JOURNAL OF PUSHPANJALI HEALTHCARE JULY 2010

Trust makes every day Special

Over the ages, the doctor-patient relationship has been defined, through rules of ethics and rules of law, as a
relationship founded in trust. On July 1st each year, this relationship is honored in memory of the birth
anniversary of one of India's most revered physicians, Dr B C Roy.

Dr Roy's dedication to the lives of people led him to become a leader of the Indian National Congress and later Chief
Minister of West Bengal. Doctor's Day thus pays tribute to Dr B C Roy and all doctors like him, who spend their
lives helping others.

This special day is an ideal opportunity to remind people of the critical role doctor's play in our lives. Being a doctor
is not just a 'job'; it is a challenging commitment to service that requires high levels of skill and precision. To make a
tough job even tougher, doctors also have to deal with the reality that even a small professional mistake could
drastically affect a patient's life. Doctor's Day is the perfect time for all of us to acknowledge the high pressures of
this job and the doctor's ability to comfort and heal.

Doctor's Day has also a significance for doctors themselves as it provides them with an opportunity to reflect on
their own careers, realize the responsibility they bear and redirect themselves onto the path of healing those in
need.

Unfortunately, the medical profession today is witnessing a rapidly deteriorating patient-doctor relationship, with
people losing faith in their doctor's abilities. The easy availability of medical information, and misinformation,
from the media and the Internet is also responsible for clouding a patient's view of their doctor's advice. Nowadays,
doctors are more often the victims of criticism while their successes are overlooked. It is true that the medical
profession carries a heavy responsibility with it, but people need to realize that behind the white coat and
stethoscope is a normal human being and like in all other professions, doctors too need appreciation for their work
and efforts.

However, while doctors represent the face of the medical profession, there are many, seemingly invisible but
nonetheless very important, members of the health delivery mechanism – administrators, managers, nurses, and
other workers who contribute to making the hospital worthy of trust. The patients' and the family members
experience of the hospital does not rest on the shoulder of the treating doctor alone, but on each one of us who are
involved in making this experience a memorable one.

Let us, all members of the Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital team remember this – for us every patient is special and
so is every day.
Editorial Board
Dr Vijay Agarwal
Executive Director Editors
Dr Vinay Aggarwal
Dr Vijay Agarwal
Atul Gandotra
Gaurav Pandey
PUSHPANJALI HEALTHCARE Advisors
Registered Office: A-14, Pushpanjali, Vika Marg Extn. Delhi - 110092 Dr P D Garg
T/F: +91.11.22372852-57, 43075600 Dr Gaurav Aggarwal
E-mail: info@pch.co.in Web:www.pch.co.in Dr Madhumita Puri
Seminars and Lectures
22 February 2010
Live Life Better
A talk on "Live life better" was organized for the doctors and staff
of ESI Hospital, Jhilmil Colony, East Delhi was delivered by
Mr Atul Gandotra. Dr T S Jain, Medical Superintendent,
Dr Vipin Singhal, Nodal officer ESIC Fortnight, IGESI Hospital,
Jhilmil were also present.
Mr Atul Gandotra delivering a talk to ESI doctors
Hepatitis B
A CME on 'Prevention of Hepatitis-B virus infection in healthcare
professionals' was organised by the Department of
Gastroenterology. Dr Neeraj Jain and Dr Dinesh Singal presented
the talk which was attended by PCH consultants, Resident
doctors, Nursing and para-medical staff.
Doctors attending the session on Hepatitis-B
20 March 2010
Lung Cancer
A CME on 'Management of Lung Cancer' was jointly organized by
Galaxy Cancer Institute, PCH and IMA, Ghaziabad. Dr P K Mangla
and Dr A K Rathi were the chairpersons and Dr Arun Goel,
Dr Dinesh Singh, Dr Malay Nandi and Dr Sudarshan De were
amongst the speakers.
IMA Ghaziabad officials on the Dias
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22 March 2010
Basic Arthroplasty
A Symposium on Basic Arthroplasty Interactive Update was
jointly organized by Dept. of Orthopedics and Stryker. Prof Ross
Crawford from Australia delivered a talk. Dr UK Sadhoo
demonstrated the latest techniques of Hip and Knee replacement
through live surgery relayed from OTs of PCH.
Dr Sharad Agarwal, Dr Anil Arora, Dr A S Dubey, Dr Ketan Singh,
and Dr Pramod Sharma were present. The course was aimed at
young surgeons. The Live Surgery and discussion sessions were
highly appreciated by delegates.
Dr UK Sadhoo on the dias Panel Discussion
24-25 March 2010
Training
BLS and BTLS training was organised by Dept of Emergency
Medicine for UP Police personnel.
2 April 2010
Cranial Ultrasound
The Department of Pediatrics organized a special guest lecture on
'Role of cranial ultrasound in neonates' by Dr Mohit Bhargava.
The session was chaired by Dr Praveen Gulati.
14 April 2010
Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
The Dept. of Medicine organized a session on “Non Alcoholic
Steatohepatitis (NASH) - The Epidemic of the Millennium” by
Dr Rohit Loomba from University of California, USA. Dr Dinesh
Singal, Sr Gastroenterologist and Dr DP Dubey, Sr Physician
chaired the session.
22 April 2010
Hepatitis B
The Department of Gastroenterology at PCH organised a CME on
“Common Practical Problems in HBV” with Dr Neeraj Jain and
Dr Dinesh Singhal. The CME was sponsored by MSD Fulford
India Ltd. Over 80 consultants, nursing and paramedics from
PCH and doctors from nearby areas attended.
Dr Dinesh Singhal delivering the talk
Seminars and Lectures

