CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, November 14, 2023: The Rotary Club of Madras (RCM) , through a CSR grant from Raj Petro Specialities Private Limited and Raj Charitable Foundation , donated medical equipment worth Rs. 18 lakhs to Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital today.  Press meet video link 👇  The 35 bed Neonatal ICU (NICU) of Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, headed by Dr. N. Chandrakumar,  is one of the oldest NICUs in the country. It caters to newborn babies from the city of Chennai, rest of Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states. Since this NICU is a level IV referral unit, we receive very sick newborns who require the maximum level of life support. One such condition which requires advanced life support is persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborn (PPHN) wherein the blood pressure in the lungs does not fall after birth, as expected. As a result, the baby struggles to breathe because blood cannot pickup oxygen in the lungs.  This can lead to failure...

Chennai, 14th November 2023: In commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2023 on November 14th, M.V. Diabetes and Prof. M Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre today hosted a grand "Health Conclave: For a Healthy Mind and Body " event aimed at fostering awareness about general well-being and the prevention of diabetes and its associated complications among the public. As part of the event, the renowned institutions proudly introduce "Chennai Slim & Fit 2.0." This initiative aligns with their ongoing commitment to primary diabetes prevention, particularly focusing on combating the escalating obesity epidemic among children and adolescents in Chennai. The event was graced by the Chief Guest Ms. Nina Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Savera Hotel . Launch video Link 👇  The launch of Chennai Slim and Fit 2.0 is a key highlight of the "Health Conclave – For a Healthy Mind and Body" event. This initiative underscores their unwavering commitment to creating a heal...