Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram in association with Bishnoi Samaj, Hisar organise health camp in Hisar
The camp saw participation from over 1000 people and more than 700 benefited from free medical services and medical tests
In an endeavour to bring health awareness, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram in association with Bishnoi Samaj, Hisar organised a health camp in Hisar, Haryana. The camp saw participation from over 1000 people and more than 700 benefited from free medical services and medical tests.
The attendees were given free medical consultation by senior doctors of Fortis Gurugram. The main motive of the camp was to create awareness and educate people on the importance of different medical ailments, its diagnosis, treatment and intervention. This camp was one of such events where the people of Hisar saw participation from directors of different medical specialities and gave consultation on diseases related to oncology, nephrology, cardiology, bone marrow transplant, paediatric nephrology among others.
Senior consultants who participated in the event included – Dr Rahul Bhargava, Director and HOD, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Dr Niranjan Naik, Director Surgical Oncology. Consultation for kidney related diseases was offered by Dr Salil Jain, Director, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant, Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery consultation was offered by Dr Udgeath Dhir, Director and Head, Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery and Dr Rakesh Jain, Director offered Paediatric Neurology services to the children.
In addition to this, free blood pressure check-up, blood sugar check-up, was also carried to create awareness about diabetes and hypertension which is one of the most worrisome and common health issues prevalent in this region. ECG, urine deposit test and creatinine blood test was also done on the attendees of the health camp.
Dr Ritu Garg, Zonal Director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram said, “Being a healthcare provider our main aim is to educate people on how to live a healthy lifestyle. If people are aware of the symptoms of a disease and realise the importance of early detection, half the battle is won. Our purpose to organise this camp is to provide education and free medical services to the society.