24 April 2010
Cardiology Update
The 'Cardiology Update' was jointly organised by IMA,
Ghaziabad and Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital at IMA Hall
Ghaziabad. Dr A Sampath Kumar delivered a lecture on
indications for Valvular Surgery, and Dr Dheeraj Garg spoke
on practical electrocardiography.
A panel discussion was held on the “Practical approach to
manage acute MI” with Dr Ganesh Mani,
Dr A Sampath Kumar, Dr Dhirendra Singhania, and Dr
Dheeraj Garg. The CME was followed by a Question and
answersession. Dr Santosh Aggarwal, Dr Prahlad Chawla, Dr
AKAnuragi, Dr Salabh Kumar from Ghaziabad IMA and 80
doctors from Ghaziabad attended. Dr Ganesh Mani and PCH cardiologists being honored

24 April 2010 29 April 2010

Cardiology
A CME was held at Haldwani, Uttaranchal in association with
IMA Haldwani. The CME was attended by 80 doctors from
Haldwani and nearby areas. Dr Ganesh Mani spoke on “Evolving
Strategies in Bypass Surgery & Valvular Surgery”,
Dr Dinesh Singh talked about “Radiation Oncology - An update”
while Dr Vijay Agarwal presented an overview of PCH.
Dr P D Garg, and Dr Gaurav Aggarwal were also present.
Adolescent Care
The Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology and Adolescent
Medicine; and Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
organized a Scientific Session on Adolescent care. Dr Sharda Jain
and Dr SK Mittal chaired the session. Dr Riti Sharma Dayal,
Adolescent Pediatrician, PCH spoke on Preventive Adolescent
Healthcare, and Dr Sushma Dikhit, Sr Obst & Gynecologist spoke
on Adolescent Gynecology.

7 May 2010
Thalassemia
A CME was organized in PCH Conference Hall on “Latest
Technique for screening and Diagnosis of Thalassemia” by
Dr Mohini Bhargava. Dr Mohini Bhargava explained that
Thalassemia is an inherited autosomal recessive blood disease
in which there is a defect in the synthesis of hemoglobin. Red
cell survival is reduced and the patient suffers from anemia.
Dr Mohini Bhargava delivering the talk

5 June 2010
20 May 2010
Osteoporosis Management Development
A Guest Lecture on 'Osteoporosis' by Dr Anish Aggarwal, A Management development program was organized wherein
Sr Rheumatologist was organized at Pushpanjali Crosslay management guru, Mr Subramaniam, FICCI addressed the senior
Hospital. management of the hospital.

