Apollo Simulation Centre at Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram has signed a MoU with Tamil Nadu Nurse and Midwives Council to implement competency based training through simulation technique for student nurses. The memorandum was signed by Dr. Ani Grace Kalaimathi, Registrar on behalf of TNNMC and Dr. Muralidharan M, Director Apollo Simulation Centre and DME and Vice President, Apollo Knowledge, in the presence of Padmavibushan Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Founder and Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, Mr. Sivaramakrishnan Venkateswaran, CEO, Apollo Knowledge and Dr.

Apollo Children’s Hospital has launched the Apollo Paediatric Psychiatry Liaison & Education department (APPLE), India’s first Paediatric Liaison Psychiatry Department in Chennai. The department was inaugurated by Ms. B. Priyanka Pankajam IAS., Executive Director Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women in the presence of Dr. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Group, Ms. Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group and Ms. Gouri G Kishan, popular cine artiste.

A patient diagnosed was diagnosed with Acute Budd Chiari syndrome of cryptogenic etiology causing portal hypertension and ascites. The patient was advised TIPS (TRANSJUGULAR INTRAHEPATIC PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNT) which relieves hepatic venous outflow obstruction and portal hypertension as well as prevents ascites formation and life threatening complications like GI bleed. A 10mm x 10cm PTFE covered metal stent was placed between the middle hepatic vein and right portal vein under fluoroscopic guidance. The procedure was uneventful.

The Apollo Cancer Centers (ACC) launched ArtCan, a unique initiative which uses art as a medium to spread awareness on Breast Cancer. Apollo Cancer Centers joined hands with mural artists and survivors to curate art that educates and empowers every woman about the importance of regular breast self-examination.

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) has launched a comprehensive health initiative – Apollo Breast Cancer Diaries (ABCD), a support group for breast cancer. The initiative focuses on providing patients with strong psychological support by connecting them with cancer survivors who have travelled similar paths to victory. APCC takes pride in being at the forefront towards the fight against cancer. With its new initiative, APCC continues to make a difference in its mission to provide breast cancer patients with best-in-class support and treatment.

A 39-year-old male suffered chest injury following RTA. Chest pain was disproportionate to the chest injury. An ECG revealed anterior ST segment elevation following surgery. Angiogram revealed the dissection of the LAD due to chest trauma. This lesion was successfully stented by Dr Manoj Aggarwal, Senior Consultant – Cardiology and patient was relieved of symptoms and stabilized.

Apollo Institute of Orthopedics, a dedicated Centre for joint replacements has successfully complete d 370 robotic Orthopedics procedures over ten months since the launch. The Apollo Institute of Orthopedics began offering cutting-edge minimally invasive robotic surgical techniques and technology since January 2022.