Bhubaneswar, Apollo Group of Hospitals, the largest private healthcare provider group in Asia, will soon mark another milestone when Sri.Naveen Patnaik, Honble Chief Minister of Orissa inaugurates the 350-bedded tertiary care hospital with state-of-the-art technology in Bhubaneswar on 5th March 2010 at 4 PM.
Elaborating on the launch, Dr.Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Group of Hospitals said, Apollo has 4 formidable pillars, i.e. world-class doctors, state of the art equipments, affordable costs and tender loving care, all delivered by a strong Apollo Family of 62,000 members. Now with Apollo Bhubaneswar in the group, we will be a step closer in our goal of touching a billion lives.
He added, Orissa is close to my heart. From the day I started the first hospital in Chennai over 27 years ago, the people of Orissa supported me and stood with me at every step. Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar brings us closer to the people of Orissa bridging even the geographical gap. Technological supremacy, highly skilled medical professionals and standardized protocols will ensure outcomes that will benchmark with the best institutes in the world. My message to the people of Orissa is that Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar will soon surpass their expectations
Apollo Hospitals has always strived to identify gaps in the Indian healthcare system and bridge them with appropriate solutions. For the last 28 years Apollo Hospitals was the most preferred destination for people living in Orissa and the surrounding states.
With over 50 specialities and super-specialities, Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar offers comprehensive solutions across the healthcare spectrum. State-of-the-art Operation theatres, ultra-modern Intensive care units, comprehensive diagnostics and 24 x 7 accident and emergency services ensure delivery of highest standards of care round the clock.
Over a 100 high skilled medical professionals are committed to provide the healing touch at Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar. A majority of these doctors have had an international stint and bring with them global expertise to Bhubaneswar. Over 10,000 Apollo experts from will support this team across the Apollo Group of Hospitals.
Some of the distinguishing features of this facility include:
- 24 x 7 Accident and Emergency Services: Apollo Hospitals has pioneered emergency care (pre-hospital & in-hospital) in the country. The system of respond, rescue, resuscitate and treat is unique and ensures optimal care for every emergency victim.
- State-of-the-art diagnostics including CT Scan, MRI, Colour Doppler, labs etc offer round the clock support to the clinical specialities
- Modular operation theatres with laminar flow facilitating the most complex surgical procedures in an environment that promotes early recovery
- Modern flat panel digital cath lab for cardiac and peripheral vascular diagnostic and therapeutic services
- Keyhole surgery across specialties (surgical gastroenterology, gynaecology, urology orthopaedics etc) facilitating rapid recovery and minimal need for hospitalization.
- A dedicated Neuro team neurology and neurosurgical offering advanced care in a variety of conditions including stroke, trauma, infections, tumours etc.
- A dedicated unit of joint replacement surgery (hip & knee replacement surgery)
On the eve of the launch of Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, Mrs.Preetha Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Group of Hospitals said, Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar is the latest destination for quality healthcare in this part of the world. We are committed to the same levels of clinical excellence at Bhubaneswar as in our hospitals in Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi or other locations. Apollo Hospitals, Bhubaneswar will work with the rest of the medical community in this region and the Government of Orissa to make Bhubaneswar a global destination for quality healthcare.
Taking world-class healthcare to the doorstep of Orissa, the temple city of Bhubaneswar. Apollo Hospitals will also dedicate the new hospital to the people of Odisha. As the new caretakers of Odisha healthcare, they will persevere to keep all fighting fit!
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About Apollo Hospitals
It was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching Indias first corporate hospital - Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asias largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes over 8,000 beds across 46 hospitals, 1000 pharmacies, 100 diagnostic clinics, 100 telemedicine units across 7 countries, medical business process outsourcing services, health insurance services, global projects consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospitals Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell and genetic research. The Government of India released a commemorative postage stamp bearing the name of Apollo Hospitals in recognition of the groups contribution to healthcare
