Vhi Healthcare, in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation rolled out a pilot programme, ‘Run for Fun’ which was developed to encourage young people living in disadvantaged communities in Ireland to embrace the benefits offered through running. ‘Run for Fun’ has been created to encourage more young people to get involved in running both for fitness and for recreation. The … [Read more...]
Vhi Healthcare to Cover Novel Genomic Breast Cancer Test
Vhi Healthcare customers will be able to access a new breast cancer diagnostic test it was announced today. Vhi Healthcare has signed an agreement with Genomic Health to provide customers with particular forms of early-stage, invasive breast cancer with access to the Oncotype DX® test, a multi-gene test that has been shown to predict the risk of recurrence and likelihood of … [Read more...]
Physical Inactivity Costing Ireland Estimated €1.6 Billion Per Year
VHI Healthcare says growing problem of obesity hitting health finances hard Physical inactivity is estimated to cost Ireland €1.6 billion per year and this will grow further unless the problem is dealt with, Dr. Muireann Cullen, Manager of the Nutrition and Health Foundation (NHF) told delegates at the organisations third annual conference entitled ‘Obesity: A Life Cycle … [Read more...]