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VAATSALYA TIMES
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2011
“May there be a Vaatsalya in every town”
Vaatsalya’s Journey with Rajiv Aarogyasri
“Save the Tiny Lives” An awareness program about saving the Low Birth Weight babies
Read Niranjan’s amazing story of getting his kidney function back
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Vinod Kumar
A new life saving initiative from Gulbarga
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Happy Birthday to 11/11/11 Babies
Jijo Jose
“Hope For All”
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World Diabetes Day observed across Vaatsalya Hospitals
Shilpa Mani
Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore
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for World Diabetes Day is “Diabetes Education and Prevention”. Keeping with the theme, Vaatsalya organized an awareness program in each of its 14 hospitals across Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. A walkathon was conducted at all Vaatsalya Hospitals with over 1500 people participating in this awareness program. A human ring depicting the logo of the World Diabetes Day was created at Gadag, Anantapur, Bijapur, Tarikere, Malur and Narasannapet. In Vaatsalya Hospital, Vaatsalya Hospital Shimoga team, headed by Dr. Dhananjay Sarji, during the walkathon organized in Shimoga. More than Bijapur, a free diabetes
Photo : Mahesh Nayak, SMG
On 11/11/11 Vaatsalya Hospital, Anantapur was filled with cries of 5 babies. The day was one to be remembered
orld Diabetes Day is observed world over on 14th November every year, creating global awareness about Diabetes. It was started in 1991 in response to the alarming rise in people with diabetes around the world. For the years 2009 – 2013, the theme
200 people participated in the walkathon
Vaatsalya welcomes their new consultants
Dr. Vinayaka Prabhu Consultant Surgeon & Medical Director Vaatsalya Hospital, Malur
Dr. Sunitha Prabhu Consultant Gynaecologist & Obstetrician Vaatsalya Hospital, Malur
Dr. Chandra Shekar Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist Vaatsalya Hospital, Ongole
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hildren’s Day is celebrated across the country on 14th November, in memory of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, emphasizing the importance of giving love and affection to children. Vaatsalya Hospital celebrated Children’s Day across its hospitals on 14th November. A talent show was organized for the children in Tarikere, Shimoga and Gadag. Vaatsalya Hospital, Shimoga also conducted a drawing competition which was attended by Dr. Dhananjay Sarji, Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician, and the head of
Students of Sankhya Visionary School, Ongole, during the health camp and awareness talk conduted by Vaatsalya Hospital.
Madhav Nilaya – A children’s social welfare organization as chief guests. Continued in Page 5
The Fourteenth Flower Vaatsalya Hospital, Malur Shilpa Mani Photo : Arif Basheer
Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore
We are proud to present the fourteenth hospital in the Vaatsalya Network at Malur. The hospital was started on 7th November 2011 and it is headed by Dr. Vinayaka Prabhu, For online version visit www.vaatsalya.com
Manasi Nagaraj
Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore Photo : Swathik, ONG
A partici pant performs at Kids Talent Show at Vaatsalya Hospital, Tarikere
Vaatsalya celebrated Children’s Day
– General Surgery & Medical Director along with Dr. Sunitha V Prabhu, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Vaatsalya Hospital, Malur provides services like Gynaecology, General Medicine and General Surgery.
