Orange City Hospital & Research Institute has the privilege of ensuring maximum number of specialists and super specialists under one roof in a private health care Institution of Central India outside any medical colleges. ISO & fully NABH accredited OCHRI is endorsed as the brand ambassador of central Indian health care sector. OCHRI as a part of their mission continuously shares knowledge with others.

Recently Dr. Meenakshi Ghadge- OCHRI Chest Physician, delivered an awareness lecture for Senior Citizens on “Geriatric Health Care” organized by Senior Citizen Club, Pande Layout, Khamla, Nagpur as a part of 18th Foundation Day Celebration at Sanskrutik Sabhagruha, Khamla.

On this occasion; Dr. Meenakshi Ghadge stated, “These elderly need more of health promotional activities. These include nutrition, physical activity, social contact, psychological support, and activities for the brain. The goal for these elderly is to keep them physically and mentally active, to screen for common diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, vision, balance and hearing disorders. Comprehensive geriatric assessment with a coordinated screening program and control of chronic diseases becomes important for this group considering the increasing life expectancy so that they remain active and independent.

Shri. Prakash Upganlawar- Founder, Dr. Arun Amle- President, Shri. Namdev Gajbhiye- Working President, Shri. Ravi Kulkarni- Secretary and Shri Vijay Rathod along with other office bearers and more than 150 senior citizens were present on this occasion. Shri. Anil Dhakate- OCHRI Relationship Executive coordinated this program. Senior Citizen Club members praised and thanked Dr.Anup Marar– OCHRI Director for this altruistic social gesture to address health issues of senior citizens.

One young lady lecturer was brought in emergency condition as per request of her parents to Nagpur based Orange City Hospital & Research Institute a unit of Ravi Nair Hospital Private Limited by Hinganghat Police on 03.02.2020. Comprehensive care and concern was rendered to her by a dedicated team of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute from 03.02.2020 to 10.02.2020.  At 6.55am on 10th February 2020; patient had bradycardia and inspite of prolonged Cardiopulmonary resuscitation as per ACLS guidelines could not be revived and was declared dead due to Septicemic shock in patient of 35% Grade III Deep Dermal burns with Inhalational Injury.

After admission and timely first aid to her; the relatives had deposited Rs. 60,000/- in installments to comply with laid down hospital norms.  However; after visit of Wardha Guardian Minister Shri. Sunil Kedar; hospital did not ask for any further deposit and even provided credit through respective agencies for medicine, consumables and blood components. Moreover, Police station Bajaj Nagar personnel had ensured lodging and boarding arrangements for the family during said period of stay at Nagpur as per instructions of Maharashtra Home Minister Shri.Anil Deshmukh.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri.Uddhav Thackeray through Chief Minister’s Relief Fund had duly deposited Rs.4,00,000 /- advance with OCHRI on 05/02/2020 for her treatment. Wardha District Collectorate led by Shri.Vivek Bhimanwar- Collector pursued related formalities. Dr. Kamlesh Sonpure, Member Secretary- Maharashtra CMRF was daily visiting the hospital to keep track on the running bill of her treatment. Subsequently balance payable dues to OCHRI for her comprehensive treatment including medicines, consumables and blood components etc was also settled by Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund on 18/02/2020. Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri.Uddhav Thackeray had desired that complete cost of treatment was to be borne by the CMRF.

Accordingly, on 24/02/2020; Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director on behalf of OCHRI Management led by Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair- RNHPL Chairman handed over cheque of Rs. 60,000/- duly discounted on humanitarian grounds by RNHPL management as social commitment to refund the initial hospital deposit made by relatives at the time of admission. This refund cheque of discounted amount was presented by Dr. Kamlesh Sonpure, Member Secretary- Maharashtra CMRF to Shri. Chandrabhan Khandait – Hinganghat SDO in presence of Shri.Satyaveer Bandiwar, Police Station Incharge- Hinganghat on 24/02/2020 which was subsequently handed over to father of said burn victim on same day by Hinganghat SDO Shri. Chandrabhan Khandait.

Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair- RNHPL Chairman stated that Nairsons family had never envisaged OCHRI to make profits and had commissioned OCHRI 24 years back in memory of their Late brother Shri.Ravi Nair who met with an untimely death due to lack of timely quality first aid after a road traffic accident. Considering the commitment of Government, RNHPL management thus discounted the hospital advances paid by relatives as their social obligation and prayed for the departed soul of young lady.

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute- a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited branded as Central India’s health caretaker is known to follow a novel working methodology wherein the profits are reinvested back to society or routed for social objectives as per commitment of the investor group namely NAIRSONS family led by Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair.

Since two decades; Critical cases from all across Central India are referred to OCHRI and lives are saved day in and day out by a dedicated ethical team who work towards their mission of Saving lives, Saving families. Accident, Burn, Cardiology, Neurosurgical, Surgical, ENT, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Serious Medical cases etc are routinely referred by all doctors and social activists from Vidarbha and nearby states to OCHRI assured of round the clock timely comprehensive health care.

Appreciating the work being done by OCHRI; Shri.Sanjay Bhargava-a renowned social activist from Wardha recently donated an oxygen concentrator/ generator for use by patients who need continuous oxygen. This advanced unit Philips Respironics EverFlo OPI Oxygen Concentrator was donated by him to OCHRI in memory of his late mother. He had procured the same for his mother and felt that this unit will be used effectively by Team OCHRI to aid needy patients.

Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director accepted said unit on behalf of OCHRI in presence of Shri.Roy Thomas- OCHRI Chief General Manager and conveyed thanks to Shri.Sanjay Bhargava for this altruistic gesture.

Shri.Roy Thomas stated that O2 concentrator units have totally changed the ballgame for patients requiring daily oxygen therapy. Gone are the days when one had to sit and wait for oxygen tank delivery, praying on the few times it may have happened that one wouldn’t run out of O2 before the awaited delivery came.

It is added that OCHRI receives grants from Tata Trusts, Chief Minister Relief Fund and various sansthans to support poor and needy patients. Even though, it is a corporate hospital; People have a perception that OCHRI is government undertaking looking into the magnitude of poor and needy patients reaching them for solace apart from referral of critical needy patients by government authorities. These needy patients are helped by many such noble charitable organizations considering the rational quality services rendered at OCHRI. Looking into their transparent ethical working style; till now OCHRI has never been accused of any misuse of grants by any government authorities.

Recently a 55-year-old female from Gadarwada, MP was shifted from a private hospital in Amravati to Nagpur based Orange City Hospital & Research Institute- a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited), Nagpur in a very critical condition by relatives. As informed by relatives, she had met with a road accident due to dash between truck and patient’s 4 wheeler resulting in injuries to its occupants on 12.02.2020 at about 5.00am on Teosa- Talegaon road.

She had sustained blunt compression injuries on abdomen with diaphragmatic tear with herniation inside chest cavity of omentum, spleen and left lobe of liver secondary to seat belt pressure. The other occupants sitting in front were saved due to Air bags. This lady was sitting behind with fixed seat belt. Initially she received treatment at Amravati and was shifted to OCHRI on 13.02.2020 around 7.15 PM on ventilator support for further management. She was admitted under Dr. Mukund Thakur- Minimal Invasive Surgeon and Dr. Rajesh Atal- Critical Care Physician-OCHRI.  Within an hour after all necessary investigations; she was taken to Operation Theatre and emergency Laparoscopic Repair of diaphragmatic tear with Mesh plasty with Therapeutic Thoracoscopy and ICD insertion was done successfully by Dr. Mukund Thakur- Minimal Invasive Surgeon. Dr. Anita Pande- Anesthetist provided the anesthesia. Sr. Pooja Dhargawe assisted them. These surgeries were done by Laparoscopic method without opening the abdomen.

Dr. Mukund Thakur stated that although it is rare to see such herniation of abdominal contents inside chest cavity due to seat belt compression; it saved her from more serious injuries.

