July - Aug 2023

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Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bengaluru Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh Fortis Hospital, Mulund

Fortis Rajajinagar, Bengaluru Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj Fortis Memorial, Gurugram SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim
 MD & CEO’s
Messsage

Dear Colleagues,

It gives me great pleasure to connect with you through another edition of our bi-monthly e-magazine, The Fortisian.

track with the execution of our strategic plans.

CORE. CORE stands for - Collaboration, Opportunities, Responsibilities and Empowerment. CORE consolidates our core

system represents for us – a central hub that unites our resources, empowers our teams, and propels us towards
organisational excellence. By christening our ERP as CORE, we are embracing a transformative vision that underscores
unity, innovation, and growth.

I encourage all of you to adopt the mobile application of CORE and enjoy anytime anywhere access to keep abreast with
activities requiring your attention.

Private Limited for the acquisition of a multi-speciality hospital situated in IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. We are also
on track for the launch of our second hospital in Ludhiana. You will receive more updates about these developments over
the next few months.

Thank you for all your hard work and commitment.

Warm regards,

Dr A. Raghuvanshi
MD & CEO
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New Beginnings & Launches

First-in-India: Fortis Gurugram launches state-of-the-art Digital PET CT for

advanced imaging in cancer diagnosis

To enhance cancer diagnosis and revolutionise precision oncology, Fortis Cancer Institute, Fortis Memorial Research Institute,
Gurugram, has launched a first in India, advanced and cutting-edge digital PET CT machine for advanced imaging on July 29, 2023.
The state-of-the-art Digital PET CT with flow motion technology and multi parametric imaging is one of the most advanced technology
in cancer treatment (Digital Biograph vision 450). The event was led by Dr Ishita Sen, Director - Nuclear Medicine, alongside oncology
experts and the senior leadership. Fortis Gurugram is the first in India to acquire this technology.
This advanced whole body Digital PET CT scanner allows whole body PET CT scans to be performed twice as fast as conventional PET
CT scanners, with more than 70% enhanced accuracy and more than four times reduced radiation dose to the patient. Due to its
extremely high temporal resolution , the equipment offers the capability of dynamic PET Imaging and multi parametric imaging which
has the potential to revolutionise the way PET CT scans are performed and interpreted. The digital PET CT will bring in an entire new
dimension to diagnostic imaging in oncology.

Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi launches Fortis Medical Centre (OPD) in

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi - A Fortis Network Hospital launched
‘Fortis Medical Centre,’ an out-patient facility, in Kharghar, Navi
Mumbai, on June 23, 2023. The facility has been set up in
collaboration with Kharghar Multi-speciality Hospital and was
inaugurated by Dr S Narayani, Business Head - Fortis Hospitals,
Maharashtra and Mr Nitin Kamaria, Facility Director, Hiranandani
Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis Network Hospital. The services at this OPD
include pre- and post-operative care, advanced screening facilities,
pathology lab and consultation services.
Mr Nitin Kamaria, Facility Director, said, “This extended care arm will
help enhance overall patient experience by offering end-to-end OPD
care and services. It will cater to increased patient footfalls from
(L-R) Mr Nitin Kamaria, Facility Director-Hiranandani Hospital Vashi, Kharghar, by giving them closer-to-home care experience. This is a
Dr Pramod Bhor, Director - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement progressive step towards our patient-first initiatives that help us offer
Surgeon, Hiranandani Hospital Vashi and Dr S. Narayani,
Business Head- Fortis Hospitals, Maharashtra at the OPD launch better patient care by bringing healthcare closer to the community.”
4 July - Aug 2023

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, launches ‘Adult

Immunization Clinic’

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, launched an Adult Immunization Clinic on June 23, 2023. The clinic, led by
Dr Neha Rastogi, Consultant – Infectious Disease, was launched in the presence of Mr Mahipal Bhanot, Business Head - FMRI,
Shalimar Bagh & Vasant Kunj, Dr Rahul Bhargav, Principal Director and Chief - BMT and Dr Gurvinder Kaur, Facility Director.

Fortis strengthens Emergency Response Services in Delhi-NCR;

partners with RED.Health to provide ambulances in 10-30 min

Fortis Healthcare has announced a collaboration with RED.Health, an emergency response company, to strengthen its healthcare
emergency ambulance services in Delhi NCR. The flag off event, held at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, on June 26,
2023, was attended by Mr Anil Vinayak, Group COO, and other senior leaders from Fortis Healthcare, apart from several officials from
RED.Health, including its Founder & CEO, Mr Prabhdeep Singh.
The collaboration aims to provide end-to-end emergency services at minimal response time whilst aiming to reduce trauma and fatalities
during medical emergencies. The scope of the collaboration spans across seven Fortis hospitals in Delhi-NCR. RED.Health will deploy 10
dedicated GPS-enabled Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and also support patient logistics with an independent fleet of over 30
vehicles in NCR, ensuring that ambulances reach patients within 10-30 minutes across Delhi/NCR. The ambulances can be booked at the
Fortis Centralised Ambulance Service Number - 9009001050. The estimated time of ambulance allocation will be 2 to 5 minutes post the
distress call. Additionally, a concierge will be available at each hospital for better coordination between the patient and the ambulance.
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Clinical Excellence

28-year-old-man treated at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi for rare

case of Myasthenia Gravis with Thymoma
On June 24, 2023, a 28-year-old
male was admitted to Hiranandani
Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis Network
Hospital, after being diagnosed with
Myasthenia Gravis (auto-immune
muscular disease) with Thymoma
(cancerous tumour that occurs in the
thymus gland). Myasthenia Gravis is
rare among patients below 30 and
the Thymoma made it rarer as only
10-12% of Myasthenia Gravis
(R) Dr Prriya Eshpuniyani with the patient and his wife, along with (C) Dr Pawan Ojha and the team patients suffer from the disease. The
patient suffered severe mobility
issues, gravely impacting the quality of his life. Additionally, he was on multiple drug regimens, including steroids and
immunosuppressants.
A multidisciplinary team led by Dr Prriya Eshpuniyani, Consultant -Thoracic Oncosurgery, comprising of Dr Prasad Pande, Consultant -
Gastrointestinal Surgery, Dr Pawan Ojha, Director -Neurology and Dr Jitendra Choudhary, Senior Consultant - Intensive Care & Critical
Care treated the patient. The team conducted a Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) or VATS Thymectomy. Before the surgery, the
patient underwent three cycles of Plasmapheresis, a treatment process for autoimmune diseases. The patient is recovering and the
doctors are confident that his Myasthenia medications will be reduced considerably over the next year.

