Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, Organises ‘Golden Years, Healthy Years’ Health Awareness Session for Senior Citizens
Session held with Varishth Nagrik Samaj focuses on healthy ageing, prevention, and recognition of common age-related health concerns
Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, in association with Varishth Nagrik Samaj, Greater Noida, organised ‘Golden Years, Healthy Years’, a health awareness session focused on healthy ageing, disease prevention and health literacy among senior citizens.
The community initiative brought together representatives from Varishth Nagrik Samaj, including Shri G. K. Raghav, President; Smt. Urvashi Singh, Vice President; Shri M. P. Singh, General Secretary; and Shri D. K. Singhal, Treasurer, alongside Ms. Bindu Sharma, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida. More than 120 senior citizens from Greater Noida participated in the session.
The awareness session featured health talks conducted by doctors on raising awareness on common age-related conditions, including hypertension and diabetes management, high cholesterol and cardiovascular health, joint health, management of slip disc and sciatica, stroke prevention and early symptoms recognition. Designed as a public health education and preventive care awareness initiative, the programme encouraged early diagnosis and lifestyle modifications.
Shri G. K. Raghav, President, Varishth Nagrik Samaj, Greater Noida, said, “Access to clear, practical health information can help senior citizens make informed decisions and maintain their independence. This session gave our members an opportunity to understand common health concerns, ask questions and learn when to seek medical advice. Such conversations are important in supporting active and healthy ageing.”
Ms. Bindu Sharma, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, said, “Health awareness programmes provide an opportunity to discuss concerns that affect older adults and address questions about prevention and timely care. Through this session with Varishth Nagrik Samaj, the focus was on sharing practical information and encouraging informed health decisions. We thank the association and its members for their participation.”
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