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New Initiatives
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, launched the back pain clinic to address the health challenges linked wi...
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, is the acknowledged leader in the provision of state-of-the-art medical services in Eastern India. The pioneer of several cutting-edge treatment and care options, the hospital is happy to announce the launch of the Back Pain Clinic – organized especially to address the health challenges associated with a progressively sedentary lifestyle.
With the emergence of an increasingly deskbound daily routine, bereft of regular physical activity and exercises, back pain has assumed almost epidemic proportions in the country. Incorrect posture, excess body weight, improper lifting and a range of diseases and psychological conditions are some of the common causes behind this common complaint, known to affect about 80 per cent of all adults at some point their lifetime. A proper evaluation and diagnosis of the underlying cause, followed by medications, physical therapy and in some case, surgery, therefore constitutes an effective treatment regimen for back aches.
The Back Pain Clinic at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, brings together a well-trained and experienced team of multidisciplinary specialists under one roof. Staffed by expert care givers and supported by capable personnel and world-class facilities, the clinic delivers and ensures the best outcomes for patients and their families.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, observed, “At Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, we are committed towards ensuring the health of the nation. With the number of those suffering from different types of back pain registering an exceptional growth in recent times, our specialized clinic is a positive step in the right direction. We will continue to deliver on more such initiatives, which will only help us transform the entire healthcare paradigm of the country.”
Awards & Accolades
Dr. Yash Gulati and Dr. Subhash Gupta of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, conferred with Dr. B.C. Roy...
On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, Dr. Yash Gulati, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr. Subhash Gupta, Liver Transplant Surgeon, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, have been conferred with Dr. B.C. Roy National Award by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Every year, all over India about 9-10 chosen doctors are conferred with this award for their exemplary contribution to the society.
Dr. Yash Gulati, a Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi for last 18 years is a renowned name in the field of Orthopaedics and has multiple innovations to his name. He has been selected in the category of Socio Medical Relief for the year 2008. Dr. Gulati performed live demonstration of Knee Replacement and Hip Replacement Surgery in The Golden Jubilee Conference of Indonesian Orthopaedic Association at Solo, Indonesia and many other centres in India. He is the pioneer to start Gyroscope based Pin Less Navigation for knee replacement in India which is useful in complex cases. He has the largest number of cases in India for Total Hip Replacement in Sickle Cell Disease.
A Padma Shri awardee by President of India in 2009, Dr. Gulati operated on a large number of patients from various countries.
Dr. Subhash Gupta, is the Chief liver transplant/hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon and the Director of the Centre of Liver and Biliary Sciences at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. He has been selected in the category of Recognition of the Best Talents in encouraging the development of specialties in different branches in Medicine for the year 2010. He is a national talent scholar who has completed his undergraduate degree and Masters in General surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and has specialized in surgical gastroenterology in 1989.
He has been honored with the position of Professor in Surgery by Apollo Health and Educational Foundation. The Institute of Post Graduate Education and Medical Research, Kolkata has honored him with the position of Professor of Liver Transplantation. He is the recipient of a Gold Medal by the Delhi Medical Association in 2005. In 2012, he was awarded the Vishist Chikitsak Rattan by Delhi Medical Association.
Awardees with the Honorable President
Dr. Yash Gulati, Orthopaedic Surgeon receiving the award
Dr. Subhash Gupta, Liver Transplant Surgeon, receiving the award
Milestones
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, enters the prestigious Guinness World Records for the highest number...
Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI) and communicable diseases are a great burden on the economy of nations, the functioning of healthcare institutions and health state of individuals across the world. Of every 100 hospitalized patients at any given time, 7 in developed and 10 in developing countries will acquire at least one health care-associated infection.
However preventable infections should be prevented. Hand sanitization is not only the cheapest but also the most effective way of preventing communicable diseases, in and outside the hospital.
Every year 5th May is celebrated as World Hand Hygiene Day to create awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in prevention of spread of communicable diseases. This also lessens the burden of antimicrobial resistance. It is an age old saying that ‘prevention is better than cure’. Our culture and civilization also has advocated personal and hand hygiene, for thousands of years.
