Wednesday 25 March 2015

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar to be the face of Aster Pharmacy; launches 150th outlet

On Wednesday, March 25, 2015


Our parental Company, Aster DM Healthcare, a healthcare provider with presence in the Middle East and India, announced legendary cricketer and recipient of the Bharat Ratna Mr. Sachin Tendulkar, as the global face and brand ambassador of the Aster Pharmacy vertical. 

Mr. Tendulkar inaugurated the 150th outlet of Aster Pharmacy later in the day which is located at Hamdan Street in Abu Dhabi.


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From L to R: Mr. T.J. Wilson - Group Director, Ms. Alisha Moopen - Director, Mr. Sachin Tendulkar, Dr. Azad Moopen - Chairman & Managing Director, Engr. Anoop Moopen - Director of Aster DM Healthcare


Mr. Tendulkar was ceremonially initiated into the Group by Dr Azad Moopen, Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, in the presence of senior management officials of the Group. In his role as the brand ambassador, Mr. Tendulkar will also support a variety of community initiatives being undertaken by the Group. Mr. Tendulkar and the Aster DM Healthcare have committed to offer AED 1 Million on various initiatives to support the needy and the downtrodden in India.

Mr. Tendulkar, the most prolific run machine of all times, is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers and the most complete batsman in the world. He is arguably the greatest cricket icon the game has ever produced.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr Azad Moopen - Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, said, “We are extremely proud to announce our partnership with the legendary cricketer Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar. This will help Aster Pharmacy to showcase many unique products and services to the customers. It will also aid the task of educating the masses about the importance of healthy living and safe medication. Sachin will also be a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives helping to spread the message and reach out to the public with socially relevant causes.”
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Bharat Ratna Mr. Sachin Tendulkar along with Dr. Azad Moopen, Chairman & Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare addressing the Media.  

Commenting on his new assignment, Mr. Tendulkar said, “I am delighted to be appointed as the brand ambassador of Aster Pharmacy. It has been a pleasure to know Dr. Azad Moopen and understand the journey of Aster DM Healthcare. In fact, I debuted for India in 1989 which happens to be the same year that Aster Pharmacy opened its first outlet and both of us did well from there on! I am particularly impressed about responsible and responsive manner, in which Aster DM Healthcare touches the lives of thousands of people around the region. I look forward to working with the entire team at Aster making a positive impact on the lives of all stakeholders.”

Mr. Jobilal, CEO and Assistant Vice President of Aster Pharmacy vertical, said, “For us, there cannot be a better brand ambassador than Mr. Sachin Tendulkar. The celebrated cricketer, in accordance with his health-conscious and sporty personality, will symbolize Aster Pharmacy in various initiatives of social education programmes and customer awareness. These programmes would be aimed at educating people about the basic routines to be adopted for a healthier life, which is a promise that Aster Pharmacy outlets offer along with its ‘much more than medicines’ philosophy.”

Mr. Anoop Moopen, Director - Aster DM Healthcare, said, “Our partnership with Mr. Sachin Tendulkar marks a very important milestone in the journey of Aster. Mr. Tendulkar’s presence and support will help us to reach out to the society better and more efficiently on our various community initiatives.”
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From L to R: Mr. T.J. Wilson - Group Director, Ms. Alisha Moopen - Director, Mr. Sachin Tendulkar, Dr. Azad Moopen - Chairman & Managing Director, Engr. Anoop Moopen - Director, of Aster DM Healthcare, Mr. Jobilal V. CEO and AVP of Aster Pharmacy


The first outlet of Aster Pharmacy opened in 1989, and there has been no looking back ever since. Aster Pharmacy is a one-stop-shop for healthcare products, offering quality medical and allied products. Aster Pharmacies stock a wide variety of curative, nutritional and baby care products systematically displayed for allowing over the counter service.

Aster DM Healthcare, with nearly three decades of reputation in the healthcare sector, has grown immensely operating a network of over 239 health facilities across the Middle East and India. Aster Pharmacy network is one of the largest employers in the retail pharmacy sector of the region.

