Speaking about the launch, Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman – Narayana Health 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.”
Ageing has been associated with the development of chronic medical conditions, such as cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. 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 will benefit around 3,000 to 4,000 senior citizens in Bangalore in the first year.
Ms. Sandhya, spokesperson from Dignity Foundation said, “Our foundation strives to enable senior citizens in the country to lead their life with dignity. This association with Narayana Health is a step towards providing quality healthcare to senior citizens of Bangalore. It is our ongoing endeavor to reach out to the ageing population and help them to be better prepared for dealing with their medical needs.”
The two-day conference will focus on educating senior citizens on preventive health and new developments in medicine for common ailments and diseases associated with old age.
The privilege card programme was also launched in Jamshedpur, Jaipur and Kolkata which will cater to over 3000 senior citizen.
About Narayana Health:
Narayana Health (formerly Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals) founded by Dr. Devi Shetty has 23 hospitals across 14 cities with total of 6300 beds. The flagship hospital at NH Health City in Bangalore has India’s largest Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and Dialysis unit with tertiary care expertise in Liver, Kidney and Heart transplants. The Group has one of the largest tele-medicine networks, and has performed the highest number of heart surgeries in the world. Narayana Health is transforming healthcare delivery through process innovation.
