OUTSTANDING HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP AWARD IN INDIA
APOLLO HOSPITALS
Apollo Hospitals was established in 1983 by Dr Prathap C Reddy , a physician renowned as the architect of modern healthcare in India . As the nation ’ s first corporate hospital , Apollo Hospitals is acclaimed for pioneering the private healthcare revolution in the country .
Apollo Hospitals has emerged as Asia ’ s foremost integrated healthcare services provider with a robust presence across the healthcare ecosystem , including Hospitals , Pharmacies , Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics , and several retail health models . The Group also has Telemedicine facilities across several countries , Health Insurance Services , a Global Projects Consultancy , Medical Colleges , Medvarsity for E-Learning , Colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management , and a Research Foundation . In addition , ‘ ASK Apollo ’, an online consultation portal , and Apollo Home Health provide the care continuum .
The cornerstones of Apollo ’ s legacy are its unstinting focus on clinical excellence , affordable costs , modern technology , and forward-looking research and academics . It was among the first hospitals in the world to leverage technology to facilitate seamless healthcare delivery . The organisation embraced the rapid advancement in medical equipment and technologies across the world and pioneered the introduction of several cutting-edge innovations in India . Recently , Southeast Asia ’ s first Proton Therapy Centre commenced operations at the Apollo Centre in Chennai .
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Since its inception , Apollo Hospitals has been honoured by the trust of over 150 million individuals who came from 140 countries . At the core of its patient-centric culture is TLC ( Tender Loving Care ), the magic that inspires hope amongst its patients .
As a responsible corporate citizen , Apollo Hospitals takes the spirit of leadership well beyond business and has embraced the responsibility of keeping India healthy . Recognising that Noncommunicable Diseases ( NCDs ) are the greatest threat to the nation , Apollo Hospitals is continuously educating people about preventive healthcare as the key to wellness . Likewise , envisioned by Dr Prathap C Reddy , the “ Billion Hearts Beating Foundation ” endeavours to keep Indi- ans heart-healthy .
Apollo Hospitals has championed numerous social initiatives , including those that assist underprivileged children such as SACHi ( Save a Child ’ s Heart Initiative ) which screens and provides paediatric cardiac care for congenital heart diseases , SAHI ( Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired ), and the CURE Foundation focused on cancer care . To introduce population health into the Indian narrative , the Total Health Foundation , as envisaged by Dr Reddy , is piloting a unique model of healthcare in the Thavanampalle Mandal of Andhra Pradesh . It aims to provide “ holistic healthcare ” for the entire community , starting from birth and continuing through one ’ s journey into childhood , adolescence , adulthood , and old age .
In a rare honour , the Government of India had issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo ’ s widespread contributions , the first for a healthcare organisation . In addition , a stamp was also released to mark the 15th anniversary of India ’ s first successful liver transplant performed at Apollo Hospitals . More recently , Apollo Hospitals was again honoured with a postal stamp for having successfully performed 20 million health checks and its pioneering efforts in encouraging preventive healthcare in the country .
Dr Prathap C Reddy , Founder Chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group , has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan , India ’ s second highest civilian award .
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