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Dr Rajeev BediDirector

Medical OncologyFortis Hospital, Mohali

Dr Rakesh OjhaMedical Oncology & Haematology

Senior ConsultantFortis Hospital, Noida

Dr Sandeep NayakAdditional Director, Surgical Oncology

Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru

Dr Jalaj BakshiSenior ConsultantSurgical Oncology

Fortis Hospital, Noida

Dr Santhosh GowdaAdditional Director-Medical Oncology


Dr Pradeep JainDirector, Laparoscopic GI and GI Oncosurgery

Bariatric and Minimal Access SurgeryFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Dr P JagannathConsultant, Surgical Oncologist

SL Raheja Hospital, MahimA Fortis Associate Hospital, Mumbai

Dr Surender Kumar Dabas Director, Head, Neck, Breast

and Thorax CancerFMRI, Gurugram & Fortis Hospital,

Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Dr Suresh H AdvaniConsultant, Medical Oncologist

SL Raheja Hospital, MahimA Fortis Associate Hospital, Mumbai

Dr Jaskaran Singh SethiSr. Consultant,

Radiation OncologyFortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh,

New Delhi

COMBATTINGCANCER

FORTIS REDEDICATES ITSELF TO

World CancerDay Special

Dr Narendra BhallaSenior Consultant

Radiation OncologyFortis Hospital, Mohali

Dr Rama JoshiDirector, Gynae Oncology

FMRI, Gurugram

Dr Urvashi JhaDirector,

Obstetrics & GynecologyFortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital

Vasant, Kunj, New Delhi

Dr Jagdev Singh SekhonDirector

Medical OnologyFortis Hospital, Ludhiana

Dr Jai Dev WigDirector

Surgical OncologyFortis Hospital, Mohali

Dr Rajeev KapoorAdditional DirectorSurgical Oncology

Fortis Hospital, Mohali

Dr Anita BorgesHOD, Histopathology

SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim A Fortis Associate Hospital, Mumbai

Dr Vinod Raina Executive Director,

Medical Oncology AndHaematology, FMRI, Gurugram

Dr Anil Heroor, Sr. Consultant,Dept. of Surgical Oncology& HOD-Colorectal Surgery,

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai

Dr Rahul Bhargava Director & Head

Dept. of HaematologyHaemato-oncology & BMT,

FMRI, Gurugram

My dear fellow Fortisians,

I hope all of you are in the best of health and spirits.

As you are all aware, a great deal has transpired with our company

and you all have been reading about Fortis on a daily basis in the

newspapers and/or online. For one reason or another, we are in the

news almost every day, and while this is sometimes concerning, it

also indicates how much value we command. The attention can be a

good thing because we are being perceived as a fundamentally

good company that has great potential but has been besieged by

issues beyond our control. And once these issues are fixed, we will

certainly be back on track again. While the current challenges can

sometimes make it hard for us to do our daily jobs, the truth is that

this is temporary and it will pass. With that said, we are pushing

forward and I remain grateful to all of you for your wholehearted

dedication and commitment.

As we go through this phase, it is incumbent upon all of us to make

sure that we retain the trust of our patients with impeccable clinical

and nursing care. Patients and attendants are not interested in any

deal discussions or anything other than how they will be treated

and looked after - that is where we excel and I know we will

continue to do so.

On a personal note, I must confess that while I have had the good

fortune to do many things in my career, these past few (12-18)

months have been a new learning for me. While I am fascinated

with the process and level of interest in Fortis, I am deeply

concerned that we have not been able to keep the focus on what is

critical and most important to our business - treating and healing. I

am aware that we are all pushing as hard as possible to ensure that

we get back to working with our doctors and nurses to treating

patients and saving lives.

Before I close, I would like to formally welcome our new Board

Members (see details on Page 3). Based on my interaction with

Mr Ravi Rajagopal, Mr lndrajit Banerjee, Mr Rohit Bhasin and

Ms Suvalaxmi Chakraborty, I am confident that that under their

guidance, Fortis will embark upon a new era of stability and

exponential growth.

At this point, I do not have any further information to share with

you, but I promise to get back to you as soon as I have something.

Thank you all for your invaluable support and contribution to the

growth of this organisation – it has been a long journey and I am

confident that the best is yet to come.

Do stay tuned for more in the days ahead.

Warm and respectful regards,

Bhavdeep Singh

Message fromthe CEO

Message from the CEOMy Dear Fortisians,

As you may be aware, the Fortis Board has undergone a change following the reconstitution of the Board.

On behalf of the organisation, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Board Members, Dr Brian Tempest, Mr Harpal Singh, Ms Sabina Vaisoha and Lt. Gen. Tejinder Singh Shergill. Their guidance and involvement were instrumental in shaping our growth story through the years and establishing Fortis as a leader in the healthcare space.

I would also like to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all our employees, leadership team members and other stakeholders who have stood by us in these challenging times. You have continued to work with unbridled enthusiasm and have been instrumental in ensuring that our patients receive the very best care. No words can be enough to appreciate your exemplary commitment and I salute all of you for all your continuing support.

With that said, I am delighted to welcome our new Board members Mr Ravi Rajagopal, Mr lndrajit Banerjee, Mr Rohit Bhasin and Ms Suvalaxmi Chakraborty. I strongly believe that under their guidance, Fortis will embark upon a new era of stability and exponential growth. We look forward to the new Board members providing their direction and support to empower the management team and all of us to achieve our vision of 'saving and enriching lives'.

On behalf of Fortis Management, I extend a warm welcome to the new Board Members and look forward to building positive processes in the coming months with a strong focus on healthcare service delivery and patient care excellence.

Best,

Bhavdeep SinghChief Executive OfficerFortis Healthcare Limited

Mr Ravi Rajagopal, a Chartered Accountant, has 35-year long career in major consumer goods businesses. Ravi has worked for over 20 years in Diageo, UK, in various senior roles till he opted for retirement in 2015. He is currently on the board of Vedanta Plc and is an advisor to a few business organizations in the United Kingdom.

Mr Ravi RajagopalChairman

Ms Suvalaxmi Chakraborty, a Chartered Accountant, comes with more than 28 years of rich experience in financial services and Banking with exposure to various facets of fund raising, corporate banking, treasury management, asset liability management, corporate risk management etc. She held several positions at ICICI Ltd and ICICI Bank including General Manager for Corporate Banking and Head of Rural, Micro-banking and Agri Business. She launched and ran the commercial banking business of Barclays Bank in India and was also the Chief Executive Officer for the Indian operations of State Bank of Mauritius. Currently she serves as Independent Director for Magma HDI General Insurance Company Ltd, RGVN (North East) Microfinance Ltd and Caspian Impact Investments Pvt Ltd. She is Co-Founder and Director of Espandere Advisors P Ltd, which is a Business Advisory and Transaction Advisory services provider in the Banking & Finance sectors. She has featured in the Fortune India List of 50 most powerful women in business.

