Cmc & Hospital Organized a Walkathon on "World Heart Day"

 

Sep 24- 2023 (H S KITTY 9814060516)  On the event of World Heart Day, 24th September 2023, Christian Medical College & Hospital, One of the leading Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care in Punjab , organized a "Walkathon" event by Dr. Gurbej Singh HOD (cardiology) using the theme "Use Heart for Every Heartbeat!" for bringing awareness of heart health in the city.

This heart health awareness rally was organized from Cmc &Hospital to Mini Rose garden , Doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and other Cmc &Hospital team members, Dr.William Bhatti (director ,CMC&H), Dr.Allen Joseph (Medical Superidentat)  Dr. Jeyaraj D. Pandian-Principal Medical college. . Dr. Ram Gopal S.Shahi Professor-  Professor  Dr. Abi M Thomas principal Dental College Christian Dental College, Dr. Clarence J Samuel Professor & Head VICE  principal medical college., Dr. Usha Singh principal College of Nursing  Dr. Sandeep Singh principal  College of Physiotherapy  Mrs.Gladis S. Kumar -Nursing superintendent , Ms Sangeeta Nichols Deputy  Nursing superintendent , Ms Sangeeta Samuel Dy Nursing superintendent ,    Barnabbas Rafiq General superintendent MR SANDEEP ASHOK coordinator,Jairus Wilson Cardiac Perfusionist      DR Shivani Sandhu Dr Honey Choudhary  Dr Vikramjeet Singh  Dr Aditi  Dr Gaurav Gupta   Dr Jitendera Singh   participated in this walk.

Heart diseases in India, especially in Ludhiana have been increasing at an alarming rate. Unhealthy lifestyle choices have increased the risk of diabetes and hypertension among the Indian population making them more prone to cardiac diseases. It's high time we note the seriousness of this disease and take immediate preventive steps to save people's lives.

The purpose of Cmc &Hospital "Walkathon" campaign is to make Hi-Tech a healthy city and make people aware of how they can lead a happier life by adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as - Use Heart to eat well, saying no to tobacco, maintaining sugar levels, reducing stress and leading a physically active lifestyle which will promote heart health in the long run.

 take immediate preventive steps to save peopl