Happy New Year 2008

Fulfillment in the New Year

Here's to the outgoing year, 2007:
May the good times live on in our memories,
and may we learn lessons from the troubling times
that will make us stronger and better than ever.

Here's to 2008:
For each and every one of you,
may it be filled with significant steps
toward the fulfillment of your fondest wishes.

In this coming new year,
let us focus on our goals and work toward our dreams,
and yet (smile)
let's all try to go with the flow a little more
and stress a little less.

And most important,
(wave glass around to encompass the whole group)
here's to all of you.
Appreciate yourselves and each other in the new year
as I appreciate all of you now.
Let's focus on each other's good points
and choose to overlook minor annoyances
to create mutual happiness and contentment in 2008.

Here's to 2008 (raise glass): Enjoy the journey!

By Joanna Fuchs

Happy New Year 2008
Dr Marwah

World AIDS Day themes, The AIDS red ribbon and What can You do to support World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day themes over the years have included:

• 2007 - Stop AIDS; Keep the Promise - Leadership

• 2006 - Stop AIDS; Keep the Promise - Accountability

• 2005 - Stop AIDS; Keep the Promise

• 2004 - Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS

• 2003 - Stigma & Discrimination

• 2002 - Stigma & Discrimination

• 2001 - I care. Do you?

• 2000 - AIDS : Men make a difference

• 1999 - Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People

• 1998 - Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People

• 1997 - Children Living in a World with AIDS

• 1996 - One World, One Hope

• 1995 - Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities

• 1994 - AIDS & the Family

• 1993 - Act

• 1992 - Community Commitment

• 1991 - Sharing the Challenge

• 1990 - Women & AIDS

• 1989 - Youth

• 1988 - Communication

To learn more about what is happening around the world, or to list any events that you may be holding locally this World AIDS Day, please visit the WAC's events calendar.

The AIDS red ribbon

The red ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around World AIDS Day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment.

The red ribbon started as a "grass roots" effort; as a result there is no one official AIDS ribbon manufacturer, and many people make their own. It's easily done - just use some ordinary red ribbon and a safety pin!

What can You do to support World AIDS Day?

There are many ways in which you can support World AIDS Day. For example:

• Raise awareness of HIV and AIDS in your area

• Wear a red ribbon and ask others to do the same

• Sign up as a supporter of the Stop AIDS in Children campaign

• Protect yourself and your partners - this is the first and best way to stop the spread of HIV

• If you are worried - get tested

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Dr Marwah

National Epilepsy Day 2007 National Epilepsy Day 2007 17 November 2007

National Epilepsy Day 2007

Theme, Myths of Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid

• National Epilepsy Day will be observed on 17 November 2007 to raise awareness about epilepsy and the need for people living with the condition to be given a fair opportunity in every aspect of life. The theme for the awareness campaign this year is Fighting the social stigma attached with epilepsy.
  
  The objective of the campaign is to raise epilepsy to a new plane of acceptability in the public domain and to increase public awareness of epilepsy as a universal and treatable brain disorder.
  
  In order to create awareness about epilepsy, the Indian Epilepsy Association is undertaking various initiatives. Some of the highlights of this awareness campaign include educating people about dos and don'ts and myths of epilepsy, to ensure timely help of such patients, and special initiatives undertaken by the Indian Epilepsy Association to fight the stigma associated with epilepsy, especially in rural India.

Myths of Epilepsy

Myth: Epilepsy is a rare disease
Fact: Epilepsy is an extremely common neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures (or fits or convulsions- they mean the same thing), which affects approximately 1% of the total population. It is the 3rd most common neurological condition after Stroke and Alzheimer's. Worldwide, 39 million people are believed to have epilepsy. The expected number of cases of epilepsy in Delhi by the 2010 Commonwealth Games is expected to be approximately 190,000 (assuming a total population of approx 19 million).

Myth: Epilepsy occurs because of evil spirits possessing the brain
Fact: Epilepsy is a medical condition (just like heart disease, hypertension diabetes) which needs appropriate medical treatment. It is a neurological disorder, characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures and temporary impairment of brain function. Head injuries, strokes, brain tumours, brain infections and genetic conditions are potential causes. In a large number of cases, no cause can be found.

Myth: Patients with epilepsy are crazy
Fact: Although epilepsy is related to the brain, it does not indicate that a person is mentally ill or mentally retarded. Epilepsy is a physical condition and is not related to mental illness or intelligence. People with the condition have the same range of abilities and intelligence as the rest of us. Some have severe seizures and cannot work; others are successful and productive in challenging careers. Julius Caesar, Socrates, Napoleon, Charles Dickens, Leonardo da Vinci, Lewis Carroll etc are some famous people with epilepsy who have reached the pinnacle of success in their fields.

Myth: Epilepsy strikes children only
Fact: Epilepsy can strike anyone. It's most common in children, but those 65 or older are also likely to develop the disorder compared to younger adults. Cerebrovascular disorders like aneurysms and stroke are common causes of epilepsy in the elderly

Myth: All seizures involve convulsions in which the victim becomes rigid and shakes.
Fact: There are many different types of seizures involving different parts of the brain. Depending on which part of the brain is involved, there will be different physical symptoms. For example, a seizure victim may experience blank stares or rapid blinking. He may falls or experience intense emotional and/or physical sensations (e.g. fear, joy, laughter, unpleasant sights or smells).

Myth: During a seizure, people swallow their tongue and suffocate.
Fact: It is physically impossible to swallow your tongue, yet many people try to help a person having a seizure by forcing their mouth open and trying to hold their tongue. This is potentially dangerous both to the person helping (they may get bitten) and the person having the seizure (they may have their teeth damaged). However, a person should be rolled on their side during a convulsive seizure (grand- mal seizure) to ensure that their airway is not blocked.

