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Healing Little Hearts:
A unique “totally free-of-cost” model for cardiac care for children – Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals in India.
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Center for Child Heart Care, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, inaugurated November 2012
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he world, today, is facing an unsurmountable problem of rising health care costs. The price of diagnostic tests, treatment facilities, medicines, health insurance, associated travel and accessibility – is beyond the reach of even those who are capable of paying for the same, let alone the underprivileged and most vulnerable sections of society. Around the world, governments are unable to find the solution to this grave problem. Imagine the plight of a family where a new born child is diagnosed of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) that needs corrective surgery as treatment and key to survival, but which costs few thousand dollars, even at the most reasonably priced hospital. This dismal picture, however, has a new ray of hope in the form of Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital Centres for Child Heart Care offering best quality treatment to children with Congenital Heart Disease, totally free-of-cost. This article describes the selfless service offered by these centres, dedicated to humanity. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is one of the most life-threatening conditions affecting young children, accounting for nearly one-third of all major congenital defects. CHD refers to a defect in the structure or function of the heart, commonly known as “hole in the heart”. However, this privilege of early diagnosis and timely management is restricted to children in developed countries only. Unfortunately, majority of children born in developing countries and afflicted with CHD do not get the necessary care, leading to high morbidity and mortality.
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centres for Child Heart Care Naya Raipur - Chhattisgarh, Palwal – Haryana, Navi Mumbai – Maharashtra Set up under the tenet “LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL”, Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centers for Child Heart Care aim to address in part the burden of congenital heart disease, by providing the best quality Child Heart Care to All in need, irrespective of color, caste, religion, status or nation, Totally Free of Cost. Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals are expressions of gratitude to Revered Sri Sathya Sai Baba who tirelessly worked to alleviate the suffering of millions, the world over and brought them joy, peace and purpose. Contribution to local community and beyond With a vision towards creating a holistic and sustainable impact on society, the hospital through its Department of Public Health & Research, undertakes various community outreach activities. The school health screening program launched in 2013, conducts health check-up for rural children focussing on early detection, referral and treatment of childhood diseases, congenital defects, deficiencies and developmental delays and around 9000 children from 0 to 18years have been screened till date. The first Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital was set up in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh in November 2012, after completing all activities from concept to reality in a record 9 month. Having managed over 18000 cardiac outpa-
tient consultations and conducted over 3500 pediatric cardiac surgeries till date. Through the recently launched “Divine Mother & Child Health Program”, the Institute envisions to expand its services to maternal and child health through various participating medical centres across the world. 15 program teams across 9 countries including a team in Murwillambah, NSW, Australia participate in this unique initiative with a common goal, to reach out to the most vulnerable sections of the society i.e. children and pregnant women. Aspire, Learn, Transform Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Institute of Nursing and Allied Healthcare Sciences, Naya Raipur commenced its 1st batch of M.Sc (Nursing) course with a Specialization in Medical Surgical Nursing (Cardiothoracic Care) in November 2017. The course aims to provide quality & free nursing education and nurture Compassionate & Skilled Cardiac Nurses. With love and compassion for all fellow beings, the Institutes have set on a remarkable journey to contribute to mankind in a meaningful way. Contact details: Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Center for Child Heart Care, Sector 2, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh Contact: +91 771 2970325 Email: info.raipur@srisathyasaisanjeevani.com Website: www.srisathyasaisanjeevani.org
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani International Centre for Child Heart Care & Research, Palwal, Haryana, inaugurated in November 2016
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