TAOISEACH OPENS GROUND BREAKING HEART AND STROKE FACILITY IN NEWCASTLE

Date Published: 16-Nov-2012

Taoiseach Enda Kenny is currently in the city opening Ireland's first purpose built centre dedicated to the prevention of cardio vascular disease and stroke

The 3.7 million euro centre in Newcastle was funded entirely by the fundraising efforts of the Croi, the west of Ireland cardiology foundation

The facility in Moyola Lane employs a multi-disciplinary team of 14 highly qualified full time staff, 8 part time staff and is supported by a team of community volunteers

Croi CEO Neil Johnson says this facility is breaking new ground