Coimbatore hospital marks World Heart Day with awareness programme
G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital (GKNMH) in Coimbatore observed World Heart Day by organizing a heart health awareness program at its Integrated Outpatient Centre. The event included the launch of a public awareness booklet and interactive sessions with cardiologists, physiotherapists, alternative medicine consultants, and dieticians.
Why it matters
Public health awareness initiatives like this are vital for educating communities on preventive care, promoting healthier lifestyles, and ultimately reducing the prevalence of heart disease, a significant global health challenge.
G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital (GKNMH) organised a heart health awareness programme at its Integrated Outpatient (IOP) Centre in Coimbatore on Tuesday as part of World Heart Day observance.
A heart health awareness booklet, prepared for public with answers to frequently asked questions on heart health and practical advice, was launched by R. Sambasivam, chairman and senior consultant, cardiology, GKNM Hospital, in the presence of the hospital’s cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons.
The programme included an interaction between members of the public and the hospital’s heartcare team. Doctors addressed queries on maintaining heart health and preventive care.
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