Ms Suvalaxmi ChakrabortyIndependent Director

Mr Rohit Bhasin is a Finance expert and has vast experience in the areas of Business Strategy, Investment Advisory, Business Planning & Restructuring and Corporate Finance, including M&As and Valuations. He is a Chartered Accountant with 34 years of experience in leading organisations such as Standard Chartered Bank, AIG Inc, and Price waterhouse Coopers (PwC) and was also an Independent Director on Board of GE Capital Services India.

Mr Rohit BhasinIndependent Director

Mr Indrajit Banerjee has had a 35 plus year career in various industries, principally in pharmaceuticals, metals and hydrocarbons. He has played leadership roles in Finance, Strategy, Legal functions in Cairn India, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Lupin Ltd and Indal, in helping these companies in during difficult situations to create superior shareholder value. He is a Chartered Accountant and is engaged in various professional aspects in the pharmaceutical and financial services. He is based out of NCR.

Mr Indrajit BanerjeeIndependent Director

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New Beginnings & Launches

Fortis Shalimar Bagh launches in-house Continuing Nursing Educationprogramme on Critical CareWith an aim to enhance nursing skills in critical care, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, has launched an in-house Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programme for its nursing staff. The programme is designed to develop skills and capabilities amongst the nurses to identify any deteriorating health conditions in any patient under their care and to be able to promptly handle any critical health situations.

The programme has been made an integral part of the training curriculum at the hospital and will be organised on a regular basis.

Ms Girja Sharma, Chief of Nursing with the participantsat the launch of the CNE

Fortis Hospital, CG Road, Bengaluru, launches specialised geriatric clinic

Fortis Hospitals, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, launched a specialised geriatric clinic for providing customised care and support to the elderly in the city. The clinic was launched on the occasion of Valentine's Day function for the elderly, organised by Dignity Foundation. The clinic is equipped to carry out comprehensive geriatric evaluations for aged patients.

Dr Ramesh KN, Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, Fortis Hospitals, CG Road, said “Our dedicated clinic will help the elderly receive customised care catering to their special needs and preferences. It will also impart a greater sense of comfort to their carers and family members.” Dr Vishnuvardhan, Facility Director, Fortis Hospitals, CG Road, said, “We are glad to have another specialty clinic at Fortis Hospitals, Cunningham Road. We hope this clinic will benefit the elderly population get specialised treatment as they are more prone to chronic disorders.”

Team of doctors during the launch of Geriatrics clinicMembers of Dignity foundation during the event

Dr Jagdish Chaturvedi performing during the eventDr Ramesh KN interacting with the audience during the launch event

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Fortis launches advanced Urology centre at Davangere, Karnataka

Fortis hospitals has launched an advanced clinic for Urology in Davangere, Karnataka, in association with S. S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, to provide accessible care to patients who otherwise have to travel to Bengaluru for kidney problems.

The center was inaugurated by Mr Shamanur Shivashankarappa, MLA and former Cabinet Minister, Government of Karnataka, and Chairman of Bapuji Educational Association, along with Dr Mohan Keshavamurthy, Director – Urology, Uro-Oncology, Andrology & Transplant Surgery, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru.

Dr Mohan Keshavamurthy, Director- Urology, Uro-oncology, Andrology, Transplant & Robotic Surgery, addressing the gathering

The In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) unit launched a year ago at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj (FHVK), New Delhi, has witnessed the birth of 20 babies, representing a success rate of 99%. The speciality unit operates under the guidance of Dr Richika Sahay, Director, IVF.

The first IVF baby at the hospital was a significant milestone, since the couple had previously experienced eight failed IVF procedures in the 15 years of their marriage. Recollecting her first case, Dr Sahay said, “The couple had very high expectations from us, given their previous experience. However, we were ecstatic to welcome our first IVF baby. We are extremely happy to have been able to bring joy to all our patients and hope to continue doing so for both our domestic as well as international patients.”

Fortis Vasant Kunj achieves 99% successrate in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)

Milestones

Dr Richika Sahay, Director, IVF with the first IVF baby

Fortis Healthcare has been selected as India's Distinctive GoodwillBrands of 2017 in healthcare, and pharma category

Did youknow?

5Feb-March 2018

Clinical Excellence

First in India: Fortis Mohali introduces Glue Closure Technique to treatVaricose Veins Fortis Hospital, Mohali, has introduced the new Glue

Closure Technique to treat Varicose Veins for the first time

in India. This modern yet simple technique does not require

application of anesthesia which involves multiple

punctures in thigh to numb the area. A special catheter is

introduced in the vein of the patient, which is ablated

along with a special Turkish glue. Dr Ravul Jindal, Director,

Vascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, and Dr Merts,

Proctor, RD Global, Turkey, spoke about this unique

technique.

The Glue closure treatment uses a patented VENABLOCK catheter which is a relatively new endovascular technique to cure

venous reflux disease. Dr Ravul Jindal who was the pioneer of MOCA technique (Mechanico Chemical Ablation of Varicose

Veins) in India is yet again the first to introduce this even more painless technique in this country. The technique is specially

recommended for those who are sensitive to needle pricks as well as those who are overweight.

Dr Ravul Jindal, Director, Vascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, explaining the technique

Medical support team from Fortis Anandapur revives pulselessmarathoner after 20-min Herculean effort

A 48-year-old marathon runner, who collapsed while participating in the Tata Steel 25k Marathon, got a fresh lease of life after receiving on-the-spot medical assistance from a team from Fortis Hospital, Anandapur. The runner fell and bruised himself badly. He was also found to be breathless and pulseless. The medical team provided immediate intervention by stopping the bleeding with a pressure bandage. They also initiated cardiac massage and respiratory assistance with an ambu bag. The injured marathoner was administered emergency medication on the spot with intubation. His heart beat and breathing resumed after 20 minutes of continuous efforts and he was then immediately rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.

The patient was put on a ventilator after initial tests and his condition was closely monitored in the Critical Care Unit. He responded well to the treatment and was subsequently discharged from the hospital after full recovery. The patient and his family members appreciated the efforts of the entire team and a cake cutting ceremony was also organised at the hospital to recognise the team's dedication.

The patient in the ICU with his wife and Dr Sanjukta Dutta,Head of Emergency Department at Fortis Hospitals, Anandapur

Did youknow?