She recouped well and was discharged on 25.02.2020. The relatives appreciated complimented TEAM OCHRI for timely intricate surgical intervention and successful comprehensive treatment delivered to their patient. Initially, they had been contemplating to shift her by Air ambulance from Amravati, but after hearing about the goodwill and comprehensive expertise available at Nagpur based OCHRI through their doctor relatives based in Mumbai, they shifted the patient to OCHRI in a cardiac ambulance.  At time of discharge, the husband gave following written feedback to OCHRI:

“People say who has seen God. I say I have seen God and met with. It may sound untrue to many. But I tell you God comes in some of the other form to you. Same happened to me. I met with a road accident. My wife who was with me in the vehicle got seriously injured. We got her to Orange City Hospital, Nagpur. Prompt and swift action taken by their director Dr. Anup Marar, successful operation immediately done by Dr. Mukund Thakur with his team and proper post-operative care taken by Dr. Rajesh Atal saved my wife’s life. People who gave second life to by wife are like God to me.  If I don’t name, the supporting staff who took utmost care of my wife there it will not be fair. The staff in the Critical Care Unit and the supporting staff taking care of Deluxe ward service was most cooperative, fully responsive, extremely polite and prompt too. Not to forget that management behind all this in also appreciable and perfect too. One may say that whatever doctors did was their duty, well it’s true. But what is special is that, their positive attitude, willingness they have, proper and prompt service they give, care they take and their proactive approach is adorable which I have seen rarely. Now I can say that my wife was in good, perfect and safe hands. My stay in Orange City Hospital has many positive memories. I wish to give special thanks to Dr. Anup Marar, Dr. Mukund Thakur and Dr. Rajesh Atal for the splendid and great job they did. I wish them the brightest of future and good luck to Orange City Hospital and their chairman Shri. Udaybhaskar Nair and the whole management.  I also promise that being a business person and also a senior journalist since last 30 years, I will surely advocate the name and work of Orange City Hospital and the three doctor’s which I named earlier for ethical quality health care. With lot many thanks and good wishes.”

Dr. Rajesh Atal managed pre & post treatment. Dr. Ninad Gawande- Medico Legal Specialist, Dr. Milind Pande- Pathologist & Dr. Saurabh Jaiswal- Radiologist supported the team for successful recovery of patient. 24×7 stationed specialist Intensivist Cover was provided by Dr. Roshan Jawdekar, Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Sheetal Chauhan, Dr. Ritesh Sawadh and Dr. Srividya. Dr. Anit Prakash- SMO Wards, DR. Kavita Dhurve-SMO Surgery, Sr. Preety Joseph-WSS ICU and Sr. Mary Chacko-WSS Deluxe Ward led the Medical, nursing and paramedical team respectively. Dr. Atul Dekate & Team managed the rehabilitation and Smt. Mansi Andhare- Dietician provided desired nutritional advise.

Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director stated that the unflinching total trust and faith of patient and their relatives help the doctors in undertaking such daring surgeries as no doctor will ever desire bad for his or her patient.  Dr. Usha Nair- RNHPL Director complimented OCHRI Team for saving the life of this lady as per the mission of OCHRI to Save lives, Save families.

Rifacimento International is a well-established name publishing reference books in the genre of Who’s Who. They have been compiling and publishing biographies since 1982. Recently they included Nagpur based Dr. Anup Mukund Marar in the award category of Intellectual of the year 2019 for his contribution in field of healthcare sector. They presented a memento and certificate to recognize this endorsement.

Dr. Anup Marar serving as Director of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute since 2000 was earlier associated with Radhikabai Meghe Memorial Medical Trust- Sawangi(Meghe), Wardha as Chief Medical Superintendent and Chief Coordinator. He is associated with many government registered bodies namely Orange City Bahuudesshiya Sanstha, Saraswati Vidyalaya Alumni Association, Dignity for the Dead Foundation, Hospitals Association of Nagpur, Save Merit Save Nation and Poonam Pride Housing Society and is instrumental in proactively designing and promoting ethical responsible business practice health care sector models. His name has been included in Asia Pacific’s “Who’s Who”, Asian Admirable Achievers and Reference Asia: Asia’s Who’s Who of Men & Women of Achievement. He is also Hon.Advisor, Maharashtra Chapter of Association of Healthcare Providers (India) and Member of Visitors Board, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College. An ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor and Certified NABH Assessor; he is also Founder Editor-in- Chief, “Jaivik” Newspaper that propagates moral and ethical values for circulation amongst medical fraternity of Central India.

