CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills Inaugurated Exclusive Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Clinic

Hyderabad, 22nd March 2024: CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, one of Hyderabad’s leading multi-speciality healthcare provider, achieved a significant milestone of successfully inaugurating Diabetic Foot and Wound Clinic – a unique, speciality clinic under the aegis of CARE Vascular Department. The inauguration ceremony, graced by esteemed Chief Guest Shri Amit Garg, IPS, in-charge Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, and Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO of CARE Hospitals, brought together healthcare professionals, stakeholders, and members of the public in a unified commitment to raise awareness and provide comprehensive care for individuals with diabetic foot wounds. A few patients who have benefited from care of diabetic foot ulcers in care hospital also attended the launch ceremony and shared their experiences. One patient said he could express his experience in one line that is “He came on a stretcher and was able to walk out on his feet from our department”.

Speaking highly of this initiative, Chief Guest Shri Amit Garg, IPS, in-charge Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, commented, "I am deeply honoured to be a part of this momentous occasion and witness the inauguration of the Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Clinic. It is heartening to see such dedicated efforts towards raising awareness and providing comprehensive care for individuals with diabetic foot complications. I commend CARE Hospitals and the CARE Vascular Department for their commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and outcomes. Together, let us continue to work towards a healthier and more resilient community."

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Jasdeep Singh, Group CEO - CARE Hospitals, said, "The approach of the Diabetic Foot and Wound Clinic focuses on a patient-centric and comprehensive methodology, recognizing that successful wound healing requires multi-disciplinary clinical approach and tailored treatment plans. From diagnosis to rehabilitation, we at CARE Hospitals strive to enhance outcomes and improve the quality of life for our patients.

Dr P.C Gupta, Clinical Director and Head of the Department of CARE Vascular, President of the Vascular Society of India, and of The World Federation of Vascular Societies, stated, "Every 1.2 seconds, someone in the world develops a Diabetic foot ulcer, and every 20 seconds, someone with Diabetes loses a limb. With the constantly increasing prevalence of diabetes in India, these alarming statistics highlight the enormity of the problem related to diabetic foot ulcers and amputations in India and the need for comprehensive care for this vulnerable group of patients. Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Clinic aims to address this urgent healthcare need by offering required guidance with a multidisciplinary team comprising Vascular & Endovascular Surgeons, Intervention Radiologists, Plastic & Diabetic Foot Surgeons, Wound care nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Prosthetics & Orthotists, and Anaesthesiologists."

The successful inauguration of the Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Clinic marks a new chapter in healthcare, reflecting the collective efforts of healthcare professionals and the community in addressing pressing healthcare challenges.

About CARE Hospitals:

CARE Hospitals Group is a multi-speciality healthcare provider operating 17 healthcare facilities serving 7 cities across 6 states in India. The network has a presence in Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Vishakhapatnam, Raipur, Nagpur, Indore & Aurangabad. A regional leader in South and Central India and counted among the top 5 pan-Indian hospital chains, CARE Hospitals delivers comprehensive care in over 30 clinical specialities, with over 3000 beds.

PHOTO CAPTION: L T R: Dr. Radhika Malireddy,Diabetic Foot Surgeon, Dr GN Naidu Chairman, Regency Ceramics Ltd., Mr.Jasdeep Singh, CEO, Shri Amit Garg, Shri Amit Garg, IPS, in-charge Director of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad, Dr P.C Gupta, Clinical Director and Head of the Department of CARE Vascular, Dr.Rahul Agarwal.