23rd September ’08: To promote a holistic approach to women’s healthcare,   Malar Hospitals, Associate of Fortis Healthcare Ltd. conducts “Well Women Health program” as the next initiative of “Community Arogya programme” CAP. Tmt. Geetha Jeevan, Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare, TN Govt., inaugurated the Well women Programme and highly commended the hospital management for conceiving the idea and said “The government cherishes the excellent work done”.  She also added that “a yearly checkup is also an opportunity to reassess a woman’s risk for various conditions. Family history, lifestyle, and other factors may change from year to year and affect a woman’s risk profile.

Mrs. Lakshmi the famous actress and social worker applauded Malar hospitals effort and commitment towards the community and especially towards womanhood .she said, “the pivot of every happy family is a healthy women. A healthy woman nurtures a healthy family, which is why even the smallest ailment disturbing her, affects the whole family.” So to ensure good health Malar hospital is providing this well Women Health Program to women of all ages.

Mrs. Poornima .K. Bhagyaraj the famous actress and an excellent dancer added that This Well Woman health program at Malar Hospital is a gynecological check-up designed for the today’s woman keeping in mind the risk factors to various gynecological ailments. This check up will help to evaluate the risks to diseases such as breast and cervical cancer. An early detection of these diseases can lead to complete cure and normal life and insisted that all women make the best use of this package offered which is affordable and high quality.

“Seeing a patient for a periodic health exam gives me a chance to check in with her about new health concerns, and to learn about what worries her. I help validate or assuage her concerns, and we can address them together,” A periodic review of what’s going on in a woman’s life — her family, work, activities, stresses, and joys — helps doctor and patient collaborate on health care decisions. This may mean finding the best times to take medications or figuring out how to fit in exercise. The visits also help build a strong patient-doctor relationship, which is invaluable when serious health problems arise says Dr. Nithyaa Ramamurthy, Director  & Sr.Consultant, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Most of my patients see me in the office for a checkup at regular intervals — say, every 12 to 18 months, depending on their age and medical conditions. I find this periodic health evaluation important for several reasons says Dr.Aparna Doraiswamy, Sr.Consultant, Obg.&Gynecologist, Malar Hospitals.

Healthy women need to have several indices of health measured periodically — weight, height, and blood pressure — as well as certain preventive services (breast exam, Pap test, immunizations, and, starting at age 30, fecal occult blood testing). It’s also important to reassess a woman’s risk for various conditions and educate her about those risks. Family history, habits of living, and other factors affect a woman’s risk profile says Dr.Manjula Devi Nandakumar, Sr.Consultant, Obg.&Gynecologist, Malar Hospitals.

Mr.Krish Ramesh, Zonal Director, Malar Hospital, Associate of Fortis Healthcare Ltd.,adds that “this program conducts series of health talks by our experts which imparts education, support services on important health and social issues that affect women.  Well women program will conduct Well women health Check up which helps women in prevention, early detection and diagnosis of cervical cancer and breast cancer.

Dr.Vivek adds that “The gynecologists will  provide treatment as well as counseling for women on a wealth of topics such as: Planning for Pregnancy ,Dealing with Premenstrual Syndrome, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Fertility, UroGynecology, Continence and Gynecological cancer, non cancerous intra uterine growths, menses related problem, prenatal care”.

Mr.S.Gopinath, Head M & S adds that this programme will empower a woman to lead her life uninterrupted by the problems of womanhood and also suggests some ways to get the most out of their Checkup:

• Bring written lists of your health concerns and your current medications.
• Mention any changes in the health of your family.
• Bring up concerns early in the visit, so there is time to address them.
• Tell your doctor if a medication is not working for you.

Dr.V.Thenmozhi, Sr.Consultant, Obg.&Gynecologist, Malar Hospitals adds that “in this initiative of CAP we are offering to the womanhood of Chennai a family-centered Obstetrical Care as well as State-of-the-art Gynecological Care highlighting on cervical cancer and breast Cancer. Cervical cancer accounts for an estimated 24 percent of India’s cancer cases among women, and breast cancer at 20 percent. A World Health Organization study reveals that every year 1, 32,082 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 74,118 die from the disease”.

Our women & Child health services provide an efficient process as well as a comfortable, confidential environment. This area compliments our flexible women’s inpatient services that cater to the special care of women. We are on the cutting edge of knowing what women need and want, not just the latest trends. Our best and brightest look forward to helping you any way we can with your health care needs adds Dr.T.Sumita, Sr.Consultant, Obg.&Gynecologist, Malar Hospitals.

MALAR HOSPITAL- An Introduction
Malar Hospitals Ltd, founded in 1992, is established as one of the largest corporate hospitals in Chennai providing quality super specialty and multi specialty healthcare services. Malar Hospital, with 180 beds, focuses on providing comprehensive medical care in the areas of gynecology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, neurology, pediatrics, diabetics, and nephrology. Several rare Orthopedics and Joint replacement, Neurosurgery and Plastic reconstruction surgeries have been performed over the years in this hospital.     Malar Hospitals is an associate of Fortis Network of 14 multi specialty and Super Specialty hospitals and the first gateway to the South.  At Malar Hospitals, our community involvement is consistent with our company’s principles and with our mission of customer service and quality care.

Community Involvement initiatives
Through the Community Arogya Programme, we maximize resources to support worthwhile community activities in three categories – healthcare-related services, Safety and first aid education and Well being of the community through various initiatives of Community Arogya Programme (CAP). These programmes have missions that are consistent with ours and through our involvement we can help them raise awareness about their important causes and help to move from illness to wellness. Malar Hospital is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen in every community we serve. We will nurture to bring forth a healthy community and continue to grow our involvement.