Myth: Anti-epileptic drugs, if taken for 3 years, can cure epilepsy
Fact: The current medications available help in controlling the seizures but are not the cure for Epilepsy. Multiple antiepileptic drugs are available, which can control seizures. About 60 % of people who develop seizures have epilepsy that can be easily controlled with medications (often a single medication). Approximately 90% of patients with epilepsy will have their seizures well controlled with medical therapy. In many forms of epilepsy, anti-epileptic drugs can be withdrawn after 1-2 years of seizure freedom.

Myth: Apart from anti-epileptic drugs, there are no other options available for patients with epilepsy.
Fact: In spite of best medical therapy, 10% of patients will remain refractory to medications and could benefit from resective epilepsy surgery. Resective surgery can result in complete cessation of seizures in approximately 60% patients and significant improvement in seizure control in another 20%. Other modalities of treatment include ketogenic diet (a special fat rich diet) or vagal nerve stimulation.

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Seizure

To help a person having a seizure, keep these instructions close at hand

Seizure First Aid

In a convulsive seizure:-

• Stay calm

• Note the time (to estimate seizure length)

• Do not put anything in the person's mouth

• Do not try to restrain the person

• Do not apply CPR

• Protect the person from obvious injury

• Place something soft under the person's head and shoulders

• Roll the person onto their side to keep the airways clear

• Stay with and reassure the person until he / she has recovered

In a non-convulsive seizure:-

• The person may behave strangely or appear disoriented . Talk to the person and try to guide him / her to safety.

• Protect the person until he/she recovers from the convulsion.

Call an Ambulance:-

• If the seizure continues unabated

• If consciousness is not regained for 5 minutes, after the convulsion.

• When a serious injury has occurred

--
Dr Marwah

Link to the photos of Yoga Camp on the net

Yoga Camp was inaugurated at Kidwai Nagar CGHS Dispensary on1711 2007. Photos were taken on the occasion.
Link to the photos on the net is given below.

http://picasaweb.google.com/gomarwah/YogaCampKidwaiNagarCGHSDispensary17112007

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Dr Marwah

YOGA CAMP INAUGURATION

YOGA CAMP INAUGURATION

Yoga camp was inaugurated at Kidwai Nagar dispensary on 17 November 2007 at 7.00 am . Dr Ramesh Anand Additional Director ( H Q ) and Dr BariK Joint Director ( H Q ) started the camp by lighting the lamp and cutting the red ribbon.

Members of the Advisory committee were present. President of the Advisory committee and best worker Shri Suresh Pal both lighted the lamp and started the yoga camp.

Blood pressure , weight and blood sugar of all the participants were checked.

Dr Anita Jain CMO I/C Y block Sarojni Nagar Dispensary, Dr Pal CMO(NFSG) Laxmi Bai nagar CGHS dispensary and Dr Bhawna Tiwari CMO(NFSG) G block Sarojni Nagar CGHS dispensary also attended the Yoga Camp.

The inauguration was possible because of the efforts of all the doctors and staff members of the dispensary.

Some photographs were also taken. The link to these photos will be put on the blog later on.

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Dr Marwah

The theme of this year's World Diabetes Day campaign is Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.

World Diabetes Day - Year of the Child

Celebrate the first United Nations observed World Diabetes Day

On December 20 2006, the General Assembly of the United Nations passed a landmark Resolution recognizing diabetes as a chronic, debilitating and costly disease. The Resolution designates World Diabetes Day as a United Nations Day to be observed every year starting in 2007.

The UN Resolution makes World Diabetes Day stronger than ever and provides the opportunity for a significant increase in the visibility of the campaign and an increase in government and media participation on or around November 14. The Resolution will ensure even greater reach for awareness-raising activities throughout the diabetes world.

Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

The theme of this year's World Diabetes Day campaign is Diabetes in Children and Adolescents.

Diabetes is one of the most chronic diseases of childhood. It can strike children of any age including infants and toddlers. World Diabetes Day focuses on children and adolescents to raise awareness of the diabetes and its impact on children. Every child has a right to a long and healthy life.

• No child should die of diabetes

• More than 200 children get diabetes every day

• Diabetes is different for children

• Care for children is best when a multidisciplinary approach is adopted involving health professionals from all areas that concern children.

• Diabetes hits the poorest hardest.

• A child's access to appropriate medication and care should be a right not a privilege.

• Diabetes costs more than money.

• Over 50% of type 2 diabetes can be prevented.

• All diabetes is on the rise in children.

• Children die because their families cannot afford the medication they need

The World Diabetes Day campaign in 2007 and 2008 aims to:

• Increase the number of children supported by the IDF Life for a Child Program

• Raise Awareness of the warning signs of diabetes

• Encourage initiatives to  reduce diabetic ketoacidosis and distribute materials to support these initiatives

• Promote healthy lifestyles to help prevent type 2 diabetes in children

Diabetes is different for children

Diabetes has a unique impact on children and their families. The daily life of children is disrupted by the need to monitor blood glucose levels, take medication, and balance the effect of activity and food. Diabetes can interfere with the normal developmental tasks of childhood and adolescence, which include succeeding in school and transitioning to adulthood. To help the child and family cope, and to ensure the best possible physical and emotional health of the child, care should be delivered by a multidisciplinary team with good knowledge of paediatrics issues. Support must also be given to caregivers and to school personnel. In this way, children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can reach adulthood with as little adverse impact as possible on their well-being. For children with diabetes in developing countries the situation at present is bleak.

