In a significant move to bring medical awareness directly to the public, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital is organising a two-day Health Awareness Exhibition today and tomorrow at Brookefields Mall in the city.
The expo was inaugurated today by Sundar Ramakrishnan, Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust.
The event focuses on Pulmonology and Gastroenterology, coinciding with the global observance of World Asthma Day and World Digestive Health Day.
The inauguration was attended by a distinguished panel of leaders, including Ramkumar, Chief Executive Officer of SNR Sons Charitable Trust; Mahesh Kumar, Chief Administrative Officer; Dr. Rajagopal, Medical Director; and Dr. Alagappan, Medical Superintendent of the hospital.
Sathya, Principal, faculty members, and students of Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Institute of Allied Health Sciences (SRHIAHS) were also present.
Sharing about the expo, Sundar Ramakrishnan said that the Pulmonology and Gastroenterology departments had kept their models here to educate the public on leading a healthier life.
He also said that the hospital continuously organises health awareness initiatives such as organ donation and several other public health issues. “Likewise, this expo has been organised to create awareness among the public,” he added.
The centrepiece of the exhibition features working models and interactive displays meticulously crafted by students of the Sri Ramakrishna Hospital Institute of Allied Health Sciences.
The exhibits are specifically designed to simplify complex concepts by translating intricate medical data into easy-to-understand visual formats. They also encourage engagement by inviting visitors to ask questions about symptoms, prevention, and chronic disease management, while promoting lifestyle changes through actionable insights on how diet and environment impact lung and gut health.
“Our goal is to empower the community through education,” the hospital management stated. “By moving out of hospital wards and into community spaces, we can reach individuals who might not otherwise seek preventive health information.”
Sri Ramakrishna Hospital continues to lead the region in both world-class medical treatment and proactive social responsibility, ensuring that healthcare knowledge is accessible to all.
“By choosing a high-traffic public venue like Brookefields Mall, the hospital aims to break the traditional barriers of clinical settings. The initiative is designed to engage everyday citizens in meaningful dialogue about respiratory and digestive health, two critical areas of wellness that are often overlooked in daily life,” a press release from the hospital stated.
