CHENNAI PRESS NEWS

Chennai, 22 December 2025: Kauvery Hospital has announced the launch of a one-tap ‘SOS’ emergency feature on its Kauvery KARE app, aimed at simplifying and speeding up access to critical medical care during emergencies. Designed to work instantly with a single tap, the feature eliminates the need to remember emergency numbers or explain locations in high-stress situations. (L -R) Sandeep, Manager - Emergency Command Center (kARE) - Chennai Region; Dr Ashok - ER Head Alwarpet; Dr Mahesh- Medical Superintendent; Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy - Medical Director; Dr Aravindan Selvaraj Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals; Suresh Sambandam, Founder and CEO-Kissflow; Dr Meena KKR, Dr Preetha-ER Alwarpet; Aravind Ganesan, Chief Technology Officer; Kauvery Group of Hospitals In medical emergencies, panic or unfamiliar surroundings often delay communication with emergency services. The new SOS feature addresses this challenge by automatically capturing the user’s location throu...

Chennai, 4 November 2025: The Indian Navy today unveiled the official Race Day T-shirt for the first-ever Indian Navy Half Marathon, Chennai, presented by Bank of Baroda and powered by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. The event is scheduled for 14 December 2025 in Chennai. (L to R) Commodore Suvarat Magon, Naval Officer-in-Charge (Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area); T. N. Suresh, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda Chennai Zone; Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director & Chief Radiologist, Kauvery Hospital; and Nagraj Adiga, Race Management Partner for the event The unveiling ceremony was attended by Commodore Suvarat Magon, Naval Officer-in-Charge (Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Naval Area); Mr. T. N. Suresh, General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda Chennai Zone; Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director & Chief Radiologist, Kauvery Hospital; and Mr. Nagraj Adiga, Race Management Partner for the event. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The maiden edition a...

Chennai, 29th October 2025: For many families, a stroke strikes without warning — but at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, timely intervention has changed that narrative for hundreds. At a success meet held on World Stroke Day 2025, the hospital highlighted the strong outcomes of its 4½-Hour Stroke Reversal Program, a specialized initiative focused on treating stroke patients within the critical early hours after onset. Dr K Vijayakarthikeyan IAS graced the occasion as a chief Guest Over the past two years, Kauvery’s stroke teams across Chennai have managed 956 stroke cases. Of these, over 120 patients arrived within the 4½-hour “golden window,” and 82+ achieved complete stroke reversal — meaning blood flow was restored before lasting damage occurred. Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  “When a stroke happens, every minute counts,” says Dr. Periakaruppan, Interventional Radiologist, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani. “When patients reach us quickly, we can not only save their life but also ...

Chennai, 23 July 2025: Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, one of Chennai’s prominent health-care center has announced the launch of its Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Clinic, a facility designed to offer patients a comprehensive approach to managing this complex cardiac condition. The clinic brings together a range of diagnostic and treatment options, many of which are often offered in isolation across different institutions, now accessible in one integrated setting. The Clinic was inaugurated by Dr. Aravindan  Selvaraj, Co-founder and Executive Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals alongwith Prof. Dr P. Manokar , senior interventional cardiologist, Clinical Lead – Heart Failure & Transplant Program at Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani; Dr. Anbarasu Mohanraj , Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and  Dr Sundar C , Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology & Endovascular Specialist and other medical teams. Press meet Youtube Video link ?...

Chennai, April 16th 2025: – Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, a unit of Kauvery Group of Hospitals a multispeciality healthcare chain in Tamil Nadu, has released key findings from a comprehensive study conducted across the Chennai population, shedding light on the urgent need for improved diabetes awareness and prevention strategies. (L to R) Dr.Mahesh Kumar, Medical Superintendent, Kauvery Hospital;  Dr. Baraneedharan K, Senior Consultant Diabetologist at Kauvery Hospital;  Dr Aravindan Selvaraj Co-Founder and Executive Director Kauvery Group of Hospitals; Dr.Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director,  Kauvery Hospital As part of its commitment to community health, the hospital launched the Diabetes on Wheels initiative in 2024, a cross-sectional screening study where a dedicated medical team conducted a free diabetes screening program across Chennai over 100 days. This program was carried out at various locations throughout the city, screening 3,971 individuals.  The initiati...