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the rising prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents. Early diagnosis and early education are crucial to reducing complications and saving lives. The health care community, educators, parents and guardians must join forces to help children living with diabetes, prevent the condition in those at risk, and avoid unnecessary death and disability.

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Dr Marwah

Yoga Camp

Yoga Camp

Yoga camp will be held at Kidwai Nagar CGHS allopathic dispensary from 17 November to 23 November 2007 ( 7.00 am to 10.00 am).

All are invited to attend the camp.

Those interested may get registered with Smt Saravjeet kaur in room no 8 and may also please bring their own dari / chatai/ mat.




CMO I/C
 
Dr Marwah

What is Prescription?

What is Prescription?
Prescription means slip which is written by medical practitioners to guide the pharmacists or chemists to give particular medicine to the patients.

The prescription is generally hand written on a preprinted form.

It also bears name of the medical practitioners.

Both the chemists and practitioners are expert in their professions. When a patient is diagonised by the doctor, he gives him some treatment. If we have to define a prescription, it can be a hand written or printed form that contain information.

The name and address of the prescribing provider and any other legal requirement such as a registration number may be same on the prescription provided by same practitioners.

Only name of the patient will be unique.

Date is put on each prescription.

There is some time limit for the prescription.

There is some recipe of medicines to be taken.

Literally, "Recipe" means simply "Take...." and when a doctor writes a prescription beginning with "Rx", he or she is completing the command. This was probably originally directed at the pharmacist who needed to take a certain amount of each ingredient to compound the medicine, rather than at the patient who must "take" the medicine, in the sense of consuming it.

The word "prescription" can be decomposed into "pre" and "script" and literally means, "to write before" a drug can be prepared. Those within the industry will often call prescriptions simply "scripts".

Both pharmacists and physicians are regulated professions in most jurisdictions.

A prescription as a communications mechanism between them is also regulated and is a legal document.

Many brand name drugs have less expensive generic drug substitutes that are chemically equivalent.

Prescriptions will also contain instructions on whether the prescriber will allow the pharmacist to substitute a generic version of the drug. This is a two way communication.

In some jurisdictions, the preprinted prescription contains two signature lines: one line has "dispense as written" printed underneath; the other line has "substitution permitted" underneath. Some have a preprinted box "dispense as written" for the prescriber to check off (but this is easily checked off by anyone with access to the prescription). Other jurisdictions the protocol is for the prescriber to handwrite one of the following phrases: "dispense as written", "DAW", "brand necessary", "do not substitute", "no substitution", "medically necessary", "do not interchange"

As a guideline, pediatric prescriptions should include the age of the child if the patient is less than twelve and the age and months if less than five. (In general, including the age on the prescription is helpful.) In some jurisdictions, it may be a legal requirement to include the age of child on the prescription. Adding the weight of the child is also helpful.

Prescriptions often have a "label" box. When checked, pharmacist is instructed to label the medication.

A prescription often contains the dose of medicine to be taken. And side effects to a patient by any medicine is also taken into account.

A prescription describes the name of the disease and treatment given.

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Dr Marwah

MCI notification of April 6, 2002, the Indian Medical Council (professional conduct, etiquette and ethics) Regulations, 2002

MCI notification of April 6, 2002, the Indian Medical Council (professional conduct, etiquette and ethics) Regulations, 2002
The link to the above notification is given at below.

http://www.expresshealthcaremgmt.com/20020531/focus1.shtml

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Dr Marwah

Tips for a safe Diwali

Tips for a safe Diwali

The festival of lights, Diwali, brings fun, joy and togetherness. Children and youth look eagerly forward for the arrival of the festival. In fact, they begin bursting of crackers and playing with fireworks well before the festival. Diwali marks the triumph of good over evil and dispels darkness. Unfortunately, improper handling and playing with fireworks, mar the celebrations every year.

Every year a number of people across the country, lose their eyesight and sustain burns during the festival. Property is also damaged in mishaps.

Mohsin Eye Bank has suggested a number of do's and don'ts to prevent loss of eyesight and other mishaps during the ensuing Diwali festival.

Do's:

* An adult should always supervise the use of fireworks by children.

* Check the area before igniting fireworks to ensure that all inflammable and combustible materials are removed.

* Follow all safety precautions issued with the fireworks.

* Use a candle or an agarbathi to ignite fireworks. They burn without an open flame and provide a greater and safer distance between your hands and the

fireworks.

* Open flames from matches and lighters can cause additional fire hazards.

* Keep a fire extinguisher or bucket of water nearby to extinguish any incipient fire.

* Keep burn ointments handy.

* Use fireworks only outdoors.

* Wear protective goggles while lighting fireworks to prevent eye injuries.

* Light only one firework at a time.

* Firecrackers, bombs and flowerpots should not be lighted holding them. It is always safer to light them from the side without bending over them.

* Move away quickly before they burst.

* Hold lighted sparklers away from the body.

* Flying fireworks - rockets, missiles, etc. - should always be lighted in open grounds pointing straight up.

* Discard used fireworks in a bucket of water.

* Wear close-fitting clothes of thick material instead of loose or flowing garments.

* Store fireworks in a cool and dry place.

* Consult an opthalmologist immediately in case of eye injuries.

Don'ts:

* Never give fireworks to small children.

* Never ignite fireworks while holding them. Put them down, then ignite them and walk away.

* Do not put fireworks in any container to ignite.

* Never mix anything with the contents of fireworks or make fireworks at home.

* Never ignite aerial fireworks where overhead obstruction (trees, wires, etc.) may interfere with trajectory into open air space.

* Never ignite an aerial firework near an opening to a building.

* Never use fireworks inside a vehicle.

* Never re-light a firework which has not burnt properly. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.

* Never throw or point fireworks at other people.

* Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

* Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

* Ensure that your children don't engage in dangerous pranks such as throwing lighted crackers or sparklers at others, or try to make fireworks themselves.

Following these precutions can go a long way in ensuring a safe Diwali.

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Dr Marwah

Adult Chickenpox

Adult Chickenpox

Recently I came across a very severe case of adult Chickenpox. On the net I came across the diary of a Chickenpox sufferer which can be seen at  http://www.adultchickenpox.co.uk/

Patient Education

• Take a lukewarm bath every 3 to 4 hours for the first few days. Add 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) of baking soda, cornstarch, or oatmeal per tub of water. Use soap in one of the baths each day to clean as much bacteria off the skin as possible.

• Use calamine lotion on the chickenpox sores to help relieve itching.

• Put an ice pack or cool moist washcloth on itchy areas for 20 to 30 minutes.

• If the itching is severe or making it hard to sleep, take a nonprescription antihistamine, such as Benadryl.

• Trim your fingernails and wash your hands often to help keep the rash from becoming infected if you scratch it.

• Take a nonprescription pain reliever such as acetaminophen for headache, fever, or general aches and pains.

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Dr Marwah

World Psoriasis Day

Oct. 29, 2007, World Psoriasis Day is a global effort to raise public awareness about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and the seriousness of these diseases.

 

Psoriasis affects approximately 125 million people—and is often dismissed as a cosmetic skin condition. In reality, psoriasis is a serious, genetic disease of the immune system that researchers have linked to other serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, liver disease and obesity. Psoriasis is not contagious, but for those who have it, the disease can be both a physical and emotional burden.

Aims And Purposes Of World Psoriasis Day, 29th October

World Psoriasis Day is an evolving project with more and more individuals, experts and patient associations from around the world getting involved over time. The aims for WPD were defined by the Steering Committee as follows:

1. Raise awareness about psoriasis: World Psoriasis Day communication and activities should for example explain that psoriasis is a non contagious skin condition that can affect anybody and that people with psoriasis are really no different inside from anyone else. The World Psoriasis Day project should also aim to dispel myths about the condition.

2. Encourage healthcare decision makers to give psoriasis suffers better access to the most appropriate therapies for their condition: World Psoriasis Day should aim to encourage healthcare decision makers for example governments, physicians, carers and all those responsible for psoriasis care/ medicines to allow psoriasis sufferers access to all the most appropriate therapies. For too long psoriasis has not been seen as a priority with patients not always getting access to the most appropriate therapies for their condition.

3. Deliver relevant information and knowledge to interested parties: World Psoriasis Day should aim to provide information and knowledge to those who are affected by psoriasis/ psoriatic arthritis as well as the general public, in order that people can be better informed about the condition, develop a better understanding, enabling them to be more confident to speak about it.

4. Provide a patient voice platform: World Psoriasis Day should provide a platform from which the 'patient voice' can be heard and from which people with psoriasis can be encouraged to speak out about their needs and wants.

Dr Marwah

CGHS TOP CLEAN 2006 PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION

CGHS TOP CLEAN 2006 PRIZE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION was organised on 27 Oct 2007.

Link to some of the above function photos is given below.

http://picasaweb.google.com/gomarwah/CGHSTOPCLEANPRIZEDISTRIBUTIONFUNCTION2006



Thanks

Dr Marwah

World Polio Day October 24

World Polio Day October 24: Towards a polio-free world

October 24 also marks the birth of Jonas Salk, leader of a team that invented one of the two vaccines against polio, an occasion dubbed World Polio Day. In 1955, when his inactivated polio vaccine was first used, hundreds of thousands of children were being paralysed every year by a disease that caused lifelong paralysis and terrified parents because there was neither cure nor prevention.

Using oral polio vaccine, developed by Albert Sabin, polio has been reduced worldwide by 99% since 1988, following the global push to eradicate the polio virus spearheaded by national governments, the World Health Organization, Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UNICEF.

This Global Polio Eradication Initiative is distinctive for the strong financial support it receives from both public and private sector donors.

Endemic polio survives in parts of four countries: eradication is technically feasible thanks to new tools and tactics that can more rapidly stop transmission of the virus in these areas. Mass vaccination campaigns have to continue to regularly supplement routine immunization to protect children both in endemic and polio-free areas: polio virus can travel long distances, and polio anywhere is a danger to children everywhere.

Success in eradicating polio will leave a humanitarian legacy for generations to come, and will provide the momentum necessary to achieve other ambitious health and development goals.

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Dr Marwah

List of hospitals are empanelled under CGHS, Delhi w.e.f.1st November, 2006, and thereafter, for the purpose specified

The following hospitals are empanelled under CGHS, Delhi w.e.f.1^st November, 2006,
and thereafter, for the purpose specified:-

 

 

