The Max Super Speciality hospital here kick-started ‘Max healthy living week’ to mark its third anniversary on Sunday. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat and Chairman of Max India, Analjeet Singh were present in a ceremony held to celebrate the occasion.
The hospital authorities claim that week long series of activities aims to inculcate healthy living habits among the residents of Dehradun.
Speaking on the occasion Harish Rawat said that in last three years the hospital has set new benchmarks in the areas of patient care and quality.
“It is a welcome moment in the field of healthcare of Uttarakhand, before Max Super Speciality Hospital Dehradun started functioning numerous emergencies were referred outside the state for want of tertiary level medical care” he said.
Managing Director and CEO, Max Healthcare Rajit Mehta said that Max Super Speciality Hospital was established with a dream of bringing international class tertiary care to the people of Dehradun and the nearby regions. The vision has turned to reality and has bridged the gap of specialized medical services in Uttarakhand. “We would like to thank the local residents for their trust in our healthcare services that has made us the care provider of choice. It will be our continuous endeavour to provide the best healthcare services to the residents”, he said.
Addressing the audience Chairman, Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, said that Indians are reporting more and more overweight and obesity problems and it has become a major driver for the widely prevalent diabetes. Announcing ‘Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program’ at Max hospital Dehradun Dr Chowbey said that the aim of the programme is to educate people about the burgeoning incidence of obesity and how small and simple lifestyle changes can do wonders and keep people healthy. “If in spite of repeated efforts of diet control and rigorous exercise the weight is not reducing, then one should consider weight loss surgery/ bariatric surgery” he advised.
The General Manager Operations of the hospital Sandeep Singh Tanwar highlighted the achievements of the hospital in last three years on the occasion .