He owes all his success to his parents & family, Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair, his friends & well-wishers and Nagpur city.

He subsequently ventured to commence his own hospital in Ramdaspeth few years back and had stopped OPD services at OCHRI although he continued to operate many indoor patients at OCHRI.

Recently, he announced that he intends to resume his OPD at OCHRI to return back to roots. Accordingly, it is notified that he will be available in OCHRI ENT OPD from 9am to 12noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays while Dr. Sameer Choudhary will render his expertise on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on same timings. Dr. Sidharth Saoji will continue to render his OPD ENT expertise from 12 noon to 6pm. All will continue to provide emergency indoor ENT services at OCHRI. OCHRI Medical community and Dr. Sidharth Saoji- OCHRI ENT Surgeon have welcomed this decision of Dr. Nandu Kolwadkar and are assured that glory of OCHRI ENT Division will be enhanced with his rejoining to strengthen the existing ENT Team.

His return especially during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic has been applauded by Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair, Chairman- Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited. Shri.Nair stated that “During this present pandemic when even existing specialists are apprehensive to attend duties, the decision of Dr. Nandu Kolwadkar to join the team is praiseworthy and has boosted the morale of all serving OCHRI team members as ENT Surgeons usually deal with cold/ cough/ fever/ allergy symptoms.

Shri. Sunil Kedar- Cabinet Minister Maharashtra along with Shri. Ramesh Bang, Ex MLA visited the hospital to enquire about the status & progress of injured police personnel. He expressed satisfaction on the timely comprehensive line of treatment provided at OCHRI.

Shri. Sunil Kedar complimented OCHRI Team for rendering their regular and emergency duties for NON Covid emergencies during this pandemic.

Dr. Anup Marar, Director OCHRI briefed them about the status. Earlier Shri. K.Prasanna- IPS, Shri. Rakesh Ola IPS – SP Nagpur Rural, Shri. Vivek Masal- DCP and Smt.Nirmala Devi IPS- DCP also visited the hospital. Shri. Asif Sheikh, PI and Manik Chowdhari- API – Butibori are obtaining regular updates of victims and taking care of the relatives of injured police personnel.

They were admitted under care of Dr. Nandu Kolwadkar- ENT Surgeon backed by Dr. Ankush Mohabey- Trauma Specialist, Dr. Rajesh Atal- Critical Care Physician, Dr. Abhay Agashe- Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ninad Gawande- Medico-legal Specialist. 24×7 stationed intensivist cover is provided by Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Sheetal Chauhan- Intensivists, along with assistance of Dr. Kavita Dhurvey, SMO Incharge- Surgery.  Sr. Sindhu Rao- WSS is leading the team of Nursing & Paramedical personnel for their care.

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute has been recognized as the trusted health care center of Central India. OCHRI is the only private hospital that is asked to keep Health emergency health assistance readiness officially by government during visit of any VVIPs to Nagpur.

OCHRI has always been asked by Government to help them during any calamity. Recently OCHRI was asked by Government to commission Covid unit wherein they had initiated Covid Division in one of their 3 buildings. More than 200 Covid patients have been treated at OCHRI till date. In OCHRI Covid Division; Dr. Nandu Kolwadkar leads team of Dr. Samir Choudhary, Dr. Santosh Dhole, Dr. Ravindra Sawarkar while Nursing team is led by Sr. Jessy Abraham and Sr. Rahel Patrange whereas Shri.Sawant Waghmare and Shri.Avinash Ganar lead the team of Paramedical staff. RMO team is led by Dr. Avez Hasan. Dr. Noorul Ameen is the Admission Coordinator while Dr. Deepak Dongre is the Spokesperson.

Recently they added more beds in their Covid division and presently OCHRI has made provision of 67 beds for Covid care. Further to the request of competent authorities, OCHRI has even made provision of one dialysis machine inside Covid unit wherein they intend to serve incoming Covid positive walk-in CKD patient for dialysis on OPD basis.

Considering the time required for dialysis and to prevent patient from waiting, they have asked all walk in Covid positive CKD patients seeking dialysis on day care basis to call Smt.Priya Sashi in 9372332910 for booking appointment slot.

