Croí in Your Community and Workplace
Empowering Hearts, Transforming Lives
Discover the impact of Croí in Your Community and Workplace!
Our team of heart health and stroke prevention specialists offer care, support and resources to help you and your community thrive.
Our mobile health unit is a vital addition to our existing community initiatives, fostering strong community engagement and showcasing Croí’s unwavering commitment to ensuring equitable cardiovascular health for all.
Understanding your risk, knowing your numbers and ensuring early detection, early diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial in the fight against stroke and heart disease.
The Croí Community Health Team is leading this effort by partnering with communities and workplaces across the region. Our expert team provides heart health checks, interactive workshops and practical tips to help you adopt and maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle to prevent stroke and heart disease and save lives.
Join us on this journey to improved well-being where you live and work as we work together to build a healthier future by sharing knowledge and promoting positive lifestyle changes.
Upcoming Health Events
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Croí in Your Community
Mobile Health Unit
Host Croí’s Mobile Heart Health Unit at your event or in your community.
- Heart Health Check
- CPR Demos
- Workshops
- Talks
Community Heart Health Checks
Croí’s Community Health Team is ready to visit your local area to offer:
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Pulse Checks
- Lifestyle Advice & Risk Factor Management
- Signposting & Resources
- Individual Record Card
Community Health Talks
Our experienced team delivers engaging and informative sessions designed to empower you with the knowledge to take charge of your health.
In-person talks on heart health and stroke prevention, tailored to all age groups. From understanding risk factors to learning about prevention strategies, our talks offer practical tips and advice to help you and your loved ones stay healthy.
Information Stand
At our Information Stands, Croí provides expert heart health advice and resources, staffed by our Nurse Specialists. Visitors can receive personalised guidance on heart health, including risk assessment, lifestyle tips and information on managing cardiovascular health. Additionally, we offer a variety of resources such as brochures and educational materials to help individuals take proactive steps in maintaining a healthy heart.
CPR Training
Croí delivers a range of certified courses in lifesaving skills including resuscitation and dealing with life-threatening emergencies such as choking. Being equipped with the necessary skills can mean the difference between life and death. By taking the time to learn about resuscitation and life-saving skills you could save someone’s life.
Young People & Heart Health
You are never too young to start looking after your heart health. Our interactive educational workshops for schools and clubs are designed to engage and educate young people about the importance of heart health from an early age. Learn more about how our workshops can help instil lifelong heart-healthy habits in young people.
Croí offers Workplace Wellbeing Programmes delivered by an expert multidisciplinary health team of Cardiovascular Nurse Specialists, a Dietitian, Health psychologist, Physiotherapist and an Occupational Therapist who work in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway.
Mobile Heart Health Unit
Have our mobile heart health unit visit your workplace. Staffed by our Nurse Specialist and includes all informational resources.
- Heart Health Check
- CPR Demos
- Workshops
- Talks
Rapid Health Check for Your Workplace
- 10 minute appointments to include blood pressure measurement, pulse checks and risk factor discussion
- Personal record card
- Signposting to FREE Croí Nurse Helpline and appropriate resources or programmes
Certified CPR/Uncertified CPR
This course is a great way for your team to learn about CPR, learn to recognise when CPR is needed and gain the fundamental skills to be able to deliver CPR in your workplace, home or community.
Healthy Hearts Programme
This 8-week, self-paced, virtual programme has been developed by our specialist team of Cardiovascular Nurse Specialists, a Cardiac Dietitian, Health Psychologist and Physical Activity Specialists.
Talks, Workshops & Webinars
Delivered as live webinars, in-person talks, workshops or pre-recorded sessions over 45-60 minutes, we offer a wide range of engaging talks.
Information Stand
Staffed by our nurse specialists who offer expert advice, signposting and resources, employees can receive personalised guidance on heart health, including risk assessment, lifestyle tips and information on managing cardiovascular health.