check up camp was held wherein 40 people were screened. A diabetes awareness talk was also given by Dr. Raveendra Madraki, Medical Director and Consultant Nephrologist, for the patients as well as the hospital staff. At Vaatsalya Hospital, Gulbagra, a diabetes awareness talk was given by Dr. Shivraj Alshetty, Consultant Physician. In Vaatsalya Hospital, Vizianagaram, diabetes health awareness was spread through the media by Dr. Malla Venkateswara Rao, Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician along with members of the Indian Medical Association. Pictures in Page 3
Dr. Ashwin Naik represented India at the Asia 21 young leaders summit Dr. Ashwin Naik has been named among the 150 next generation leaders from 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region who will participate in the Asia Society’s sixth annual Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit, held in New Delhi from November 18 to 20, 2011. Dr. Ashwin Naik joins a multisectoral network of his peers, all under age 40, who will engage in discussions about “Worlds Apart Together: Shared Values for an AsiaPacific Community.” The Asia Society’s Asia 21 Young Leaders Summit helps emerging leaders from across the region to develop common approaches to meet its shared challenges. Established by the Asia Society with support from Founding International Sponsor, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the Asia 21 Summit is the pre-eminent gathering of Asia’s most dynamic young leaders from the Asia-Pacific region, from every sector including business, government, media, culture and civil society. To date, the network counts more than 700 of the most accomplished young leaders in the Asia-Pacific among its members. -1-
VAATSALYA TIMES
OCTOBER 2011 - NOVEMBER 2011
“Save the Tiny Lives” An awareness program about saving babies with low birth weight aatsalya Hospital, Vizianagaram conducted “Save the Tiny Lives” an awareness program about saving babies with low birth weight presented by Dr. M Venkateswara Rao, Medical Director and Consultant Neonatologist on 20th November 2011. Babies born weighing less than 2.5Kg are considered low birthweight. Lowbirthweight babies are at an increased risk of serious health problems as newborns, lasting disabilities and
even death. Low birth weight is one of the most serious challenges in maternal and child health in both developed and developing countries. It is the single most important factor that determines the chances of child survival. Nearly 50% of neonatal deaths occur among LBW babies. The survivors among them are at a high risk of developing malnutrition, recurrent infections and neurodevelopmental handicaps.
Vaatsalya Hospital, Narasannapet conducted a free health camp at Z.P.H School in Chinna Bamidi village Eswar Rao
Hospital Correspondent, VT, VZM
Director and Consultant Surgeon. Ex MLA Mr. Acchim Naidu, who was invited to be a part of the camp, spoke about Vaatsalya Hospital and its services. More than 150 patients have availed the services at this camp. Free medicines were distributed and blood tests were also done.
Dr. Golvi Mohan and team during the camp
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aatsalya Hospital, Narasannapet in association with Sri Jai Swami Charitable Trust, conducted a free health camp on 6th November 2011 at Z.P.H School in Chinna Bamidi Village. Vaatsalya Hospital doctors Dr. Johan, Dr. Maharana and Dr. Jhansi were a part of this camp along with Dr. Golvi Mohan, Medical
Vaatsalya Hospital Pharmacist distributing free medicine during the camp.
Hemanth Kumar
Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore Photo : Eswar Rao, VZM
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With expectant mothers eating less than necessary, the right amount of nutrition fails to reach the baby in the initial stages. Dr. Venkateswara Rao suggested that the best way to overcome this loss of nutrition is by eating malted food such as ragi, wheat flour or soya. The would-be mothers should also increase their protein intake in the second trimester while staying away from alcohol or cigarettes and trying to avoid stress.
Dr. M Venkateswara Rao addressing the audience during the program.
The purpose of this program was to educate the staff about the magnitude of this problem.
Vaatsalya Hospital, Viziangaram conducted a free medical camp in Denkanda village Naveen Kumar
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aatsalya Hospital, Viziangaram conducted a free medical camp in Denkanda village. A team of doctors comprising of Dr. Vijay Kumar, Dr. Santhi and Dr. Sowjanya provided free consultation for more than 240 patients in different specialities like Gynaecology, Paediatrics & General Medicine. Dr. M Venkateswara Rao was quoted as saying “There are many other rural areas in Vizianagaram dist., where people lack the most basic knowledge of health and hygiene. They are unable to afford even basic medical treatment. Conducting health checkup programs like these helps spread awareness among people, who would otherwise be ignorant of certain health and hygiene hazards.” Free
Hospital Correspondent, VT
Vaatsalya Hospital doctors team consulting patients during the camp
medicines were distributed and blood tests were also done.
