Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai, has achieved a remarkable milestone in paediatric surgical oncology by successfully treating India’s youngest patient with aggressive thyroid cancer – a 5-year-10-month-old girl from West Bengal. The child underwent a complex total thyroidectomy with bilateral neck dissections for papillary thyroid carcinoma with extensive metastases and has made a remarkable recovery. The […]
Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals inaugurates flagship facility at Greams Road, Chennai
A new milestone in advancing Precision Ayurveda Launches state-of-the-art 35-bed hospital offering precision Ayurveda-based in-patient and out-patient care for complex non-communicable diseases and rehabilitation Apollo AyurVAID Hospitals, the Apollo Hospitals Group’s chain of precision Ayurveda hospitals, today announced the opening of its flagship 35-bed hospital at Greams Road, Chennai. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. […]
Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai, and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Turns Chocolates into Health Reminders with ‘Check-Olate’ – A Sweet Pause That Could Save Your Life
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Cancer Centres, Chennai, and Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, has launched a unique initiative that blends indulgence with awareness through ‘Check-Olate’, a sweet treat that carries an even sweeter reminder: take a moment for yourself. According to GLOBOCAN, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality among Indian women, accounting for 13.5% […]
Tamil Nadu’s Largest Stroke Network: Apollo Hospitals Chennai Expands Stroke Care Across the City with 9 Advanced Labs to Save Lives and Restore Hope
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, announced the expansion of its Apollo Advanced Stroke Network – a comprehensive, protocol-driven system designed to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment for stroke patients across the city. With one in four individuals above 25 years of age now at risk, and stroke cases increasingly being reported among younger populations, this initiative comes […]
Apollo Hospitals Chennai Achieves Tamil Nadu’s First Leadless Dual Chamber AVEIR Pacemaker Implantation
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Chennai, has another remarkable milestone in advanced cardiac care with the successful implantation of Tamil Nadu’s first Leadless Dual Chamber AVEIR Pacemaker. The complex procedure was performed by Dr. Karthigesan A. M., Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, and his expert cardiac team. The recipient was an 80-year-old male patient with hypertension, […]
95-Year-Old Man Undergoes Successful Protected Angioplasty at PROMED Hospital, Chennai
PROMED Hospital, Chennai, a leading centre for advanced cardiac and critical care has achieved a landmark medical feat by successfully performing a protected angioplasty on a 95-year-old man, one of the oldest patients in Asia to undergo such a complex cardiac intervention. The breakthrough redefines the possibilities of heart treatment in the elderly and underscores Promed’s leadership in geriatric […]
Apollo Hospitals Chennai Introduces Dedicated Institute of Pulmonology
Apollo Speciality Hospital, Teynampet today announced the launch of its Institute of Pulmonology, a comprehensive program designed to provide structured care, early detection, and patient-centric education for respiratory health. India continues to face a significant burden of asthma, chronic lung diseases, and tobacco-related diseases, making timely assessment and preventive care critical especially for families in […]
Apollo Celebrates Success in Liver Transplants under Tamil Nadu CM’s Scheme
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, proudly announced the successful completion of over 50 life-saving liver transplants under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS). This milestone has transfomed the lives of patients from underserved socio-economic groups across Tamil Nadu, reaffirming Apollo’s mission to provide equitable access to world-class healthcare. As a part of the announcement, patients […]
Apollo Hospitals Creates History with India’s First SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA Valve
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, has achieved a historic milestone by performing the country’s first implantation of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA transcatheter aortic valve (TAVI). This next-generation valve is designed to last longer and reduce the need for repeat procedures, transforming outcomes for patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis. The inaugural procedure was performed by […]
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet launches its most advanced Cath Lab
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, has launched its most advanced Cath Lab, a transformative addition to Chennai’s healthcare infrastructure. This system is a specialised treatment room where doctors perform highly complex, life-saving procedures without the need for open surgery, empowering clinicians to work with greater speed, precision, and patient safety across cardiology, neurology, and interventional oncology. […]