Bangalore: It was a touching (sparsh) event indeed which warmed the cockles of teachers. In one stroke, on World Stroke Day, the hospital struck a chord among a community which brings about the real change in Society.
Hosting World Stroke Day (October 29 event for Teachers’ Wellness and Stroke Awareness, Sparsh hospital at Yeshwantpur here, sang paean to gurus. The event was fittingly called Guru Vandra. On this occasion, Exclusive Teachers’ Wellness Card was launched marking the milestone in Educator Health Initiatives. Over 200 teachers from 30 educational institutions came in force to grace the occasion.
The impact and highly lauded event “Guru Vandana” was aimed at raising awareness about stroke prevention and recognizing the essential role of teachers in society. The gathering saw participation from over 200 teachers representing 30 educational institutions, emphasizing the need for wellness and proactive healthcare for educators.
The event featured enlightening talks on stroke awareness and prevention, highlighted by the launch of the Teachers’ Wellness Card, offering educators dedicated health benefits and access to wellness resources. As a gesture of gratitude, the event extended a complimentary stroke screening package to all participating teachers, emphasizing our commitment to supporting their health and well-being.
“This event is part of our continued commitment to preventive healthcare. By educating teachers on stroke awareness, we empower them to extend this knowledge to their students and communities, creating a ripple effect of health consciousness,” said Col. Rahul Tewari, COO, SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur.
Mr. Joseph Pasangha, Group Chief Operating Officer, SPARSH Hospitals, added, “Teachers are pivotal to our society’s growth, and their wellness is essential to the nation’s progress. The Teachers’ Wellness Card is a step towards ensuring they receive the health benefits they deserve. Teachers can go a long way in disseminating health awareness.”
The event concluded with a special recognition ceremony honoring teachers for their contributions to education and society. SPARSH Hospital looks forward to expanding such initiatives to enhance community health and wellness across various sectors. The gesture of the hospital struck a chord among teachers community of the city. Teachers touch all lives in society and can truly be spreaders of the importance of health as they ingrain the culture of health in the very beginning of life i.e. childhood.
