NE HEALTH BUREAU
CHENNAI, SEPT 23
Promed Hospital, a leading multispecialty hospital at Kottivakkam, Chennai commenced a week-long Free Heart Check-up Camp for the Chennai Police Personnel on Saturday. The camp will conclude on Saturday, September 29.
R Sudhakar, Additional Commissioner Of Police (Traffic) Greater Chennai Police inaugurated the camp and also flagged off the Human Chain to spread the message – Walk For your Heart, walk for a Healthier You – to mark World Heart Day 2023 celebrations. The Human Chain was held in association with Chiranjeevi and Mary Educational and Charitable Trust, Chennai.
Honoring Chennai's Brave Hearts! We hosted a Free Heart Checkup for Chennai Police at Promed Hospital. Grateful to have Thiru R Sudhakar IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Chennai, as Chief Guest. Promoting heart health and wellness. Join us! ❤️ #ChennaiBraveHearts pic.twitter.com/PMkz3Xa2Sk
— Promed Hospitals (@PromedHospitals) September 23, 2023
- Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), GCP R Sudhakar flags off Human Chain to raise public awareness on Heart Health as part of World Heart Day Celebration
- The pillars of a healthy lifestyle include a combination of exercise, dietary changes, sleep, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, stress management along with regular checkups – this can ensure a healthy and vibrant life: Dr Arun Kalyanasundaram, Chief Cardiologist, Promed Hospital
- Previously thought to only affect older people, heart attacks now affect a significant number of younger persons, including those even in their 20s: Dr Spoorthi Arun, Managing Director, Promed Hospital
More than 150 participants, including school students and hospital staffs, held placards and formed a 2km human chain that started from Promed Hospital, Kottivakkam and extended till Thiruvanmiyur (RTO).
The Addl CP said, “Traffic policemen work 24×7 to keep our roads safe and ensure we reach home safely to our kin every day. They should have a balanced diet and exercise to avoid heart diseases.” He also lauded Promed’s Brave Hearts initiative to conduct a free heart camp and urged the Chennai Police Personnel to take an active role in the camp and monitor heart health.
The programmes were held under Mission Unblock Chennai, a comprehensive program to increase heart health awareness among public through social media, an initiative of Dr. Arun Kalyanasundaram, Chief Cardiologist, Promed Hospital.
“World Heart Day is an opportunity for everyone to stop and consider how best to take care of their hearts. India has witnessed a spike in heart disease and heart related deaths. People can optimize their heart health by adopting a healthier lifestyle and doing age-appropriate guideline-based health checkups. It is important that people know their health status and take ownership of the same. The pillars of a healthy lifestyle include a combination of exercise, dietary changes, sleep, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, stress management along with regular checkups – this can ensure a healthy and vibrant life.” said Dr. Arun Kalyanasundaram, Chief Cardiologist, Promed Hospital.
“The human chain’s primary goal is to increase public awareness of cardiovascular disease, its prevention, and the effects it has on individuals. Heart attacks among young people have become more common in recent years. Previously thought to only affect older people, heart attacks now affect a significant number of younger persons, including those even in their 20s. This makes it crucial to educate young adults about maintaining heart health, said Dr Spoorthi Arun, Managing Director, Promed Hospital.
