PPSC- Medical Facilities

1. EUMIND PROJECT
Medical Facilities
Pawar Public School , Chandivali
Regions 11
Article 2

2. INTRODUCTION
In our region Powai, there are hospitals for every strata of the
society.
We have the Powai hospital, Nahar Medical Center and the
Dr. L. H. Hiranandani hospital.
The Nahar Medical Centre is at a distance of 1km from our school
and it takes about 3 minutes to reach. Whereas the
Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital is at a distance of 4km from our
school and it takes about 15 minutes to reach.
We conducted a survey in the Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital and
our findings are compiled in this PowerPoint Presentation.

3. OUR GROUP - GNOSIS
Aayushi Kumar
Chief Editor
Jyotsna Raman
Editor
Siddharth Shetty
Interviewer
Sparsh Sood
Photographer &
Videographer
Suheet Shetty
Report Writer

4. DOCTORS
Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital has one of the best teams of doctors. They are very well
equipped with the best equipment and training facilities. The hospital is facilitated with
doctors specialized in various fields such as cardiology, dermatology, neurology,
gynecology, physiotherapy, urology, paedriatics, oncology, orthopedicatics to mention a
few.
This ensures that the patient’s case is treated with the right measures and precautions.
The 24 hour hospital has a team of doctors to consult the patients with emergencies at
any time.
The doctors are very hygienic and they sanitize their hands before and after they treat
a patient.

5. NURSES
At Dr.L.H.Hiranandani Hospital, they have high quality nursing care that treats all
patients with dignity and respect.
The Nursing department is continually upgrading nursing skills through continuous
training.
Here, the nurses have high level of clinical knowledge and technical skill.
They have a systematic approach to individualized nursing care.
They provide quality support and preventive healthcare services at the patient’s
place of residence, and assist the patient and family to maintain as normal a
lifestyle as is possible. The qualified Nurses provide both routine and specialized
nursing care.

6. EQUIPMENTS
According to the survey we also concluded that the facilities and amenities in the
hospital are completely up to date. There is a vast difference between the technology
used today and the technology used 19 years ago.
The hospital has a small fleet of very well equipped ambulances. The basic task
here is to retrieve emergency cases from the proximity areas of the hospital. The
ambulances are equipped with advanced life support systems and carry a doctor on
board for cardiac and other life threatening emergencies.

7. FACILITIES
Dr.L.H.Hiranandani Hospital offers the facility of Gymnasium located on
the second floor of the hospital. There is a professional trainer to help
you.
The membership cost is Rs. 1300/- per month.
Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: 11am to 3pm ,7pm to 9pm

8. HERE IS A BRIEF
PRESENTATION ON
WHAT WE LEARNT
DURING THE
INTERVIEW.

9. DR.RAMESH IYER –
A PAEDIATRICIAN
Dr.Ramesh Iyer (M.D. (Paed), D.C.H. ) is a child and
new born specialist working in Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital.
Q)During which season are the children more prone to disease?
A)Most children fall ill during the monsoon season.
Q)What do you love most about the hospital?
A)The N.I.C.U of the hospital is the most advanced and well equipped part of
the hospital. It does its best to increase the infant morality rate.

11. DR.ANITA SONI –
A GYNAECOLOGIST
Dr.Anita Soni (MBBS ,MD,DNB,DGO, FCPS) is a full time
doctor in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. She is also
one of the doctors who laid down the foundation of the hospital.
She informed us about the various problems faced by the youngsters
and senior citizens of this generation. She also permitted us to view
the N.I.C.U. and delivery room of the hospital.

13. DR.SANJANA -
AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Dr. Sanjana (MBBS,MS),a member of the International Council of
Ophthalmologists (ICO) is a well known doctor of Dr. L. H. Hiranandani
Hospital.
Q)A major part of society suffers either from myopia or hypermetropia.
Can we prevent this?
A)Optical power is hereditary. So,one cannot avoid acquiring spectacles
But we can prevent increasing the power in our eyes by eating foods rich
in vitamin A like carrots, mangoes, tomatoes and spinach.

14. Q)What are the various common diseases affecting the
population of India?
A)Cataract and Glaucoma are the most common
diseases affecting the population. Cataract is a disease
in which a cloudy image is formed in the eye. Glaucoma
damages the optic nerve and diminishes the field of
vision. Emphasizing on glaucoma, she explained how it
is a 'silent killer of the eye'. It slowly darkens the image
from the sides towards the centre.

15. Q)Can anything be done to restore vision?
A)Blindness is caused by various factors. One can
restore vision with the transplantation of the
damaged part such as the that of the cornea and
amniotic membranes.
She permitted us to see the various machines used
to view a 360 degree look at the eye, the various
organs of the eye, etc.

