Suburban Mom: MEDALL - STAY AWARE STAY HEALTHY !

All of us have very busy schedules and hectic routines. As a result we do not take proper care of our health and nutrition. When was the last time you went for a health check up ? Some of you might not even remember . Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, liver and kidney related health issues, cholesterol related illnesses, heart diseases or cancer have exponentially increased.

On the occasion of Women's Day, Medall organized a bloggers meet at Gunidy in Chennai to discuss the impact of various lifestyle diseases on one's health if not taken care at the right time.

Bloggers Meet at Guindy Medall, Chennai

Medall is pioneering preventive health care in India with affordable and accessible world-class diagnostic services to the undeserved! It has set up radiology and pathology labs in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and towns in India.

Map showing Medall labs in various parts of India

Medical diagnostics is the first bastion of diagnosis or preventive healthcare for doctors and specialists before any prognosis. It was established in 2009 and is India's largest integrated diagnostics chain, offering both pathology and radiology services, with over 1600 clinical tests.

Dr. Akhila, addressing the audience

Dr. Akhila, ( M.B.B.S, Dip. in Diabetelogy, M. Phil), Physician at Medall Diagnostics explained the women's diseases in detail , how simple lifestyle changes and early detection of any problem can save your life. These lifestyle disorders have a significant impact on women's reproductive health during the child bearing years, amplifying the need for women to go for preventive health care and take steps to address them.

Besides providing much needed diagnostic services, Medall also walks the talk of being a preventive healthcare services provider with a vision. SASH (Stay Aware, Stay Healthy), is its health initiative which encourages people to get proactive about their well being . With 57 tests covering 8 major vital organs, SASH is a comprehensive clinical test package priced at only Rs.640/- or less than US$10, and has already touched 150,000 customers within a year of launch. It is an early adopter of technology, providing its customers with a mobile application, making it easy for patients to register, get reports, and communicate with lab technicians.

Medall lab at Guindy, Chennai

Medall’s integrated pathology and radiology diagnostics services has enabled patients, hospitals and the government to access critical clinical lab tests under one roof. Its unflagging commitment to bring speedy, accurate and quality diagnostics to millions in hitherto undeserved areas, has made it India’s 4th largest diagnostics chain in just 9 years.

Medall is different from other diagnostic labs because :

● Dedicated, expert and committed workforce of over 2500

● A clinical team comprising over 134 qualified radiologists and pathologists

● A network of over 45,000 doctors

● Present in 9 states and 66 districts including all of South India, Jharkhand and Maharashtra

● 176 labs and 20 Apex labs

● 16 NABL accredited labs and over 100 ISO certified labs.

● Partnered with 4 State Governments including AP, Telangana, Karnataka and Jharkhand in PPP.

Its many awards by the World Health Congress and other recognitions as one of the best brands in healthcare vindicates Medall’s position as India’s foremost diagnostic services provider, with a vision to " build a trusted and dominant brand providing comprehensive health care services in the under penetrated Indian market.

As we strive towards creating a gender equal society and keeping the theme for International Women's Day 2020 in mind - #eachforequal, women's health care will emerge among the most important elements in the growth and their empowerment in future.