‘Sunday Conversations’, an initiative by Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta road, was adjudged as the “Best Community Awareness Initiative†at the recently concluded National Awards For Excellence in Healthcare at the Hotel Taj Lands End, Mumbai. The winners were announced in the presence of various other senior professionals and veterans across the industry.
“We are extremely delighted to have received this award for ‘Sunday Conversations’ – an initiative that began two years ago with an objective to bridge the doctor – community relationship. The Sunday Conversations was initiated with a vision to educate the public over various topics on healthcare. Topics on Cardiology, Pediatrics, Women Care, Dental, Urology and many other specialties were covered during the sessions. The public has whole-heartedly accepted the initiative and we have provided health education to more than 3000 participants in these two years. This award is an encouragement for us to continue our efforts towards creating a better societyâ€, saidMr. Vijayarathna, Zonal Director, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
National Awards for Excellence in Healthcare recognizes and rewards projects and individuals that lead innovative healthcare practice and make a real difference to patient’s lives in the healthcare science and allied health professions. The awards are unique and cover all the professional and specialist group whose achievement goes unnoticed.