Milestones
Timeline
2022
2022
Croí visited Leinster House in Dublin to launch a report on echocardiography services in Ireland which outlined that 80% of public hospitals do not offer GPs direct access to echocardiograms, an essential diagnostic test for heart patients.
2021
2021
Croí received major international recognition for being the first Irish organisation to be accredited by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) for its work in cardiovascular risk management and prevention
2020
2020
Croí’s virtual service for supporting people living with heart disease and stroke, ‘Heartlink West’ was launched Croí launches new MySláinte Virtual Programme
2019
2019
In 2019, Croí funded the furnishing and redesign of a new family room for the Coronary Care Unit at University Hospital Galway. In the Spring of 2019, a series of health and wellbeing days were delivered across the West Coast Islands as part of a Healthy Ireland Partnership for Healthy Islands, including Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, Inis Oírr and Inishbofin – the first time such an event has taken place across all islands.
2018
2018
We welcomed two world leaders to Galway as members of our NIPC team – Professor Bill McEvoy returned to Ireland from John Hopkins University School of Medicine USA as Professor of Preventive Cardiology, NUIG; Consultant Cardiologist, GUH; and Research & Medical Director, NIPC. Professor David Wood, immediate past president of the World Heart Federation, moved to Galway from Imperial College London as an Adjunct Professor of Preventive Cardiology at NUIG and Director of Science, Strategy & International Relations at NIPC. Croí was delighted to accept the 2018 ‘Healthcare (Heart & Stroke) to the Public Sector Award’ as part of the Public Sector Excellence in Business Awards.
2017
2017
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of first open heart procedure at Galway University Hospital.
2016
2016
Irish Times Editorial Tuesday October 11th 2016 commends Croí’s MyAction programme outcomes report.
2015
2015
More than 25,000 visits to Croí Heart and Stroke Centre. Longstanding Croí volunteer Vincent Browne becomes the first Irish reciepent of the Earl Bakken Award
2014
2014
National Institute for Preventive Cardiology (NIPC) launched as a strategic partnership with NUI Galway. Croí is founding member of iHHub
2013
2013
MSc & Diploma in Preventive Cardiology launched as a collaboration with National University Ireland Galway.
2012
2012
Croí opens €4m state-of-the-art ‘Heart & Stroke Centre, at Croí House, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway; bringing all of its programmes under the one roof, on land donated by Galway City Council. The project has been entirely funded as an independent development by Croí
2011
2011
Croí funded new Cardiology Day Ward at Galway University Hospital. Incorporated Stroke into Croí’s Mission
2009
2009
Croí launches MyAction – Irelands’ first cardiovascular risk, lifestyle and behaviour change programme targeting those at greatest risk of Heart Attack, Stroke & Diabetes.
2008
2008
Croí unveils plans for the Croí ‘Heart & Stroke Centre’, Ireland’s first dedicated community heart health & wellness centre. Ray Rooney, Kieran Daly & Neil Johnson received ‘People of the Year’ Award.
2007
2007
First open-heart procedure performed in the West’s new Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Galway University Hospital. Croí campaigned for the facility to be established in the west of Ireland and contributed €1m to the capital costs.
2006
2006
Croí funds West of Ireland Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at Galway University Hospital. Croí launches ‘Centre for Life-Saving Training’ providing CPR and AED training throughout the west.
2005
2005
Second Croí ambulance purchased. Second Cath lab funded at Galway University Hospital
2004
2004
Croí Heart Smart’ community-based risk factor screening programme launched
2002
2002
Croí funds New Coronary Care Unit at Galway University Hospital
1999
1999
Croí supports establishment of first Chest Pain Clinic in the west at Galway University Hospital
1996
1996
Ireland’s first mobile Coronary Care Unit (Croí Ambulance launched)
1995
1995
Croí commenced support for cardiac services at Mayo General and Roscommon Hospitals
1993
1993
First CEO appointed and Croí name and logo launched.
1987
1987
West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation funds the first Cardiac Diagnostic Angiography Unit in the region.
1985
1985
West of Ireland Cardiology Foundation established to lead a major public campaign to advance the case for specialist cardiac services and facilities for the west of Ireland, based at University Hospital Galway