Chandigarh, the hub of North India, boasts of state-of-the-art medical facilities available in various public and private hospitals. The real challenge had been to offer best maternity services to expectant moms in the city to make the most important stage of their life memorable.
In order to match up to the diverse medical requirements of the would-be moms, Cloudnine Hospitals, India’s leading chain of maternity, women and child care hospital marked the opening of their newest hospital in Chandigarh on 21st November.
The inauguration ceremony had none other than the most graceful supermom and bollywood celebrity Mrs. Shilpa Shetty Kundra as the chief guest at the Cloudnine facility to grace the occasion.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony by the celebrity herself marked the official opening of a newly-constructed facility.
The event flow continued further to address the attendees by Cloudnine authorities to introduce the services that the hospital will provide.
Dr. Pawan Kumar, Regional Director of the North, Cloudnine Hospitals took the opportunity to acknowledge an expression of gratitude for Mrs. Shilpa Shetty in his welcome note and invited the worthy chief guest to unveil 'It's Our Baby' Programme.
It’s Our Baby, a first of its kind exceptional, baby-ready programme for expectant parents was unveiled to offer a joyous and seamless experience to both the parents right from pregnancy to delivery. The program is a fine medley of educative prenatal workshops, fitness sessions and celebrations to welcome one’s bundle of joy. It offers a unique opportunity to be aware, better prepared and confident to manage pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
Stressing upon the importance of choosing the right healthcare partner for delivery, Mrs. Shilpa Shetty Kundra said, “Childbirth is a life changing phenomena for a woman. It is important to choose a comfortable, trustworthy environment that can offer her a happy and stress-free atmosphere not just during the final month but also during the entire term of pregnancy”.
She further added that every woman deserves the right kind of attention from the doctors during her time of need. She thanked Cloudnine on behalf of all the women to present Chandigarh one of the best affordable maternity, fertility, gynaecology, neonatology, newborn intensive care, high -risk pregnancy care and paediatric services across the country, when it comes to birthing.
In continuation to the conversation, Dr Kishore Kumar, Founder and Chairman, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, present at the launch event said, “Pregnancy brings about multiple changes making parents doubtful of various elements like lifestyle changes, correct diet, impact of their actions on the baby etc. In today’s time and age, the parents need a trusted partner that could navigate them through this significant stage in their lives. Cloudnine Hospitals brings that very essence of care to Chandigarh.”
Insights of Cloudnine Group of Hospitals:
Cloudnine Group of Hospitals was set up in 2007 by the renowned neonatologist Dr.Kishore Kumar as India’s premier destination for comprehensive maternal, gynaecological, fertility, neonatal and paediatric care.
The organisation’s vision is to effectively bridge the gap between Indian and international standards through a combination of clinical excellence, comprehensive care and an atmosphere of celebration, to ensure world-class standards in woman and child healthcare. With over 50,000 births across 19 facilities in 6 cities and a 500+ bed strength supported by 3000+ strong workforce, Cloudnine is India’s leading chain of maternity hospitals.
Cloudnine, a trusted single speciality hospital present across the country offers gold standards of care to their guests in the form of clinical excellence, personalised care and an atmosphere of celebration & well-being, all under one roof. The easy access to a versatile medical team including paediatricians, lactation specialists, dietitians, physiotherapists and nursing consultants with each expert demystifies and educates new parents on every need of a newborn such as feeding, sleeping techniques, baby massage, bath practices, breastfeeding, nutrition for the baby and new mother and the role of the entire family at home.
Celebrations are an integral theme in Cloudnine’s portfolio, with delightful moments dusted across specialty services. Every expectant couple is invited to a glorious baby shower, a coveted event thrown in their honour, to celebrate their journey so far.
Cloudnine’s birthing packages are experiences unto themselves, complete with a personal suite, a candlelight dinner and no restrictions on visiting hours. The hospital chain has also become a favored maternity destination among celebrities.
