365TELUGU.COM ONLINE NEWS,Hyderabad, September 29th, 2021: SLG Hospitals, one of the leading healthcare facilities in the city, today commemorated “World Heart Day” by organizing a cycling and running event to encourage healthy living among the people in the society. Observed on September 29th each year, Heart Day this year is being celebrated with the theme _ Use Heart to Connect _ and this will help to overcome cardiovascular diseases.
With the aim to promote a ‘healthy heart and healthy environment’, 10 kms cycling and 5 kms running was organized by SLG Hospitals, in association with Happy Hyderabad Cycling Club and Hyderabad Cycling Group. Considering the healthcare crisis, the world has faced in the form of Covid-19 pandemic, this activity has also highlighted an urgent need to find different and innovative ways to connect people to heart health, particularly those in the lower resource areas and communities of our society.
On World Heart Day, SLG Hospitals launched “Cardiac Health Package” for just INR 999/- which includes ECG, 2D Echo, Blood Pressure, Lipid Profile, Random Blood Sugar, along with consultation with a Cardiologist.
Commenting on the activity, Mr. D V S Soma Raju, Executive Director, SLG Hospitals who flagged off the event said, “cardiovascular diseases cause millions of deaths each year, and the main causes of cardiovascular diseases are modifiable factors, which include lack of exercise, smoking, and a poor diet. We not just cure the ill, but strongly believe in promoting healthy living among the people in our society. Our Doctors at SLG Hospitals, across all departments promote prevention and strive towards educating individuals on how to stay healthy.”
Also present on the occasion were Mr. Dandu Siva Rama Raju (chairman & Managing Director – SLG Hospitals), Dr. Pradeep Panigrahi (Medical Director), Dr. Hariram V (Interventional Cardiologist), Dr. Bhanu Kiran Reddy (Consultant Cardiologist), and Mr. Chander Tejavath, (GM – Marketing). During the occasion, SLG Hospitals also announced launch of ‘Cardiac Health Package’ for just INR 999/-, which includes 2D Echo, Lipid Profile test, ECG, Random Blood Sugar & Blood Pressure check, along with consultation with a cardiologist.
More than 500 enthusiastic participants took part in the event which started at 6 a.m., and each of the participant was given a World Heart Day t-shirt and a participation certificate as a recognition for their involvement in spreading awareness on healthy living. Through this campaign, SLG Hospitals aims to unite people from all backgrounds in the fight against the burden of cardiovascular diseases and encourage heart-healthy living.