GB Singh inaugurates state-of-art Dialysis Center at Ivy Hospital

Mohali: Dr. GB Singh, Director of Health and Family Welfare Punjab inaugurated a state-of–art Fresenius medical care Dialysis Center at Ivy Hospital,Mohali on Saturday.

Among others, Dr Raka Kaushal, Director Nephrology, Dr Avinash Srivastava , Director Urology and Kidney Transplant Surgeon at Ivy and Mr. Krishna Chellappa, Business Director of Provider Business at Fresenius Medical Care India were also present during the occasion.

Giving information, Dr Raka said that the center is equipped with the latest haemodialysis technologies and has 25 haemodialysis stations. The patients will benefit from the care of experienced and dedicated renal care nurses & technicians who are committed to provide excellent treatment and support. The center will offer different types of dialysis therapies, including online HDF, regular nephrologist visits with a quiet & safe clinic environment.

Dr Avinash said that online HDF allows better removal of waste products from the blood, which may contribute to improved survival for patients compared with those receiving standard hemodialysis.As part of the company's holistic approach to patient care, the center will offer holiday dialysis, allowing patients travelling from other regions or from overseas to receive uninterrupted treatment.

Mr. Krishna Chellappa, Business Director of Provider Business at Fresenius Medical Care India said,  “We are dedicated to delivering high-quality kidney care that improves the quality of life of every patient, everyday. This new center provides patients with advanced technology, patient comfort and safety as well as professional medical staff. Our trained, experienced and caring staff always strive to ensure that our patients are provided with outstanding care while making dialysis treatment as comfortable as possible.

He further said that we acknowledge the importance of developing long-term partnership with patients and healthcare professionals alike and we are pleased to be collaborating with IVY Hospital in the expansion of our renal care services.