Fortis Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, conducts a complex Trans-nasal Endoscopic

surgery on 29-year-old with Trigeminal Nerve Schwannoma
Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, have
successfully conducted a complex surgery on a 29-year-old man
with Trigeminal Nerve Schwannoma, on June 2, 2023. The patient
was suffering from headache, tingling in the face, double vision,
decreased sensation in the left cheek and reduced hearing in the
left ear for which he consulted Dr Susheen Dutt, Consultant – ENT
at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi. On examination, he was diagnosed
with left trigeminal nerve schwannoma, a type of peripheral
intracranial nerve sheath tumour that develops at the skull base
and originates from the Schwann cells.
Dr Susheen Dutt and his team performed trans nasal endoscopic left
trigeminal schwannoma excision, a minimally invasive technique
wherein a surgical instrument is placed through nostril to remove
the tumour. The surgical procedure, which lasted for about 14
hours, was extremely complex as the tumour was in close proximity
to the cavernous sinus and internal carotid artery, the main blood
supply vessel to the brain. The lesion was also sitting on the base of the temporal lobe. The tumour had to be removed without causing
any damage to the carotid artery and CSF leak which can lead to stroke and infection of meningitis respectively. However, the
multidisciplinary team of doctors at Fortis NBV involving ENT and Neurosurgery departments were able to successfully conduct the
surgery and improve the patient’s quality of life. The patient was shifted to ICU immediately after the surgery and discharged six days
post-surgery. Conventionally, the surgery is done trans-cranially from outside the vault, which leaves a scar. However, in this case, the
procedure was done endoscopically which is extremely difficult, yet effective. The success of this case highlights the importance of early
intervention and crucial role of effective medical management in complex surgeries, particularly those that involve veins and arteries
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Iraqi patient with rare swallowing disorder treated at Fortis Vasant Kunj;
eats solid food after 2 years
Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, successfully treated a 51-year-old Iraqi patient, who
was suffering from two rare conditions - Achalasia cardia and Zenker's diverticulum.
Achalasia cardia is a chronic condition in which the muscle at the base of the throat where
food enters the stomach is too tight. This can cause food and liquids to back up in the throat,
while Zenker's diverticulum develops when the muscle between the throat and esophagus
becomes narrow and tight, causing the throat area to resemble a pouch. Over time, the
pouch can enlarge as the muscles below it tighten further. Chewed food particles can get
caught in this pouch causing a serious obstruction. Dr Vineet Gupta, Senior Consultant,
Gastroenterology, Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj and his team conducted POEM (Peroral
endoscopic myotomy) procedure to treat the swallowing disorders caused by muscle
problems such as spasms in the esophagus. The patient was discharged on May 9, 2023,
Dr Vineet Gupta three days after the procedure, and has recovered well.

Foetal Medicine Team at Fortis La Femme GK 2 performs two Chorionic

Villus Sampling procedures
Fortis La Femme, GK 2, New Delhi has introduced the Department of Foetal Medicine in July 2023.
The department has successfully performed two Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) procedures. The
first one was in a patient with increased Nuchal Translucency and Tricuspid Regurgitation at 13
weeks. The second one was a foetus with multisystem abnormalities at 12 weeks. In both the
cases, the placenta was posterior and hence the procedures were a little challenging.
Chorionic villus sampling is a foetal invasive procedure that is performed for the diagnosis of
genetic abnormalities in foetuses with positive screening results (Dual marker/NIPT) with
increased nuchal translucency, other aneuploidy markers or structural abnormalities on
ultrasound, or known family or past history of genetic mutations/thalassemia. The procedure
is performed between 11-13+6 weeks of gestation. As it is performed in the first trimester, it
provides a faster diagnosis and earlier decision making regarding pregnancy continuation Dr Vidhi Hathi
than amniocentesis (also allowing for a safer MTP if an abnormality is detected). The
procedure involves greater technical skill than amniocentesis. In trained hands, the procedure is as safe as amniocentesis, with
miscarriage rates of 0.2-0.3%. Team La Femme welcomes Dr Vidhi Hathi to the Department of Foetal Medicine, thereby making the
spectrum of its services complete

Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, conducts complex surgery on

53-year-old man with stage 3 renal cancer
Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, successfully conducted a complex surgery on a
53-year-old man with stage 3 renal cancer on March 25, 2023. The patient was suffering from
cough and fever for about 6 months for which he had consulted various physicians who
misdiagnosed the condition as Tuberculosis. He was then referred to Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi,
where he was examined in detail and thereby diagnosed with stage 3 Renal Cancer with
Paraneoplastic Syndrome (a group of rare disorders that occur when the immune system reacts
to a cancerous tumour). His CT and PET scans showed right renal mass and tumour thrombus
growing in renal vein and inferior vena cava (largest vein in the body that carries blood to heart)
respectively. Dr Bharath G, Consultant - Surgical Oncology, and his team at Fortis Nagarbhavi
performed an open right radical nephrectomy which involves removal of the entire right kidney
Dr Bharath G along with a section of ureter and fatty tissue surrounding the kidney. The surgical procedure
lasted for five hours during which the doctor had to remove the patient’s right kidney, lymph
nodes, along with tumour thrombus in the renal vein and inferior vena cava. The surgery was extremely complex as the tumour had to be
removed along with the tumour thrombus in the inferior vena cava and minimising the blood loss. The patient was shifted to ICU
immediately after the surgery and discharged six days post-surgery.
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Milestones

First pair of preterm twins born at Fortis Greater Noida goes home after
45 days in NICU
The first pair of preterm twins
born at Fortis Hospital, Greater
Noida, was discharged after 45
days of stay in the NICU. The
mother had been admitted with
preterm labour and breathing
difficulty and the babies were
delivered by caesarean section by
the Obstetrics team led by
Dr Sonali Gupta. The babies were
then handed over to the NICU
team.
Both the babies, with birth
NICU team with the twins and their parents weight of 1.4 kg and 1.26 kg
respectively, were managed by
the NICU team headed by Dr Anjima B. Das along with Dr Meghna, Dr Vandana, Dr Diksha, Dr Sumit, Dr Buby and the Nursing Team
headed by Sisters Namita and Pooja. Both the babies had breathing difficulty, which was managed successfully. The babies were
discharged successively on June 17 and June 24, 2023 and were healthy at discharge.

Noida’s first Deep Brain Stimulation procedure on 72-year-old

Parkinson’s patient performed at Fortis Hospital, Noida
In a first in Noida, doctors at Fortis Noida
successfully treated a 72-year-old male
suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, via
Deep Brain Stimulation surgery - a
neurosurgical procedure in which
electrodes are placed in the brain and
attached to a pacemaker. The team of
doctors, led by Dr Kapil Singhal - Director,
Neurology, Dr Rahul Gupta – Director,
Neuro & Spine Surgery and Dr Varun Jain –
Principal Consultant, Neuro Critical Care,
Fortis Hospital, Noida, conducted the
10-hour-long procedure and within six
days, the patient was discharged in a
stable condition. The patient was suffering
from Parkinson’s Disease for the past 15
years and was under the treatment of
Dr Kapil Singhal for the last 10 years. However, his symptoms worsened in the last two years as he suffered from Dyskinesia (abnormal
movements in the entire body that occur due to side effects of Parkinson’s’ medications). The team of doctors at Fortis Noida undertook
Deep Brain Stimulation. Deep Brain Stimulation treatment is a neurosurgical procedure in which electrodes are placed in the brain and
attached to a pacemaker. This gives electrical impulses to the affected areas in the brain. It is a well-established therapy for Parkinson’s
Disease for many years. Though Deep Brain Stimulation is performed at some centres in India, its limited availability deters many patients
from getting the procedure done. Deep Brain is crucial in reducing the dose and side effects of medication, it also improves patients’
movement and life longevity significantly.