Cloudnine has prestigious accolades including the Times Achievers Award 2017 for the Best Single Specialty Hospital in Delhi NCR, 2014 Australian Service Excellence award by Customer Service Institute of Australia, 8th Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence award for Mother & Child Care Service Provider, and Economic Times Best Healthcare Brands award for “Specialised Hospital for Woman and Child”.
A few glimpses of Cloudnine Chandigarh:
Cloudnine’s foray into Chandigarh marks a new beginning for the chain in the upper north region and is sure to scale up maternal healthcare in the region :) Location: Site No. 48, Industrial Area, Phase-II, Chandigarh, 160002,
Having belonged to the education industry for more than one and a half decades now, I strongly advocate the fact that children should be imparted with knowledge of 'health and hygiene' above and beyond tutoring them for essential subjects in schools. And by way of that, not just enhance the scholastic curriculum, but empower the children with good habits of maintaining high degree of personal hygiene since young age.
Ideally, the school authorities and parents should team up for a collaborative effort that ensures forming a defence system against diseases that pose serious risk to children's health. The checklist that can help battle poor hygiene in smarter ways includes:
Scrub Those Germs Away:
Guide your child to wash his hands at critical times like before eating food, after using the toilet, after coughing or sneezing, and after handling the garbage bin. Instilling this habit significantly eliminates the probability of various bugs that might make your child fall sick. I personally recommend packing dermatologist tested, alcohol-free hand sanitizing wipes in your child's school bag that can be used for routine cleaning, in case of non-accessibility of water.
Personal Hygiene:
Good hygiene habits should be introduced to children in primary schooling age even if they don't completely understand how staying clean can greatly impact the quality of life. Parents should help imbibe basic grooming habits in their children by behaving and acting in an ideal manner themselves. Simple everyday rituals like brushing your teeth, taking a shower, changing clothes, clipping fingernails etc. should be religiously practised. This will ensure that kids do not fall prey to communicable diseases or skip school/studies.
Besides, with so many diseases like dengue, chikungunya and malaria around, it is a must to use personal outdoor mosquito protection, as these diseases are spread by day biting mosquitoes. Make it a habit to apply mosquito repellents before stepping out.
While kids might not be comfortable with sticky creams, encourage them to use the Good knight Fabric Roll-On, an innovative mosquito repellent for all day long protection at school. Just need to apply 4 dots on their clothes and they are protected from mosquitoes for up to 8 hours.
It is 100% natural and paediatrician certified making it completely safe for use. The best part is that it needs to be applied on clothes, and not on your skin (it is non-staining).
Clean Toilets/Restrooms:
Children have a right to basic facilities such as clean school toilets. The school administration must ensure availability of water in the toilets on a regular basis. The areas like wash basins, soap dispensers, door knobs, handles etc. should be disinfected by the school crew members on a daily basis to avoid spread of germs. The issue of stinking odour within the vicinity of toilets/restrooms should be handled by spraying air fresheners after sweeping and mopping.
Within the school campus, a lot of waste material gets collected in bins by the end of the day that becomes one of the main reason for various bacterial diseases and respiratory allergies. These dumping grounds can also become a hotspot for disease-causing mosquitoes. The school may conduct an eco-awareness activity among students to dig garbage pits away from the classroom area where they can dump this waste and allow it to decompose into manure. Not only will this add up to the learning aspect, but will also prevent outbreak of infectious ailments among children.
Dealing with Illness:
Despite practising correct sanitation guidelines, if you suspect that your child might be exposed to unclean surroundings while off to school or if he/she has earlier demonstrated symptoms of weakened immune system, precautionary measures must be taken beforehand.
Parents should get their child vaccinated during the time of year when they tend to fall ill. Strictly avoid sending your child to school if he shows signs of being unwell because the shared spaces and supplies facilitate quick transmission of germs from one student to another.
Being major contributors of a child's well-being, parents and school authorities can greatly influence behavioural pattern of children and ensure that they exercise optimal hygiene habits to enhance the longevity of a healthy life.