“May there be a Vaatsalya in every town” Read Niranjan’s amazing story of getting his kidney function back Jobish Yohannan
puffiness of face, nil urine output and pedal edema (an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin causing severe swelling) since 2 days. On initial evaluation he was suspected to have PIGN (A disease with renal failure, high BP, decreased urine output, increased fluid in the body and blood in urine; usually seen in children following respiratory tract illness or skin infection) with crescents (half moon shaped group of cells which prevent the filtering unit of kidney) in view of severe renal failure, hematuria and nil urine output. Niranjan was in severe kidney failure and had impending threat
Photo : Mahesh Nayak, Vaatsalya, SMG
r. Venkatesh S, hailing from Bhudha Nagar, Shimoga, took his 5 year old son Niranjan, who was suffering from swelling all over the body, to a General Practitioner in Shimoga. The boy was treated for 15 days, but his condtion only became worse. He then decided to take Niranjan to Sparsh Hospital, Shimoga, where the paediatrician Dr. Ramesh Shanbhagh diagnosed the boy as suffering from renal failure. Immediately he was referred to Vaatsalya Hospital, Shimoga. By the time Venkatesh brought Niranjan to Vaatsalya Hospital, he was presented with a history of fever, cold and cough for the past 1 week; hematuria (blood in his urine),
“It’s just a big gift to us that Vaatsalya Hospital and Dr. Dayanand gave us back a happy, healthy child”. Venkatesh and his wife with their son Niranjan
For online version visit www.vaatsalya.com
to his life. He was immediately started on hemodialysis through right femoral catheter. Starting a small child on hemodialysis is a technically demanding task requiring tight control settings. Dr. Dayanand and his dialysis team with their skilled experience
made things look simple. The child’s life was saved but that was not the end of treatment. The next task was to know the exact cause of this acute kidney failure. This was necessary to target the right treatment to make his kidneys work. A kidney biopsy The Proud Team - Dr. Dayanand with his team was done wherein a needle is passed into the kidney treated timely, this disease becomes under ultrasound vision. Kidney permanent and they require lifelong biopsy in conscious child is again dialysis and a significant number of challenging but the process was them do not survive. Dr. Dayanand finished smoothly. Kidney biopsy and his team did the same with and showed Diffuse Proliferative early diagnosis and early treatment Glomerulonephritis with 100% in a very challenging situation. crescents. The child was treated with The Dialysis department at Vaatsalya steroids and his dialysis continued. hospital, Shimoga, started on 16th The child slowly recuperated and October 2010, has had many proud started passing urine on 10th day. achievements so far. They handle His kidney functions also started 320 dialysis cases every month, 12 improving and he was off dialysis Kidney Biopsies, 2 patients treated on 18th day. with Plasmaphersis, 48 CKD out This case was crucial since crescentic patients for regular followup, No glomerulonephritis in child is very sero-conversion to Hepatitis B or rare and not thought of much. If not Hepatitis C.
Photo : Mahesh, Vaatsalya SMG
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Hospital Correspondent, VT, SMG
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VAATSALYA TIMES
OCTOBER 2011 - NOVEMBER 2011
Doctor’s Defy Snake’s Wrath Dr. Preeti Santosh
Hospital Correspondent, VT, GLB
Padmavati with the Vaatsalya Hospital, Team headed by Dr. Manjunath Doshetty
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35 year old agricultural worker, Padmavati from Chandapur village, Chincholi taluk was bitten by a snake on her hand while she was farming. She was immediately treated at a local Ayurvedic hospital in Chandapur village. She was taken home the next day, but she developed complications and was
admitted to a government hospital in Chincholi. After 3 days at the hospital, the doctors informed Padmavati’s family to get her treated at a private teaching hospital in Gulbarga as they were not equipped to manage the complication she had developed.
