is having a similar Senior Citizens Club for a long time but we get to
hear about it during once
a year cultural program only. Some private hospitals like Kamineni &
Yashoda gave senior citizens cards, allowing certain discounts on
diagnostics and treatment some years ago but such cards did not pick
up. I do not know why.
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Senior citizens health club
Staff Reporter
COIMBATORE: Sree Abirami Hospital has started Abirami – Senior
Citizens Health Club to extend benefits to the elderly.
A release from P. Periyasamy, Medical Director of the Hospital, said
the scheme offered many privileges to those above 58 years at a
nominal registration fee.
At present, the Hospital planned to enrol 1,000 persons as members.
Those enrolled would get two free consultations a year, concession on
professional charges, nursing, room rent, investigation, diagnostic
procedure, etc. priority in all services, the assistance of a special
help desk and benefits of a periodical awareness programme.
Details
Dr. Periyasamy said the scheme reflected the Hospital's social
commitment towards the welfare of the elderly. Further details could
be had from 97509-72972.
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http://www.thehindu.com/2010/10/21/stories/2010102157930200.htm
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