Redefining Quality Care with Advanced Endoscopy and EUS Procedures

Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (#DJMRH) proudly carried out a series of advanced endoscopic procedures, demonstrating the hospital’s expertise in cutting-edge medical care. The cases were managed by the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, led by Dr. Hardeep Singh, a distinguished gastroenterologist and hepatologist, with the support of Dr. Sonali Chawla, an anesthesiologist, and other dedicated team members. The department also welcomed Dr. Shivam Khare from Gangaram a...

Life-saving Skills Course Held at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital

Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (#DJMRH) hosted an important Pediatric and Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) course for its staff, including medical officers and nurses. The event was organized by the Pediatric Critical and Palliative Care Department and aimed to equip healthcare professionals with life-saving skills in emergencies. With an AHA-certified instructor leading the training, attendees learned essential techniques for performing CPR and other first-aid measures for both ch...

Klantenservice Ervaringen van een Online Duitse Apotheek: Simeticon Bestellen

Klantenservice Ervaringen van een Online Duitse Apotheek: Simeticon Bestellen Het bestellen van medicijnen via een online apotheek kan vaak vragen oproepen bij consumenten. Een goed voorbeeld hiervan is de ervaring met het bestellen van simeticon https://apotheekcare.com/product/simeticon, een populair middel tegen gasvorming en een opgeblazen gevoel. Duitse apotheken staan bekend om hun efficiënte en klantvriendelijke diensten, en in dit artikel bekijken we de ervaringen van klanten die Sim...

Apteekki Martikainen: Kuinka valita oikeat itsehoitolääkkeet verkkoapteekista

Apteekki Martikainen: Kuinka valita oikeat itsehoitolääkkeet verkkoapteekista Itsehoitolääkkeet ovat kätevä ja usein välttämätön osa monien ihmisten arkea. Verkkoapteekit, kuten Hakaniemen apteekki, tarjoavat helpon tavan hankkia tarvittavia tuotteita suoraan kotiin. Käydessäsi Apteekki Martikainen https://www.hakaniemenapteekki.com , löydät laajan valikoiman itsehoitolääkkeitä, jotka täyttävät erilaiset terveydenhoidolliset tarpeet. Mikä on itsehoitolääke? Itsehoitolä...

Spreading Smiles, One Child at a Time!

Children’s Day was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm by the Pediatric Department of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (#DJMRH). Dr. Vaneet Anand, our dedicated pediatrician, hematologist, and oncologist, along with the entire team, made the day extra special for the little ones who visited the OPD. About 20 children came for their check-ups and were pleasantly surprised with gifts, thoughtfully selected based on their age. Their happy faces and laughter filled the DJMRH, turning ...

Miracle Baby’s Triumph!

The NICU department of the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (#DJMRH) is happy to share the heartwarming story of a miracle baby. A 26+4-week premature baby, weighing just 625 grams, was admitted to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (#NICU) due to extreme prematurity and respiratory distress. Under the care of Dr. Vaneet Anand, a pediatrician, hematologist, and oncologist, along with his dedicated NICU team, this little fighter bravely faced numerous challenges. Little Fighter was und...

Small procedures, big results—making a difference in patient care

A 50-year-old woman who had previously undergone gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) visited Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) with a large stone blocking her distal Common Bile Duct (CBD). Dr. Hardeep Singh, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, reviewed her case and recommended an ERCP-guided cholangioscopy combined with lithotripsy. This non-invasive procedure uses an endoscope for direct visualization of the bile ducts, while shock waves help break down the stone, mak...

Healing Beyond Distance, Health Beyond Measure

A young pediatric patient, who came for a follow-up, was treated three years ago for Stage IV Wilms tumour—a type of kidney cancer. To receive the treatment, the patient and her family travelled all the way from Bihar, covering about 1300 kilometres to reach Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH). By the grace of God, she has been off treatment for the last three years and is doing well. All thanks to the incredible efforts of Dr. Vaneet Anand, our pediatrician, hematologist, a...

Bringing hope to life, one tiny heartbeat at a time

The Newborn/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) is glad to announce the recovery of a recent NICU graduate. The term NICU Graduate is used for the baby patients who are discharged from the NICU in stable, safe, and sound condition. The baby, born prematurely at 29 weeks (approximately 7 months) and weighing just 1.1 kg, faced respiratory distress and required ventilation. After a challenging month in the NICU, the baby was discharged in a...

