A social media campaign was launched to spread awareness
BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital recently launched a World Heart Day event to spread awareness about cardiac health and early screening at the hospital premises. The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Chief guests, Dr Prakashnath Swamiji, MD, BGS & SJD group of institutions and Hospitals and the guest of honour, Dr ME Mohan, Principal, BGS GIMS. The event was attended by 300 plus people making this occasion an absolute success.
The objective behind the event was to encourage early screening to check the level of blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.
The event was spearheaded by Dr Ravindranath Reddy, senior consultant, interventional cardiologist, Dr Raghavendrra Chikkatoor, HOD and senior cardiothoracic surgeon with extended support from other doctors, nurses and staff members.
A social media campaign was launched to promote preventive cardiac health checks. The campaign revolves around innovative ways to help people connect to heart health. This was based on this year’s theme suggested by the World Heart Federation, by using the power of digital health to improve awareness, prevention, and management of CVD globally.
