Narayana Health City has launched ‘NH Senior Citizen’s Privilege Card’ in association with Dignity Foundation. The privilege card was launched by Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman – Narayana Health and Kannada actor Sundar Raj. The event witnessed presence of over 300 senior citizens from Bangalore. The Privilege card entitles them to avail discounts on treatment, get regular counselling and health check-ups done at Narayana Health City. A two-day interactive patient education programme titled ‘Frontiers in Medicine’ by eminent doctors of NH was also organised.
Speaking about the launch, Dr Shetty said, “Economic, social and demographic changes today are affecting the elderly people. They require regular check-ups and proper monitoring of health and diet.” Commenting on the association with Dignity Foundation, he said, “Dignity Foundation has been working for the cause of the elderly and we are happy to be associated with them.”
Reportedly, the privilege card will enable senior citizens in managing their healthcare requirements by offering OPD consultation, diagnostic tests and radiology services with regular health check-up. The launch of this card is expected to benefit around 3,000 to 4,000 senior citizens in Bangalore in the first year.
The privilege card programme was also launched in Jamshedpur, Jaipur and Kolkata which will cater to over 3000 senior citizens.
EH News Bureau