day. Our minimum number is 22. We screen individuals from age 12+. Click here to download our brochure.
Advanced Medical Services
20 Eastgate Way, Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Co Cork, LoCall 1890 300 333, www.advancedmedicalservices.ie