Two weeks after she was bitten, she developed complications like lung and kidney failure. She was told, she will not survive and was referred to Vaatsalya Hospital Gulbarga. She was admitted at Vaatsalya Hospital, Gulbarga, with shortness of breath and hypotension. The critical care team of Vaatsalya hospital, swung into action within minutes. She was put on ventilator support and immediately started on a special form of dialysis called SLED (Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis) which can be done even if the blood pressure is low. She was stabilized for the moment but the doctors had a huge task ahead. Her hand was swollen and became infected which caused multiple organ failure. The infection caused failure of the Lungs, Kidney, Heart, Liver and Bone Marrow. Her chances of survival were looking smaller by the minute. Padmavati was treated with multidisciplinary care which involved a team of nephrologist,
intensivists and paramedics of the critical care unit. She required simultaneous ventilator support, dialysis, surgery and broad spectrum anti bodies. Padmavati started recovering gradually, her blood pressure and liver functions stabilized by day 3, kidneys and bone marrow recovered by day 5 and slowly her lungs also started recovering by day 7. She faced another hurdle as she had developed hospital associated Pneumonia, but the doctors did not give up. She was then put on special ventilator weaning regimen, higher antibiotics. She gradually recovered and was off ventilator support by day 15. Padmavati was discharged on the 22nd day healthy and walking. The family was very grateful to the entire critical team of Vaatsalya comprising of Dr. Sudarshan Lakhe, Dr. Santosh Kamshetty, Dr. Roopa, Dr. Tanuja Patil and Dr. Manjunath Doshetty.
Vaatsalya’s Journey with Rajiv Aarogyasri
Dr. Talha Siddiqi
Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore
Vaatsalya after having established
medication charges, patients are
best
10 hospitals in Karnataka with the
provided with free food and are also
are empaneled.
vision
reimbursed for their transportation
The
and quality healthcare in semi-
charges.
team
urban and rural India; on 1st of
Aarogyasri
April 2010, started its first hospital
transparent process. The technology
renovated
the
in
this
utilized by Aarogyasri facilitates end‐
hospitals
and
started Vaatsalya’s association with
to ‐end cashless claims processing,
provided
it
the
from pre‐authorization to provider
with the state
insurance scheme. The Objective of
payment;
the
of
Aarogyasri’s scheme is in line with
facilitates
a
Vaatsalya’s objective.
mechanism.
website
and
Rajiv Aarogyasri health insurance
provides real time vital statistics of
best
scheme is the prestigious flagship
the scheme. All the discharges are
equipments
programme
Govt
satisfied through following social
Directors, Administrators and the
districts across east Andhra, poly
launched on 1st of April 2007.
audit mechanism. Patients receive
staff followed the best health care
trauma cases and head injuries in
Dr. Y S R Reddy, the then chief
a letter from the Chief Minister
practices.
particular across Prakasam Dist.
minister and a medical doctor,
enquiring the present status of
Every time we had a doubt or a
and Anantapur. Vaatsalya could
with an aim of “Health for All” in
health after treatment, and in turn
query, Team Aarogyasri was kind
not have achieved this without
Aarogyandhra
get the feedback from them.
enough to guide us on each and
the guidance and support of team
this 100% state funded scheme
The key success factors of Aarogyasri
every step to be followed during
Aarogyasri,
for 2.03 crore below poverty line
are - Not collecting premium, A
the empanelment process. Team
Executive Officer, Joint Executive
families across Andhra, with the
collaborative private sector, “White
Vaatsalya with the co-ordination of
Office, Empanelment department,
highest level of coverage of 85% of
Cards”, the use of technology,
different teams was able to ensure
Legal department, and IT team.
the total population of the state.
Health
all the criterias were met. Upon
The scheme extends to cover
938
representation by Aarogyamithra’s.
submission
identified surgeries and therapies.
Until today, 12 lakh surgeries and
Vaatsalya Hospitals were inspected
1.Aarogyasri Brochure
This cashless hospitalization package
therapies are being performed under
by the Aarogyasri team. This was
also includes post hospitalization
this
Health
followed with the empanelment and
2.Research
affordability for the patients has
disciplinary committee inviting us to
increased due to Aarogyasri health
be part of the esteemed Aarogyasri.
insurance scheme.
