Fortis Hospital in Ludhiana, Punjab, recently organized a meeting with sarpanches (village heads) from Ludhiana and surrounding villages. The event aimed to build stronger partnerships with the community and raise awareness about the importance of family health, disease prevention, and early medical care in rural areas. The meeting was attended by senior doctors and officials from the hospital, including Dr. Vishavdeep Goyal, SBU Head and Zonal Director, and sarpanches from various villages.
The event highlighted the crucial role that sarpanches play in improving the health of their communities. Gurpreet Singh, a sarpanch from Pind Uppal, emphasized that sarpanches are the bridge between healthcare services and families, guiding villagers towards preventive care and ensuring that no one is left behind. He expressed his appreciation for the collaboration with Fortis Hospital, calling it a landmark initiative in transforming rural healthcare.
The meeting featured insightful health talks by senior Fortis specialists, Dr. Sanjeev Mahajan, Director of Orthopaedics, and Dr. Paramdeep Singh Sandhu, Director of Cardiology. The talks focused on the importance of early medical care and disease prevention, and provided valuable information on various health topics.
As a token of appreciation, Fortis Hospital announced the launch of a customized Fortis Privilege Card exclusively for sarpanches and their families. The card offers significant discounts on outpatient consultations, inpatient admissions, and diagnostic investigations, making top-tier healthcare more accessible to the families of sarpanches.
The event concluded with a joint pledge to collaborate on future health initiatives for rural families. The partnership between Fortis Hospital and the sarpanches is expected to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of rural communities in Punjab. By working together, they aim to promote health awareness, improve access to healthcare services, and ultimately transform rural healthcare in the region. The Fortis Privilege Card is a significant step towards achieving this goal, and is expected to benefit many families in the years to come.