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  National, January 24, 2022 : A first in India, Apollo Hospitals Group has announced a collaboration with ‘The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic’, to bring international second opinion services to their patients. “At Apollo, we strive to break all barriers that come in the way of patients getting nothing but the best care. Empowering our doctors with global peer support in ratifying the diagnosis and exploring innovative management plans is one step in that direction,” said DrSangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group.   Through this programme, doctors at Apollo will be able to collaborate with leading medical experts at Cleveland Clinic to review complex cases and devise the most appropriate treatment plan. According to DrAnupamSibal, Group Medical Director at Apollo Hospitals , “this association aims to bring together world-class medical and surgical opinions, so that patients at Apollo may get the best possible treatment, promptly.”   “ We’re excited ...

  A new series of Facebook live in Tamil titled “Ungal Aarogyam, Ungal Kelvigal” (#Your Health Your Questions) was launched on 24 January, 2022 at 3 p.m. to specifically address questions related to PCOS -- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is an opportunity for Tamils living across the world to clear the myths about health issues.   An estimated one in five Indian women suffer from PCOS. The programme aims to raise awareness amidst the Tamil-speaking community all over the world about women’s healthcare, and break the language barrier in which health information is delivered, thereby reaching every girl and every woman. It is a mission undertaken by F ederation of  I nternational  G ynaecologists and  O bstetricians (FIGO) Chair of Well Woman Healthcare, Dr. Hema Divakar, Medical Director, Divakars Speciality Hospital.    This series is part of Health For Her, a special initiative and app being launched by the organisation Artist For Her, with sup...

Chennai January 3, 2022 : Apollo Hospitals today inaugurated the vaccination program for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years. This is in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister's announcement of expansion of the COVID vaccination program to include children above the age of 15 years from January 3, 2022.   Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Today is indeed an important milestone in our battle against COVID-19. With the launch of vaccinations for children between 15-18 years, we have made a beginning in protecting our future and the future of the country. This is an age group that needs to be protected against COVID and vaccination will help in mitigating the severity and preventing complications of COVID in children. Timely vaccination will also help in their return to normal life of not just education in the classroom but also sports and other cultural activities necessary for all-round development.”   Apollo Hospitals is India's largest priv...

The Anglo-Indian Suburban Front, Chennai under the president ship of its Founder- Dr.A.Roy Rozario held its 19 th Annual Get-together in Chennai on Sunday,26th December 2021 with a limited participation of members.   A moment of silence was observed at the start to remember all the departed followed by carol singing by a group led by Mr. Michael Fernandez comprising of Mrs.Loretta, Andrea, Edwin and the Association Secretary-Mrs.Petula Pinheiro. A special performance was made by Antony School of Music by its Founder Antony Williams and his family. This was followed by a Musical Chair and Tambola for the members, following which Memento's  and prizes were distributed.   The Speakers on the occasion included the Special Invitees -Mr.Mark Carron and Dr.Osphina Delphina Mariam, Proprietress of Joy Homeo Clinic,Perambur .The Guests of Honour -Mr.Harry Maclure Editor of  Anglos in the Wind International Magazine and Mr.Richard O'Connor ,Asst. Collector of Cust...