Vaatsalya
Hospital-Vizianagaram,
Vaatsalya Hospital, Vizianagaram
Vaatsalya
Hospital-Ongole
was the first to apply for the
Vaatsalya
empanelment with the esteemed
are empanelled with the esteemed
Aarogyasri followed by Ongole and
Aarogyasri.
Anantapur. The online empanelment
Today, Vaatsalya hospital is serving
process ensures only the eligible and
the needs of neonates requiring
of providing “Affordable
Andhra
Pradesh.
esteemed
With
Aarogyasri
of
health
Andhra
pradesh,
launched
Vaatsalya Hospital, Ongole & Anantapur team during their orientation program at Aarogyasri Office.
For online version visit www.vaatsalya.com
follows
the
most
technology robust
monitoring
Aarogyasri
camps
and
prestigious
also
community
scheme.
hospitals project from
Vaatsalya
the
art
infrastructure set
the
medical
Dr. M Rama Devi, (Joint Executive Officer, Aarogyasri) handing over the empanelment letter to Dr. M Venkateswara Rao (Medical Director Vaatsalya Hospital, Vizianagaram) in Hyderabad Aarogyasri office.
required.
of
the
Medical
application,
and
Hospital-Anantapur
critical
care
of
around
specially,
the
five
Chief
References:
study:A
Critical
Assessment of the Existing Health Insurance Models in India 3. Case study: Moving Toward Universal Health Coverage 4. Report: The Emerging Role of PPP in Indian Healthcare Sector 5. Website: www.aarogyasri.org
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VAATSALYA TIMES
OCTOBER 2011 - NOVEMBER 2011
World Diabetes Day observed across Vaatsalya Hospitals HUBLI
BIJAPUR
GADAG
MANDYA
HASSAN
SHIMOGA
GULBARGA
MYSORE
VIZIANAGARAM
NARASANNAPET
TARIKERE
ANANTAPUR
ONGOLE
BANGALORE
MALUR
ACT ON DIABETES. NOW. 2009-2013: DIABETES EDUCATION AND PREVENTION
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Vaatsalya inaugurates its first Diabetic Foot Care Clinic at Hubli related services, the semi-urban Medical Director and Diabetologist, and rural hospitals are not offering Vaatsalya Hospital, Hubli. such programs. Vaatsalya would People suffering from diabetes need like to bridge this gap by developing to have an annual foot exam and and implementing good affordable a majority of the patients are not diabetes management getting it because very few hospitals programs, along with are equipped to provide that service. the recommendations As part of the inauguration and to of American Diabetes kick-start its foot care awareness, Association, which Vaatsalya conducted a free diabetic would help diabetics foot care camp in which foot clinical remain healthy and exam and foot sensation of diabetes avoid or postpone sufferers were offered. Around 70 diabetes related patients availed of this facility and almost all of them had never had complications. As a start, Vaatsalya a foot exam. Foot sensation was launched its first measured using monofilament and Dr. Suresh Kalkunte (Director, Jain Institute of Vascular diabetic clinic on Biothesiometer. Around 12% of the Sciences, Bangalore) inaugurating the Diabetic Foot Care Clinic at Vaatsalya Hospital, Hubli November 13 at patients had some degree of loss of at 7.5 crores in 2010. Diabetes is Vaatsalya Hospital, Hubli, in sensation or diabetic neuropathy. a chronic disease with potential collaboration with Jain Institute Loss of sensation precedes foot complications such as heart attack, of Vascular Sciences (JIVAS), ulcer; the life time risk of foot ulcer stroke, foot ulcer, kidney failure, and Bangalore, a leader in blindness. Advanced health research diabetes foot care, having suggests, that a systematic diabetes serviced around 70,000 management program focused on patients in the past 10 controlling blood sugar, cholesterol, years. The diabetic foot weight management, and proper foot clinic was inaugurated care could help eliminate or reduce by Dr. Suresh Kalkunte, the risk of diabetic complications. Director of JIVAS, and renowned Vascular Where a few hospitals in the urban a areas are offering such complete Surgeon, in the presence of diabetes disease management Dr. Chandrasekahr Patil, Dr. Suresh Kalkunte interacting with the patient in Diabetic It has been quite some time India has been labelled “the Diabetes Capital of the world� due to surging increase in the number of diabetics in the country, which was estimated