We have always been striving to give our patients, their attendants, our employees , staff members, our visitors and vendors associated with us and the community we serve, a safer environment – to get healed quickly, to work healthy and to live healthy. On 5th May 2016, we culminated a mission to accomplish creating a Guinness World Record in hand sanitization relay, under the banner of ‘Clean Hands, Healing Hands’. This endeavour engaged 1711 participants working at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, involved in health care related activity at this institution. The aim was to create cascading awareness on importance of hand hygiene for enhancing patient and health care personnel’s safety, across the globe.
We formed a human chain relay, each following similar steps in sanitizing their hands with a commercially available alcohol gel sanitizer, following the rules and regulations as per Guinness World Record guidelines, strictly and independently witnessed by men of prestige and stewarded by 36 independent stewards not associated with the hospital. About 80 litres of sanitizer were used in preparation and final execution of the event. Hectic man-hours and man-days were spent in planning, preparation and smooth execution for this mass exercise.
We were informed of our success at the record holding title by the Records management Team at the Guinness World Records, on July 1st 2016, and to quote them:
“We are thrilled to inform you that your application for ‘Most Participants in a Hand Sanitising Relay’ has been successful and you are now a Guinness World Record Title Holder!”
Awards & Accolades
Apollo Hospitals and Apollo Life win awards in the Best Multi-Speciality Hospital and Health & Wellness C...
The Best Brands Initiative of The Economic Times commenced in the year 2014. With successful editions in the past two years, ET launched its edition of the Best Healthcare Brands. An extensive survey was conducted in association with MRSS and healthcare brands were graded after considering the parameters of innovation, brand value, brand recall, consumer satisfaction, customer service and quality.
Apollo Hospitals was recognized under the Best Multi-Specialty Hospital category and Apollo Life, under the Health and Wellness category at the awards for the year 2016.
Ms. Upasana Kamineni with the Apollo Hospitals Team at the Economic Times Award ceremony
New Initiatives
Apollo Hospitals and Hainan Ecological Smart City Group, China have signed an MoU to build a state-of-the art ...
Apollo Hospitals Group, India’s foremost integrated healthcare conglomerate and Hainan Ecological Smart City Group (HESCG), a Chinese industrial park development & operations company from the Hainan province of China, have signed an MoU to jointly develop a highly integrated modern health care service facility and systems in the Hainan province, where a Smart City is being developed in China’s largest Special Economic Zone.
The MoU was signed on 20th June 2016, by Ms. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director , Apollo Hospitals and Mr. Yang Chunzhi, MD, HESCG, in the august presence of Shri. K. Chandrashekhar Rao, Hon’ble Chief Minister of the State of Telangana, Mr. Liu Cigui, Hon’ble Governor of the Hainan Province, and Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group.
The “Smart City” on the island of Hainan, will have residential infrastructure for high quality, pollution free community living and the proposed world class hospital with medical, nursing and paramedical colleges would cater to not only the people of the Hainan province but also attract medical tourists from mainland China & other nations.
The collaboration with Apollo Hospitals would begin with the development of a state-of-the art hospital and colleges and will lead to the development of advanced health-care IT systems and Telemedicine solutions. The MoU is also aimed at expanding to other parts of China and also extend into India with suitable model of collaboration which will be discussed post the signing of the MOU.
HESCG will provide land, all the investments for the construction, commissioning and equipping the hospital besides all operative expenses, while Apollo Hospitals Group would provide its services for Technical Consulting, planning and commissioning of the hospital and post completion of the hospital, provide services for the operations and management of the hospital. Apollo Hospitals would also support in building the technical and management personnel, install its acclaimed patient care clinical protocols and practices.
Ahead of the signing of the MoU, Hon’ble Governor of the Hainan Province, Mr. Liu Cigui and Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals, along with respective delegation members held discussions on the various avenues of mutual cooperation and opportunities to co-create value in the healthcare landscape of China.
New Initiatives
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata, launched Elderly Care Clinic to deliver specialized care for the senior ...
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata has set up several dedicated units to address the particular requirements of the different segments of the population. Continuing with its saga of delivering world-class excellence, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata announced the inauguration of a specialized Elderly Care Clinic to address the distinct needs of the senior populace.
