Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 1 Bon Secours Hospitals Built on an ETHOS of quality, care and compassion, Bon Secours hospitals provide the very best in medical treatment, delivered in a uniquely caring environment. GOOD HELP TO THOSE IN NEED Cork 021 4666210 H+A Marketing+PR Bon Secours Hospital, College Road, Cork T: 021 4542807 F: 021 4542350 www.bonsecoursireland.org Part of the Bon Secours Hospital Group which include the Bon Secours Hospitals in Dublin, Galway, Tralee, Cork & Care Village Cork BON SECOURS HOSPITAL College Road, Cork Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 2 H+A Marketing+PR 021 4666210 H+A Marketing+PR Cork Comprehensive Health Screening BON SECOURS HOSPITAL College Road, Cork Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the Bon Secours VISION Hospital, Cork The Bon Secours Hospital, Cork is one of Through our Mission, Bon Secours Health the largest independent Catholic hospitals System will: in Europe with 332 beds, employing over Be a leader in Catholic Healthcare in 826 staff. The hospital was founded by Ireland the Bon Secours Sisters in 1915. The Empower staff to reach their full hospital has continually developed over the potential past 94 years and has a proud tradition of Reach out compassionately to the providing patient focused acute medical community care in Cork. The hospital is a state-of-the- Be innovative and responsive to new art facility providing a significant portion of developments in healthcare and the total acute medical, surgical and maintain our patient friendly specialist care needs of the Cork region. environment in all our hospitals. 35% of all elective in-patient admissions in Cork city VALUES 16% of acute/emergency in-patient admissions in Cork city Respect 25% of all in-patient activity in Cork 15% of all day cases Justice 19% of acute hospital beds Integrity OUR MISSION The Mission of the Bon Secours Hospital Stewardship is care for the sick, the dying and their families within a Catholic Ethos. Innovation We recognise the dignity and the uniqueness of each person, seeking to Compassion provide high quality holistic care characterised by compassion, respect, Quality justice and hope. Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 4 Contents CONTENTS PAGE Why Health Screening? The benefits of Health Screening 1 How long will you be in the unit? 2 What is involved in Health Screening 2 Comprehensive Health Screening for Men 3 Comprehensive Health Screening for Women 4 Corporate Health Screening 5 Optional Extras 7 Insurance Company and Personal Tax Reimbursement 8 Glossary of Terms 9 How to find us 11 Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 1 Health Screening at Bon Secours Hospital Cork “Where prevention is better than cure” Employer Why health screening? Looking after the long term health of It makes sense to look after your health your employees is a measure that will and general well-being, advances in save you money in the long term. modern medicine now mean that many Whether you are a large or a small devastating illnesses such as cancer, business, the absence of a key heart disease, stroke and diabetes are employee through ill health can be a now largely preventable. drain on your resources and expensive in opportunity cost. The health screening department at Bon Whatever their level, managing an Secours Hospital Cork is a well renowned employee's long term absence modern, dedicated unit that offers a through chronic illness can be a programme designed to assist with strain on your business and your identifying, reducing and removing health team. risks. A sense of wellness is our aim and Provides your employees with we guarantee increased health invaluable information about the awareness, we will provide you with the status of their health. tools and recommendations to achieve a Gives you an understanding of your healthy lifestyle by the end of your visit. company's exposure to future health The benefits of Health Screening to the risks. Individual and the Employer. Allows you to be proactive in encouraging preventative action. Individual Decrease in absenteeism. Increase in staff morale, Focus on preventative health confidence and overall productivity. measures rather than waiting for future health problems. Provides you with up to date information about your body giving you peace of mind which is key to confidence and control. Avoid and minimize future costly medical bills. Helps one to make necessary lifestyle changes and gives you the tools to help implement same. page 1 Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 2 How long will you be in the unit? A pre-arranged detailed 3-4 hour (approx) visit to the health screening unit. What is involved in the Health Screening? Our health screening programme is Some health insurance companies very comprehensive and is delivered have an allowance towards health using a multi-disciplinary approach by screening. Please contact your our very experienced team of Doctors individual health insurance company and Nurses with access to the latest for details on this. in medical