Fortis 'More to Give' Campaign was the Finalist at Effies 2016 andCannes 2017

6 Feb-March 2018

Special Feature

India continues to witness a surge in cancer cases due to a host of reasons. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 17.3 lakh new cases are expected by the year 2020. Fortis has been at the forefront of the fight against cancer and has built up significant capabilities over the years. We present here a glimpse of some of the initiatives.

Fortis has five specialised, comprehensive cancer care centres offering all the three sub-specialities - Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology. These are:

Comprehensive cancer care centres

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana


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Fortis Hospital, Noida SL Raheja Hospital-A Fortis Associate Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai

Fortis Hospital, BG Road, BengaluruFortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

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Some of our Experienced Clinicians

DR VINOD RAINA Executive Director, Medical Oncologyand Haematology

DR NANDINIHAZARIKA

Senior ConsultantPaed Oncology

DR PRIYA TIWARIConsultant

Medical Oncology

Region Delhi NCR

Fortis Memorial & Research Institute, Gurugram

DR B NIRANJANNAIK

Director,Breast and GIOnco Surgery

DR SURENDERKUMAR DABAS

Director,Head, Neck and Thorax

Surgical Oncology

DR RAHUL KAPOORSenior ConsultantSurgical Oncology

DR ASHWANISHARMA

Senior ConsultantHead, Neck and Thorax

Surgical Oncology

DR ASHU ABHISHEKSenior Consultant

Radiation Oncology

DR RAMA JOSHIDirector

Gynae Oncology

DR ISHITA B SENDirector,

Nuclear Medicine

DR RAHULBHARGAVA

Director & Head– Department of

Haematology,Haemato-oncology & BMT

DR ANIRUDHP. DAYAMA

ConsultantHaematology, Haemato-

oncology & BMT

DR VIKAS DUASenior Consultant

Haematology,Haemato-oncology

& BMT

DR VINEET PANTSenior ConsultantNuclear Medicine

DR AMAL ROYCHAUDHARY

Senior ConsultantRadiation Oncology

DR URVASHIJHA

Director,Obstetrics &Gynecology

DRSABYASACHI

BALDirector, Thoracic

Onco Surgery

DR MANDEEP SMALHOTRA

HOD, Head, Neck &Breast Oncoplasty

DR BHAWANAAWASTHY

Senior ConsultantMedical Oncology

DR MITUSHRIKHANDE

Senior ConsultantHaematology

Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant, Kunj, New Delhi

DR RANDEEPWADHAWAN

Director, MAS, Bariatric & GI Surgery

DR RAJEEV SOODDirector

Urology, Robotics & Renal Transplantation

DR DEEPAK JHAConsultant,Head, Neck

& Breast Oncology

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DR JALAJBAKSHI

Senior ConsultantSurgical Oncology

DR KABIR REHMANIConsultant

Surgical Oncology

DR MANOJKUMAR


DR AKHIL JAINSenior Consultant,Medical Oncology

DR MOHITAGGARWAL

Consultant& Unit Head,

Medical Oncology

DR MUDHASIRAHMAD

Consultant,Medical Oncology

DR DEEPIKACHAUHAN

Consultant,Radiation Oncology

DR JASKARANSINGH SETHI

Sr. Consultant,Radiation Oncology

DR NEHA KUMARConsultant,

Gynecologic Oncology

DR RAKESH OJHASenior ConsultantMedical Oncology

& Hematology

DR PRADEEP JAINDirector, Laparoscopic

GI and GI Oncosurgery,Bariatric and

Minimal Access Surgery

DR SURENDERKUMAR DABAS

Director, Head, Neck, Breastand Thorax Cancer

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

DR RAJINDERYADAV Director,

Urinary andGenital Cancer


DR HEMANTBHARTIYA

Director & HOD Neurosurgery

DR VIVEK VAIDAddl. DirectorNeurosurgery

DR KAPILESHWERVIJAY

Additional Director,GI, Hepatobiliary,

Bariatric & MinimalAccess Surgery

DR NARESHKUMAR SONI

ConsultatntSurgical Oncology

Region North & East

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur

DR PARVEENKAUR

Senior ConsultantRadiationOncology


DR JAGDEVSINGH SEKHON

DirectorMedical Oncology

DR HARISHMATTA


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DR RAJESHJINDAL


DR SAURABHKUMAR GHOSH


Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata

Fortis Escorts Hospital, AmritsarDR HAKEEM

HUSAIN ANSARConsultant

Medical Oncology

DR RUDRAPRASAD DOLEY

Consultant-GI,Hepatobiliary &

PancreaticOncosurgery

DR ANISH GUPTAConsultant

ENT Oncosurgery

DR ATULSHARMA JOSHIAdditional DirectorSurgical Oncology

DR NAVALBANSAL

ConsultantBreast & EndocrineSurgical Oncology

DR RAJEEV BEDIDirector

Medical Oncology

DR RAJEEVKAPOOR

Additional DirectorSurgical Oncology

DR JAI DEV WIGDirector

Surgical Oncology

DR ABHISHEKPURI

AttendingConsultant

Radiation Oncology

DR NARENDRABHALLA


DR RAJATGUPTA

ConsultantOrthopaedic Oncology

DR SWAPNAMISRA

Additional DirectorGynaecology &

Obstetrics

DR ASHISPATHAK

Director,Neuro-oncosurgery


Region South & West

SL Raheja Hospital - A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai

DR ANITABORGES

HODHistopathology

DR PJAGGANATH

HODSurgical Oncology

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PROF DR JYAESHKUMAR JHA


DR SHARADWAT MUKHOPADHYAY

ConsultantMedical Oncology

DR SURESHADVANI

HODMedical Oncology

DR ASHOKSHENOY

Senior ConsultantHead & NeckOncosurgery

DR GOVIND ERIATConsultant Haemato-

Oncology and BoneMarrow Transplant

DR MANGALARAMACHANDRA

ConsultantObstetrics &

Gynaecologist

DR MAHESH RAJASHEKARAIAH

Consultant Haemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant

DR SUNIL UDGIREConsultant Padiatric Oncology and BoneMarrow Transplant

DR ANAND KUMARKRISHNAPPA

Consultant PadiatricOncology and BoneMarrow Transplant

Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, MumbaiDR ANIL HEROOR

Senior Consultant,OncoSurgeon

DR BOMANDHABHAR


DR TUSHARJADHAVConsultant

Surgical Oncology

Hiranandani Hospital – Fortis Network Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai


DR ANIL HEROORSenior Consultant

Dept. of OncoSurgery& HOD-Colorectal

Surgery

DR SUBHAPRAKASHSANYAL

Senior ConsultantHaemeto-Oncology

DR SUBHAPRAKASHSANYAL

Senior ConsultantHaemeto-Oncology

DR ARUN BEHLSenior Consultant,Surgical Oncology

DR RUPAL CHHEDAConsultant

Radiation Oncology

DR UMA DANGIConsultant,

Medical Oncology

DR UMA DANGIConsultant,

Medical Oncology

DR LINUABRAHAM

JACOBConsultant Medical

Oncologist

DR SANDEEPNAYAK

Additional Director- Surgical Oncology

DR SANTHOSHGOWDA

Additional Director- Medical Oncology

DR SACHINSURESH JADHAVConsultant Haemato-

Oncology and BoneMarrow Transplant


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State-of-the-art Technology

Fortis has invested in equipment capable of detecting and treating the minutest of lesions through Targeted High-precision

Radiation Therapy. Some of the technologies available include the highly accurate Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

unit, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy

(VMAT), Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS), Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT) and BRACHYTHERAPY - 18 channel HDR

system. In addition, Fortis has access to the most advanced PET-CT imaging tool, among others.