17. HEAD NURSE
Q)How does you staff work in case of an emergency medical situation?
A)The head nurse told us that the nurses and ward boys
of the hospital are always alert and are ready to face
any emergency situation.
They see to it that no patient is left unattended. They
assist doctors and surgeons while treating their patients. They also play a
role in increasing the patient’s morale. They try to maintain a positive
atmosphere and keep the patient and their family’s spirits high.

19. PROBLEMS FACED DURING THE
INTERVIEW
We faced a lot of problems in conducting our
survey. At first they refused us from interviewing the
doctors and the hospital staff. Later through special
acquaintance our school arranged the interview for
us. They took special permissions and allowed us to
interview the doctors and the hospital staff.

21. DEFINE YOUR REGION WITH A SHORT
EXPLANATION.
Powai – a community that works like a family. We
help each other to make our region a better place.
Problems are discussed and sorted out to maintain the
region. The region has many medical facilities to ensure
the well-being of its people. Workshops are held and free
health check-ups are done to keep the people healthy
and safe. The region’s most renowned hospitals are
Nahar Medical Centre, Dr.L.H.Hiranandani Hospital and
the Powai Nursing Home.

22. HOSPITALS IN POWAI
THE POWAI HOSPITAL

23. Nahar Medical Centre
and its location
Dr.L.H.Hiranandani
Hospital and its location

24. WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS TYPES OF MEDICAL
FACILITIES IN YOUR AREA?
The Powai region is provided with well-qualified pharmacies, clinics and hospitals. The
following are the most renowned ones:
 Pharmacies -
 Clinics -
 Hospitals -
• Wellness Forever (24 hour pharmacy)
• Noble Chemist (24 hour pharmacy)
• Star Medico
• Dr.Ramesh V. Iyer - Child and New Born
Specialist
• The Desai Clinic
• Eyes First Clinic
• Dr.L.H.Hiranandani Hospital
• Nahar Medical Centre

25. IS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EASILY AVAILABLE – DAY
AND NIGHT?
Many pharmacies and hospitals are available 24 hours a day such as
the Wellness Forever Pharmacy and Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital. The
hospital has a separate casualty section with well-qualified doctors and
nurses to attend to the patients. The section has the various machines
necessary during emergencies. The concerned family doctor is informed if
the patient’s case is serious or fatal. If an individual is victim to an accident
at night, he is sure to receive help form the hospitable people of Powai and
the experienced doctors of the hospital. One need not worry about the
necessity of any medicine at odd hours. There are many pharmacies in
Powai providing day-and-night delivery service such as the Noble Chemist
Pharmacy.

26. ARE THERE HOSPITALS WHICH SPECIALIZE IN THE
TREATMENT OF DIFFERENT AILMENTS?
The Powai region has many clinics with doctors specializing in various fields of
medicine. The Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital itself has various doctors with
specialization in a specific field of medical study such as dermatology, oncology,
urology, gynaecology, neurology, dentistry, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, to name a
few.
The following are a few clinics situated in Powai , specializing in a specific branch of
medicine:
• Eyes First Clinic (Ophthalmology)
• Dr. Bipin Patwardhan’s Clinic (Dentistry & Orthodontics)
• Dr. Ramesh V. Iyer’s Clinic (Paediatrics)
• The Padmalaya Nursing Home (Gynaecology)

27. IS FREE TREATMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE POORER
SECTIONS OF SOCIETY?
The poorer sections of society are welcome to take part in the free health
check-up workshops initiated by Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital. These
check ups are usually specialized in various common health problems faced
by the present generation. It alerts the patient whether they are victim to
some disease , spreading awareness of it in the process.
The backward classes of the society do not prefer visiting the large
hospital due to its unaffordable fee.
Free treatment is unavailable to this section of the society. However, there
are various medical facilities available to them. The Powai Nursing Home
offers a lower fee. On asking the more fortunate people of Powai, we found
that they are always ready to lend a helping hand.

28. WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS FACED BY PEOPLE
DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY OR IN CRITICAL
CONDITIONS?
During a medical emergency, not a lot of problems are
faced in Powai. There are various medical centres
spread all over the area. So, time is usually not a
problem.
Most of the people in Powai are kind and are willing to
help in case of an emergency. Only a few of the people
in Powai may not want to take the responsibility.

30. The medical experts of Powai do their best to help their patients.
They try to instill in the patients, a sense of optimism. The various
medical facilities together allow the people of every strata of
society to receive medical help at any given time. The area has
many doctors specializing in specific branches of medicine. Thus
allowing a concentrated study on the problem and ensuring a better
solution. The constant free medical check-up camps set up Dr. L. H.
Hiranandani Hospital helps in spreading awareness and reducing
cases of the specific disease. The 24 hour hospitals and
pharmacies and the hospitable Powaiites prevent the worsening of
serious injuries. In all, it can be concluded that Powai, a small
suburb nestled in the heart of hillocks and a serene lake, is self-
sufficient in terms of medical facilities.