Chronic Disease Risk Management Programme

Chronic Disease Risk Management Programme

Healthy Meath is now offering free health checks through the County Meath Chronic Disease Risk Management Programme.

The County Meath Chronic Disease Risk Management Programme Pilot Report

The County Meath Chronic Disease Risk Management Programme Pilot Report was launched on April 18th 2024 by Healthy Meath, the Irish Pharmacy Union and Roche Diagnostics. It contains details and results of the pilot programme. 

What is being offered?

Healthy Meath is offering free health checks to members of the public, including:

  • Lifestyle assessment
  • Blood pressure & pulse rate
  • Waist circumference
  • Cholesterol and blood sugars
  • Personalised advice

 

Can anybody get a free health check?

No, there are specific inclusion criteria, including: 

  • Must be a citizens of County Meath
  • Must be aged between 40 – 65 years of age
  • Must have have not been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and diabetes and therefore not taking prescription medication for any of these conditions
  • Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding

 

Where can I get my free health check?

You can contact any of the below pharmacies to make an appointment for your free health check.
•    All Care Pharmacy, Knightsbridge Nursing Home, Trim. 046-9436585
•    Mc Nally’s Pharmacy, Unit 10 Main Street Lower, Duleek. 041-9814846
•    Hickey’s Johnstown SC, Johnstown Shopping Centre, Johnstown. 046-9091177
•    O’Connors Pharmacy, Delvin Centre, Stamullen. 01-8418018
•    Slane Pharmacy, Unit 4 Smyths Service Station, Slane. 041-9884924

For more information, please email healthymeath@meathcoco.ie or call 0469097400.

The Healthy Ireland Fund supported by The Department of Health.