AXESSE, the targeted radiation therapy

unit produced through a collaboration

between leading technology innovators,

Brain Lab and Elekta

The ELEKTA SYNERGY TRIPLE PHOTON ENERGY

LINEAR ACCELERATOR that can deliver Image-guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Image Modulated Radiation

Therapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT), Stereotactic Body

Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) Gating using the Volumetric Arc Therapy

(VMAT) with Monaco treatment planning system

Time of Flight PET CT - Has the ability to

detect lesions as small as 0.1 inch and

offers exceptional image quality

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The da Vinci Xi surgical system at Fortis Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, The da Vinci Xi Surgical System provides a natural extension of the surgeon’s eyes and hands into the patient. It advances MIS technology for patients like never before by offering revolutionary anatomical access, crystal-clear 3D HD vision, and a platform built for advanced technologies. With the da Vinci Xi system, Intuitive Surgical now offers a platform optimized for multiquadrant surgery and complex diseases and conditions.

Elekta Versa HD advanced Linear Accelerator works on a fully digital platform. It is capable to deliver different radiotherapy treatment techniques like Intensity Modulated Radio Therapy (IMRT), Volumetric modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) using agility multileaf collimator and Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT) using Apex High Definition Multileaf Collimator (mMLC). This fully digital accelerator can precisely locate the tumor with its image guidance system and its Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) gating System.

NUCLETRON: A dedicated Brachytherapy Suite with HDR Microselectron treatment facility

14 Feb-March 2018

Events

Knee Replacement support group session held at Fortis Rajajinagar,Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, conducted a 'Knee Replacement Support Group' meeting with patients of Dr Kiran Chouka, Consultant Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgeon. Nine senior citizens shared their post-surgery experience and described how the surgery had improved their lifestyle and physical abilities.

Patient support groups are a potential aid to clinical therapy as such groups tend to encourage members to better adjust with the lifestyle changes required to treat the illness.

Patients who underwent knee replacement participating in a sportDr Chouka addressing the gathering

Fortis Anandapur organises Inter-school Poster Making Competition andinteractive session on Organ Donation

An inter-school poster making competition, followed by an interactive session on 'Organ Donation' was organised by Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata. Students of Class VI-XII from leading city schools participated in the competition, the aim of which was to generate awareness among people regarding the dire need for organ donation in our country.

Out of the total 752 entries received, 72 students from 16 schools of the city were selected for the finale, which took place at the premises of Fortis Hospital, Anandapur. The winners received exciting prizes while all the participants received certificates. This competition was followed by an interactive session on Organ Donation.

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, recently launched a book on Intensive Care nursing. Focused on nursing care practices for critically ill patients, the book titled- The Shift, has been jointly authored by Dr Florence, Associate Consultant, Critical Care; Dr Harjit Singh Mahay, Senior Consultant, Critical Care, and Ms Nancy, Critical Care Nurse.

The book aims to act like a guide for newly inducted nursing staff with simple messages and do's and don't s for managing patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Providing a fresh perspective, the book steers clear from the several other complex books on the subject. It is poised to be a winner with the new trainees and inductees in the field of nursing.

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, launches book on Intensive Care nursing

Col. H. S. Chehal, RCOO – Delhi NCR, at the launch of the book

School kids participating in the competition

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Activity club at Fortis Hospital, BG Road, brings joy amongst senior citizens

A fun event for healthy living, recently organised by Fortis hospital, BG Road, brought cheers to senior citizens. 65 senior citizens attended the event, titled 'The Activity Club of Senior Citizens' (TACOS). Several activities such as yoga, fun games on diet and nutrition, and other mind and body exercises were conducted. The winners were given special certificates and prizes. The event received an overwhelmingly positive response.

Dr Suja Vinay, Head General Admin, Fortis BG Roadgiving away the awards

Scientific inauguration by Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla, was followed by his speech on"Changing Indication of TAVR & other Percutaneous Valve Implementation".

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, supports Jaipur Marathon as officialMedical Partner

On this World Health Day, the 25th Silver Jubilee of Cardiology Societyof India, Cardicon, was held at Ashoka Hall, Hotel Maurya in Patna

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, was the medical partner at the Jaipur Marathon (9th Edition) which was flagged off by Bollywood celebrity Ms Raveena Tondon and Mr Milind Soman in the presence of Mr Prateem Tamboli, Zonal Director, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur. More than 75,000 people participated in the event.

A team of around 70 Fortisian comprising of Doctors, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Paramedics, Support Staff and Marketing officials manned the 12 medical aid centers and two base camps set up across the entire route. Three well equipped ambulance and one bike ambulance were provided to extend mobile medical helpto the runners.

The marathoners being followed by a bike-borne ambulance The Fortis team providing assistance to runners at a medical aid centre

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Fortis Hospital, BG Road, supports student event with First Aid camp

A First Aid camp was set up by Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru, to support a large event in the city organised by the

student volunteer body of Christ University, Bengaluru. Over 16,000 students participated in the biennial event - MILAN

2017, a 2-day sports and cultural meet. Basic first aid and free nutritional drinks were provided by the hospital during the

event. Few students complaining of dizziness, dehydration and minor cuts were treated at the camp.

An injury being treated at the camp The Fortis team at the event

Fortis Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, celebrates World Kidney Day andInternational Women's Day

On the occasion of World Kidney Day and International Women's Day, numerous activities were organised by Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj. The day-long celebration began with lamp lighting, a talk by senior doctors on raising kidney disease awareness, support group walk with kidney patients, a dialysis picnic for the dialysis patients and signing up of organ donation forms. The event was attended by several kidney patients. To mark International Women's Day, a session with a senior gynecologist was organised to educate women on “contraception and prevention of cancer.”

