Media Release

Mangaluru, Apr 6: Health Awareness Week will be observed at Srinivas Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre (SIMS & RC) at its medical college hospital and campus at Mukka from April 8 to 13. The week long programme will commemorate World Health Day which is observed globally on April 7. During this period the hospital will provide free general health screening and free outpatient consultation to the public in general medicine and pediatric domains. Diagnostic procedures, if required, will be performed on discount rates strictly on cost basis. Also medication, if required, will be made available at the in-house pharmacy at discount tariff.

Health Awareness Week at SIMS & RC will address common health concerns like diabetes, heart related problems, breast cancer and pediatric issues. The objective of the programme is to promote health awareness among the public as envisioned in the ideals of World Health Day. This will be a great opportunity for the underprivileged sections of society to avail quality healthcare, clarify their doubts regarding health issues and address healthcare needs. Those interested may avail the facility by visiting the outpatient department of the hospital between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on all seven days.

Srinivas Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre is a premier professional college sponsored by Shama Rao Foundation which has three decades of track record in the field of education. The Foundation has well diversified presence with a string of 14 reputed educational institutions. The activities of Shama Rao Foundation are spearheaded by founder and president CA A Raghavendra Rao, ably supported by his son vice president Dr A Srinivas Rao.