8 June 2010 9 June 2010

Nutrition TORCH Infections
A CME was organized on “Nutrition in the critically ill: Enteral vs. A CME on “TORCH” infections and their management was
Parenteral Nutrition” by Dr Amit Gupta and Ms Charu Dua, organized by Gynecology Department. Dr Jyoti Agarwal and
Department of Dietetics & Nutrition along with Abbott Nutrition. Dr Anjana co-ordinated the CME.
Dr Amit Gupta spoke about “Nutrition in Critically Ill” which
covered aspects like when to start feeding, route of
administration, delivery method to select along with a
comparison between enteral and parenteral nutrition. The
session was chaired by Dr A K Mittal (HOD, Surgery).
Ms Charu Dua spoke about “Commercial Formula vs
Conventional Kitchen Feed” Her session was chaired by
Dr Prakash Gera (HOD, Internal Medicine). The highlights of her
session were Malnutrition, Enteral nutrition, Planning of feeds,
and the type of feed to choose.
Doctors answering the queries

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Inaugurations

24 March 2010 20 June 2010

Pushpanjali Clinic
Pushpanjali Clinic at Windsor Park, G & H Block Elegente,
Indirapuram, Ghaziabad was inaugurated by
Dr Gaurav Aggarwal, Director, PCH. This clinic was initiated at
the request of the RWA of the colony.
Family Clinic
The Pushpanjali Family Clinic at CS-13, Gyan Khand-II,
Indirapuram, Ghaziabad was inaugurated by Dr AK Dhaon, Chief
Medical Officer, Ghaziabad. Doctors from PCH, PMC, CDC and
nearby areas were present at the inauguration. The RWA office
bearers from nearby localities were also present.

Dr Saumya Ahuja, Dr Gaurav Aggarwal,

Mr S K Chhbra at the inauguration CMO Ghaziabad Dr A K Dhaon inaugurating the clinic

In the News

PCH commenced its operations in January 2009. And in a short span of time has been in the eye of the media……
When Hindustan Times surveyed the NCR region for exemplary hospitals to report about, its attention naturally fell
on us! The report as it appeared on 20 May 2010 has this to say…..

“This super-speciality hospital offers to the residents of Ghaziabad – who had to routinely travel to Delhi or Noida
for advanced health care –a superior option….it has many firsts to its credit…it has a pneumatic tube for
transferring medicines, blood samples and drugs from one station to another…..”

From March 2010 to time of going to press 13 articles describing various aspects of Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital
have appeared in leading dailies. It is to the credit of each Pushpanjalian that we have so grown!

