SMHRC’s Life-Saving Work in Community Health Earns National Acclaim
The Community Division of Shalinitai Meghe Hospital & Research Centre (SMHRC), Wanadongri, Nagpur, has been honored with the prestigious Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) Health Care Excellence Award in Community Services & Organ Donation Awareness for 2024. This esteemed accolade recognizes SMHRC’s unwavering dedication to serving the underprivileged, providing quality healthcare to the broader community, and the collective efforts of its Medical Team, clinical staff, social workers, nursing personnel, paramedical professionals, and administrative team, all of whom have played pivotal roles in the hospital’s extensive outreach activities.
The award was presented during a grand event at the IMA Hall in Nagpur, attended by prominent healthcare professionals from the region. Dr. Naresh Gill, Deputy Director of Community Services, and Shri Ashwin Radke, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for Outreach Activities, received the award on behalf of SMHRC.
SMHRC has consistently focused on enhancing healthcare access for marginalized populations across the Vidarbha region. The hospital has organized numerous community health camps in collaboration with Social Organizations and NGOs, offering essential medical services to those who are often deprived of healthcare due to geographic and financial barriers. These camps provide free consultations, medical interventions, and medications, ensuring no patient is left without care.
Beyond basic medical care, SMHRC offers a wide range of complex medical procedures free of charge under various government healthcare schemes. These include surgeries such as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), angioplasty, Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR), Hip Replacements, Total Knee Replacements, Cataract surgeries, as well as abdominal, orthopedic, ENT, and cochlear implant surgeries, ensuring that advanced medical procedures are accessible to all, regardless of financial constraints.
The visionary leadership of Shri Datta Meghe, Founder Chancellor of DMIHER, has been the cornerstone of SMHRC’s mission to improve healthcare for the underprivileged. His dedication to community welfare has shaped the hospital’s outreach efforts. Under his guidance, SMHRC continues to lead the way in providing healthcare to those in need, making a significant difference in the lives of many.
Supporting this vision, Shri Sagar Meghe, Principal Advisor, has been instrumental in the success of these initiatives, helping SMHRC extend its reach and continue its compassionate service to the community.
Dr. Anup Marar, Director of SMHRC, expressed gratitude to IMA, Nagpur led by Dr.Manjusha Giri- President for the recognition, stating, “We are deeply honored by the Indian Medical Association’s recognition of SMHRC’s community services. This award is a testament to the collective dedication of the SMHRC team in making healthcare accessible to the underprivileged. We remain committed to providing compassionate care to those in need, and this recognition will further inspire us to continue our mission.”
The success of the Community Division is also attributed to the leadership of Dr. Naresh Gill and Shri Ashwin Radke, alongside core team members Dr. Kamran Sheikh, Dr. Harshal Mendhe, Shri Ajay Thakre, Dr. Swapnil Inkane, Dr. T. Hazra, and Dr. Ravindra Ingole, who have spearheaded community services across the region. Their dedication ensures that SMHRC continues to serve as a beacon of hope for those in need of healthcare.
SMHRC remains committed to expanding its reach and enhancing its community service efforts, with plans to organize more health camps and continue bridging the healthcare gap for the underprivileged in the Vidarbha region.