Thomas Barr, Irish Olympian and record holder, on why MRI scans are so important for athletes & how he has benefited. As an Olympic athlete, how have you benefited from MRI scans? MRI scans have been an integral part in aiding my physio in diagnosing injuries. I have had a recurring injury in my hip the past 4 years or so, and it was the MRI and MRA scans which indicated a labral tear in…
We caught up with Thomas Barr, Irish Olympian and record holder, about his experience at the Affidea Northwood clinic, and why Affidea is such a valuable service for athletes. Was this your first time with Affidea? This was indeed my first time visiting an Affidea clinic. I had a full body composition DXA scan and I also got MRI scans on my hips, lower back and feet. Between getting setup in the machines, transfer…
Affidea Announces New Medical Scanning Centre for Waterford €2.6M investment in Waterford by diagnostics company Waterford, 29th March 2017: Affidea, Ireland’s leading independent provider of diagnostic imaging services including MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray, today announced its plans to open a new medical scanning facility in Ardkeen, Waterford this June, to serve the people of Waterford and surrounding areas. The company is creating ten jobs and is investing €2.6m in opening the Waterford centre, as part…
Affidea Announces New Medical Scanning Centre for Tallaght €3.5M West Dublin investment by diagnostics company Dublin, 13th March 2017: Affidea, Ireland’s leading independent provider of diagnostic imaging services including MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray, today announced its plans to open a new medical scanning facility in Tallaght this May, to serve the people of Dublin West and surrounding areas. The company is creating ten jobs and is investing €3.5m in opening the Tallaght centre, as part…
Affidea, Ireland’s leading independent diagnostic imaging provider of XRAY, MRI and Ultrasounds, has today unveiled the most advanced 1.5 MRI scanner in Ireland at its Northwood Clinic in Santry, County Dublin. The high spec scanner, which cost €1m, comes as part of the company’s multi-million euro investment in the Irish healthcare sector, which will also see two new MRI scanners installed in the Dundrum clinic over the coming months. The state of the art Siemens…
“Colossal improvement in terms of diagnostics” Dublin, 22nd July 2016: Affidea, Ireland’s leading independent diagnostic imaging provider, formerly known as Euromedic, opened a new medical scanning facility in Letterkenny yesterday evening to serve the people of Donegal and surrounding areas. Minister for Health, Mr Simon Harris TD attended the unveiling at Affidea’s state-of-the-art clinic. Patients who want to arrange a private scan in the Republic of Ireland currently face a two hour drive to Sligo….
CEO Tom Finn said this new state of the art facility is a landmark in a primary healthcare evolution for Donegal and the North West. “The Letterkenny clinic will serve to ensure local patients have greater accessibility to medical scans, quickly, professionally and to the highest of standards. This new clinic will ensure patients can receive the timely attention they need in a primary care environment, rather than hospital based settling. Affidea Letterkenny will be equipped…
Affidea, Ireland’s leading independent diagnostic imaging provider, formerly known as Euromedic, today announced its plans to open a new medical scanning facility in Letterkenny this June, to serve the people of Donegal and surrounding areas. Patients who want to arrange a private scan in the Republic of Ireland currently face a two hour drive to Sligo. The company is creating ten jobs and is investing €2m in opening the Letterkenny clinic, as part of an…
Affidea, has been announced as main Sponsor of Erin’s Isle GAA Club’s Minor & Adult Players Section. The club which was formed in 1917, will celebrate its centenary next year. The three year sponsorship agreement with the Finglas based GAA club, was announced at a launch event on Monday14th March with a presentation of Jerseys to Senior Football, Hurling, Camogie & Ladies Teams. Tom Finn, CEO of Affidea, said: “I am delighted to support…
Affidea presented the Danesfort GAA club with new team jerseys. The jerseys, were presented to the team as part of a five year sponsorship agreement. The sponsorship agreement, which is set to run for five years, continues the long-lasting relationship that the club has with Affidea dating back to 2012. Tom Finn, CEO of Affidea, said: ” I am delighted to support such an important part of the local community. The unique identity…
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We implement the highest standards and procedures to ensure safety. Affidea is committed to becoming the first European diagnostic provider to shape a new paradigm in patient safety by introducing a company wide Dose Excellence Programme ensuring the right balance between dose and image quality.
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We develop and exchange best practice. Patients deserve to know what we do, how we do it and why we do it. The continuous improvement of all Affidea care delivery processes is achieved by capitalising on the company’s extensive experience in 14 European countries and an organised effort to share best practice to improve patient safety and patient experience.
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