Mr Sandeep Guduru, Facility Director, Fortis Vasant Kunj, said, “I am very happy to be a part of this celebration. The gathering of our doctors, community and patients gives us the support to make this a successful campaign. This is a very important occasion for us because as a hospital we continue to create awareness and educate the community about kidney diseases. We committed to promoting a healthy community and our aim of celebrating International Women's Day was to push for greater empowerment of women.”

Patients and doctors at Fortis Vasant Kunjcelebrating World Kidney Day

Saying it with flowers: International Women's Day celebration at Fortis Vasant Kunj

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Fortis Hospital, Mohali, organises conference on Critical Care Nursing

Fortis Hospital, Mohali, organised a conference on 'critical care nursing' to enhance competency and impart knowledge about critical care to the hospital's nurses. Mr Ashish Bhatia, COO (North & East), inaugurated the session by lighting the ceremonial lamp in the presence of Mr Abhijit Singh, Facility Director; Dr G.B.S Kang, Medical Director; Dr Ankur Rustgi, Administration Head; Capt. Neelam Deshwal, Regional Chief Nursing Officer; Dr Shweta Prabhakar, Regional Quality Head(North & East); Ms Jaspreet Ahulwalia, Regional Training Head (N & E) and Ms Shivani Garg, Regional HR Head.

During the session, Dr Hiteshi Chauhan, Cardiologist, apprised everyone about head to toe critical care alerts while Capt. Neelam Deshwal imparted tips on stress management in critical care. Dr Arun Kumar, Senior Consultant, Critical Care, spoke about the importance of counselling in critical care and the importance of line management was discussed by Dr Sanchita Garg. The session was widely appreciated by the participants for the invaluable learning and interactions.

Lamp lighting by Mr Ashish Bhatia, RCOO – North & East and Mr Abhijit Singh, Facility Director – Fortis Mohali The audience, listening with rapt attention

Fortis Anandapur, Kolkata, launches Nursing campus connect programme

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata, initiated a college connect programme for Nursing students to share real life nursing

practices and advancement in the field with them. A two-day programme was concluded at Neotia College and Sister

Florence College of Nursing as part of the initiative. The programme was conducted by the nursing team under the leadership

of Chief of Nursing, Ms. Doli Biswas. She was assisted by Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Sathya A. Kumar, Capt. Nivedita

Ganguly, Sr. Sujata A. Singh, Br. Prajun, Banrishisha Basaiawmoit, Ms. Rajashri Laude and Training Lead for Fortis Hospitals

(East) Ms. Sonali Ghosh.

The training programme comprises several key topics, including infection control policies and practices, an overview of

nursing education and basic life support. The programme also has soft skills training such as etiquette, resume making and

service excellence.

Ms Sonali, Training Lead for Fortis Hospitals (East), sharing her thoughts on Service Excellence

Demonstration of Basic Life Support in progress

18 Feb-March 2018

A Little Extra Care

Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, celebrates Quality and AntibioticAwareness Week

As part of an awareness drive, a Quality and Antibiotic Week was celebrated at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata. The drive saw an overwhelming participation from various departments at the hospital. It was kick-started with a lamp lighting ceremony in the presence of Mr Samir Singh, Zonal Director; Dr Sambit Das, Ex Head- Medical Service; Dr Irfaan Akhter, Infection Control Officer; Ms Doli Biswas, Chief Nursing Officer; Ms Sathya A Kumar, DCNO, and other consulates and staff members.

The awareness drive comprised of several interactive and engaging initiatives such as a Quiz Competition, Poster Making Competition, a Hand Hygiene Dance and a Q&A session. The winners of the competition were awarded by Mr Ashish Bhatia, Chief Operating Officer, Fortis Healthcare.

Inauguration of the week Mr Ashish Bhatia felicitating winners

Infection control awareness talk with visitors On the spot audit of Biomedical Waste Management

Poster Competition Poster evaluation by Mr Samir Singh

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How did you take up singing?

Singing is not something which can be pursued as a hobby.

In my case, I just understood, in my growing up years, that I

sing better than others. Hence I pursued my talent.

Do you have any professional training in singing?

No. Though I have always wanted to, I have never taken any

professional training in singing. It is more of God's gift.

However, in the last 10 years, I have had two professionals

helping me.

What is the name of your musical band? Tell us

something more about it.

The name of our band is “Byatikromi”. It is an exceptional

band where five busy and renowned doctors from the city

have come together to form the musical band. Our band has

been into Bengali, Hindi and English songs from all genres

including some unusual mixes. The proceeds from the

performances are donated to various charitable institutions.

What have been the major achievements of

“Byatikromi”?

We have come up with 3 music albums till date. ‘Byatikromi’

came out with the first CD along with Doctors from

Bangladesh in 2005. The second album, a collection of

Rabindra Sangeet, was released by Prime Music in 2007. In

the year 2009, 'Byatikromi' completed their 8th year and we

paid tribute to the legendary composer Salil Chowdhury in

an album named 'Sradhyanjali' which was released by Sa-

Re-Ga-Ma on 10th January, 2010.

Where all have you performed?

We have given more than 120 performances till date. The

most noted amongst them were in Dhaka, in Mumbai and

the one at the Governor's House. We are regularly invited to

perform at Government Events, Doctor's gatherings and

Kolkata Police cultural programs.

Meet Dr Tapas Roy Chowdhury,a renowned cardio-vascular andthoracic surgeon, from FortisHospitals Anandapur, Kolkata.

Conversation

He is extremely passionate about music and is the lead singer andconceptualizer in his musical group 'Byatikromi'.

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Wall of Fame

At the onset, I would like to thank you and your department Ms. Anita and Ms Benu, for all the help and support extended to us during the hospital stay of my husband Mr Vijay Ganatra from 13th Dec.-17 to 28th Dec.-17, who is recuperating from his surgery for Cancer and is currently undergoing Radiation therapy in your Fortis Hospitals, Gurugram.

I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU and a special note to your Head and Neck Thoracic Oncology Team, Mr Surender Dabas and his team who took such great care of my husband as if we were one of their family members. Dr Dabas, Dr Ashwani, Dr Karan, Dr Rahul, Dr Sandeep, Dr Ashwin, Dr Deepak. There is no doubt that they are outstanding in their field, each one of them, but apart from their technical skills and expertise in their field, they all have a heart of gold full of compassion for their patients. Mr Dabas is a wonderful human being and a noble soul, a great mentor for his team, he has the God's MIDAS touch of healing people with Hope and Care. Me and my husband are very touched by their compassion and the way they have been with us and supported us all the while during the treatment. They say that " DOCTOR'S ARE LIKE GOD'S ON EARTH " and we actually saw the good God in them. I wish Dr Dabas and his team the very best of luck for the future.

