Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda inaugurated several new health facilities at AIIMS Rishikesh on Tuesday, emphasizing that these services will greatly benefit the underprivileged. The newly launched facilities include the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), an Integrated Medicine Department under AYUSH, and a state-of-the-art pediatric centre.
Among the key inaugurations was the PACS machine in the Radiology Department. This digital imaging technology is used for the secure storage and transmission of medical images such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. Installed in the Trauma Centre, the PACS system ensures efficient management and sharing of diagnostic images across departments, enhancing the speed and accuracy of treatment.
In the AYUSH department, an Integrated Medicine unit has been introduced to combine traditional medicine systems with modern healthcare. This patient-centric approach will feature integrated OPD services, outreach programs, training for AYUSH professionals and clinicians, tele-AYUSH services, and a dedicated yoga hall. Officials stated that this initiative will help AIIMS Rishikesh lead in integrated healthcare delivery, combining clinical care, outreach, education, and research.
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Additionally, the Union Minister inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Pediatric Care (CAP), a 42-bed pediatric ICU established with support from the National Health Mission. The centre is designed to treat critically ill children aged one month to 14 years, offering services like general pediatric wards, pediatric ICUs, and High Dependency Units (HDU). It has been strategically developed near the Trauma Centre to ensure comprehensive care under one roof.
The Minister, along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, also inaugurated the AYUSH Integrated Wellness Path and Yoga Hall. The event was attended by State Health Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, AIIMS Rishikesh President Prof. Samiran Nundy, Executive Director Prof. Meenu Singh, Dean Academics Prof. Jaya Chaturvedi, and Medical Superintendent Prof. B. Satya Sri, among other officials.