Foot Care Clinic at Vaatsalya Hospital, Hubli
Dr. V Renganathan
Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore
in diabetics is 15% and about 5% of diabetics will have a history of ulcer problems throughout their life. In the worst case, ulcers can lead to severe infection of the foot and then to amputation. Several other risks to foot such as callus, corn, in-grown nail, and fungal infections were also found, which Vaatsalya can treat
A diabetic patient feet being tested for sensation using mono-filaments
through its out-patient clinics. Dr. Suresh observed that most diabetics who came to the clinic were wearing wrong type of footwear, which can lead to ulcer and infection. Vaatsalya will be conducting more foot clinic camps to understand the extent of foot care problems among diabetes sufferers. -4-
VAATSALYA TIMES
OCTOBER 2011 - NOVEMBER 2011
Celebrating The Success of a Tiny Idea - “Vaatsalya”
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aatsalya Healthcare completed seven successful years on 13th November 2011. This event was celebrated across the Vaatsalya Network by rewarding the employees who have been in the network for three years and more. They were given certificates, in recognition of their years of service, and a watch in gratitude.
Anniversary Celebrations
Message from the CEO Dear Friends,
and we have all
Seven years ago, this month, a tiny
stood
idea lead to the birth of Vaatsalya. A
other to overcome
tiny idea to bring healthcare access
challenges
in Tier II and Tier III towns. A tiny
celebrate together.
idea to build an ethical healthcare
Vaatsalya network,
business. A tiny idea to build a great
with 14 hospitals,
company. And today, we are proud
is today the largest hospital network
to share with you the anniversary of
of its kind in India and we take this
the tiny idea, the idea of Vaatsalya.
opportunity to thank each one of you
The journey has by no means, been
for your contribution, commitment,
easy or smooth. Many ups and
dedication and spirit.
downs have come, and we have
May
suffered setbacks and experienced
anniversaries together!
joyous moments. But the spirit of
by
we
each or
celebrate
many
more
Dr. Ashwin Naik
Vaatsalya has always been strong,
BANGALORE
TARIKERE
BIJAPUR
ANANTAPUR
GADAG
GULBARGA
HUBLI
HASSAN
MALUR
ONGOLE
SHIMOGA
VIZIANAGARAM
Vaatsalya celebrated Children’s Day across its hospitals on 14th November Continued from page 1 given to school students. Almost 400 students were screened in the health camp. Vaatsalya Hospital, Anantapur celebrated Children’s Day along with the children at Sisu Seva Sadan (an adoption centre for children). A Health check The participants during the talent show celebration at Vaatsalya was also conducted Hospital, Shimoga. for more than Vaatsalya Hospital, Ongole celebrated 50 children. Vaatsalya Hospital, Children’s Day with a free health Vizianagaram conducted a Healthy camp and a health awareness talk Baby contest at the hospital premises
TARIKERE
VIZIANAGARAM
on 14th November. A children’s health awareness talk was also given by Dr. M V Rao, Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician, which was attended by more than 100 children. Vaatsalya
Hospital,
Narasannapet conducted a health The participants during the drawing competition conducted at check up camp and Vaatsalya Hospital, Shimoga. also organized a health awareness Mohan, Medical Director and talk at a Government school. The Consultant General Surgery, and talk was conducted by Dr. Golvi his team.