Last but certainly not the least, our sincere gratitude to the beautiful angels Sister Karishma, Sister Salomi and Sister Lata who took such good care of my husband when he was in the hospital.Thank you and God Bless.Appreciated by :Vijay Ganatra, patientAppreciation for :Ms Anita, Ms Benu, Dr Dabas, Dr Ashwani, Dr Karan, Dr Rahul, Dr Sandeep, Dr Ashwin Dr Deepak, Sister Karishma, Sister Salomi and Sister Lata

Region: Delhi NCR


Meet Mr Varghese Mathew,Quality Nurse, Fortis Flt. Lt.Rajan Dhall Hospital, VasantKunj, New Delhi

Conversation

Why did you choose to become a Nurse?During my childhood, my mother wanted me to be a priest. She felt that this would be the highest form of service for the society. But as I grew up, I found that rather than being a priest, molding myself to be a nurse would be the best way to help the humanity.

What do you like about your profession?Caring is fundamental to the nursing practice. So, helping a patient with a genuine smile and empathetic touch to get over pain and bad times of their lives always keeps me motivated. Moreover, the trust of the patients, their families, clinicians and colleagues always prompt me to give my best. Working in a dynamic and ever-changing environment with new innovations and advancements keeps me engaged.

How did Fortis contribute to your Nursing career?I started my nursing career at Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospitalas a critical care nurse. I was given the responsibility of quality improvement activities of the nursing department and was promoted as a quality nurse. I have been holding this position for the past 8 years and this long journey has helped me a lot as it provided me opportunities to bea part of many projects. NABH nursing excellence certification & AHPI nursing excellence awards in Fortis Vasant Kunj are the important achievements in my career. I am grateful to Fortis for supporting me.

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Region: North & East

My father,Mr Ram Kalyan Khandelwal was admitted in Fortis Hospital on 9th Jan, 2018 and his stay in the hospital was of 30 days. I wish to give my special thanks to Dr Neetu Ramrakhianiwho gave the best treatment and support in our difficult time.

In particular, my sincere thanks to all nursing staff of MICU 2, SICU 3, SICU 4 and Neuro Medical Unit for their devoted care and services during his my father's stay here.

Appreciated by: Mr Ram Kalyan Khandelwal, patient and his son.Appreciated for: Dr Neetu Ramrakhiani, all staff of MICU 2, SICU 3, SICU 4 and NMU, Finance Dept, Housekeeping Dept, & Patient Experience Dept.

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur

Emergency Nursing Care and Doctor care was superb. Overall Services and response time at emergency were good and prompt. House Keeping Supervisor Mr Rajiv attended promptly.

Mr Sachin in Emergency Nursing looked after me very well and he was there to help me throughout like my elder brother. Thank you so much!Appreciated by : Mr Pawan Gupta, patient, UHID-287141Appreciated for : Mr Sachin (ER Male Nurse) & Entire ER team andMr Rajiv from House Keeping


Mr Santosh Gupta as a patient has felt like home in this hospital because of the staff who has always attended me so humbly and softly that I felt the family which helped me in my recovery as well, especially people like Matilde jane and Brighto who has been so nice and made my stay comfortable. Thank you METILDA and BRIGHTO !

SPECIAL THANKS AND BLESSINGS FOR DR ASHOK SETH, DR DHANANJAY SIR AND DR VIJAY KUMARAppreciated by : Dr Hari SenAppreciated for :Dr Ashok Seth, Dr Dhanjay, Dr Vijay Kumar, Nursing Staff, Metilda and Brighto

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi

This is the best place for healthcare and treatment. Special thanks to Dr. Manoj Arora as he is best for his patients and ICU-KTP is the best and the entire staff is great at services. Also Mr Joby and team has given us the best services at KTP-ICU.

All my best compliment to the entire team.Appreciated by : Santosh Kumar MishraAppreciated for : Dr Manoj Arora

Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Fortis Hospital Mulund is the only hospital in Maharashtra to beJCI accredited 4 times in a row

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Excellent !!Excellent !!Excellent !! Service of Nursing and Housekeeping

staffs are equally good. Special thanks to OT. Most of the staff in OT are

expert and unique in their performance, behaviour and attitude. Excellent

paramedical group. They are so smart, quick in activity, co-ordination,

team work and compatible to any other overseas hospital. Dr. S.

Mukherjee explained every pros & cons of my health and guided me

during my pre-operative months. I acquired the full confidence and now I

am fit.

Appreciated by : Biman Kumar Biswas, patient

Appreciated for : Dr S. Mukherjee , OT Team, Mita ( Nursing) Ananya (Nursing) Aloke (Nursing), Manash (HK)

Fortis Hospital and Kidney Institute, Kolkata

I just wanted to take a quick moment for thanks to Dr. H P Singh and Dr.

D M Saini in your cardio unit. My father had a byepass surgery in Fortis

Escorts Hospital. Your all nurses were very caring and phenomenal but

Sis Guddu and Sis Ritu went beyond her normal duties, not only for my

father but also for our family in making sure we were all comfortable

and informed.

A huge thanks to the entire team of Fortis. Thank you from the bottom of

my heart……..

Appreciated by : Adarsh Mahajan

Appreciated for : Dr H P Singh, Dr D M Saini, Sis Guddu and Sis Ritu

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar

They all helped me and motivated me. All time available when I need.Extra effort they did beyond duty. I am really thankful to all.

Special thanks to Navdeep she stayed with me after duty too.

Appreciated by: B/O Aakriti, FHL26.94795Appreciated for: Nitin PCS, Nitika dietician, Sis Nisha Paul, Raman, Harmeet, Paramjeet, Jaspreet, NICU Dr. Jatinbir, Dr. Bhavya Gynaecology Dr. Vaneet Kaur , Dr. Abha, Team P. E Ravina , Heera, Pinki, Ankit, Vikesh , Tirlok from F&B


Fortis 24x7 has aided thousands of people struggling withmental health concerns.

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23Feb-March 2018

We have had the best experience with the entire medical cardiac team- Dr Gopi A, Dr Chandan, Dr Deepak and dear Sunitha (Dr Gopi's Assistant) Muralidhar was given immediate attention when we reached the hospital on 20th January wasdiagnosed and procedures were carried out meticulously. The front office team Sandya and Balaji were very co-operative in providing the right room for us. The entire nursing staff on the 2nd floor- Desna, Asha, Anu, Reeba, Karpagam , Jasmin, Cardila, Jisha , Suhasini, Bharavi we're very patient and caring while they attended to Murali.