diagnostic technology. (refer to page 8 of booklet for more details) The programme is designed to meet Complimentary Car Parking the requirements of your age group Complimentary Meal Voucher for the and your susceptibility to certain hospital restaurant is supplied. diseases and or conditions. We carry out two types of screening programmes: Comprehensive Health Screening for Women and for Men. All investigations are performed on site, under one roof on the day of your visit. All results are reported on by Consultants (Pathologists, Cardiologists, Radiologists etc) with the knowledge and expertise in the relevant areas. The health screening is followed up with a full detailed written report that will include an interpretation of the results and individual advice within seven days. A percentage of the health screening cost can be claimed back against your personal tax allowance at the end of the Tax year. (refer to page 8 of booklet for more details) page 2 Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 3 Comprehensive Health Screening for Men €420 Your consultation with the doctor lasts approximately 30-60 minutes and needless to say is completely confidential. Consultation includes • Medical History • Medication • Lifestyle Evaluation & Advice Physical Examination includes • Height • Weight • Body Mass Index Measurement • Respiratory Rate • Blood Pressure • Heart Rate • Heart Assessment (Resting ECG) • Testicular Examination • Colon Cancer Screening by Faecal Analysis for Blood (FOB) • Hearing & Vision (Colour Blindness & Glaucoma) Assessment • Lung Function Assessment (Spirometry) • Chest X-ray (if indicated) • Abdominal Examination • Musculoskeletal Examination • Skin Evaluation Full range of preventative screening blood tests to include: • Anaemia • Calcium disorders • Cholesterol • Liver • Kidney • Diabetes • Gout • Haematochromatosis • Thyroid page 3 Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 4 Comprehensive Health Screening for Women €420 Your consultation with the doctor lasts approximately 30-60 minutes and needless to say is completely confidential. Consultation includes • Medical History • Medication • Lifestyle Evaluation & Advice Physical Examination includes • Height • Weight • Body Mass Index Measurement • Respiratory Rate • Blood Pressure • Heart Rate • Heart Assessment (Resting ECG) • Breast Examination • Pelvic Examination • Colon Cancer Screening by Faecal Analysis for Blood (FOB) • Hearing & Vision (Colour Blindness & Glaucoma) Assessment • Lung Function Assessment (Spirometry) • Chest X-ray (if indicated) • Abdominal Examination • Musculoskeletal Examination • Skin Evaluation Full range of preventative screening blood tests to include: • Anaemia • Calcium disorders • Cholesterol • Liver • Kidney • Diabetes • Gout • Haematochromatosis • Rubella (German Measles) • Thyroid Optional Extras for Women • Cervical Smear Test €25 • Dexa Scan (Women over 40) €85 • Mammogram (Women over 40) €125 page 4 Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 5 Corporate Health Screening Bon Secours Hospital Cork also provides a Corporate Health Screening package at a cost of €395. We work with companies to provide quality, personalised screening for both male and female staff, at a time that suits them. Our facilities are fitted out with state of the art equipment so that the check up you have is complete and thorough and all your tests can be carried out in a single visit. Corporate Health Screening makes good business sense; increases staff morale, confidence and productivity and decreases absenteeism. Our series of tests are carried out in approximately 3-4 hours with minimum disruption to the working day. The demands on employees and employers are increasing so keeping your team healthy and motivated has never been more important. Please note; Where your employer provides one medical health screening per annum it will not be regarded as a taxable benefit by the Revenue. To schedule an appointment or to discuss the health screening with a staff member please call: T: 021 4801787 F: 021 4542137 E: [email protected] W:www.bonsecoursireland.org page 5 Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 6 page 6 Health Screening booklet 28/10/2009 09:28 Page 7 Optional Extras Cervical Smear Test is the microscopic Full Pulmonary Function Tests comprise a examination of cells that have been comprehensive series of measurements removed using a disposable spatuala of lung volumes, air flow rates and rates from the cervix of the womb. The of diffusion of gases from the air to the appearance of the cells may indicate an blood across the lung membranes. €60 increased risk of cervical cancer. €25 Mammogram (Women over 40) Cardiac Exercise Stress Test is to show is a low exposure x-ray test that uses up obstruction to the blood flow through digital enhancement techniques to detect the coronary arteries. This can become irregularities in breast tissue. It is only apparent during exertion but may not be done in females over 40 years as in sufficiently severe to show on the resting younger women breast tissue is usually ECG.