S.No.	Name of the Hospital			Empanelled for
	Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre Ltd., Okhla Road, New Delhi			Specialised Cardiological services including cardio-thoracic surgery and diagnostic purposes (laboratory, MRI, CT scan, USG, Colour Doppler, X-ray).
	Escorts Hospital & Research Center Ltd., Neelam Bata Road, Faridabad			General and specialised purpose for Cardiological investigations, cardio-thoracic surgery, IOL implant, joint replacement. Diagnostic services for laboratory, ultrasound and X-ray.
	Jeevan Anmol Hospital, Mayur Vihar, Phase-I, Delhi.			General purpose
	Jeewan Mala Hospital Pvt. Ltd., New Rohtak Road, New Delhi-5			General and specialised purpose for Laproscopic surgery, Lithotripsy, TURP, IOL and joint replacement.
	Jeewan Nursing Home and Hospital, 2-B, Pusa Road, New Delhi			General purpose
	Kalra Hospital, A-5&6, Kirti Nagar, Main Najafgarh Road, New Delhi			General and specialised purpose for Cardiological investigation, cardio-thoracic surgery, Haemodialysis, lithotripsy, TURP, Laproscopic surgery, IOL implant and Joint replacement.
	Kalyani Hospital Pvt. Ltd., 354/2, Mehrauli Road, Gurgaon			General and Specialized purposes for Cardiological investigations, TURP, Laproscopic surgery, IOL Implant.
	Kukreja Hospital & Heart Centre, C-1, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi			Specialised services in Cardiological investigation, Laproscopic surgery and IOL Implant.
	M.G.S. Hospital, Rohtak Road, West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi			General purposes.
	Metro Heart Institute, Sector – 12, NOIDA			General and specialised Cardiological services including Cardio-thoracic surgery.
	Metro Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector-11, NOIDA			General purpose and Specialised purpose for Renal transplantation, Haemodialysis, Laproscopic surgery, IOL implant and Joint replacement.
	Park Hospital, 12, Chowkandi, Outer Ring Road, West Delhi (Near Kesavpur Depot) New Delhi			General purpose and Diagnostic services only (Clinical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry and X-ray).
	Prakash Hospital, T-12, 12-A, 12-B, Sector-33, NOIDA			General and specialised purpose for Laproscopic surgery, Lithotripsy, TURP, IOL, Joint replacement
	Rockland Hospital, B-33-34, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi, New Delhi.			General and specialised purpose for Laproscopic surgery and Joint replacement. Diagnostic services for CT, Mammography, USG/Colour Doppler and X-Ray.
	Sheetla Hospital and Eye Institute, New Railway Road, Gurgaon			General Purpose, IOL Implants (Ophthalmology), Diagnostic Procedures & Investigations – Lab, X-ray, ECG, USG, ECHO, Colour Doppler & TMT Diagnostic purposes.
	St. Stephen's Hospital, Tis Hazari, New Delhi			General and specialised services for Cardiological investigation, Cardio-Thoracic surgery, Renal Transplantation, haemodialysis, Laproscopic surgery, IOL implant and Joint replacement.
	Surya Hospital, 383/11C, East Azad Nagar, New Delhi-51			General and specialised purposes for Laproscopic surgery
	Vinayak Hospital, NH-1, Sector-27, Atta, Noida			General and specialised purpose for Laproscopic surgery, IOL and Joint replacement
	Yashoda Hospital and Research Centre, III-M, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad			General and Specialised purpose for laparoscopic surgery, IOL implant and joint replacement. Diagnostic services in laboratory medicine and imaging (Mammography, USG/Colour Doppler).
	Precision Dental Care, C-159, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi.			General Dentistry, special dental procedures and diagnostic procedures except Maxillofacial trauma surgeries.
		Delhi Heart & Lung Institute, 3MM – II, Panchkuian Road, New Delhi – 110 055	Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
		Metro Heart Institute, Sector 16A, Faridabad	Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery and Pulmonary Function Test
23		R.L.K.C Hospital & Heart Institute (A unit of R. L. Khera Charitable Trust) Pandav Nagar, Naraina Road, Near Shadipur Depot, New Delhi	Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
24		National Heart Institute, 49, Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi	Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
25.		Ridge Heart Centre, Sunder Lal Jain Hospital, Ashok Vihar -3, Delhi – 52	Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
26.		Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, A-4, Paschim Vihar, Delhi	Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
27.		Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, A-4, Paschim Vihar	Specialized Orthopaedic surgery & Joint Replacement
28.		Gupta Dental Centre, A-10, Hospital Road, Jangpura – A, New Delhi	General Dentistry, special dental procedures and diagnostic procedures

 