This arrangement was initiated by Dr.Usha Nair- RNHPL Director as per desire of Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair- RNHPL Chairman who understood the practical problems being faced by asymptomatic positive home isolated CKD patients who are on regular dialysis.

OCHRI Director Dr. Anup Marar had stated that Dr. Sanjeev Kumar- Divisional Commissioner, Shri.B. Radhakrishnan- Municipal Commissioner, Dr. Ravindra Thakre- District Collector, Shri.Jalaj Sharma- NMC Additional Municipal Commissioner and Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal- Deputy Director Health Services had motivated TEAM OCHRI to commission a dialysis unit. If some agency can provide one more dialysis unit, we can install the same in adjacent bed as RO water connection as required in available, he added.

On 23.12.2020 one Mr. Jugesh Gondane, 54years old, male Nagpur resident had alleged h/o Road Traffic Accident at around 10.30am near Manish Nagar Railway Crossing, Nagpur. He received First Aid treatment at Sanjivani Hospital Nagpur and then shifted to Orange City Hospital & Research Institute (a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited), Nagpur around 11.30am. He was admitted under care of Dr. Shailendra Anjankar, Neuro Surgeon & Dr. Rajesh Atal, Critical Care Physician. His investigations showed signs of Head injury with SAH Bilateral Fronto- Parieto- Temporal regions significantly causing mass effect with midline shift of 16-17 mm to left side. With due high risk guarded prognosis and relatives consent, as a life saving measure emergency Neuro-surgery was done same day. Treating doctors and intensivist explained to the family that he was brain dead and that he had no chances of recovery. Shri. Jugesh Gondane’s wife Smt. Chhaya Gondane and their family members with a big heart decided to donate kidneys and eyes to the needy so that it could benefit some needy patients. Dr. Gondane- brother of patient & other relatives proactively came forward for organ donation. Dr. Shailendra Anjankar, Manjiri Damle- Counsellor, Smt. Veena Wathore- Nagpur ZTCC Coordinator counselled the relatives about Cadaveric Organ donation.

After performing all essential confirmatory tests at OCHRI as per laid down government’s standard protocol by the team of government approved brain dead certification specialists namely Dr. Devayani Buche, Dr. Rajesh Atal and Dr. Shailendra Anjankar; he was certified as Brain Stem dead status.

Dr. S.J. Acharya- OCHRI Nephrologist & Transplant Advisor and Smt. Manjiri Damle- OCHRI Transplant Coordinator diligently completed all necessary formalities. ZTCC was duly informed, Smt. Veena Wathore, Coordinator-ZTCC provided all feasible assistance. Nagpur ZTCC reached out to recipients as per waiting list. Dr. Ninad Gawande- MLC Consultant completed all the requisite medico-legal formalities.

On 24.12.2020 early morning hours; kidneys were retrieved and immediately transplant surgery was done by OCHRI transplant team comprising Dr. Sandeep Deshmukh, Dr. Dhananjay Bokare, Dr. Rohit Gupta assisted by Dr. Kavita Dhurve and supported by Dr. S.J.Acharya. Dr. Smita Harkare, Dr. Neeta Deshpande and Dr. Anita Pande provided the anaesthesia services during the surgery.  Dr. Shailendra Mundhada conducted the cross matching of tissues in odd hours before the transplant surgery. Corneas were donated to Madhav Netra Pedhi.

This cadaveric kidney donation by Shri.Gondane brought new ray of life for four families as both the kidneys were given to two needy patients as per ZTCC waiting list and 2 corneas to 2 needy through Madhav Netra Pedhi.  One kidney was given to a 41-year-old male at OCHRI and the other kidney was transported Super Specialty Hospital, Nagpur.

Dr. Shailendra Anjankar informed that “According to the WHO only about 0.01 percent in India donate their organs after death, while in western countries around 70-80 percent of people pledge their organs. Proactive attitude is needed towards Cadaveric Organ donation. Timely counselling of relatives for organ donation in the event of brain death, adequate hospital infrastructure to maintain brain dead patients, matching & distribution of the organs and coordination amongst various stake holders is crucial for this noble task.”

