SPARSH Hospital Announces Guru-Namana Program for 100 Teachers Suffering Arthritis Across Karnataka

SPARSH Foundation, a charitable wing of SPARSH Hospital, today announced the Guru-Namana Program for retired teachers suffering from crippling arthritis on the occasion of Teachers Day celebrated on September 5. Under the program, Joint Replacement Surgeries will be performed completely free of cost by a highly-skilled team of doctors. All the infrastructure and logistics including operation theatres, wards, etc. will be offered free of cost by SPARSH Hospital.

The operating surgeons, theatre staff, nursing staff, paramedical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietician, etc. will work under the umbrella of SPARSH Hospital. They will be offering their services for free, including post-operative care for as long as required. The free screening will begin from 11th August and will continue till 11th September. Retired teachers from any part of Karnataka need to make a pre-registration, carry valid identity proofs and previous medical records to avail the free screening.

Following is the screening schedule in 7 locations across Karnataka:

Raichur August 11, 2018, SPARSH Information center, Uma Hotel complex, 8AM-2PM
Chikmagalur August 11, 2018, Joldal Nursing Home, 10AM-2PM
Bijapur August 18, 2018, Yashodhara Superspecility Hospital, Solapur Bypass Bijapur, 8AM-2PM
Davangere August 23, 2018, Modi Compound, Near Gundi Circle, Davangere, 9AM-2PM
Gulbarga August 22, 2018, HCG cancer centre, Khuba plots, Gulbarga, 9.30AM-2.30PM
Bangalore September 5 2018 to September 8, 2018, SPARSH Hospital for Advanced surgeries,  #146, Infantry Road, 10AM-2PM
Channapatna Sept 11, 2018, Balu Diagnostic, Parvathi Theatre, Channapatna, 10AM-2PM

The registration will close on September 11, 2018, and operations will be performed upon the comfort of the patients after required mandatory checkups. This year will mark the 8th year of Guru Namana program by SPARSH Hospital.

 “We have been conducting the Guru-Namana Program as a way to thank the teachers, who are the backbone of our society. Unfortunately, teachers are kept in the low side of remuneration and most are unable to afford high-end treatments such as joint replacements. Through our initiative, we pay tribute to these unsung heroes of our lives. It is our way of celebrating Teacher’s day that is 5th of September,” commented Dr Sharan Patil, Chairman, SPARSH Hospital.

“In last 7 years, we identified over 800 deserving retired teachers in need, by conducting the screening camps in Bangalore, Raichur, Bijapur, Gulbarga and Davangere. All the surgeries were successfully conducted free of cost, ” he added further.

Intending donors can also donate liberally to SPARSH Foundation, which is also tax-free under the GoI Scheme ATG.

Contact details for registration: 080-61222000. Please mention free registration for GURU-NAMANA Program.