The number of elderly in India, currently accounting for over 8.6% of the total population of the country, is expected to register an almost 50% growth by 2026. This increase in the size and share of the elder citizens calls for a new approach to the delivery of treatment and care options that cater to their special requirements. The Clinic, staffed by well-trained physicians, caregivers and other support personnel, and managed by expert healthcare administrators, will ensure adequate attention and care that meets the special demands of this emerging scenario. It will focus especially on delivering treatment solutions which address the key challenges of
Immobility
Instability
Incontinence
Impaired intellect/memory
Impaired vision and hearing loss
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, said, “The phenomenon of an ageing population has become a major concern for policy makers all over the world. Major efforts are being undertaken to meet their special needs, especially in the area of medical care, so as to ensure dignity and quality of life for the elderly. With a nationwide senior population of over 100 million, and with the eastern part of the country facing a significant growth in recent years, our Elderly Care Clinic will deliver specialized care in line with their special requirements and continue the tradition of world-class excellence imbibed by the hospitals and other establishments of the Apollo family”.
(At the centre) Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO (Eastern Region), Apollo Hospitals Group, India and Shri Soumitra Chatterjee with the team of doctors during the inauguration of Elderly Care Clinic at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata
Awards & Accolades
Apollo Hospitals, wins 13 awards at the Hospital Management Asia Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016!
The Asian Hospital Management Awards recognizes and honors hospitals in Asia that implement best hospital practices. Now in its fifteenth year, it is the accepted hospital management awards program for the Asia Pacific region. Awards are given to hospitals in the region that, in the opinion of the judges and advisers, have implemented or enhanced outstanding and innovative projects, programs, and best practices during the prescribed time period.
For 2016, there were 322 award entries from 92 hospitals across 15 countries who participated in the highly prestigious awards ceremony.
Apollo Hospitals is the proud winner of 13 of these awards and won awards in 11 categories.
The awards bagged are:
Corporate Social Responsibility
“Billion Hearts Beating”
Apollo Hospital Enterprise Limited
Customer Service
“Kaizen Approach -Striving for Continual Improvement”
Apollo Speciality Hospital
“Reducing ALOS – a triumph of teamwork”
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Nursing Excellence
“WIG-LAG-LEAD strategy for Continuous Nursing Quality Improvement”
Apollo Speciality Hospital
Marketing, PR or Online Presence
“Digital Marketing Strategy – Apollo Hospitals”
Apollo Hospitals
Clinical Service Improvement
“Project Race – Reducing ALOS & Improving Clinical Efficiency in Total Knee Replacement”
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital
Bio Medical Facilities Improvement
“SOIL: Sustainability Oriented Innovation & Leadership for enabling environment friendly facility management”
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital
“Prevention of Medical Equipment from Environmental impact”
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Cost Reduction / Waste Elimination
“Using Time Driven Activity Based Costing to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Cost for Total Knee Replacement Surgery”
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital
Innovations in Hospital Management and Governance
“Project PROMISE: Sustainability Oriented Innovation & Leadership for facility management”
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals
Physician Leadership Program
“Project X Team: Physician Advocacy to Improve Care Coordination in End of Life”
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals
Human Resource Development
“Transforming Skills into Perfection”
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Patient Safety
“Alerting the high alert – Improving the safety of high alert medications”
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Events
Responding to Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s call, Apollo Hospitals conducted free medic...
Following the pledge of 9000 Doctors from Apollo Hospitals to dedicate one day a month to provide healthcare services to urban, semi urban and rural areas of the India, the first set of free medical camps were conducted across various locations on 9th June 2016. These camps would be conducted on the 9th of every month, specifically for pregnant women where they would be visited by Clinicians, Nurses and Support Staff from Apollo Hospitals.
Locations covered through the first camp are Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkatta, Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Karaikudi, Ahmedabad, Vizag, Bilaspur, Mysore & Assam. Through this initiative, Apollo Hospitals has reached out and touched the lives of 3000 Patients in a single day.
Camp at Ahmedabad
Camp at Assam
Camp at Bangalore
Camp at Bhubaneswar
Camp at Bilaspur
Camp at Chennai
Camp at Hyderabad
Camp at Indore
Camp at Kakinada
Camp at Karimnagar
Camp at Karur
Camp at Kolkata
Camp at Madurai
Camp at Mysore
Camp at Nellore
Camp at Trichy
Camp at Vishakhapatnam
Events
On World Brain Tumour Day, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata organized a discussion on Emergent Treatment F...