Police officials were duly informed and Team of Traffic Police officials coordinated the green corridor arrangement for early transport of organs from OCHRI Super Speciality Hospital.

Dr. Anup Marar, Director- OCHRI, said “This is a fine example of generosity, and a great human spirit. The family’s gesture demonstrates that there is a latent desire in everyone to “make a difference”. Organ donation is a gracious act; it reaffirms our faith in humanity. Organ should be recycled to save mankind.”

Dr. Shivnarayan Acharya complimented OCHRI ORGAN DONATION TEAM led by Smt. Manjiri Damle and stated that “The emotional upheaval of death is the most difficult to overcome and in this condition accepting the notion of organ donation by the relatives is very difficult and should be saluted.”

Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Sheetal Chauhan & Dr. Mohit Gharpure – Intensivists, Dr. Mayur, Dr. Ankit, Dr. Palak Medical officers-ICU, SR. Jessy Abraham, Sr. Nisha Ashok, Sr. Preethy Joseph and Sr. Sindhu Rao along with dedicated nursing and paramedical staff of OCHRI Transplant unit worked hard supported the treating team.

A honour corridor was later on created for the noble soul while being taken to GMC for MLC formalities wherein all OCHRI Hospital tem led by Dr. Usha Nair- RNHPL Director paid their respects to departed soul by placing a wreath on behalf of Nagpur medical community and ZTCC.

One 32-year-old female from Chhindwada came to Orange City Hospital & Research Institute ( a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited )  with history of persistent headache since 1 year and increase in headache with nausea and decrease in vision since 5 days. She had received treatment from many hospitals but no relief. She was admitted under care of Dr. Shailendra Anjankar- OCHRI Neurosurgeon. She was investigated and diagnosed as Right Para Sagittal high grade Tumor of size 4.7×7.5×4.4 cm, compressing Left Lateral ventricle with mid line shift of 9mm towards Left. The primary treatment for high grade tumor is surgery; which aims at maximal safe resection of tumor and depending on grade and type of tumor further management of chemo and radiotherapy is decided. Inspite of being a high risk operation her relatives having complete faith on OCHRI treating team consented for this intricate surgical intervention.

Dr. Shailendra Anjankar informed that “If you leave a such tumor untreated, it can grow as large as a grapefruit can cause persistent headaches, nausea, loss of neurological function, weakness and/or numbness and tingling on one side of the body and seizures. Pressure in brain can increase leading to coma and difficulty in breathing requiring ventilator support.”

Parasagittal tumor is one that is present at midline region of brain with no brain tissue between the tumor and the SSS. Invasion of the SSS is a challenge for complete removal and, consequently for recurrence of these tumors. It requires early intervention after prompt diagnosis, which can be helpful for prolonging quality of life of patient.

The intricate surgery for resection of tumor was performed by Dr. Shailendra Anjankar. Dr. Smita Harkare -Anesthetist provided the necessary anesthesia. Dr. Kavita Dhurvey- SMO I/c along with Sr. Varsha Gathe & Sr. Angelina Joseph assisted them.

Dr. Hemant Waghmare- Physician looked after pre & post-operative management.  Dr. Milind Pande- Pathologist, Dr. Nishikant Lokhande – Radiologist rendered diagnostic support while full time round the clock team of intensivist Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Sheetal Chavan and Dr. Mohit Gharpure provided necessary post-operative care. Sr. Nisha Ashok and Sr. Preethy Joseph led nursing & paramedical team in Operation theatre and ICU while Dr. Atul Dekate led the team of Physiotherapists.

Dr. Noorul Ameen- OCHRI Medical Superintendent added that the surgery was uneventful and post operatively patient is stable and recuperating well. The relatives have thanked TEAM OCHRI led by Dr. Shailendra Anjankar for the exemplary care and concern.

Dr. Anup Marar-OCHRI Director complimented Dr. Shailendra Anjankar and his team and stated that although many head injury “hot” cases are routinely managed at OCHRI; it is “Cold” neurological case management (like tumors etc.) that proves the surgical acumen of OCHRI Neurosurgery Division.