The same goes the most experienced Nurses in the CCU - Ragi, Manjunath, Jiss and Vani have ensure he had peaceful and painless night after the procedure. My sincere thanks to the Housekeeping team. Each one ensured the room was kept clean without any expectations. Made us feel at home. The same would go to the Pantry boys, were excellent.... never hesitated to serve us any time of the day or night. A special thanks to the beautiful and lovely Patient Welfare officer- Deepa who ensured our stay was a pleasure. Last but not the least, Insurance team Divya Jackline and Pushpa went out of their way ensure our insurance was processed on time without any hassle. Thanks each one of the Fortis team.

Appreciated by : Geetha AthmaramAppreciation for : Dr Gopi A, Dr Chandan, Dr Deepak, Sunitha, Sandhya, Balaji, Desna, Asha, Anu, Reeba, Karpagam , Jasmin , Cardila, Jisha , Suhasini, Bharavi , Ragi, Manjunath, Jiss, Vani, Deepa, Divya, Jacqueline, Pushpa

Fortis Hospital, C.G. Road, Bengaluru

Region: South & West

My name is Vaibhav Sharma. I'd like to take the opportunity to give the feedback of Dr Pradeep Srinivasan (Consultant Radiologist, Fortis Hospital Bangalore). I'd like to admit that it was our great fortune that we have consulted Dr Pradeep during my wife's pregnancy. We were expecting our baby & were consulting Motherhood hospital (Sarjapur Road, Bangalore). In one of the scan, we got to know that there was some issue with baby's nasal bone. It was the darkest phase of our life. During this phase, we have consulted number of radiologist. But, Dr Pradeep stands out the best of all. Eventually, our confidence in Dr Pradeep's skills reached to a point that we completely stop consulting any other radiologist. It had also resulted in huge increase in confidence & respect level for Fortis's doctors. Needless to say that we changed our gynaecologist to Fortis hospital. Quite obviously, the baby was delivered in Fortis hospital only.

I'd also like to highlight the fact that besides expert in his field, Dr Pradeep commitment towards his job, attitude of serving his patient, professionalism & sensitivity towards his patients makes Dr Pradeep a great doctor. He is THE BEST RADIOLOGIST in whole of Bangalore. He is truly an asset for Fortis & Fortis is very lucky to have him. In my mind, Dr Pradeep is a perfect role model for all the aspiring Doctors.Appreciated by : Vaibhav Sharma, new-born baby's father Dr Pradeep Srinivasan, Radiologist, Fortis Hospital, BG Road, BengaluruAppreciation for : Dr Pradeep Srinivasan, Radiologist, Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital, B.G. Road, Bengaluru

JaquelineDeepaDr GopiSandhya

Dr. Pradeep Srinivasan, RadiologistFortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru

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Hiranandani Hospital – Fortis Network Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

For the last week my mother, Mrs Nirmala S Venuji, was admitted in the Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi (referred from BARC), to undergo angiography/angioplasty for multiple blocks under the keen eye of Dr G R Kane. We had a very, very good experience with all the staff and Dr Kane as well who helped us generously throughout our stay.

I want to add a special note for my friend at the Corp desk- Danny who was our go-to person for any issue or question related to the admission, discharge process. He made us very comfortable and explained everything to us clearly. He also went out of his way to help us sort some issues and never once got irritated, angry or behaved rudely. I myself was angry at him due to some misunderstanding but he was very calm and supportive even in that situation. He is truly an asset to your organization and surely will climb the ladder of success quick. On a side note, the security is way too strict and a little rude too� Other than that it's been a great time for us the last week.

I wish Danny and your team all the best. Please continue to do the great job that you are doing. Appreciated by : Venuji Family, patient's familyAppreciated for : Mr Danny, Corporate Help Desk

Accordingly we shifted our Father to Fortis Hospital on the 28th evening and the surgery was performed by Dr Jawali & his team on the 29th of January in the forenoon and rest is history. Later on we were informed that, considering the age of my father, performing both the bypass surgery as well as replacement of the valve was indeed a complex Operation which also called for stopping of the Heart for some time and revived subsequently. We were also informed that the entire procedure took about 7 hours of time. We were also informed that the surgery consisted of 3 bypasses and the replacement of valve. we were given to understand that due to the size of the original valve, the doctors had to use a metal valve instead of a Tissue valve which was what originally envisaged.

Post-surgery care at Cardiac intensive care unit lasted for about 5 days. During this phase we came across face to face with the best facilities in terms of availability of latest equipment, infrastructure and most importantly one of the most competent & professional Nursing care with a human touch. These have a played a large & decisive role in my father's recuperating phase. Special mention must be made here about the smart & intelligent Nurses- Deepika, Devi and Diana who took special care of our Father as though he was one of their own family members. Hats off to them.

The stay in the ward was one more instance of we experiencing the professional touch, the hospital is giving to its patients. In fact we cannot forge the excellent and touchy care of your nurses Sheeba and Vinilla who were always at our side in doing whatever was being put forth. We are indeed thankful to them for their soft & human touch.

Overall it was an experience which we cannot forget especially the Team of Surgeons led by Dr VivekJawali, but for whose Golden Hands, the situation would have been different for us today and probably we wouldn't have been able to see our Father alive.

Appreciated by : KR Easwaran

Appreciated for : Dr Vivek Jawali, Ms Shobha, Ms Deepika, Ms Devi, Ms Diana, Ms Sheeba, Ms Vinilla

Fortis Hospital, B.G. Road, Bengaluru

Dr Vivek Jawali Ms Shobha Ms Sheeba Ms Vinilla Ms Devi Ms Deepika Ms Diana

Mr Danny

25Feb-March 2018

Awards & Accolades

The Pharmacy Team at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, has received the 'Pharmacie de Qualite' certification and has been honoured with Platinum rating. The recognition has been conferred on the hospital for its best practices and excellence in Pharmacy Operations as well as 100% compliance with standard parameters. The certification was received by Dr S Narayani, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital Mulund along with the Pharmacy Team.

The prestigious 'Pharmacie de Qualite' certification programme has been brought to India by Abbott in association with Bureau Veritas S.A – a global testing, inspection and certification services provider, to create 'Pharmacies as Centre of excellence'. The 'Pharmacie de Qualite' certification is based on the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition of Good Pharmacy Practice & International Federation of Pharmacists.

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, receives 'Pharmacie de Qualite' certification

Dr S Narayani, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital, Mulund (centre-back) with the Pharmacy Team, holding up the Pharmacie de Qualite certificate

Dr Manoj K Goel of FMRI, Gurugram, wins TR Raghupati Oration Award

Dr Manoj K Goel, Director, Pulmonology, Pulmonary

Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Fortis Memorial

Research Institute, Gurugram, received the TR

Raghupati Oration Award at BRONCOCON 2017, the

22nd National Conference of Bronchology and

Interventional Pulmonology, held at Christian

Medical College, Vellore. The topic of the oration was

'Evolution of EBUS - Necessity of Time.'Dr Goel receiving the award

Fortis has won the health awareness campaign of the year at CSRHealth Impact Awards 2017 for the campaign 'More to Give'promoting organ donation

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Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall hospital won the 3rd prize at the recently held annual State skit competition organised by the Institute of Liver and Billary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. The competition is held every year, with many public and private hospitals around the region enthusiastically participating in the event. This is the second consecutive win for the hospital at the competition.