The event featured presentations by leading specialists about the latest advancements in the treatment of pituitary and brain tumours, and was followed by an announcement of a successful surgery undertaken by the team of hospital’s team of surgeons.
The patient, a 59 year old man, reported with a history of frequent falls about three months ago. A known patient of diabetes, hypertension and hypothyroidism, detailed clinical examination revealed that he was suffering from visual field defect on one half of both his eyes. An MRI of his brain showed a large tumour (pituitary macroadenoma) in the Sellar region of the skull, with Suprasellar extensions. While his hormonal profile was normal, a surgical removal of the tumour was necessary as it was quite large, and exerting significant pressure on the centre of the optic nerves, resulting in the vision defects. The team of surgeons, led by Dr S.N. Singh, Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the hospital, excised the tumour through the patient’s nose using an endoscope and microscope. A subsequent biopsy of the tumour, classified as a WHO GRADE I tumour, confirmed the radiological diagnosis. The patient’s field of vision is improving, and he is well on the path of recovery.
Dr. Singh observed, “A tumour in the brain, or on the pituitary gland, given the sensitive nature of these key structures, poses a major risk to our overall wellbeing, irrespective of whether it is cancerous or not. A time bound, multidisciplinary intervention, utilizing the latest treatment options covering surgery, and subsequent chemotherapy and radiotherapy (if required), can help us maintain the patient’s quality of life and ensure best outcomes.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, said, “On one hand, while research continues on the identification of the causative factors that can lead to a tumour of the brain or the pituitary gland, we see significant advancements being made in the area of available treatments. As a result, today we have access to the most advanced facilities, which allow us to deliver state-of-the-art excellence, and save precious lives. Patients can now look to a life beyond brain tumour – a life that is healthy and productive.”
Popular singers Emon and Surojit were present on the occasion.
Events
Apollo Cancer Hospitals, Hyderabad and CURE Foundation organized ‘Celebration of Life’ on the eve ...
Apollo Cancer Hospitals, Hyderabad and CURE Foundation organized ‘Celebration of Life’ on the eve of Cancer Survivors’ Day on June 4, 2016, at Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills. Chief Guest Ms. Regina Cassandra, Film Actress & Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy, Director, Apollo Cancer Hospital, joined Cancer Survivors and patients to appreciate their courage and to boost the morale of cancer patients undergoing treatment. Survivors shared their experience, responded to questions from patients, and celebrated the occasion by singing and dancing.
On this occasion, Ms. Regina Cassandra unveiled ‘Symbol of Resilience’ symbolizing life, enduring strength and resilient will to survive.
Citing the example of one of the cancer survivors present at the program, 85 year old Appalachari, who translated Bhagavad-Gita into Urdu and is attempting to compile a Telugu to Urdu dictionary after successfully combating cancer, Ms. Regina Cassandra said, “He is a true inspiration for all cancer patients with a strong message that cancer is curable and one can lead a normal life post that. In the past, cancer was dreaded by everyone, but in the recent years cancer care has made rapid strides with new treatments and techniques to treat cancer. However the key to cancer treatment is early diagnosis, which makes cancer treatment easy. Today 65% of adult cancers being curable is a significant progress and has been possible because of early diagnosis”. Stage 2, 3 or 4 cancers are difficult to treat, she said and advised regular annual check-ups after 40 years of age. She also pointed out that amongst juvenile cancers the survival rate is as good as 85%.
Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy said, “Cancer was always perceived as a death sentence, but not anymore. With latest advancements in technology and treatments made available, the zeal in the patient to fight cancer has made an enormous difference in the treatment of cancer patients. The cancer survivors who have successfully combated and conquered the dreaded disease are the real heroes. These heroes speaking and presenting their real life experiences is much more convincing to the other cancer patients and they too see a ray of hope. This builds the confidence of the patients to fight their battle against cancer”, he said.
Dr. Reddy said that there has been tremendous development in cancer treatment in the recent past. Minimal invasive surgery, targeted therapy, new chemotherapy drugs and high precision radiotherapy are some of the latest and highly effective arsenals in combating this disease. Unlike in the past, today we are able to cure almost 75% of the cancer patients. The remaining 25% is because of late detection.