Dr Haresh Mehta, Consultant-Interventional Cardiologist, SL Raheja Hospital,

Mahim-A Fortis Associate
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52-year-old patient is youngest in Maharashtra to undergo Mitra Clip

Procedure at SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim
Doctors at SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim-A Fortis Associate successfully performed a Mitra Clip
procedure on a 52-year-old male patient suffering from cardiac failure along with Mitral
Regurgitation. During this procedure, the Mitra Clip is placed in the heart’s mitral valve to reduce
leakage. A team of doctors led by Dr Haresh Mehta, Consultant-Interventional Cardiologist, SL
Raheja Hospital, Mahim-A Fortis Associate, conducted the procedure successfully on June 7,
2023. The patient has been discharged and is recovering well. As a precautionary measure,
before his discharge, an ICD pacemaker was inserted to deliver shocks which would help prevent
sudden cardiac death due to life threatening fast heart rates (ventricular arrhythmias).
The patient suffered from Ischemic Heart Failure and had a heart attack in January 2023. Despite
an angioplasty, he did not recover well and his heart function reduced by 20-25%. Investigations
Dr Haresh Mehta, Consultant- revealed that the patient had a severe leak in his mitral valve, requiring surgery. Dr Haresh Mehta
Interventional Cardiologist, said, “We opted for the Mitra Clip procedure, which would reduce his risk of heart failure
SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim significantly and at the same time delay or prevent the need for a heart transplant.”

79-year-old female is first to undergo TAVI procedure at Fortis Hospital,

Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

The team celebrating the success

A team of doctors led by Dr Nityanand Tripathi, Director and HOD — Cardiology and Electrophysiology and his team at Fortis Hospital,
Shalimar Bagh, performed the hospital’s first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure on June 30, 2023. The 79-year-old
female patient was admitted with a known history of diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She had presented with
recurring episodes of syncope and heart failure, which had been previously managed outside the hospital. However, this time, her heart
failure symptoms proved to be particularly challenging to resolve, necessitating her referral to our facility.
Upon thorough evaluation, the doctors found out that the patient has severe calcific aortic stenosis. Given her medical history and the
results of careful assessment, it was determined that she was a very high-risk candidate for conventional surgery. Therefore, transcatheter
aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure was meticulously planned. The TAVI procedure was conducted successfully using a
self-expandable valve. However, the patient's initial post-procedural course presented several challenges, including multiple episodes of
hypotension and atrial fibrillation. Through vigilant monitoring and appropriate interventions, the patient's condition and from the third-day
patient showed significant improvement and began to recover remarkably well. Her vital signs normalised, and she regained the ability to
walk unassisted. The patient has been discharged in good condition with all parameters normalised and ability to walk unassisted.
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66-year-old patient undergoes for Uttar Pradesh’s first mitral valve repair
using Mitra Clip

The Department of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Hospital, Noida, has performed Mitral Valve repair by using Mitra Clip on a 66-year-old male
patient, which is reported as the first Mitral Clip procedure of Uttar Pradesh. The procedure was performed by Dr Ajay Kaul, Chairman -
Cardiac Sciences along with his team of doctors comprising of Dr Sanjeev Gera, Dr Sameer Saurabh, Dr Saurabh Juneja and Dr Amit Madan.
This patient had first come to Dr Ajay Kaul 12 years back, with coronary artery disease and an ejection fraction of 20%, for bypass surgery.
After revascularisation, he was doing reasonably well on medication.
However, a few months back, his condition worsened and he had repeated hospital admissions at various places. He came to emergency
of Fortis Noida 15 days back and was on high Inotropes to maintain blood pressure. Efforts to wean him off inotropes was not successful.
The patient's condition was rapidly deteriorating with fall in urine output and rising creatinine to 2.5. On investigation, it was found that
there was a grade 4 mitral regurgitation with 15 to 20٪ EF.
Recognizing the urgent need for a minimally invasive solution, the doctors evaluated the patient's suitability for a Mitra Clip procedure. The
procedure was uneventful and the patient recovered well. In seven days, the doctors could wean the patient off all inotropes. The patient
is on oral diuretics, beta blockers and other medication like ARNI in low doses.
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Special Feature

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FORTIS

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur Fortis Hospital,Mohali

Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar

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Fortis Hospital, Kalyan Fortis Hospital, Kolkata

Fortis Hospital, La Femme, GK II, New Delhi Fortis Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru Fortis Rajajinagar, Bengaluru

Fortis Memorial Research Institute , Gurugram

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Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana Fortis Hospital, Mulund

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Meet Our Clinician

Dr Arun Bal
Senior Consultant-Diabetic Foot Surgeon,
S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim-A Fortis Associate

Since how long you have been working with Fortis? with below knee amputation and debridement of penetrating
I have been associated with S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim since wound. After multiple procedures and treatment of over six
1985. weeks, we could give her prosthesis. She resumed her studies and
cleared SSC exam with flying colours.
Can you tell us about your overall experience in the field
of medicine and what inspired you to become a doctor? How do you manage the emotional challenges that may
arise from working in a high stress medical environment?
I wanted to be a doctor since my childhood. I have been practicing
medicine since 1977, when I passed my MS. My experience is that If one is ethical, transparent, limits oneself to his or her own
one would experience great success by maintaining ethical experience and knowledge, and does not take unnecessary risks,
standards and with better patient communication. then one can manage the stress of practice.

How do you balance your personal life with the demands Has being a clinician influenced your perspective on health
of your profession as a doctor? practices in personal life as well?

I separate my professional and personal life by giving adequate Yes. As I keep myself updated to all recent developments and
time to both. progress, I can view personal life in a better perspective.

Can you share a memorable patient story that had a Can you tell us about some of your hobbies that help you
profound effect on your life and career? rejuvenate?