ANANTAPUR
GADAG
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VAATSALYA TIMES
Congratulations Dr Anant Sagar at NCPCC 2011 (National Conference of Pediatric Critical Care)
The Indian Academy of Pe d i at r ic s conducted the 13th National Conference of Pediatric Care from 16th to 20th November to focus on all the advances in pediatric critical care for paediatric intensivists, needs of paediatricians in managing paediatric emergencies and intensive care. Dr. Anant Sagar, MD Pediatrics Consultant Pediatrician at Vaatsalya Hospital, Vizianagaram spoke about a case he had recently handled where a 3 year old child was diagnosed with Status Epilepticus, a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a persistent state of seizure. His talk was well appreciated by everybody present.
Dr Bharati Rajashekar at Women’s Healthcare meet 2011 The Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ICOG) along with Federation of Obstetric and Gy naecolog ica l Society of India (FOGSI) and South Asian Federation of Menopause Society (SAFOMS) conducted a Women’s Healthcare meet from 11 13 November 2011 at Bangalore. The theme for this year’s conference is “Translating Knowledge to Clinical Practice” Dr.Bharathi Rajshekar, Medical Director and Consultant Gynecologist, Vaatsalya Hospital, Hassan, spoke about the “Preferred mode of delivery for twins”.
OCTOBER 2011 - NOVEMBER 2011
“Hope For All” A new life saving initiative from Gulbarga Samson Sandeep, Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore Hope For All is a unique story of two nurses from Vaatsalya Hospital, Gulbarga, along with few social workers from Gulbarga who came together to form a non-religious, non-political and non-profit making organisation for the benefit of the society.
for the hospital as well. The team of doctors and nurses try their best to save the patient, but when life is lost due to severe blood loss or due to unavailability of blood components, it is a feeling of hopelessness, loss and anger. Anger, when handled properly can lead to the creation of new ideas, strength to put the idea in motion and bring them to life.
Mr.Vinod Kumar Katke, President of Hope for All and Mr.Jijo Jose, Secretary of Hope for All, have been a part of Vaatsalya Hospital, Gulbarga since it’s inception in the year 2009. Working as staff nurses, they face a wide range of emotions from their patients, the concerned families and friends, and it is not an easy job. Some families are thankful, some of them angry and some of them begging for mercy, but the most difficult emotion to face is on the occurrence of death. Death is an incomprehensible feeling for the families and difficult
their friends and spread the word in other social circles and received an impressive response and within a month, they saved more than 20 lives. So far, more than 40 lives have been saved through individual donations. Vaatsalya Hospitals wishes them
Such situations left a deep impact on Vinod and Jijo, and helped them start Hope for All. Hope for All started as a helping hand for patients who are in need of blood but do not have Vinod Kumar Katke Jijo Jose Secretary donors. They started President Hope for All with individual blood Hope for All donations and realised that there was a very high demand all the success in their future for blood. They started asking endeavors.
Vaatsalya’s Corporate Tie up programs
Shahnaz
Corporate Correspondent, VT, Bangalore
Vaatsalya’s Coroporate tie-up program was initiated to extend their services for the employees of various corporate companies, industries, schools and colleges, banks and co-operative societies in their respective cities. In the recent
An employee from Suzlon wind power Ltd. during his consultation at Vaatsalya Hospital, Gadag.
past, the marketing team started interacting with companies to join hands with Vaatsalya Hospital to provide affordable healthcare facilities to their employees. Some of the companies who have tied up with Vaatsalya are -
Suzlon wind power Ltd., Gadag, ABC trading company Ltd., (Coffee Day), Hassan, Ken Agri Tech., Hubli, Bajjargi Motors, Bijapur, Sri Siddeswara Co-Operative Bank, Bijapur, Basaweswara Co-Op. Society, Shimoga, City Cooperative Society, Shimoga, VKG motors, Gulbarga Suzlon Wind Power Ltd., organised a health check-up program for it’s employees at Vaatsalya Hospital, Gadag in the month of October 2011. Around 50 employees of Suzlon were given basic health check-up at a reduced price. Vaatsalya aims to create many more such tie ups in the coming years to extend its services by providing quality affordable and accessible healthcare for the employees of the tied-up companies.
Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm across Vaatsalya Network
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