The Apollo BGS Hospitals in Mysuru observed World Stroke Day by engaging in a very effective and meaningful awareness program, which mainly focused on how to prevent stroke or in case it occurs how fast a responder can be. The activity was done at the Kote Anjaneya Swamy Temple located at the North Gate of Mysore Palace and it also included Yoga for the public encouraging the importance of physical activities in lowering the risk of stroke.
The guest of honor at the event was the Former Indian Men’s Hockey Team Captain and also an Arjuna Awardee V.R. Raghunath. His presence reinforced the importance of being active in all peoples’ daily lives in order to reduce the chances of stroke and encouraged them to consider doing such activities on a regular basis. It was also appropriate that Raghunath’s efforts to promote wellbeing were welcomed by the participants in the course of the event.
On the other hand, medical consultants from Apollo BGS Hospitals including famous neurologists discussed how to identify stroke signs to the audience. The doctors explained clearly that swift action should follow, for instance unexplained numbness, disorientation, loss of speech, or even a mild headache. Their advice was meant to help the community know the urgencies, which is a very important aspect that helps in reducing the extent of stroke related disabilities and improving recovery outcome.
The gratifying experiences narrated by stroke survivors present at the event stood out, with most attributing their full recovery due to their timely access to a stroke ready hospital. The touching incidents emphasized on the need for quick medical assistance and they thanked neurology department of the hospital for their efforts in saving lives.
Vic-President and Unit Head at Apollo BGS Hospitals, N.G. Bharteesha Reddy, in the company of Dr. Somanath Vasudev, Dr. Aumir Moin, Dr. Shankar, Dr. K.S. Bopaiah, Dr. B.L. Lokesh, Dr. S. Vinay Hegde, Dr. Jyotsna, and Dr. Aman Nayak (Medical Superintendent) showed the dedication of the hospital in the provision of health education and outreach program.
This event also featured a yoga session that sees a large number of people actively taking part, which affirms the hospital’s ethos of encouraging exercised lifestyles beyond its clinical walls. Exercises that aimed to promote body circulation, and health in general, were carried out by the participants demonstrating the effect of engaging in physical activities in averting strokes.
The occasion also depicted the necessity for the public concern and education concerning stroke awareness and care reiterating the role of Apollo BGS Hospitals in the upliftment of healthcare services in Mysuru through active public relations.
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