29.	Dental Solutions, E-7, 1st Floor, Kalkaji, New Delhi	General Dentistry & special dental procedures
30.	Narinder Mohan Hospital & Heart Centre, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad- 201 007	General and Specialized purpose for Cardiological Investigations , Cardio-thoracic surgery, Renal Transplantation, Haemodialysis, Lithotripsy and TURP, Laparoscopic Surgery, IOL Implant and Joint replacement.
31.	Metro Hospital & Heart Institute, 14, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi	Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
32	G. M. Modi Hospital & Research Center for Medical Sciences, Mandir Marg Near Press Enclave, Saket, New Delhi.	General purpose and specialised purpose (Neurosurgery, urology, nephrology, GI surgery, Orthopaedics including arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement, paediatrics, endoscopic and laproscopic surgery, ENT, Dental and ophthalmology).
33	Centre for Sight, B – 5/ 24 Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110 029		Cataract / Glaucoma, Retinal – medical – vitreo – retinal surgery, Strabismus, Occuloplasty and Adnexa and other specialised treatment.
34	Orthonova Hospital, C-5/59,S.D.A. Opp. Main IIT Gate, New Delhi 110 016		Orthopaedic surgery including arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement.
35	Kailash Hospital & Research Centre Ltd., H-33, Sector 27, NOIDA 201301		General and specialised services for cardiological investigation, cardio-thoracic surgery, renal transplantation, haemodialysis, lithotripsy, TURP, laproscopic surgery, IOL implant and joint replacement and diagnostic services.
36	Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi		General and specialised purposes for cardiological investigations, cardio-thoracic surgery, TURP, IOL implant and joint replacement.
37	Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, 1 Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Mehrauli Badarpur Road, New Delhi 110 062.		General purpose and Specialised purpose for cardiological investigations, cardio-thoracic surgery, renal transplantation, haemodialysis, IOL implant, laparoscopic surgery, joint replacement and radiotherapy.
38	Max Devki Devi Heart & Vascular Institute, Saket, New Delhi		Cardiology, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery.
39	Sumitra Hospital, A 119A, Sector 35, NOIDA.		General purpose and specialised purpose (Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics including arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement, endoscopic and laproscopic surgery, Gastroenterology & GI surgery, paediatrics & paediatrics surgery, ENT and ophthalmology).
40	Apollo Hospitals, NOIDA, Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd.		Orthopaedic including arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement.
41	Bansal Hospital, A 1, New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 065		Laproscopic surgery
42	Chandralaxmi Hospital, Sector 4/337 Vaishali, Ghaziabad		Laproscopic surgery
43	Khandelwal Hospital & Urology Centre, B 16 East Krishna Nagar, Swarn Cinema Road, Delhi 110 051		Urology and uro-surgery
44	Satya Medical Centre, A 98/A, Sector 34, NOIDA		Laproscopic surgery
45	Tirath Ram Shah Charitable Hospitals, Sawhney Marg, Rajpur Road, New Delhi.		General purpose including ENT, Dental and Ophthalmology and specialised purpose in haemodialysis, TURP, Laparoscopic surgery, Gastro-enterology and GI Endoscopy.
46	Bajaj Eye Care Centre, 101 Vikas Surya Plaza, Plot No: 7, DDA Community Centre, Pitampura, Delhi.		Eye care (Cataract / Glaucoma, Strabismus, Occuloplasty and Adnexa) or other specialised treatment.
47	Dr. Pattnaik Laser Eye Institute, C 2, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi 110024		Cataract / Glaucoma, Retinal Medical & Vitreo-retinal surgery, Strabismus, Occuloplasty and Adnexa and other specialised treatment except orbital surgery.
48	NIMT Hospital, KP-I, Phase I, Kasna Road, Pari Chowk, Greater NOIDA		General purpose treatment.
49	Shree Jeewan Hospital, 67/1, New Rohtak Road, New Delhi.		Glaucoma and Strabismus.
50	Mohan Eye Institute, 11 B, Ganga Ram Hospital Marg, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi 110060		Cataract /Glaucoma, Retinal-medical and Vitreo-Retinal surgery, Strabismus, Occuloplasty & Adnexa and other specialised treatment.
51	Bhatia Global Hospital & Endosurgery Institute, 307 & 308 Ambica Vihar, Opp. Central School, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi 110 087		Endoscopic / Laproscopic surgery in the field of surgery, urology, Gynaecology, oncology and plastic surgery.
52	Chaudhary Eye Centre & Laser Vision, 4802 Bharat Ram Road, 24 Darya Ganj, New Delhi 110002		Cataract / Glaucoma, Retinal – medical – vitreo – retinal surgery, Strabismus, Occuloplasty and Adnexa and other specialised treatment except corneal transplant.
53	Dr. Chhabara Dental Clinic, 1097, Sector 4, Gurgaon, Haryana		Dental Care Centre (General Dentistry).
54	ICARE Eye Hospital & Post Graduate Institute, E – 3A, Sector 26, NOIDA 201 301		Cataract / Glaucoma, Retinal – medical – vitreo – retinal surgery, Strabismus, Occuloplasty and Adnexa and other specialised treatment.
55	Venu Eye Institute & Research Centre, 1/31 Sheikh Sarai Institutional Area, New Delhi 110017		Cataract / Glaucoma, Retinal – medical – vitreo – retinal surgery, Strabismus, Occuloplasty and Adnexa and other specialised treatment except orbital surgery.
56	Sunil Hospital, 15/199 Main Panchsheel – Shivalik Road, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi 110017	Endoscopic / Laproscopic surgery in the field of Surgery / Gynaecology, Obstetrics, ENT and Urology.
57	Garg Hospital, 8-9 AGCR Enclave, Near Karkardooma Courts, Delhi 110 092	Endoscopic / Laproscopic surgery in the field of Surgery / Gynaecology, Obstetrics, ENT and Urology.
58	Neelkanth Hospitals Pvt. Ltd., Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, 1 Nathu Pur Road, Gurgaon	Dialysis only. (Other facilities not recommended as the equipment for Endourology and Lithotripsy were not available during inspection).
59	Mata Chanan Devi Hospital C – 1, Janakpuri New Delhi 110 058	General and specialised purpose for Haemodialysis, Lithotripsy, TURP, Laproscopic Surgery, IOL implant and Joint replacement. "

 

 

Diagnostic Centers Empanelled under CGHS Delhi w.e.f. 1^st November, 2006, and thereafter

 