I operated on a patient, a girl, 14 years of age, who met with a I prefer reading books and traveling.
train accident. She had multiple injuries and was brought to S.L. How do you approach inter professional collaboration and
Raheja Hospital, Mahim in septic shock. After reviving her we teamwork in your clinical setting?
found that she had a pelvic fracture with below knee gangrene of
By being good a communicator and having the team work
leg and intraperitoneal colonic injury. We had to do colostomy
cordially with patient’s welfare at the heart.
14 July - Aug 2023

Meet Our Nurse

Mr Sparsh Athwal
Clinical Instructor,
Fortis Hospital, Amritsar

What inspired you to pursue your career in nursing and What steps do you take to stay updated on advancements
how has it shaped your professional and personal life? and evidence-based practices in nursing?
I always wanted to be a helping and healing hand, so nursing was To avoid stagnation, I browse the internet for the latest articles
the profession which could serve this purpose. Since my and rely on CDC and WHO guidelines for evidence-based
enthusiasm and curiosity have always been there to learn and practices. Textbooks are my knowledge storehouse, and I read a
grow, I have always been appreciated for my skills. Nursing has few pages daily to apply the learnings in nursing care.
brought me up to a level where my fellow workers and family can
actually confide and rely upon me. How has your journey been working at Fortis?
Over the years and throughout the journey the experience has
How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance? been wonderful. Challenges have come with lessons, shaping a
Maintaining work-life balance is a challenge, but my strategy is to rewarding journey.
have a day out with nature or hang out with friends. Family,
friends, and nature release endorphins, acting as stress busters Tell us a bit about your family.
and energy boosters. My parents are teachers, and my younger brother is a student.
They motivate and inspire me to keep growing. Their happiness
Can you share a personal experience exemplifying the shines through when they hear about my accomplishments.
impact nursing has had on your life?
Recently, a 6-year-old girl in ICU diagnosed with perforated Anything else that you’d want to share with our readers?
appendicitis became a profound experience. I used a gentle Nursing is more than a profession; it's a calling that demands
approach, soothing her pain and addressing her concerns. This dedication, compassion, and constant learning. This conversation
therapeutic essence led to effective patient relationships and with our dedicated nurse at Fortis sheds light on the multifaceted
trust. Though not directly involved, the family approached me for aspects of nursing and the impact it has on both professionals and
guidance, which was a real bliss. patients alike.
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Community Connect

1,500 surgeons worldwide benefit from ‘Robotic Masterclass and Live

Surgical Workshop’ organised by Fortis Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
The departments of Urology and Surgical Gastroenterology at Fortis
Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, organised a Robotic
Masterclass and Live Surgical Workshop for surgeons throughout
India and abroad on July 29, 2023. Aimed at creating awareness
about ability and outcome benefit of robotic surgeries, the
workshop witnessed demonstration of three robotic surgeries.
Dr Mohan Keshavamurthy, Senior Director - Urology, Uro-Oncology,
Uro-Gynaecology, Andrology, Transplant, and Robotic Surgery,
Fortis Hospitals Bengaluru, Chairman – Renal Sciences Specialty
Council, Fortis Hospitals, India alongside Dr Sreeharsha Harinatha,
Additional Director Urology, Uro-Oncology, Uro-Gynaecology,
Andrology, Transplant, and Robotic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Banner
ghatta led the first segment, showcasing a Robotic Renal
Transplant Surgery followed by Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Mesh Repair and Hiatus Hernia with Left Eventration of Diaphragm Robotic
Surgery led by Dr Manish Joshi, Chief Surgical Gastroenterologist, HPB and Bariatric Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta and the
Dr Shashikiran, Associate Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta. Dr Mohan Keshavamurthy and the
Dr Manish Joshi shared insights on the ‘Benefits and Approaches to Surgical training in Robotic Surgery’ and ‘Robotic Surgery as
Futuristic Technology and the Advantages of Early Adoption into Individual Practice’ respectively.
The workshop was streamed live to the hospital’s auditorium where over 60 surgeons from Bengaluru observed the proceedings. The
live streaming was also transmitted externally which was viewed by more than 1440 surgeons from across geographies, who
interacted with Dr Manish Joshi as he moderated the entire robotic masterclass. Notably, three surgeons from the Philippines also
observed the surgeries first-hand in the operation theatre. The vigorous workshop marked a resounding success, where many doctors
shared their invaluable learning experiences.

National Cancer Survivors Day: Fortis Mohali organises movie screening

for 150 cancer survivors
On the occasion of National Cancer
Survivors Day, Fortis Hospital, Mohali,
organised an exclusive screening of a
Bollywood movie for nearly 150
cancer survivors along with their
family members at a Chandigarh
based mall on June 3, 2023. The event
was organised by Saarthak, the
Cancer Support Group of Fortis
Cancer Institute, Mohali. Doctors
from the Oncology Department,
including Dr Rajeev Bedi, Director -
Medical Oncology; Dr Narendra
Bhalla, Director Radiation Oncology;
Dr Naval Bansal, Endocrine and
Breast Cancer Surgery expert; Dr Shweta Tahlan, Consultant - Gynae Onco-Surgery; Dr Jitender Rohila, Consultant - Surgical Oncology
and Robotic Surgery; Dr Arunjeet Kaur, Principal Medical Officer, and Dr Ketan Dang, Consultant - Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital
Mohali, were also present at the movie screening along with other doctors.
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Workshop on ‘Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance’

held at Fortis Mulund
Fortis Hospital, Mulund
conducted a workshop
on ‘Vaccine Preventable
Disease Surveillance’ on
June 23, 2023, in
conjunction with World
Health Organization
(WHO) and Municipal
Corporation of Greater
Mumbai (MCGM). The
session was held at
Fortis Mulund by
Dr Vivek Pardeshi (WHO
SMO) and Dr Roopali
Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance session is underway here Bhujbal (EPI AMO,
MCGM). The session was
attended by Fortis Mulund’s Dr Anita Mathew, Director-General Medicine, Dr Kirti Sabnis, Consultant-Infectious Diseases, Dr Shobha
Itolikar, Consultant-Internal Medicine, Dr Manish Itolikar, Consultant-Internal Medicine, Dr Jesal Sheth, Senior Consultant-Paediatrics,
Dr Sameer Sadawarte, Senior Consultant-Neonatology along with Dr Manisha Pathak, Head-Medical Services. The event also
witnessed participation from doctors and nursing staff from Paediatrics, ENT, General Medicine, Emergency, Infectious Diseases and
Intensive Care Unit. Attended by over 40 participants, the hour-and-a-half long workshop focused on the importance of vaccination,
eradication of diseases such as Measles & Rubella, and reporting of all cases of fever and rash.

Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana’s Department of Transfusion Medicine

organises internal CME on ‘Therapeutic Plasma Exchange’

The Department of Transfusion Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, organised an internal CME on ‘Therapeutic Plasma Exchange’
on June 27, 2023, with the aim of creating awareness among clinicians and its potential for enhancing patient care in specific
conditions. The session was inaugurated by Dr Vishavdeep Goyal, Head - SBU, Ludhiana and was attended by Dr Anamica Ahuja,
Medical Superintendent, Mr A. P. Singh, Head - Administration, Dr Heenakshi Sharma, Consultant - Transfusion Medicine, Dr Navdeep
Khaira, Director - Nephrology, and other esteemed faculty members.
The CME included interactive discussions led by senior doctors from various departments that have benefited from Therapeutic Plasma
Exchange, including Neurology, Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Transfusion Medicine. Around 50 doctors from
different departments attended the CME. The event concluded with remarks from Dr HS Pannu, Director - Internal Medicine, and
Dr Vishavdeep Goyal.
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Fortis Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, organises support group meet

with Kidney Transplant patients and donors

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, organised multiple activities to mark July as Organ Donation Awareness Month. As part of
the event, the hospital conducted an organ transplant support group meet on July 22, 2023. It was well attended by transplant
recipients, donors, and prospective transplant patients. Heart-touching stories and experiences were shared by the kidney recipients
donors.
Mrs Preeti Monga, a visually impaired aerobics instructor, celebrated motivational speaker a counsellor graced the occasion. The event
also included felicitation of participants of the support group activities.

Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, organises CPR Conclave,

an annual ‘Code Blue’ meeting

Department of Critical Care Medicine at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, organised CPR Conclave, an annual ‘Code
Blue’ meeting, on July 15, 2023. The programme commenced with lighting of lamp by, Dr Murali Chakravarthy, Director – Clinical
Affairs, Dr Padmakumar, Senior Director – Critical Care Medicine, Dr Chandan, Additional Director – Critical Care Medicine,
Dr Kumar Swamy, Senior Consultant – Critical Care Medicine, Dr Pooja, Consultant – Critical Care Medicine, Dr Ganesh, Associate
Consultant – Critical Care Medicine, Ms Sunithamma Tomy Deputy, Chief of Nursing and Dr Sunay Mahesh, Senior Manager – Medical
Administration. Dr Padmakumar and Dr Ganesh conducted sessions on ‘Evolution of CPR’ and ‘Guideline Changes’ respectively.
A talk on ‘Algorithms’ was delivered by Dr Kumar Swamy followed by Analysis of Code Blue Outcomes by respective unit convenors.
Dr. Murali Chakravarthy and Dr Chandan conducted sessions on ’ECPR Learnings’ and ‘New Developments’ respectively.
Dr Pooja spoke on ‘Post resuscitation Care’ followed by a panel discussion on ‘Ethics and Legal Implications of CPR’ moderated by Dr
Padmakumar. The panellists included Dr Mural Chakravarthy, Dr Sheela Chakravarthy and Dr Sunay Mahesh. The conclave was a grand
success with participation from nearly 90 people from across Fortis Hospitals Bangalore.
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Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road launches ‘Reset the Beat,’
an awareness campaign on sudden cardiac arrests
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla
and an external partner launched
'Reset the Beat', a nationwide
campaign aimed on Sudden Cardiac
Arrests (SCA) and CPR on July 5,
2023. The campaign will eventually
be amplified in association with
other leading hospitals across India.
In the first phase spanning three
months, over 1500 people will be
trained through 36 CPR workshops
across hospitals, railway stations,
public markets, schools, colleges etc.
in Delhi and Chennai.
Eminent leaders including Prof.
(Dr.) Ashok Seth – Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute & Fortis Healthcare Medical Council, Dr Anil Saxena - Executive Director,
Cardiac Pacing & Electrophysiology, Dr Aparna Jaswal -Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Mr. Bidesh Chandra Paul, Head SBU, Mr.
Harpreet Singh, Business Partner Sales at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute; Mr. Michael Blackwell, Vice President, Medtronic India graced
the launch event with their presence, Mr. Govind Sharma – ACP, Traffic Police, Delhi.
The Reset the Beat campaign extends beyond physical training sessions for bystanders and medical staff and also includes an
interactive online platform hosting a rich assortment of resources. These include detailed training modules, enlightening videos and
practical guides, all designed to enhance knowledge of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) signs and suitable responses. Available on the
campaign’s exclusive website www.resetthebeat.com, these resources are designed for a wide audience, ranging from healthcare
professionals to everyday people looking to improve their emergency response abilities.

Inter-Hospital Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Workshop

conducted at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, conducted an ‘Inter-Hospital Workshop on Venous Thromboembolism Prevention’ on the occasion of
International Nurses Day 2023, in collaboration with an external partner, on May 9, 2023. A total of 25 nurses from 11 hospitals across
Jaipur, including those from Fortis Jaipur, participated in the workshop. Dr Shashikant Sharma, Registrar - Rajasthan Nursing Council,
was the chief guest. Ms Jijimol James, Chief Nursing Officer, delivered the welcome address, followed by Mr Neerav Bansal, Head -
SBU and Dr Mala Airun, Director - Medical Operations.
The workshop covered topics such as the global economic and humanitarian burden, Virchow's triad in VTE development, the
importance of identifying VTE for the healthcare system and patients, VTE assessment tools, and the role of early rehabilitation in
addressing Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (HAT). Pre and post-tests were conducted, and the candidates with the highest and
second-highest scores were rewarded. The workshop received accreditation of 5 credit hours from the Rajasthan Nursing Council.
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Fortis Hospital, Mohali, organises blood donation camp to mark

World Blood Donor Day
Fortis Hospital, Mohali, observed
World Blood Donor Day by
organising a blood donation camp
on June 14, 2023. More than 100
units of blood were collected from
the staff and other volunteers at
the donation drive. Mr Ashish
Bhatia, COO-Punjab and Mr Abhijit
Singh, Head-SBU, felicitated the
donors with certificates and tokens
of appreciation. Later, after the
cake cutting ceremony, Dr Apra
Kalra, Head-Blood Bank, Fortis
Mohali, lauded the support shown
Glimpses from the event
by the volunteers.

Fortis Hospital, Mulund’s Anaesthesia Team hosts course on

‘Ultrasonography in Nerve Blocks’
Fortis Hospital, Mulund’s Anaesthesia Team
comprising Dr Vijay Shetty, HOD-Anaesthesia,
Dr Lokesh Chinchkhede, Consultant Anaesthetist,
Dr Seema Waidande, Consultant Anaesthetist, and
Dr Vinita Keshri, Associate - Consultant
Anaesthetist, conducted a cadaver-based course
on ‘Ultrasonography in Nerve Blocks’ on April 30,
2023. 22 delegates were trained at this workshop,
including a few post-graduates from Fortis
Hospital, Mulund. The USG Nerve Blocks were first Anaesthesia workshop
demonstrated on volunteers and then on cadavers.
The course was held at an external location.

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, hosts scientific session on

‘Lysosomal Storage Disorders - Diagnosis and Management’
Fortis Hospital, Mulund hosted a scientific session
on ‘Lysosomal Storage Disorders - Diagnosis and
Management’ on June 20, 2023. The session was
hosted by Dr Anup Rawool, Associate
Director-Medical Genetics, Consultant-Clinical &
Cancer Geneticist, Agilus Diagnostics and Fortis
Hospital, Mulund. The session was attended by
Dr Manisha Pathak, Head-Medical Services, Fortis
Hospital, Mulund and Dr Sameer Sadawarte,
Senior Consultant-Neonatology, Fortis Hospital,
Mulund along with doctors from various
specialties across the hospital. The hour-long
session witnessed participation from over 30
Dr Anup Rawool addressing the participants
attendees.
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Engagement

Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi celebrates

International Day of Yoga
Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi
organised a Yoga session for patients and
staff on June 21, 2023 to mark
International Day of Yoga. The Yoga
session focused on various types of yoga
asanas which can help in accelerating
patient recovery. The session also
included nephrology patients along with
Dr Sanjeev Gulati, Principal Director -
Nephrology & Kidney Transplant & Dr Ajit
Singh Narula, Principal Director
Nephrology & Kidney Transplant. The session was delivered by Yoga instructors from Ministry of Ayush and saw a participation from
more than 150 people.

