Oscar Award Winner, Dr. A.R. Rahman inaugurates Apollo Children’s Hospital-First Standalone Qu

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 1, 2009 -- New Delhi,July 09-Oscar Award Winner, Dr. A.R. Rahman today formally inaugurated the Apollo Children’s Hospital, the First Standalone Quaternary Care Paediatric Hospital in the Apollo Hospitals Group. Apollo Hospitals Group is Asia’s most trusted healthcare provider and has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting edge research.

The Apollo Children’s Hospital is designed to provide comprehensive pediatric care to children and adolescents up to the age of 16 years all under one roof. Established on a built up area of 39,000 sq.ft, it is complete with a neonatology care unit, pediatric intensive care facilities, state of the art operating rooms including facility for complex cardiac surgeries, procedure rooms, laboratory services, dedicated clinics for chronic ailments, preventive healthcare, developmental disorders and counseling services, an NICU, Isolation ward, three operation theaters, sunshine ward, cheerful private rooms and tasteful suites. The hospital is staffed with 45 of India’s finest pediatric specialists and over 180 nurses.

Inaugurating Apollo Children’s Hospital at Chennai, Oscar Award Winner, Dr. A.R. Rahman said, “Apollo’s new paediatric hospital is like a symphony with numerous centres of excellence, highly skilled doctors, caring nurses, state of the art technology and an incredibly child friendly ambience. I am sure that this harmony will enable boundless possibilities and make medical marvels happen everyday!”

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Children shape the future of a nation. In this era, advances in pediatric care means that even children in the womb can be diagnosed and a plan for their healing can be put into place. There is so much more we can offer today to heal a sick child. Apollo Children’s Hospital is unique due to the wealth of disciplines all under one roof. Our first standalone paediatric quaternary care multi-specialty hospital, it is a perfect combination of global best practices along with the optimum mix of clinical care, cutting edge research and detailed learning. We intend to use Apollo Children’s Hospital as a model and expand the concept further.”

At this joyful occasion Ms. Preetha Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group added, “Apollo has long been associated with quality paediatric care and this stand-alone hospital is a milestone in what we hope is a long and path-breaking journey. Tender loving care has been our emphasis to enhance patient experience. But when it comes to children, this takes on a whole new dimension. Our team of highly skilled and specialized doctors & nurses intend to be there for every child that enters our doors. Our comprehensive medical departments cater to everything, from routine immunization shots for an infant or eye exams for a teenager to family counseling for a child struck with cerebral palsy.

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