The skit's theme was 'Defeating Fatty Liver- It's Your Choice' and a team of six nurses from the hospital performed it at the competition. The informative and entertaining skit comprised of a father-son duo suffering from fatty liver disease and their subsequent interaction with the doctor.

The winning team with FD- Mr Sandeep Guduru of FHVK

Fortis Flt Lt Rajan Dhall Hospital wins third place at a State level skitcompetition

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, bags two prestigious honours at Asian PatientSafety Awards

India News Health Awards 2018 celebrates the exemplary individualsfor their excellent contribution to the Healthcare industry

Team Nursing of Fortis Mulund did the organisation proud by winning two prestigious honours at the 7th International Patient Safety Conference, held in Mumbai. One was for 'Best practice in Anaesthesia and Surgical Safety' for their project 'Bidding Adieu to Retained Surgical Items (RSIs)' and the other was for 'Leadership in Patient Safety' for the project 'Documentation: A Challenge to Beat (Lesser the Better)'. Ms Anupriya Patel, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Actress Sridevi were among the guests presents on the occasion.

'Bidding Adieu to RSIs' focused on creating a process change to ensure that no surgical item is retained in patient's body after surgery while 'Documentation: A Challenge to Beat (Lesser the Better)' aimed at decreasing the amount of documentation required for nurses, enabling them to focus more on delivering quality patient care.

(R-L) Ms Bincy Thomas, Nurse Educator, and Ms Minimole Varghese,Chief Nursing Officer at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, receiving the

award for 'Best practice in Anaesthesia and Surgical Safety'

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Chairman, Liver & Digestive Diseases Institute, Fortis Escorts, was awarded for his excellence in the field of Gastroenterologyby Shri. J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare.

27Feb-March 2018

Dr Ambanna Gowda of Fortis CG Road was Advisory Board Memberand Reviewer for 24th edition of Hutchinson's Clinical Methods

The 24th edition of Hutchinson's Clinical Methods textbook published recently, which is an outstanding source of reference

for both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors from all the over globe, has an Indian connection. Dr Ambanna Gowda,

Consultant - Internal Medicine, at Fortis Hospital, CG Road, Bengaluru, has contributed as an Internal Advisory Board

Member and Reviewer of the book from India.

Hutchison's Clinical Methods, first published more than a century ago, is an invaluable resource for all those learning and

training in medicine and is an essential adjunct to a standard textbook of medicine, surgery or other specialty.

Dr Ambanna Gowda (left) with Dr Vishnuvardhan, Facility Director, Fortis CG Road

Dr Anil Heroor of Fortis Mulund honoured with 'Adarsh Dombivlikar' award

Dr Anil Heroor, Sr. Consultant, Dept. of Surgical Oncology & HOD-Colorectal Surgery, at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, has been

honoured with the prestigious 'Adarsh Dombivlikar' award for his contribution towards 'health and social service'. He was

presented with the award in presence of dignitaries from varied fields at a function held recently.

Dr Anil Heroor (extreme left) receiving the award

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Photo feature

International Women's Day and World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day- Patients with doctors and team of Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Team of doctors inaugrating the event, Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru

International Womens Day- Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, New Delhi

SL Raheja Hospital, A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai

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Fortis Hospital, Noida - HR distributed chocolates to patients and staff

Hiranandani Hospital - Fortis Network Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh: Shri David Lalrinsanga, JointCommissioner of Police, Special Police Unit for Women

and Children, Delhi Police

Music Therapy for Women patientsFortis Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital and Kidney Institute, Kolkata

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Fortis Hospital, CG Road, Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital, MohaliInternational Women’s Day Celebration at

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi


Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital, Kalyan : (Centre L-R) ACP Kamble & DCP ShindeKalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, Dr Supriya Amey, Facility

Director & Dr Sushma Tomar, Consultant, OBG

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Answers to lastmonth's quiz-January

1. Fortis CG Road2. Cigarettes and Other Tobacco

Products Act, 2003 (COTPA)3. 'Diabetes with Delight: A Joyful Guide

to Managing Diabetes in India,'4. Over 11,810 students 5. Arunachalam Muruganantham6. Fortis Escorts Liver & Digestive

Diseases Institute (FELDDI) 7. Fortis BG Road, Bengaluru 8. 4 medals - three Golds and one

Bronze9. Falcon Heavy rocket10. Mridangam

Send in your answers to [email protected] June 12, 2018. Do mention your full name, designation, phone number

and location. The subject line of your e-mail should mention “Answers to Quiz -(Month and Year).” Five LUCKY winners amongst the all correct entries

will be selected through draw of lots. Hurry!!

Trivia

1. Name the Fortis unit that has launched a specialised geriatric clinic recently.2. What is the success rate of the In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) unit at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi?3. The Glue Closure Technique is used to treat which condition?4. What was the theme of the inter-school poster making competition organised by Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata?5. How many people participated in the Jaipur Marathon, for which Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, was the medical partner?6. Which Fortis hospital has recently launched a book on intensive care nursing?7. What rating has the Pharmacy Team at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, received as part of the 'Pharmacie de Qualite' certification?8. Which Fortis doctor has been honoured with the Adarsh Dombivlikar award?9. On which date is National Science Day observed?10. How many Indians have won the Miss World pageant so far?

Quiz : Feb-March 2018

Split a side - Have a laugh

Dr Amit HoodaConsultant, Dept. of Cardiology


SunithaInfection Control, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad

Sumit SinghiDeputy Manager, Finance

Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Kolkata Vinod Varkey

Assistant Manager, HRSupport Office, Gurugram

Manmohan ChippaTeam Leader, Finance

Fortis La Femme Hospital, Jaipur

Do you have a hilarious personal anecdote to share? Send a brief write-up (150-200 words) [email protected]

along with your name, designation, location and contact number by the 15th of next month.You could win a prize if your entry is selected for publication.

Vagaries of the English language…If money doesn’t grow on trees, why do banks have branches?

Why do we put cups in the dishwasher and the dishes in the cupboard?How come lipstick doesn’t do what it says?

If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?Why do we have a ‘d’ in fridge but not in refrigerator?

Lucky Draw

WinnersWinners

The five lucky winners were picked byMr Rakesh Laddha, Senior Vice President –

Finance, Fortis Healthcare Ltd.

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