Fortis Healthcare charitable Foundation (FCF)
Established in November 2005, the foundation and the trust are placed under the aegis of the “Centre for community Initiatives (CCI)”.
The objective of CCI is to take some key programs at the group level and drive them through out the group companies and to the community at large. This in no way compromises the programs which have been undertaken by our network hospitals based on the regional specificities and needs, such as the girl child etc. Hence the new structure not only complements the work done by the units but endeavors to accord some programs importance across the company by institutionalizing them at the group level while ensuring that the units retain their operating flexibility and freedom by continuing to create and run their own programs.
The endeavor at Fortis Healthcare is to touch people’s lives.
The spread of program under the Fortis Healthcare charitable Trust (FCT) and Fortis Healthcare charitable Foundation (FCF) is impressive. Over the last year the CCI programs have touched hundreds of hearts and helped many more.
We identified the following as our key focus areas:
- HIV/AIDS awareness
- School Children
- Healthcare for Rural India
- Community Outreach
- Focus on girl children
Program under the foundation and the trust cover the above mentioned focus areas. Here is a brief overview of the program
Fortis Healthcare charitable Foundation (FCF)
HIV/AIDS Program
It is the mandate of the management that every employee is sensitized on issues of HIV/AIDS. All Fortis hospitals have a cadre of trained peer educators who have been conducting awareness sessions.
Outreach program with diverse target groups have been conducted. Schools adolescents, college students, teachers, unorganized groups such as scooter mechanics, taxi drivers and employees of other corporates etc have been covered by the peer educators.
Sarthak – Cancer support group
This voluntary support group organizes monthly meetings, where senior oncologists interact informally with the patients, and member shares their thoughts with each other. Besides this, Yoga and Art of Living instructors are called to help the patients relax and de-stress. There are nearly 75 members in this support group.
Fortis Healthcare epilepsy Control Program (FECP)
There are large myths surrounding epilepsy resulting in social stigma. These baseless apprehensions and misconceptions stem from widespread ignorance regarding the disorder.
Fortis Healthcare foundation has set up the Fortis Healthcare advanced Centre for Epilepsy (FACE) falling within the purview of the Neurosciences Department.
In order to dispel fears and help epilepsy patients and their families overcome the social stigma and lead a productive life, counseling forms and important component of this program. So far 4 camps have been held benefiting over 600 people.
Rotary heart line
The link up with Rotary has only ONE objective, which is sharing the responsibility of providing healthcare to the underprivileged child/adolescent. As a super specialty in Heart, FHM has taken it upon itself to extend its services, especially of high end cardiac surgery, to save the lives of little children who cannot afford to pay for the treatment.
The scheme is targeted at underprivileged children from rural background. 07 children have benefited through this scheme so far.
Sponsor programs at other locations/with organizations
In order to educate the masses about the impact of preventable diseases, team Fortis Healthcare organizes Free Outstation OPDs, Free Cardiac & Multi-Specialty Camps.
Public Awareness Lectures and Continuous Medical Education (CME) for the medical fraternity across the Northern region of the country ensuring that best doctors at Fortis Healthcare are accessible to a cross section of people at their doorsteps. Some of these are in active participation and association with corporates and NGOs.
CCI programs are increasing with an aim to reach the un-reached. Around every hospital, Fortis Healthcare plans interventions best suited to cater to the needs of the locals to address their health related problems.
To sum up given below is the reach of the CCI programs at a glance.
| Chetna |
210 |
| Rural Health Awareness program |
160 |
| Saarthak |
180 |
| Sahayak |
130 |
| Friends Of Fortis Healthcare |
320 |
| School Buddies |
400 |
| Golden Age Club |
225 |
| Rotary Heart Line |
07 |
| Outreach OPDs |
13272 |
| Health Camps |
3600 |
For more information please contact Centre For Community Initiatives at Fortis Healthcare.
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