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Pushpanjali Golden Years Program
28 February 2010 - Urology
The monthly talk for PGYP members was on Urology
Dr Ajit Saxena, Dr Sanjay Garg, Dr Shailender Goel
28 March 2010 – Cancer Prevention
The monthly talk for members on Cancer prevention was
attended by 25 PGYP members. Dr Sudarshan De spoke on
“Cancer prevention in Elderly” and Dr Malay Nandi on
“Cancer of uterus”. Patients suffering from cancer were
provided free consultation.
Dr Sudarshan De speaking on Cancer
30 May 2010 – Healthy Lifestyle
The monthly PGYP talk was given by Dr Vipin Mishra, Sr.
Endocrinologist on healthy lifestyle and how it prevents
diabetes and heart diseases.
PGYP members listen to the speaker
PGYP members interacting with the urologists
25 April 2010 – Dental Care
The monthly meeting began with a talk by Dr Meera Verma,
Head, Dental Optima Plus on “Dental care for elderly”. The
talk was attended by 25 PGYP members. A complimentary
dental consultation coupon was provided to the persons
attending the talk.
Souvenir to PGYP members by Dr Meera Verma
27 June 2010 – Eye Care
A monthly PGYP talk was organized on ‘Eye care in elderly’.
Dr L D Sota, Dr Pawan Kumar Johri, Dr Dipender spoke to a
gathering of 30 PGYP members. The talk was followed by an
“Eye Screening Camp”.
Dr Manish Agarwal examining a PGYP member
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Health Check up Camps
14 February 2010 – Cardiology
More than 240 patients availed of cardiology
consultation and free blood sugar and ECG
25 April 2010 – Cosmetic Surgery
Organized by 'A New Image', Centre for
Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine and Dept. of
Dermatology and attended by 41 patients.
25 April 2010 – Cardiology
Organized by Pushpanjali Institute of Cardiac
Sciences and Department of Medicine at
Windsor Park, Indirapuram.
8 May 2010 – Mother's Day
Women Health Check-up camp was jointly
organized by PCH and DMA.
9 May 2010 - General Health Check-up
Dr AK Walia, Min of Finance, Delhi Govt graced the camp
organized at Aggarwal Dharamshala, Shakarpur, Delhi
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7 March 2010 - Registration 28 March 2010 - Cardiology &
for the Camp Back Pain Evaluation 6 April 2010 - Cardiac & Back Pain
Doctors attending to patients. Jointly organized by Deepak Sharma
Organized in association with Arvind Raj
(PMFRWA), 40 patients were seen.
Sharma, President, Bulandshahr Road
Industrial Area, Ghaziabad for industry owners.
20 June 2010 - General Health Check-up
Date Attending doctors
14 February Dr Dhirendra Singhania
Dr U K Sadhoo, Dr Rajkumar,
Dr Hemant Gupta, Dr Girish Chhabra,
7 March Dr Ajay Popli, Dr Vivek Aggarwal,
Dr Ashish Sao, Dr Akhil Kulshrestha,
Dr Gaurav Jindal, Dr Ravi Kant, Dr Anshuman
Dr Ajay Popli, Dr Akhil Kulshrestha,
28 March
Dr Gaurav Jindal, Dr Ravi Kant and Ms Chitra
Dr Dhirendra Singhania,
6 April Camp at Gaur Green Avenue, Indirapuram
Dr Ajay Popli and Dr Abhay
7 April All PCH Staff 27 June 2010 - General Health Check-up
Centre for Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine and
25 April
Department of Dermatology
25 April Dr Dhirendra Singhania and Dr S Lal
8 May Dr Pratibha, Dr Vaishali
Dr Gaurav Jindal, Dr Nilu and
9 May
Dr Amit Chhabra
Dr Dhiraj Garg, Dr Gaurav Minocha,
9 May Dr Rajiv Aggarwal, Dr Vipin Mishra,
Satpal Ji, Ms Bhawana Garg
Dr Dhirendra Singhania, Dr Vipin Mishra,
13 June Dr Neelesh Goyal examining a patient at
Dr Gaurav Jindal, Dr Charumita Pushpanjali Enclave
Dr Dhirendra Singhania, Dr Gaurav Jindal,
20 June Dr Amit Chhabra, Dr Shalini, 27 June 2010 - General Health Check-up
Dr Rajiv Singh, Dr Meera Verma
Dr G K Mani, Dr Pramod Sharma,
Dr Amit Jain, Dr Rajeev Aggarwal,
27 June Dr Gaurav Minocha, Dr Dhireej Garg,
Dr Malay Nandi, Dr Sandeep Aggarwal,
Dr Saumya Ahuja, Dr Meera Varma, Ms Nidhi
Dr Dhirender Singhania, Dr Raj Gaurav Garg,
27 June
Dr Nilesh, Dr Aashish Sao
Dr PD Garg, Director, PCH welcoming
Sh Naseeb Singh, MLA at a camp in
Swasthya Vihar
9 May 2010 - Cardiology
Ms Damyanti Goel, Mayor Ghaziabad inaugurating the camp
organized at IMA Bhawan, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad
Celebrations and Events
27 February 2010
Holi
PCH Staff enjoying the colours of Holi
6 March 2010
A Get-together was organized at Country Inn, Sahibabad. More
than 125 consultants and Hospital owners participated in the
event. Dr Vijay Agarwal announced the successful launch of
Pushpanjali Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Joint Replacement
Center, Minimal Access Spine Surgery programme and Advanced
Imaging services – 64-slice CT scan.
Dr Vijay Agarwal Dr Gaurav Aggarwal sharing
welcoming guests PCH achievements
24-25 April 2010
Media Get-together
A Seminar on 'Role of Corporates in Healthcare Delivery' was
organised at Hotel Lake Resorts at Naukuchiatal, Bhimtal
(Nainital). The seminar was attended by senior press and media
persons.
12-19 May 2010
Nurses Day
Nurses Day celebrations began from 12 May, which is Florence
Nightingale’s birth anniversary and marks Nurses Day globally.
Dr Vinay Aggarwal and Dr Vijay Agarwal presented the First prize
of an All-India Poster competition conducted by B Brawn, a
leading manufacturer of hospital and health care products.
A Rangoli-making contest and a Speech Competition on (a) Stress
in nursing profession, (b) Nursing Empowerment, and (c) Nurses
day was also conducted.
On 15 May, in the Quiz competition on patient safety, the prize was
bagged by the Nursing staff of IPD 1st floor.
Mrs Sujana Chakraborty, eminent nursing professional and
former TNAI Secretary, graced the Cultural show on the 19th.
Dr Vijay Agarwal lighting the lamp Nurses entertaining the audience
31 May 2010
World No Tobacco Day
On 31st May - World No Tobacco Day - Pushpanjali Medical
Centre and Indian Medical Association (EDB) organized a
“Health Walk” to create awareness and to highlight the health risk
associated with tobacco use.
The walk was flagged off by Hon’ble MCD Chairman Dr BB Tyagi,
Hon’ble Chairman Pushpanjali Healthcare Dr Vinay Aggarwal,
DMA President Dr Narender Saini and MCD Area Councilor
Mahender Jain.
All Employees and consultants of the PMC, members of Indian
Medical Association and school children walked with banner and
placards depicting the ill effects of tobacco. The gathering was
addressed by Dr Ajay Lekhi, Dr Harish Gupta, Dr DR Rai, and Dr
Dinesh Sahai who stressed the need to advocate effective policy to
reduce consumption and ill effects of Active and Passive smoking.
Finally Dr Gaurav Aggarwal congratulated the team members
with vote of thanks.
12 June 2010
Felicitating Medical Commissioner, ESI
At the felicitation ceremony of ESI Medical Commissioner
Dr IN Mohanty and Medical Director, Dr IPS Verma; senior
Medical Administrators and Consultants from ESI were also
present. Dr Vinay Aggarwal addressing his colleagues from ESI
remembered his early days in ESI and shared some interesting
and personal moments with the gathering.
Dr Vinay Aggarwal sharing his personal moments
1 August 2010
Doctor's Day being celebrated at PCH
The Department of Dietetics & Nutrition along with GSK
organized a quiz competition for doctors to find the “Star Doctor
of PCH”. The event took place in the Conference hall. The
programme was hosted by Ms Charu Dua and Dr TS Jain.
The quiz questions were wide-ranging from medicine to sports.
The search ended with the result locked by the voice logger
machine and Dr Neeraj was declared “Star Doctor of PCH”. Dr
Rajeev bagged the second place with Dr Manju Barik and Dr
Gaurav Aggarwal were runners up.
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Appreciations

