New Delhi, May 11, 2012: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, today announced the launch of its unique ‘Cancer Support Group’ for the cancer patients. Players from Kings XI Punjab namely Azhar Mahmood, Mandeep Singh and Parvinder Awana were present to showcase their solidarity with the initiative and also unveiled the replica of ‘Max Saathi’ - Privilege Discount Card that will be made available to the cancer patients free of cost. The event witnessed the presence of cancer patients & cancer survivors as well.
Col. Arvinder Singh, COO, Kings XI Punjab on congratulating Max Healthcare said, “Kings XI Punjab is pleased to be associated with Max Healthcare in their mission to provide easy and best healthcare facilities to those in need. It’s a great initiative and we support it wholeheartedly. We look forward to closely working with Max healthcare as they move a step further in their journey to become a world class leader in providing best cancer treatment.”
Dr. Mahesh Inder Singh, Regional Director, Max Healthcare speaking on the occasion said “Max Healthcare is a known name for its international class healthcare facilities and expertise in every medical discipline. We are delighted to have players like Azhar Mahmood, Mandeep Singh & Parvinder Awana from Kings XI Punjab to join and support us in our fight against cancer. Max Hospital has bridged the gap for the need of a Super Speciality Hospital in the region and cancer care is one of the key focus area of the hospital which is equipped with state-of-the-art facility to treat its patients.’
The ‘Max Saathi’ card was unveiled by Kings XI players in the presence of Dr. Mahesh Inder Singh, Dr Ashutosh Sood – GM – Operations, Dr. N M Gupta – Sr Consultant, General Surgery, Dr Sachin Gupta and Dr Vijay Bansal (Cancer Team) Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali. Dr. Mahesh Inder Singh highlighted the key benefits of the Support Group and ‘Max Saathi’ privilege card to the existing patients and survivors present at the venue. Players of Kings XI team also interacted with the cancer patients and survivors who were also invited to the launch.
Keeping in mind the needs for healthcare services for cancer patients, Max Healthcare has designed the value added service card for the cancer patients enabling them to avail the services with more ease. Some key benefits of the card will include discounts on consultation, diagnostic and pathology investigations, pharmacy services and complimentary ambulance service within 15km radius of Hospital.
Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, GM – Operations, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali further added, ‘Our endeavour is to make healthcare accessible to all. At Max Hospital we aim to deliver international class healthcare with an all round service focus, by creating an institution committed to the international standards of medical & service excellence along with patient care. Patients suffering from critical ailment like cancer can now get best treatment in their hometown.’
The event concluded with victorious smiles on the faces of one and all present in the meeting and a fresh determination of fighting for the cause by educating the masses.
Max Hospital at Mohali has a dedicated Cancer team and centre that provides state-of-the-art facilities and is equipped with all the advanced technologies to handle the disease. An expert team is committed to facilitate the quality service to the patients and help them overcome the problems associated with cancer.
The facility in Mohali (built over 3.20 acres area) has been conceptualized as a ‘One Stop Hospital’ and has the capacity of 200 beds. The Super Speciality Hospital has tertiary care facilities in cardiac care, oncology, neurology and orthopedics and trauma. The hospital houses state-of-the-art technology and equipment. It encompasses the most advanced key medical equipment like LINAC for Radiotherapy, an advanced Cath Lab, 1.5 T MRI & 16 slice CT which is technologically advanced to combat disease at the grass-root level.