Dr.Usha Nair- RNHPL Director stated that needy central Indians with varied brain and spine tumors apart from spinal disc complaints reach OCHRI to seek solace in view of the round the clock comprehensive diagnostic, surgical, critical care, state of the art modular operation theatre complex equipped with latest high end Carl Zeiss microscope, latest anesthesia machines and rehabilitation facilities available under one roof.

Covid caused immense upheaval all across world. Even for health care workers it was a new challenge. Inspite of the threat perception, the health care sector including private health care sector rose up accept the challenge. “Be fearless and not fearful, Be Careful and not careless” was the message given by Maharashtra Governor Hon’ble Shri.Bhagat Singh Koshyari during a felicitation program recently organized by his office to honor 52 Covid warriors from Private health care sector across Maharashtra. These group constituted Specialists, Doctors, Administrators, Pathologists, Paramedical staff, Radiographers and Pharmacists. He lauded the efforts of Government and private healthcare workers who inspite of all limitations fought like true warriors and ensured that Covid was controlled in Maharashtra state. Not only Maharashtra Governor organized the felicitation but also arranged for sumptuous breakfast treating the invited 52 Covid warriors as his personal guests.

Nagpur’s two doctors namely Dr. Anup Marar and Dr. Vinky Rughwani figured in this Governor’s 52 Covid warrior Award list.

Dr. Anup Marar- Director of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute had coordinated collection of needful material like Sanitizers, Masks, PPE kits during initial Covid days for Government Medical Colleges to provide relief to serving residents. Not only had he led OCHRI to formulate indigenous protocols which were set as examples by Government authorities for replication in other hospitals, he was also included by Nagpur High Court as individual member in the judiciary empowered Covid Coordination Committee. His regular technical inputs through media was also valued by competent authorities.

Dr. Vinky Rughwani played a stellar role for all Sickle cell and Thalassemia patients who got affected due to Covid as their usual blood transfusions got affected since GMC/IGGMC were full of Covid patients. During this period, he was instrumental in maintaining continuity of blood transfusions for all these patients in his Thalassemia center. Moreover, as MMC Vice-President, he proactively pursued approval for online consultations and accorded approving Credit points for online webinars and Conference for providing relief to medical professionals.

Highlighting the importance of this occasion, Dr. Anup Marar stated that the health care workers who had been serving Covid patients are feeling victimized as they were only scolded or threatened and felt very vulnerable. This positive effort of Hon’ble Maharashtra Governor is noteworthy wherein he personally issued certificates to 52 health care workers handpicked across the state from various hierarchical orders. He added that “We are only representatives of all the health care workers who have being toiling day and night and had got brickbats till date from Authorities and public alike. This award rightfully belongs to all these health care workers”.

Dr. Vinky Rughwani added that such acts of recognition and appreciation motivates all to work harder. Rather than always issuing threats, authorities should understand that more than 2/3^rd of Covid patients were treated by private health care sector workers and anticipated that the life insurance cover will be extended to all private health care sector workers since many have lost their lives while attending Covid patients.

Prominently present on this occasion was Dr. Ajeet Gopchade, State Convener- Medical Front and this program was coordinated by Mumbai Branch of Medical Front led by Dr. Smita Kale ably assisted by Dr. Rahul Kulkarni, Dr. Rajkumar Tripathi, Dr. Swapnil Mantri, Dr. Balasaheb Harphale and many others.

Recently one 29-year-old female from Chandrapur was referred to Nagpur based multi super speciality Orange City Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur (a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited). She was admitted under care of Dr. Bindu Marar- Senior Gynecologist. She has complaints of abdominal pain and distension of abdomen since 2 months. She was investigated and was found to have Huge Rt. Ovarian mass of size 27x27cm with very High D-Dimer levels with Post Covid status. The primary treatment for huge ovarian mass (Tumor) is surgery; which aims at maximal safe resection of tumor and depending on grade and type of tumor further management of chemo and radiotherapy is decided. Inspite of high risk surgery her relatives having complete faith on treating doctor and OCHRI Team, consented for major surgical intervention during ongoing Covid period. In view of very high D-Dimer and being a major pelvic surgery there was higher chances of active thrombosis so surgery was delayed to reduce D-Dimer and probability of perioperative thrombotic complication. Dr. Nikhil Balankhe & Dr. Devayani Buche- Senior Physicians and Dr. Nishad Dhakate-Hematologist were included in treating team to minimize the risk of perioperative thrombosis. Accordingly, relatives were counselled and prognosis was explained to them. With due high risk guarded prognosis and relative’s consent; surgery was done.