From a patient's son living overseas From Mother Teresa Institute of Nursing
May 19, 2010
Dear Dr Aggarwal,
Dear Dr Aggarwal,

There are no adequate words that can It is very difficult to find noble human beings with an exceptional spirit of service above self like
express my gratitude. Thank you very you in today’s mundane world. I really do not know how I should thank you for your generous
support in organizing the visit of students of mother Teresa Institute of Nursing Gwalior.
much for making my family feel at home. I

just spoke to my mother, her laugh said it
all about the care and warmth she
received. The surgery was successful and
she is talking, laughing and is in good
It was an eye-opener for all of them including me to meet the human dynamo who has created such
wonderful facilities for ameliorating the suffering humanity. The students are extremely indebted
to you for giving them an opportunity not only to see the multipronged services at your hospital but
also enlightening lectures organized for them on important issues. They have gone back enriched
and have learnt a lot during their visit.

spirits. Please thank Dr. Sadhoo and the Mr Vivek Tuli, Director Operations joins me in every word. What has pleased us the most is your
entire team of doctors on behalf of me. kind offer to consider employment of nurses, their regular training in the future and also providing
faculty for workshop and seminars as per need. This bounteous offer has moved us all to no end.

With best regards, With deep appreciation and grateful regards.

Desh Thakkar
Dr Uma Tuli
Secretary

Employee of the Month

Pushpanjali Medical Centre Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital

April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010

Shanty John Mr Durga Saran Ms Neineng Kim Mate Mr Salim

Vinay Choubey Ranjan Kumar Dy. Manager - F & B S/N - Chemo Day Pharmacist
Department: ICU
Electrician Department: Care
(Floor Coordinator /
Laboratory
Nursing Incharge
(Sr Technical Officer
ICU )

Farewell
8 May 2010 15 May 2010
The three Best employees (Jan – Mar) of
Dr Lalitha Saini, Consultant Radiologist and
Pushpanjali Medical Centre were felicitated at a
Ultrsonologist at CDC was bid farewell. The farewell
Lunch party on 8 May 2010. Ms Joshmi Mathews
was attended by 40 consultants and staff members.
and Ms Shiby from the nursing department were
Dr Narinder Saini, Dr Gaurav Aggarwal,
bid farewell. Dr Gaurav Aggarwal addressed the
Dr Archana Sood, Dr Sanjay Hak presented a
gathering and Dr Vinay Aggarwal and
memento for her outstanding contribution.
Dr MM Aggarwal graced the occasion.

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