Kolkata comes
together to walk for a healthier heart
Kolkata : To
observe the World Heart Day, over 2000 conscious citizens of Kolkata gathered
at Mohor Kunja today to tread on a symbolic two kilometer path called ‘Walk for Your Heart’, a humble
initiative by the BM Birla Heart Research Centre (BMBHRC), a part of the CK
Birla Hospitals. The initiative was flagged off by Honorable Governor of West Bengal Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi. This
event also marks 25 years of BMBHRC, the only super-speciality cardiac care
hospital in the East. ‘Walk for Your Heart’ is a special initiative towards spreading awareness about the
continuous rise of heart diseases in our country.
Flagging
the event off, Shri Keshari Nath
Tripathi, Honorable Governor of West Bengal said, “It gives me immense
pleasure to stand among so many awakened citizens of this city on this World
Heart Day. The fact that people have participated in such great numbers suggests
there is a growing consciousness about healthier living.”
He
further added, “It is a matter of concern that we as a country are staring at
the largest cardiovascular disease burden in the world. But, it is still a
projection and can be altered if we all come together today to take a pledge
that we will from hereon lead a healthier lifestyle. It is not only about us, but also about our future
generations. They need to be led by an example. I urge you all to shun
unhealthy habits and contribute to heart healthy environment. Small caring
steps taken today will prevent bigger problems of tomorrow.”
On the occasion, Dr
S P Singh, CEO, CK Birla Hospitals said, “We at BMBHRC, being the only
super-speciality cardiac care hospital in the East, have been committed to
caring for your heart for twenty five years now. , Heart diseases and
strokes are the world’s leading causes of death, claiming 17.3 million lives
every year. Fast lifestyles have taken a toll on our lives. Facts and figures
point out that 80% of premature deaths result from cardiovascular disease
(CVD), which could be avoided if four primary risk factors – tobacco use,
unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol can be checked. Little
steps and prudent decisions like lowering salt consumption, daily exercises and
a healthy lifestyle can have a positive bearing in the long run and help us
emerge as a heart country.”
Dr Singh further added, “The World Heart Day is an apt
occasion for us to reaffirm our commitment to a healthier, better tomorrow and
emphasize the need for a systematic way of life. We need to begin the march for
creating heart healthy environs and kick start a fresh beginning. We are
grateful as you too join us in making this attempt a sure success.”
The occasion was also attended by Dr Nirmal Maji –
President West Bengal Medical Council, Mr. Rajendra Khandelwal President –
Concern for Kolkata, Mr.Pinaki Prasad Ghosh – District Governor Rotary
International, Mr. Suyash Borar CEO CMRI, Dr Anindya Chatterjee COO BMBHRC.
Photo caption: Honorable Governor of West Bengal Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi and Dr.
S P Singh, CEO, CK Birla Hospitals flagging off the 'Walk for Your
Heart’, initiative by BM Birla Heart Research Centre (BMBHRC).
About BM Birla
Heart Research Centre
B M Birla
Heart Research Centre is a super specialty hospital dedicated exclusively to
the diagnosis, treatment and research related to cardiovascular diseases. Since
its commissioning in 1989, it has established itself as India's most advanced
heart centre comparable to the best in the world. Not only do patients from all
over India seek treatment here, but patients from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal,
Mauritius, Hongkong, Kenya and other neighbouring countries also avail of its
facilities. B. M.
Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata,
India's 1st
NABH accredited Hospital and also Certified
by ISO 9001 -
2000,ISO 14001,OHSAS 18001 and NABL B.M. Birla Heart
Research Centre is committed to providing World Class Cardiac care to patients.
The centre has performed a number of breakthroughs in Cardiac Surgery and Angioplasty.
BM Birla Heart Research Centre is a part of the CK Birla Hospitals.
About CK Birla Group
The CK Birla
Group is a US$1.6 billion diversified conglomerate that over the years has
developed a strong footprint in manufacturing, engineering, technology,
hospitals and education. With over 20,000 employees, 27 manufacturing
facilities and a customer base that includes some of the world's best-known
companies, CK Birla Group’s businesses are present across five continents.
The Group’s Companies in sectors of
Technology and Automotive are - AVTEC, Birlasoft, GMMCO, NEI and Neosym. These
companies are leaders in manufacturing products for the automotive and related
industries globally. The Groups’ manufacturing capability is further
strengthened through its Home and Building solutions companies - HIL, Orient
Cement, Orient Electric and Orient Paper. These companies manufacture everyday
usage products like paper, fans, kitchen and home appliances, building
materials like cement, low weight blocks and panels, pipes and fiber roofing
sheets.
CK Birla Group has two hospitals in
Kolkata - CMRI, a multi-specialty hospital with and BM Birla Heart Research
Centre - the first NABH-accredited research and treatment centre for heart
disease. The CK Birla Group has presence in the Education sector through Birla
Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi and Modern High School for Girls,
Kolkata and Rukmani Birla Modern High School, Jaipur.
The CK Birla Group is deeply committed to
creating sustainable positive impact. The Group allocates significant resources
to philanthropic initiatives; including those in Science and Technology, Art
and Culture, and heritage preservation. The Group also works to improve the
livelihoods of rural and underprivileged communities.
For more information visit us at www.ckbirlagroup.com
For further information please contact:
Indrani Roy Choudhury: 9830076785| indrani.Roychoudhury@bm.com
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