Fortis Mohali organises Art Therapy Summer Workshops for

children of facility staff
Ms Anchal Sharma, Counselling Psychologist, Department of Mental
Health & Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Hospital Mohali, held Art Therapy
Summer Workshops - ‘Discovering Pluto’ for the children of Fortis
employees from June 5-7, 2023. The workshops provided a creative
and engaging platform for the children to explore arts and enhance
their overall development. Several activities related to art and problem
solving exercises were organised during the four-hour sessions. The
workshops allowed the children to discover their strengths, develop
problem-solving skills, and foster a sense of accomplishment.

250 staff nurses participate in capacity-building workshop on

medical devices at Fortis Mohali
Over 250 staff nurses of Fortis Hospital,
Mohali, attended a capacity-building
workshop on medical devices, held at the
facility on July 4, 2023. The nursing staff
of all critical and non-critical areas were
trained on handling critical equipment
and critical alarms, and their
maintenance. Stations were set up to
provide training on various equipment,
such as ventilator, defibrillator, syringe
pump, cardiac monitor, motorised bed
and ECG machine among others. Nursing administrators Rajbir Aulakh and Joice Thomas briefed the staff. The workshop was
conceptualised and spearheaded by the Nursing Education Department in collaboration with the Biomedical Engineering and medical
device vendors.
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Events

Fortis Healthcare and Agilus Diagnostics join fight against TB;

commence distribution of nutrition kits to patients
Fortis Healthcare and Agilus
Diagnostics have joined the
fight against tuberculosis (TB)
after being designated as
Ni-kshay Mitra, as part of the
Prime Minister’s TB Mukt
Bharat Abhiyan (TB
eradication campaign). As a
first step, Fortis and Agilus
have begun distributing
nutrition kits to
underprivileged patients. On
July 10, 2023, Mr Naveen
Bhatia and Ms Nisha Pandey of the Corporate Affairs & CSR Team, representing Fortis Healthcare and Agilus Diagnostics, distributed
nutrition kits to TB patients in the Firoz Gandhi Colony and Laxman Vihar areas of Gurugram. Dr Keshav Sharma, Deputy Civil Surgeon
and District TB Officer, Gurugram, and Dr Arun Saini, Assistant Senior Medical Officer, Gurugram, were present on the occasion. The
initiative will be extended to other centres across the Fortis network.

Coal India Limited signs MOU with Fortis Healthcare to treat

Thalassemic children under its CSR Initiative

Fortis Healthcare has joined hands with Coal India Limited (CIL) to treat underprivileged children suffering from thalassemia, under
CIL’s flagship CSR initiative, ‘Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana.’ A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this partnership was signed
on July 28, 2023, at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, in the presence of Smt. Renu Chaturvedi, General Manager (CSR),
Coal India, Smt. Shobha Tuli, Secretary, Thalassemics India, Shri Anil Vinayak, Group COO, Fortis Healthcare, Dr Rahul Bhargava,
Principal Director - Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Fortis Gurugram and other senior leaders from Fortis. In 2017, Coal
India had launched ‘Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana’ to support the treatment of underprivileged children affected by Thalassemia. Later
in 2020 Aplastic Anemia was also added under the programme.
As per the MoU, financial assistance of up to Rs 10 lakhs will be provided by Coal India Limited to eligible patients for bone marrow
transplants and the treatment can be done at Fortis Hospital, Gurugram. Fortis Memorial Research Institute has one of the largest and
most comprehensive BMT centres in the country with an experienced team of nearly 20 doctors, who have expertise in treatment of
all kinds of blood disorders and also perform complicated Bone Marrow Transplants. The Bone Marrow Transplant Centre in Gurgaon
has a 26 bedded BMT ICU and has successfully completed 1500+ Bone Marrow Transplants including 250+ Haploidentical BMTs, 100+
Sickle Cell Anemia BMTs, 100+ Thalassemia BMTs and 75+ Multiple Sclerosis BMTs.
22 July - Aug 2023

Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru, collaborates with Nigerian National

Petroleum Corporation to help strengthen their surgical facility

Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru, has entered into a collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to
help enhance their surgical facility in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr Rajakumar Deshpande, Director –Neurosurgery, Fortis BG Road along with Ms
Renu Vij, Head – International Sales, Fortis Healthcare signed an MoU on June, 14, 2023. The event was attended by Mr Vinayak
Nayak, International Sales, Fortis BG Road, Dr Ribadu Musa, MD - NNPC HMO and Dr Mohammed Zango, MD – NNPC Medical
Services. With this collaboration Fortis BG Road will be responsible for building surgical capability, growth and expansion of the NNPC
facility which has a capacity of 80 beds.

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, hosts workshop on

‘Brain Death & Organ Donation’ in collaboration with partner

(Seated – on the right) (L-R) Dr Haresh Meshram, Consultant-Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Dr SK. Mathur, President-ZTCC, Mumbai, Dr Abdul
Ansari, Head-Intensive Care, a city hospital, and Dr Amit Raodeo, Consultant-Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Mulund engage with (L) Dr Vaishali Solao on a
difficult case scenario.

Fortis Hospital, Mulund, in collaboration with Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC), Mumbai, organised a workshop on ‘Brain
Death and Organ Donation’ on July 1, 2023. Hosted at Fortis Mulund, the program was attended by 70 delegates from across the city,
including Physicians and Transplant Coordinators. The program included talks by Fortis Mulund’s Dr Amit Raodeo, Consultant-Critical
Care on ‘Identifying Brain Death’ and Dr Tushar Budvani, Consultant-Critical Care on ‘Maintenance of Brain-Dead Donor’. This was
followed by a panel discussion on various difficult situations faced by intensivists and clinicians in Brain Stem Death declaration and
organ donation. The highlight of the program was a talk by Dr SK. Mathur, President, ZTCC, Mumbai on ‘Donation after Cardiac Death
(DCD) and Status in India as of Today’. Dr Jumana Haji, Director-ECMO Program, spoke on DCD with normothermic perfusion.
Dr Manisha Pathak, Head-Medical Services, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, presented the inaugural talk and the workshop was helmed by
Dr Vaishali Solao, Director-Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Mulund.
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CME on ‘Blood and Coagulation - Anaesthesia Review’

hosted at Fortis Hospital, Mulund

Dr Subhaprakash Sanyal, Director- Dept. of Haematology & BMT, Fortis Hospital Mulund hosting a session on ‘A Haematologists
view on coagulation issues in a patients coming in for surgery’