1.	Central Delhi Diagnostic & Research Centre, New Delhi		laboratory services
2.	Chetna's Pathlab, M-26, Basement, Chitranjan Park, New Delhi		laboratory services
3.	City X ray and scan clinic (P) Ltd., Tilak Nagar, New Delhi		Laboratory services, CT scan, USG/Colour Doppler, Bone Densitometry, ECG, TMT, X-ray and mammography (Not recognised for MRI).
4.	City X ray and scan clinic (P) Ltd., Vikas Puri, New Delhi		Laboratory services, CT scan, mammography, USG/Colour Doppler and X-Ray.
5.	Delhi Heart Hospital, 176, Jagriti Enclave, Vikas Marg Extn., Delhi		Laboratory services and cardiological investigation (colour Doppler, echo cardiography, TMT, Holter and PFT).
6.	Delhi Institute for Functional Imaging, K-16, South Ex., Part –I, New Delhi		Diagnostic centre for nuclear medicine
7.	Delhi MRI and CT scan Centre, Aashlok Hospital, 25-A, Block AB, Community Center, Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi		CT scan and Ultrasonography only.
8.	Delhi MRI Scan Centre, M-2, Hauz Khas, New Delhi		MRI, X-ray, Bone Densitometry, USG / Colour Doppler.
9.	Dewan Chand Satypal Aggarwal Imaging & Research Centre, 10-B, K.G. Marg, New Delhi		Radiological diagnosis and imaging services (MRI, CT scan, Mammography, USG/Colour Doppler, X-ray, Bone Densitometry).
10.	Dr. A Lal Chandani Pathology Laboratories, J-36, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi		Laboratory services
11.	Dr. Anand Imaging & Neurological Research Centre, G-14, Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg, Delhi – 92		Imaging services including MRI, CT scan, Ultrasonography / Colour Doppler, X ray and mammography. .
12.	Dr. Handa X-ray & Imaging Centre, B-87, Diffence Colony, New Delhi		USG services only.
13.	Dr. M.L Aggarwal X-Ray & Ultrasound Clinic, A-1/150, Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi.		X-ray, Ultrasonography and colour Doppler imaging services
14.	Dr. Mittal Diagnostic centre, Madhuban Chowk, Main Outer Ring Road, 611/C-8, Sector-VIII, Rohini, Delhi		Laboratory services, USG/Colour Doppler and X-ray.
15.	Dr. P. Bhasin Path Labs (P) Ltd., S-13, Greater Kailash, Part-I, New Delhi		Diagnostic procedures in Laboratory services
16.	Dr. S.S. Doda's Ultrasound Centre, 23-B, Pusa Road, New Delhi, Delhi		CT, Mammography, USG/Colour Doppler, X-ray.
17.	Dr. Savita Jain's Arun Imaging Centre, D-29, Vivek Vihar, Delhi		Diagnostic centre for USG / colour Doppler, Echo mammography, Bone densitometry, X-Ray, ECG, TMT and Holter
18.	Faridabad CT Scan Centre at Escort Hospital & Research Centre, Neelam Chowk, Faridabad		CT scan and EEG.
19.	Final Diagnosis Centre, C-1/2, Sector-31, Noida.		Laboratory services, Ultrasonography and Mammography.
20.	First Dwarka Lab, 185, Sector-6, Pocket-I, Dwarka, New Delhi		Laboratory services
21.	Focus Imaging and Research Centre, C-10, Green Park Extn., New Delhi		USG / Colour Doppler, CT scan, Mammography, Bone densitometry and X-ray
22.	Focus Imaging and Research Centre, 47/1-2, Yusuf Sarai Market, Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi		Diagnostic services in MRI
23.	Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre Pvt. Ltd., Pocket-A-1, Plot No.109, Sector-8, Rohini, New Delhi		Laboratory services and Imaging- MRI, CT scan, USG/Colour Doppler and X-ray.
24.	GMR Institute of Imaging Research, A-13, Green Park Main, Aurbindo Marg, New Delhi		MRI, CT scan, USG / Colour Doppler, X-ray, Bone densitometry and Mammography   (REFERRALS TO THE CENTRE STOPPED).
25.	Goyal MRI and Diagnostic Centre, B-1/12, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi		Laboratory services and imaging services in MRI and USG/ Colour Doppler.
26.	Green Park Diagnostics, (1st Floor), G-43, Green Park, Main Market, New Delhi		Laboratory services
27.	India IVF Centre and Research Institute, 17-A, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi		Diagnostic centre for USG / colour Doppler, ECG, TMT and Holter.
28.	Janta X-ray and Clinical Lab, WZ-4, Raja Garden, Delhi		Laboratory services and imaging viz CT scan, mammography, USG/ Colour Doppler.
29.	JDAR Pathology Lab, 2/6, Shanti Niketan, New Delhi		Clinical pathology and Clinical Biochemistry.
30.	Krystal Scan and Diagnostic Centre, 1, Paschimi Enclave, Rohtak Road, Peeragarhi Crossing, New Delhi.		Laboratory services, MRI, CT scan, USG and X-ray.
31.	Life Line Laboratory, H-11, Green Park Extention, New Delhi		Laboratory services
32.	M/S Janta Diagnostic Centre, Sunder Vihar, 12/404, Sunder Vihar Paschim Vihar, New Delhi		Laboratory services, CT, mammography, USG/Colour Doppler, ECG, ECHO
33.	Mahajan Imaging Centre, K-18, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi		MRI, CT scan, USG/Colour Doppler, mammography, X-ray and Bone Densitometry.
34.	Mahajan Imaging Centre (Jaipur Golden Hospital), 2, Institutional Area, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi		CT scan, Bone Densitometry and USG
35.	Mahajan Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital), Delhi		Diagnostic Imaging Services (Bone densitometry and nuclear medicine)
36.	Modern Diagnostic & Research Center, 363/4, New Railway Road, Gurgaon		Laboratory services, CT scan, mammography, colour Doppler / USG, X-ray and Bone densitometry
37.	National CT Scan & Diagnostic Centre, 17, NWA, Club Road, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi		Laboratory services, USG, Bone densitometry, X-ray and CT scan.
38.	NMC Imaging Centre (VIMHANS), 1, Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi		Laboratory services, MRI, CT scan and X-ray
39.	Noble Diagnostic Centre, WZ-409-C, Janak Park, Opp. DDU Hospital, Hari Nagar, New Delhi		X-ray and Ultrasonography.
40.	North MR Scan Research Institute (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital) Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi		MRI
41.	Organ Imaging Research Centre, A-23, Green Park, New Delhi		MRI, CT scan, X-ray and Bone densitometry.
42.	Pathlab, D-87-A, East of Kailash, New Delhi		Laboratory services
43.	Saral Advanced Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd., E-1073, Saraswati Vihar, Pitam Pura, Delhi		Laboratory services, USG / colour Doppler, mammography, CT scan, X-Ray, Bone Densitometry and Nuclear Medicine. MRI services is not recommended.
44.	South Delhi Ultrasound & X-Ray Clinic, A-44, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.		Ultrasound /Colour Doppler, OPG and Mammography
45.	Star Imaging and Path Lab, 4B/4, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi		Laboratory services, CT scan, Ultrasonography/ colour Doppler, X-ray and Bone densitometry.
46.	Sun Imaging Centre, 15, Hargovind Enclave, Vikas Marg Extn., Delhi		MRI, CT scan, USG/ Colour Doppler and Bone densitometry
47.	Suvidha Diagnostic Center, C-105, Mandwali, Patpar Ganj Society Complex, Opp. I.P. Extn. Delhi.		Laboratory services, X-ray and USG/Colour Doppler.
48.	The Apollo Clinic, Krishna Bhawan, 7-8, A-3, Shopping Center, Near St. Marg School, Janakpuri, New Delhi		Laboratory services (in Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry) and Ultrasonography.
49.	The Apollo Clinic, B-4, Sector-16, NOIDA		Laboratory services, USG/Colour Doppler
50.	The Clinical Laboratory, E-13/9, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi		Laboratory services
51.	Vasant Vision Ultrasound with Colour Doppler & X-Ray Clinic, F-9/4, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi		Ultrasonography and X-ray.
52.	VGS Imaging and Diagnostics, (Escort Hospital & Research Centre), Neelam Bata Chowk, Faridabad.		Bone densitometry and Mammography.
53.	Vrinda Diagnostic Centre, IIIrd, 3-9, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad		Laboratory services, CT, USG/Colour Doppler, Bone densitometry and X-Ray (Not recognised for MRI).
54.	Pathnet India Pvt. Ltd., Plot 31, Sector 18, Udyog Nagar, Gurgoan		Laboratory services(w.e.f 3rd November 2006)
55.	Dr. Lal Path Labs Pvt. Ltd., Eskay House, 54 Hanuman Road, New Delhi		Laboratory (Clinical pathology, Biochemistry and Microbiology)
56	Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, 1 Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Mehrauli Badarpur Road, New Delhi 110 062.	Diagnostic services (Laboratory, X-Ray, CT Scan, USG, Colour Doppler, MRI).
57	Apollo Clinic [licensee Bharti Medicare (P) Ltd.], C 70, Major Sudesh Kumar Marg, Opp. Madhav Park, New Delhi.	Diagnostic services (Laboratory, USG / Colour Doppler, X-Ray, TMT, FFT, ECG and Echo). (AERB approval for X-Ray is not available.)
58.	Dr. Khanna's Pathcare Pvt. Ltd., A 43 Hauz Khas, New Delhi.	Laboratory (Clinical pathology, Biochemistry and Microbiology)
59.	Focus Imaging & Research Centre, IHBAS Complex, Dilshad Garden, Delhi.	Diagnostic centre (MRI)
60.	Nanda Diagnostic Centre, ED 9A, Madhuban Chowk, Pitampura, Delhi	Laboratory (Clinical pathology and Biochemistry), USG/Colour Doppler, X-Ray, Bone Densitometry.
61	Dr. S. B. Gandhi Diagnostic Centre, A 2/ 152 Janakpuri, New Delhi 110 058	Diagnostic services (USG / Colour Doppler).

