Chennai, December 2024: Apollo Hospitals, a leader in medical care, is proud to announce the launch of its Integrated Neuro-ENT Vertigo and Balance Disorders Clinic at Apollo One. This innovative clinic combines the expertise of neurologists and ENT specialists, offering advanced care for patients dealing with vertigo, imbalance (functional balance disorder), and the fear of falling. The clinic utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, including videonystagmography (VNG), Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT), caloric testing, and brain imaging, ensuring precise and comprehensive evaluations.
In addition, Apollo Hospitals will host the Chennai Vertigo Summit 2024 on December 7th and 8th at the Taj Coromandel, Chennai. This summit will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in the treatment of vestibular, ocular motor, and balance disorders.
Vertigo, imbalance, and the fear of falling are complex conditions that significantly impact the quality of life. These disorders require precise diagnostics and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. The newly launched clinic at Apollo One integrates the expertise of neurologists and ENT specialists, supported by audiologists and vestibular rehabilitation therapists, to offer comprehensive care that addresses every aspect of these conditions. The clinic leverages cutting-edge technologies, such as videonystagmography (VNG), Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT), caloric testing, and brain imaging, for thorough and accurate diagnostics.
Ms. Preetha Reddy, the Vice Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “The launch of the Integrated Neuro-ENT Vertigo and Balance Disorders Clinic is an important step in tackling a critical healthcare issue that is often overlooked in India. Launching this at Apollo One is particularly significant, as it enables early detection and intervention through preventive health checks, helping identify these conditions before they severely impact an individual’s quality of life. By combining the latest technology with the expertise of our highly skilled doctors, we aim to raise the standard of care and reinforce our commitment to providing advanced, patient-focused healthcare across the country. As leaders in healthcare, Apollo Hospitals continues to strengthen its capabilities to offer exceptional care to our patients.”
To raise awareness about balance and fall prevention, Apollo Hospital Vanagaram is launching the Dance4Balance challenge. This fun initiative encourages participants to showcase their dance moves to a special music clip, while also highlighting the importance of balance in daily life. The challenge combines entertainment and education to promote awareness about balance-related conditions like vertigo, imbalance, and the fear of falling.
Additionally, a Cyclothon will take place on December 9th to further promote awareness. The event will begin at 6:30 AM and conclude at Apollo Hospital, Vanagaram by 1:30 PM. The Cyclothon will be flagged off by the Honourable Governor of Pondicherry, with Sri. Sylendra Babu also joining the ride.
About Apollo Hospitals:
It was in 1983, that Dr Prathap C Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Now, as Asia’s foremost trusted integrated healthcare group, its presence includes over 12,000 beds across 72 Hospitals and 5000 pharmacies, over 400 Primary Care clinics and 1228 Diagnostic centres, 700 plus Teleclinics, over 15 medical education centres and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials. The most recent investment was the commissioning of South East Asia’s very first Proton Therapy Centre in Chennai.
Every four days, the Apollo Hospitals Group touches a million lives, in its mission to bring healthcare of international standards within the reach of every individual. In a rare honour, the Government of India had issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010.
For 40 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Its hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals in the country for advanced medical services.