Dr. Nikhil Balankhe said that “Being a Post Covid status with high D-Dimer, proposed supra-major pelvic surgery, probable malignancy and high platelets, surgery was very high risk. We tried to reduce the D-Dimer but after even 3 weeks D-Dimer levels significantly remained high but with due high risk she was posted for surgery as it could not be further extended.”

Dr. Devyani Buche added that an understanding team work and total faith of relatives is crucial in managing such patients and with availability of around 100 plus specialists from various specialties, it becomes very advantageous to serve such patients at OCHRI with diverse complications.

After detail workup; the patient was taken for elective surgery. The intricate surgery for resection of tumor was performed by Dr. Mukund Thakur- Senior Surgeon and Dr. Bindu Marar- Senior Gynecologist. Dr. Smita Harkare -Anesthetist provided necessary anesthesia while Sr. Geetanjali assisted them.

Dr. Bindu Marar informed that “Due to the size of the tumor and the fact that malignancy was suspected; complete resection along with Total Abdominal hysterectomy with Salpingo-oopherectomy with Appendicectomy with omentectomy was done without any complications.”

The great challenge was accepted and accomplished by Team OCHRI and it was indeed a great team-effort. After uneventful & successful surgery, Dr. Nikhil Balankhe and Dr. Devayani Buche managed the pre & post-operative medical management of patient.  Dr. Milind Pande- Pathologist and Dr. Nishikant Lokhande – Radiologist and their teams rendered diagnostic support while full time round the clock team of intensivists namely Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Shital Chavan and Dr. Mohit Gharpure provided necessary post-operative care. Dr. Honey Khandelwal and Dr. Vivek Salok, Post Graduate residents supported the team. Smt. Nisha Ashok, Sr. Preethy Joseph and Sr. Manju Maliye led nursing & paramedical team in Operation theatre, ICU, OBGY along with other paramedical & nursing Staff.

RNHPL management led by Shri. Uday Bhaskar Nair- Chairman, Dr. Usha Nair, Dr. Vidya Nair, Smt. Divya Nair, Dr. Vinaya Nair- Directors and Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director congratulated OCHRI Team Gynecology, Surgery, Medicine, Haematology, Anesthesia, Pathology and Radiology for showing exemplary team work and undertaking this risky but lifesaving procedure. Medical Community from Nagpur along with relatives of patient congratulated the entire team for successful outcome and implementation of skills and technology humanely during this Covid times.

Nationally acclaimed Nagpur’s trusted multi super speciality ISO and fully NABH Accredited Orange City Hospital & Research Institute (OCHRI) a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited offering services of 150 doctors through 60 varied departments has been empaneled by almost all major employee welfare-centric government and private Organizations of Central India for comprehensive health care of their beneficiaries. With 24×7 emergency services backed by stationed qualified intensivists on round the clock duty and 40 bedded Critical care complex, one is assured of timely assistance of an expert in platinum hour.

Recently MAHA- Metro (Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited a joint venture of Govt. Of Maharashtra & Govt. Of India) has re-empanelled OCHRI for comprehensive healthcare services. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-Metro) tied up with OCHRI for provision of comprehensive medical treatment of all MAHA-Metro’s employees and their dependent family members for indoor & outdoor health care services.

 The renewal MOU in this regard was signed by Shri. Nilesh Ghughuskar, Assistant Manager(HR) with OCHRI authorities.

Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director thanked MAHA-Metro for renewing OCHRI’s empanelment and granting this comprehensive approval extending till 2022.

Dr.Usha Nair- RNHPL Director complimented Shri. Anil Dhakate-OCHRI Relationship Executive who under leadership of Sunil Sure- OCHRI Chief General Manager worked hard for the renewal of this endorsement.