A CME on ‘Blood and Coagulation - Anaesthesia Review’ was organised by Mumbai Anaesthesiologist Society and the Department of
Anaesthesia, Fortis Hospital Mulund. Held on May 27, 2023, the CME coordinated by Dr Vijay Shetty, HOD-Anaesthesia, Fortis Hospital
, Mulund, had lectures on basic topics like coagulation pathway, tests and drugs acting on coagulation pathway, as well as recent
update on regional anaesthesia in patient on antiplatelet & anticoagulants. The session also featured an interdepartmental discussion
on a Haematologist's view on patient with coagulation issues coming in for surgery.
Dr Anila Malde, HOD-Anaesthesia, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai was invited as a speaker for this session.
Dr Subhaprakash Sanyal, Director- Dept. of Haematology & BMT was invited as a guest speaker. Panel discussions on various practical
issues regarding coagulation was also conducted.

World Brain Day celebrated at Fortis Memorial, Gurugram

Fortis Memorial Research Institute,
Gurugram, organised an event to mark World
Brain Day event on July 24, 2023, featuring a
talk by Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director –
Neurology, on brain care. The Nutrition team,
too, participated in the event organised
multiple engaging activities. The event aimed
at raising awareness about the importance of
brain health and cognitive well-being.
Dr Praveen Gupta's insightful talk provided
valuable information and tips on how to take
care of our brains and maintain optimal brain
health. The audience benefited from his
expertise in the field of neurolog and gained
a better understanding of brain-related
issues. The Brain Day event also featured
various activities designed to stimulate
mental agility and promote brain fitness.
These activities were both enjoyable and
educational, encouraging participants to
actively participate in exercises that support
brain function.
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SL Raheja Hospital collaborates with Crime Branch - Mumbai Police, to

host session on ‘Women’s Safety & POCSO’

Crime branch officials Ms Unnati Thakkar & Ms Mahima Mohite (C) with the HODs and participants from SL Raheja Hospital

SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim - A Fortis Associate, in collaboration with Crime Branch – Mumbai Police, conducted an awareness
programme on ‘Women’s Safety & POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences).’ Held on July 25, 2023, the 90-minute session
was led by Crime Branch officials. They engaged with the audiences to share information on various forms of safety issues amongst
women and children, and when and how to seek emergency guidance in those situations. Real situation-based examples were shared
as a part of the lecture; this was an important step for the audience to understand the importance of safety and assistance in the need
of the hour. The session was well attended by more than 75 female employees from across all functions of the hospital.

Fortis Hospital Mulund collects 500 units of blood in a day-long drive

Blood donation drive is underway here

Team from Fortis Hospital, Mulund recently hosted a day-long blood donation drive in conjunction with Dr Shri Nanasaheb
Dharmadhakari Sansthan. 500 voluntary blood donors participated in this drive, helping collect 500 units of blood in a day – highest
ever collection by the hospital. Held on July 16, 2023, the drive was led by Dr Lalit Dhantole, Consultant & Head-Transfusion Medicine
and his team, and supported by Ms. Manjusha T. Senior Manager-Sales & Marketing and Jaseem Khan, Senior Officer-Community
Connect, Fortis Hospital, Mulund.
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Fortis La Femme GK-2, New Delhi, observes World IVF Day

Fortis La Femme GK-2, New Delhi, organised an event to celebrate World IVF Day on July 25, 2023, in collaboration with Bloom IVF
Centre. The event witnessed the participation of various healthcare facilitators and medical tourism companies and aimed to raise
awareness about IVF and advancements in reproductive healthcare.
Dr Sunita Arora's insightful presentation captivated the audience, helping them understand the intricacies of IVF while dispelling
common misconceptions. The interactive Q&A session further enriched the guests' knowledge and provided a supportive environment
for sharing experiences. The celebration concluded with a delightful cake-cutting ceremony, symbolizing hope and new beginnings for
couples seeking parenthood through assisted reproductive technologies.

Over 500 people participate in Walkathon organised by Fortis Hospital

Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi to promote awareness about organ donation

On the occasion of Indian Organ Donation Day, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, organised a Walkathon on August 3, 2023,
to spread awareness about organ donation in the community. The event was well received and attracted participation from senior
clinicians, staff and paramedics. The event was appreciated by the local community and various NGOs working for the cause. An
overwhelming response of more than 500 people was witnessed for the event.
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Fortis celebrates
World Breastfeeding Week

Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru observes

World Breastfeeding Week 2023

Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru observed World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7, 2023, by organising various
activities. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the senior leadership of Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, HODs, doctors and nurses at
Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road. Fortis BG Road’s team of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists along with Paediatricians, the Nursing
team, the Nest team, the Nutrition Department and the Lactation Clinic conducted 14 programs during the week with participation
from nearly 750 people, which included a IYCF (Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding) certification training program, poster and
quiz competitions for staff and patients and webinars on various topic related to breastfeeding. The competitions concluded with a
prize distribution ceremony wherein the winners of the competitions were rewarded. The program was further amplified through
medical colleges, nursing colleges PHCs, urban slums and non-governmental organisations alongside a special programme on 360
degree healthcare in the rural area.

Fortis La Femme, GK 2, New Delhi, celebrates Breast Feeding Week

Breast Feeding Week was celebrated from August 1-7, 2023 at Fortis La Femme, GK-2, New Delhi. The celebratory week saw
awarness sessions by Dr Anita Sharma, Lactation Consultant, on various forums, motivating new mothers to exclusively breast feed.
A poster competition by nurses was also held on the topic to spread the message.
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World Breastfeeding Week celebrated at Fortis Hospital,

Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Team Mamma Mia along with Fortis Nest Team at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, arranged a range of activities to
sensitise staff and antenatal patients, as part of World Breastfeeding Week. Nurses training (55 nurses) and Poster making compet-
tion (14 entries from nurses) was held and was judged by the antenatal OPD patients. An informative free antenatal workshop on
breastfeeding was also organised for them and was attended by 21 couples. Online sessions were recorded on breastfeeding and its
benefits with Dr Vivek Jain, Director and HOD Neonatology, Dr Arvind Kumar, Director and HOD – Paediatrics, Dr Sunita Varma,
Director - OBGYN and was moderated by Dr Manishika Patait, Antenatal Programme Manager (Mamma Mia).
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Awards & Accolades

Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, recognised as

the Centre of Excellence in Hernia Surgery
Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, has been recognised as a Centre
of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by Hernia Society of India. Fortis CG Road is the
first corporate hospital in southern India to get this recognition. The certification was
given in recognition of the work done in the field of Hernia Surgery by Dr Ganesh
Shenoy, Additional Director – GI, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery at Fortis
Hospital Cunningham Road. Dr Shenoy has performed numerous laparoscopic
procedures with basic, advanced, newer and innovative techniques for all types of
hernias. In addition to performing surgeries, he also regularly conducts courses
and has trained many surgeons across the country and abroad in the field of
Hernia Surgery.
Dr Ganesh Shenoy

Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi, wins Swachhta Champion award for
the second year in a row

Fortis Escorts, Okhla has won the ‘Swachhta Champion’ award for the second year in a row. The award, instituted by the
Municipal Corporation of Delhi and announced on World Environment Day, on June 5, 2023, was won in the Bio-Waste
Management/Bulk Waste Generator category. The honour was presented by Dr Shelly Oberoi, Hon'ble Mayor of Delhi, Shri
Aaley Mohammad Iqbal, Deputy Mayor, Delhi, Shri Mukesh Goel, Leader of the House, Delhi, Shri Gyanesh Bharti,
Commissioner - Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Smt. Shakshi Mittal, Additional Commissioner and Smt. Angel Bhati
Chauhan, IAS. Ms Sangeeta Dua, Head - Administration and Mr Mukesh Kumar, Head - Housekeeping along with the
Housekeeping Team received the award on behalf of the hospital.
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Dr Kunal Bahrani of Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, receives

‘Most Trusted Neurologist in Delhi/NCR’ award
Dr Kunal Bahrani, Director & HOD -
Neurology, Fortis Escorts Hospital,
Faridabad, has been felicitated with the
‘Most trusted Neurologist in Delhi/NCR’ on
June 23, 2023, at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Inspiration Awards, 2023. Dr Bahrani was
honored with this award in the presence of
Ms Mary Kom, Indian Boxer, Politician, and
former Member of Parliament - Rajya
Sabha, Dr Thakur Raghuraj Singh,
Chairman/State Minister of Labour and
Employment - Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Shri
Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State
for Social Justice and Empowerment - Govt.
of India, Shri Jai Prakash Nishad, Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha and Shri Ramdas Tadas, Member of Parliament - Lok Sabha.

Two posters presented by Ashwani Kumar, Lead Antimicrobial

Pharmacist of Fortis Hospital Mohali, at CIDSCON 23
Ashwani Kumar, Lead, Antimicrobial
Pharmacist of Fortis Hospital Mohali gave two
poster prestions at the annual conference of
Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India
(CIDSCON) held at Chennai from July 7-9,
2023, on behalf of Fortis Mohali’s AMS team.
The two poster presentations were titled ‘Can
Antimicrobial Time-Out be the game
changer?’ and ‘DDD & DOT & DRI – Effective
metrics to monitor the impact of an
antimicrobial stewardship programme (ASP)
in a tertiary care hospital of Northern India.’
The abstracts of these posters have also been
published in JCIDS. Ashwani Kumar

Case study by Dr Narendra Bhalla of Fortis Mohali published in

International Research Journal of Oncology
A case study on ‘Skeletal Ewing Sarcoma with Multiple Metastases in both lungs treated
with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)’ conducted by Dr Narendra Kumar Bhalla,
Director Radition Oncology, was recently published in the International Research Journal of
Oncology, 6 (1), 143–147. Lung-only metastasis in Ewing Sarcoma is a rare presentation in
an otherwise common skeletal malignancy with a poor 5-year overall survival of 30% and a
10-year event free survival of 50.3%, respectively. Dr Bhalla had treated an 11-year-old boy
with ES lung-only metastatic disease, who underwent Whole Lung Irradiation post standard
chemotherapy using VMAT technique. This was done to reduce the radiation dose to critical
organs at risk (OAR’s) viz heart and spinal cord and document dosimetric parameters.
Dr Narendra Bhalla
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Dr Nitin Shankar Behl of Fortis Ludhiana wins ‘Most Inspirational Doctor Award’
Dr Nitin Shanker Behl,
Additional Director - Institute
of Gastro and Liver Diseases,
Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana,
has been honoured with the
‘Most Inspirational Doctor
Award’ in the field of
Gastroenterology at the
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Inspiration Awards 2023. He
was given this honour by
Shri Arif Mohammed Khan,
Governor of Kerala, at Vigyan Bhavan, Delhi, on June 24, 2023. The occasion also featured an esteemed invitee list comprising of
Olympic medallist Ms Mary Kom and well known politicians, Shri Prakash Javadekar and Shri Shahnawaz Hussain.
Dr Behl has an experience of over 15 years in the field of Gastroenterology and has to his credit more than 1 lakh procedures. He was
also honoured with the National Scholar Award by the United European Gastroenterology Federation in 2010 and became the first
Indian to receive this award. Apart from this, he has also received the International Scholar and Young Clinic Award from the European
Association of Liver Diseases and the Young Investigator Award by the British Society of Gastroenterology.

Deepak Negi of Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi wins three gold medals
at sports meet in New Delhi
Deepak Negi, Manager - Accounts, Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi, has won
three gold medals at Sanyukta Bhartiya Khel Foundation’s 8th National Games
held at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on May 28, 2023. He delivered
a spectacular performance in long jump, triple jump and 100 metre hurdle
race. The event attracted over 3,000 athletes from more than 20 states.
Deepak has won many accolades in the past at prestigious national and
international sports meets, including the Masters Games held in Singapore,
Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Italy and Thailand. As of now he has collected
34 international medals including 21 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 8
bronze medals. He is now preparing for the Australia Master Games –
Adelaide and Pan America Master Games, to be held next year in Cleveland.

Fortis hospitals excel in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2023 - India list
Rank Hospital City
15 Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital New Delhi
22 Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram
23 Fortis Hospital Mulund Mumbai
36 Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Navi Mumbai
40 Fortis Hospital Nagarbhavi Bengaluru
47 Fortis Malar Hospital Chennai
Specialized Fortis Escorts Heart Institute - Cardiology New Delhi

Newsweek, a US-based weekly news magazine, and global data firm, Statista, have announced the fifth annual listing
of the World's Best Hospitals 2023. Over 2,300 hospitals in 28 countries have been listed. For the first time, top 250
global hospitals have been ranked. The publication has listed the best hospitals by country and each country list also
includes a listing of top speciality hospitals.
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Photo Feature

Fortis celebrates

Fortis Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla, New Delhi

Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad

Fortis Heart & Kidney Institute, Kolkata Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bengaluru
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Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru

Fortis Hospital, C-DOC, New Delhi Fortis Hospital, LaFemme, GK II, New Delhi

Fortis Hospital, Mulund Fortis Corporate Office

Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida Fortis Hospital, Kalyan

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Fortis Vasant Kunj, New Delhi SL Raheja, Mahim

Fortis Hospital, Noida Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi

Fortis Hospital,Vashi Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram

Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bengaluru

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Congratulations

New Additions
to the Family

Baby of Vijay Kumar - Fortis C-DOC Baby of Sridhara N V - Fortis Richmond Road

Baby of Geetha R - Fortis Nagarbhavi