November 2019
The DCU Income Protection Plan is reviewed and a Health Screening Programme enhancement is introduced
DCU People
MyHeartMatters - MyHealthCheck Report 2024
MyHeartMatters Launch
Helping DCU Income Protection Plan members take control of their heart health.
DCU recognised the need for a proactive health and wellbeing initiative for their members. As a result, MyHeartMatters was launched, a cardiovascular screening programme designed to help DCU Income Protection Plan members take control of their heart health.
Did you know, 27%* of deaths in Ireland are caused by diseases of the circulatory system and 80%** of cardiovascular diseases, could be prevented if detected early.
The 25-minute assessments were performed in two stages by a Doctor and a Nurse/Cardiac Physiologist.
Assessments included:
- a questionnaire
- physical exam
- pinprick blood test, and an
- Electrocardiogram (ECG).
The confidential results were provided to members within 10 working days.
What happened during the programme
November 2023
DCU and Cornmarket confirm plans for MyHeartMatters at the Aviva Stadium
February 2024
MyHeartMatters is officially launched in the Solas Room on DCU’s campus and 1,627 DCU Income Protection Plan members receive their invites on Valentines Day
March 2024
Assessments take place on 2 campus locations over 16 dates
May 2024
539 Clinic appointments are completed, and all member reports delivered
Overview of results
Using a flag system of green, amber and red, each member’s report showed their results, along with a recommendation of what to do next.
Although the results are completely confidential, to help DCU and Cornmarket understand the outcome of the programme, Advanced Medical Services provided anonymised, aggregated screening results for all participants.*
Overview of results
*Source: Advanced Medical Services, based on 539 DCU Income Protection Plan member MyHeartMatters reports, May 2024.
What DCU members felt...*
85%
Rated the programme as excellent or good
- 90% Rated the programme as excellent or good 83% Have a better understanding of their cardiovascular health after taking part in the programme
- 87% Said the programme, as a benefit, would encourage them to stay in the DCU Income Protection Plan
- 85% Are inspired to make positive changes in their health and wellbeing thanks to the programme
- 4.55 star rating out of 5
*Source: Cornmarket, based on 42 DCU Income Protection Plan member MyHeartMatters survey respondents, May 2024.
DCU members said...*
87%
“This gave me the jolt I needed to look after myself better. I knew I needed to get fitter, but I had no idea my cholesterol was high, I’ve already commenced significant changes to my diet and am feeling better after just one week of a much lower-fat diet.”
“Excellent service to provide, make you think more about your health and monitor it more closely.”
“Very efficiently set up and very comprehensive testing with clearly explained results.”
“This is a super initiative; many of us don’t take the time off work to get checked out. Bringing the facility and expertise onto the campus was extremely helpful - thanks!”
“So happy that my employer is prioritizing and facilitating this level of healthcare. It means a lot.”
“It was well-organised and easy to access, and the team was excellent. Great initiative for raising awareness of cardiovascular health.”
MyHeartMatters was brought to participants by DCU, for members of the DCU Income Protection Plan
MyHeartMatters is not a regulated financial product.
The booking website and health assessments were managed by Advanced Medical Services.
Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. The DCU Income Protection Plan is underwritten by Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland DAC.
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland Designated Activity Company, a private company limited by shares, trading as Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland and Friends First, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.