VHI has opened its latest 360 Health Centre in Galway, a big development for the nationwide health insurer which marks an expansion of its footprint in the west of Ireland. Located at An Tornóg, just off the Headford Road in Galway, the facility offers VHI members seamless access to a wide range of health services – from urgent care, X-ray and diagnostics to health screening and home-based treatment – all delivered under VHI’s 360 model of care.
It joins the existing VHI 360 Health Centres in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
To celebrate the opening, Galway native and broadcaster, Síle Seoige visited the centre for a tour of the new facilities and spoke with clinicians about the services on offer through VHI’s 360 Health Centres. Seoige, an ambassador for the Galway launch and an advocate for wellness and proactive health, shared her enthusiasm for the opening of the Health Centre in the region.
“As a Galway native, living in the area with my young family, I’m thrilled to see VHI’s 360 Health Centre open in Galway. This new facility will allow people to access expert care, support and information in one welcoming space close to home. Having faced my own health challenges in the past, I am passionate about proactive health and wellness, and I believe that the availability of services through VHI’s 360 Health Centre will make a real difference to people in the west of Ireland.”
A holistic approach to healthcare
The VHI 360 Health Centre in Galway reflects VHI’s 360 model of care, which is designed to support the overall health and wellbeing of members through an integrated system of clinical services delivered by an expert, multidisciplinary team.
For the first time in the West of Ireland, VHI members will have access to a VHI Urgent Care Clinic for the treatment of wounds, orthopaedic injuries and other minor illnesses. The six-bay unit will provide VHI members with fast access to urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses 365 days a year without the need for an appointment. The walk-in service will aim to assess patients quickly and discharge them within 90 minutes. VHI members will be offered follow up care on site with an orthopaedic consultant or wound care nurse, if required.
It also serves as a hub for VHI’s Hospital@Home, a referral-only service where expert nurses and doctors deliver care directly to members in their homes. In addition, members can access specialist services such as paediatrics and women’s healthcare as part of VHI’s suite of integrated services.
Designed with sustainability in mind
VHI’s 360 Health Centre in Galway has opened in VHI’s existing 42 sq m premises off the Headford Road, which has been redesigned into a fit-for-purpose facility.
In keeping with VHI’s commitment to being a responsible and sustainable business, the redevelopment sought to maximise the social impact of the refurbishment and 90 per cent of the original clinic’s content were reused or repurposed, significantly reducing waste sent to landfill.
The opening of VHI’s 360 Health Centre in Galway responds to the growing need for comprehensive and accessible healthcare services nationwide. VHI’s presence in the region is expected to make a tangible difference to the healthcare journey of its members in the West of Ireland.
Anne O’Connor, managing director of VHI Health and Wellbeing, said: “Today marks an important milestone for VHI and our members in the west of Ireland as we open our new VHI 360 Health Centre. This facility brings our connected model of healthcare to the region, offering access to a multidisciplinary team and integrated clinical services. With services including urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries, as well as medical screenings that support early detection, our members will benefit from timely, expert care focused on achieving the best possible health outcomes. This opening reflects our ongoing commitment to helping our members live longer, stronger and healthier lives.”
VHI’s 360 Health Centre in Galway is now open and can be found by searching Eircode: H91 E2R8. Urgent care is available to VHI members seven days a week, 365 days a year from 10am to 7pm. For more information on services available at VHI 360 Health Centre in Galway, please visit vhi.ie
