Lokmanya Hospital in Association with Lions Club Launches 1st Woman Super Specialty Clinic in Pune
Pune, June 2022: – Women’s healthcare is fragmented and according to the National Health Profile 2021 (prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence) 31.2% of women reported concerns about no female health provider available at healthcare centres. Hence, Lokmanya Hospitals, a leading chain of hospital in Maharashtra and Lions Club announce the launch of 1st “Woman Super specialty clinic” with all facilities under one roof in Pune.
Dr. Tarita Shankar, President of Indira Group of Institutes inaugurated the clinic on 31stMay 2022. During the inauguration of clinic, Anuja Deshmane, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Dr. Shubhada Joshi, Secretary General Practitioners Association were present as the chief guest. In addition, the Director of Lokmanya Hospital and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr. Narendra Vaidya, Dr. Meetali Vaidya, Shrikant Soni and Sarik Sonawale were also present.
Dr Meeta Nakhare, Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Lokmanya Hospital for special surgery, Pune said “It gives me great pleasure to be part of the 1st Woman Super specialty clinic”. Our mission is to empower women to take responsibility of their own health, understand and be aware of their health options and be involved with decision making. Patients are counselled before any tests is ordered. Staff is trained to make patients feel comfortable and maintain highest level of confidentiality. Back up of laboratory tests radiology tests cancer screening tests are all available under one roof .”
Dr Nakhare Said “We need to work hard to change the mindset of women of all age groups, to give herself the importance, she deserves and to promote wellness both physical and mental rather than disease. Increase in general health awareness and community health resiliency will ensure better outcomes. In these period of covid stressful times, we all have realised , that it is not time, money or resources, but good health is true wealth!”
This clinic will provide various health check-ups and treatment at affordable rates. Apart from this, treatments are being provided under one roof for women related problems such as blood tests, uterine diseases, thyroid tests, Pap smears, infertility tests, rheumatic problems, mental illnesses, cancer in women, and reproductive problems etc.
Dr. Narendra Vaidya, Director and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon, Lokmanya Hospital, Pune said, “Inadequate infrastructure and insufficient health personnel emerged as the leading problem keeping women from accessing medical care. We have excellent multidisciplinary team, medical and surgical who will ensure the quick recovery of patients”