 

 

Note: All centres involved in X-ray and CT scan are required to send approval letter
given by AERB / BARC for facility installation.

 

 

Ad-hoc arrangements for treatment of cancer patients (both old and new)

 

In view of the hardships faced by CGHS beneficiaries undergoing treatment for
cancer and, pending a final decision on the application for empanelment in respect
of the following hospitals, may be continued for a period of six months from
2^nd April, 2007, for the facilities/procedures for which they were empanelled
under the CGHS during 2001:-

 

1. 1.      Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Mathura Road, New Delhi.

2. 2.      Batra Hospital and Medical Research centre, 1, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi

3. 3.      Dharmshila Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Dharmshila Marg, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi

4. 4.      Rajiv Gandhi Cancer & Research Institute, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi – 85

 

2. As the above mentioned hospitals are presently not on the list of CGHS empanelled
hospitals, these hospitals may not extend credit facilities to pensioners and hence the
beneficiaries may have to claim to reimbursement, at the rates notified in 2001 or
 actuals whichever is lower, after getting themselves treated at the hospitals.

 

Hospitals deemed to have been empanelled under CGHS / CS (MA) Rules

 

Regional Cancer Centres deemed to be empanelled under CGHS:-

 

1. 1.      Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh;

2. 2.      Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal;

3. 3.      Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, Karnataka;

4. 4.      Regional Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu;

5. 5.      Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram;

6. 6.      Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat;

7. 7.      MNJ Institute of Oncology, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh;

8. 8.      Dr. B.B. Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam;

9. 9.      Indian Rotary Cancer Institute (AIIMS) , New Delhi;

10. 10. RST Hospital & Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra;

11. 11. Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra;

12. 12. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar;

 

Regional Cancer Centres deemed to be empanelled under CS(MA) Rules, 1944

1. 1.      Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre for Cancer Research & Treatment, Cuttack, Orissa;

2. 2.      Pondicherry Regional Cancer Society, JIPMER, Pondicherry;

3. 3.      Regional Cancer Control Society, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh;

4. 4.      Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh;

5. 5.      Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, Chhatisgarh;

6. 6.      Acharya Tulsi Regional Centre Trust and Research Institute (RCC), Bikaner, Rajasthan; and

7. 7.       Regional Cancer Centre, Pt. B. D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.

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Dr Marwah