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About Aster DM Healthcare

Founded in 1987 by Dr. Azad Moopen- a doctor turned entrepreneur, Aster DM Healthcare is a private sector healthcare provider in the Middle East. The Dubai-headquartered healthcare conglomerate covers an array of healthcare verticals - from Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies (in GCC region), and an advanced Medical City.

Having operations across the GCC countries and several locations across India, Aster DM Healthcare has its footprint across boundaries of regions and nations, offering a diverse and comprehensive set of healthcare services. The multitude of health facilities are consolidated under the brands ACCESS, ASTER, MEDCARE, ASTER Medcity and MIMS; offering primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care.

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Tuesday 10 March 2015

Glaucoma- An awareness by MIMS Hospital

On Tuesday, March 10, 2015

 Glaucoma 


Don’t let glaucoma darken your life

            Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to eye's optic nerve which is often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life.
                                             It is not possible to prevent chronic open-angle glaucoma early detection and effective treatment will prevent significant damage to the eyes and preserve your sight. 
        All adults need an eye exam that includes tests for glaucoma every three to five years.

Types of glaucoma

·        open-angle glaucoma
both eyes may be affected at the same time, but one eye is often worse than the other.
·        Narrow or closed-angle glaucoma
less common and occurs suddenly with blurred vision, a great deal of pain in the eye and head, and redness, usually in one eye first
·        Acute closed-angle glaucoma
It’s a medical emergency and needs immediate medical care to restore normal aqueous outflow, reduce pressure, and prevent permanent damage to the eye and blindness.
Do you have these symptoms…? Be alert. it can be Glaucoma
  ·      Unusual trouble adjusting to dark room
·     Difficulty focusing on near or distant objects
·     Squinting or blinking due to unusual sensitivity to light or glare
·     Change in color of iris
·     Red-rimmed, encrusted or swollen lids
·     Recurrent pain in or around eyes
·     Double vision
·     Dark spot at the center of viewing
·     Lines and edges appear distorted or wavy
·     Excess tearing or "watery eyes"
·     Dry eyes with itching or burning;
·     Seeing spots, ghost-like images
·     Sudden loss of vision in one eye
·     Sudden hazy or blurred vision
·     Flashes of light or black spots
·     Halos or rainbows around light



Treatments for Glaucoma

·        Eye drops
·        pills,
·        laser surgery,
·        traditional surgery or a combination of these methods.


  
WHO'S AT RISK?

·        People over the age of 40. 
·        People who have a family history of glaucoma.
·        People with abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP). 
·        People of African, Latino, and Asian descent. 
·        People who have:
    • Diabetes
    • Myopia (nearsightedness)
    • Regular, long-term steroid/cortisone use
    • A previous eye injury
    • A family history of glaucoma
    • Extremely high or low blood pressure


About MIMS Hospital:

The Malabar institute of Medical sciences Ltd (MIMS) a 600 bedded NABH Accredited multispecialty Hospitals in kerala , is situated in the heart of Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala, India. MIMS helps provide comprehensive, caring, expert and cost effective medical treatment of international standard with a team of highly qualified and committed medical professionals and the state-of-the-art medical equipments.It is a pioneer hospital india renowned for its excellent medical expertise, nursing care and quality of diagnostic services. 
For more details : Visit http://www.mimsindia.com





Tuesday 3 March 2015

Inaugration of Kiosk for Lab report in MIMS Hospital

On Tuesday, March 03, 2015
We, the MIMS family is happy to inform, you  all that KIOSK for Lab Report has officially been launched and made available for public use.It facilitates the public to check the status of their lab test and take the report on their own. This facility will help to reduce the time period of getting lab report.

MIMS,the largest hospital in kerala, is one of the early movers in having this facility in whole kerala.

Images of Inaugurating the KIOSK machine for Lab Reports



About MIMS :

The Malabar institute of Medical sciences Ltd (MIMS) a 600 bedded multispecialty NABH Accredited Hospital, is situated in the heart of Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala, India. MIMS helps provide comprehensive, caring, expert and cost effective medical treatment of international standard with a team of highly qualified and committed medical professionals and the state-of-the-art medical equipments.It is a pioneer hospital india renowned for its excellent medical expertise, nursing care and quality of diagnostic services. 

For more details : Visit http://www.mimsindia.com


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