(L-R) Ms. Sangita Reddy, Ms. Regina Cassandra & Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy interacting with Patients
(L-R) Ms. Sangita Reddy, Ms. Regina Cassandra, Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy & Dr. Hariprasad interacting with Patients
Ms. Sangita Reddy addressing the gathering
Leadership
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev launches Tamil biography of Dr Prathap C Reddy – Dheergadharisi in Chennai
“Dheergadharisi” the Tamil version of the biography of Dr. Prathap Chandra Reddy, Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, was launched by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Founder of Isha Foundation at a special event today. The biography “Healer: Dr Prathap C Reddy and the Transformation of India” authored by Pranay Gupte was translated into Tamil by well-known author Smt Sivasankari, who in the past four decades has carved a niche for herself in the Tamil literary world.
The book launch saw a gathering of noted luminaries from different walks of life. Guests of Honour Dr. Smt. Meena Muthiah, Kumara Rani of Chettinad, and Dr. MK Mani, Chief Nephrologist, Apollo Hospitals were also present to grace the occasion. The book launch was followed by a session on “Conversation with the Mystic” with Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev that enlightened the evening with soulful conversations.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Prathap C Reddy said, “Almost 30 years ago, I lost a 38 year old patient to a heart disease as he was not able to travel abroad for better treatment. This particular incident triggered the doctor in me to conceptualize and establish a world class healthcare organization designed to suit the needs of our people right here in our country. Apollo Hospitals was born with a mission to bring healthcare of international medical standards to patients in India. My belief that India has the acumen and talent to provide better quality medical facilities has kept me driven ever since and I am confident that we will continue to use the best of technology and skills to serve millions more.”
The book “Dheergadharisi” follows the extraordinary career and legacy of Dr Prathap Reddy, a Padma Bhushan awardee, who has revolutionized the private health care landscape in India with his various initiatives. From a 150-bed hospital in Chennai in 1983, Apollo Hospitals has today grown to a 9,215-bed hospital chain with 2,200 pharmacies across the country, under his powerful and innovative leadership. The engaging biography traces his improbable journey from being born in a small provincial town of Aragonda in Andhra Pradesh to his ongoing status as the Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, providing the group with its ideological guidance across its wide range of socially conscious initiatives.
The book launch also included reading of passages by Smt Sivasankari and Sadhguru from the book, highlighting the growth of The Indian Healthcare System through the incredible life journey of Dr. Reddy. Priced at Rs 899, Dheergadharisi is available at all leading bookstores, shopping portals and online bookstores.
New Initiatives
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata acquired the franchisee
Accentuating the importance of sports and games in ensuring good health, Apollo Hospitals acquired a franchisee “Apollo Eagles” in the inaugural edition of the Dart Premier League (DPL), scheduled between June 5 –11, 2016. The eight member team consists of five men and three women players. The team members are:
Arnab Raha (Captain), Chirag Kapoor, Kaushik Padhi, Rahul Shaw, Dipak Choudhary, Nivedita Sarkar, Vidisha Parekh, Surabhi Borar
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rupali Basu, President and CEO ER, Apollo Hospitals Group, India, said, “Games are a great way to de-stress at the end of a long day, and play a major role in ensuring our overall health and wellbeing. As healthcare leaders and pioneers of cutting-edge medical facilities in Eastern India, we feel that our association with the sport of darts is a step in the right direction, and will help promote an overall culture of health and wellness.”
The team, which answers to the call ‘Targeted Therapy’ commenced their campaign with a visit to the Apollo Gleneagles Cancer Hospital, renowned as the premier destination for 360 degree cancer care under one roof in this part of the country. Here, the members were shown the advanced treatment facilities and cure options at the disposal of the hospital, including the powerful Novalis Tx machine the latest in cancer care and management. The Novalis Tx machine, which delivers pin point accuracy, has transformed the treatment options for cancer.
Dr Basu observed, “Our targeted cancer therapy regimen delivers pinpoint treatment accuracy leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Novalis Tx system. Like the tip of a dart hitting the bulls eye, it strikes accurately at the tumour and the diseased cells, and helps ensure the best results for our patients.”
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