Spreading awareness and the power to heal

Lions Club Ambala hosted a general body meeting at Sirhind Club, Ambala Cantt, in celebration of Teacher’s Day. Dr. Vaneet Anand, a pediatrician, hematologist, and oncologist, was invited as a special guest to raise awareness about thalassemia and childhood cancer. During his talk, Dr. Anand discussed the symptoms and preventive measures and emphasized his guiding principle, “Childhood Cancer is Curable!” He shared how this motto is integral to his approach, offering emotional strength ...

Remarkable Teamwork at DJMRH Saves Snake Bite Victim

The Critical Care Department at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) successfully treated a young male patient suffering from a snake bite and post-cardiac arrest. Referred from a local hospital, the patient required the swift coordination of multiple departments. Pharmacy Manager Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Pharmacy Purchaser Mrs. Suman Aggarwal, and the pharmacy team quickly secured the snake venom antiserum, while the Emergency and ICU teams stabilized the patient. Under the care of...

Precision in transfusion, care in every drop

The Indian Medical Association of Ambala Cantt recently hosted a clinico-social meeting at the Central Phoenix Club, Ambala Cantt. Dr. Vaneet Anand, a pediatrician, hematologist, and oncologist, was invited to speak on practical scenarios involving the transfusion of blood products. In his presentation, Dr. Anand highlighted the importance of selecting the correct blood products, determining accurate dosage, and timing the transfusions appropriately to ensure patient safety and effective trea...

Successful Endoscopic Removal of Ingested Toothbrush by gastroenterology team

A 50-year-old male patient who accidentally ingested an entire toothbrush and had severe abdominal pain was referred to the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) by the Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt. The patient came into the emergency department, and Dr. Hardeep Singh, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, suggested a CT scan to find out the exact position of the toothbrush in the stomach. After looking at the CT scan report, the patient was moved into the gastroenterology proc...

Timely Thrombus Retrieval: Successful Treatment of Basilar Artery Top Syndrome at DJMRH

The Interventional Neurology and Brain Stroke departments of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) are glad to share the successful treatment of a 55-year-old male who came with a complaint of an acute basilar artery top syndrome. Basilar top syndromes can result in midbrain infarctions and a persistent comatose (vegetative) condition. Timely thrombus retrievals can be of great value. The patient arrived at DJMRH’s emergency department steadily developing a worsening sensorium...

DJMRH Adds High Flow Nasal Cannula to Enhance Respiratory Care

The leaders, Dr. Anubhav Sharma, a critical, pain, and palliative care specialist, and Dr. Rahul Suri, a critical care specialist of the Intensive Critical Care team at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH), are happy to announce the addition of a High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) to their department’s inventory. This device is essential for critically ill respiratory patients, especially those with type 1 respiratory failure. The HFNC is a significant addition for the patients of ...

First-ever and successful Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-Guided Gastrojejunostomy

The gastroenterology and hepatology departments of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) are pleased to announce the success of our first-ever endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided gastrojejunostomy. This procedure was performed on a patient with metastatic periampullary carcinoma who had previously undergone biliary metal stenting three months ago at DJMRH and was undergoing chemotherapy. The patient consulted Dr. Hardeep Singh, our specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology, w...

Life-Saving Intervention: Successful Treatment of Acute Basilar Artery Occlusion at DJMRH

The Interventional Neurology and Brain Stroke departments of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) are pleased to announce the successful treatment of a 23-year-old girl who presented with an acute basilar artery occlusion, a condition with a mortality rate of approximately 90%. The patient arrived at DJMRH’s emergency department 12 hours after symptom onset, showing signs of a left cerebellum infarct and evolving brainstem infarcts. Given the severity of her condition, the pa...

Team Triumph: A Remarkable Recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome at DJMRH

The Critical Care Department at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) is proud to highlight the power of teamwork in saving lives. A young male patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) was referred to us from a well-known private hospital in Chandigarh after 40 days on a ventilator, battling GBS, secondary sepsis, and bedsores. Upon arrival, our dedicated team, led by Dr. Ajay Panwar, an interventional neurologist and brain stroke specialist; Dr. Anubhav Sharma, a critical, p...

Successful Endoscopic Removal of Ingested Toothbrush at DJMRH by the gastroenterology team

A 50-year-old male patient who accidentally ingested an entire toothbrush and had severe abdominal pain was referred to the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) by the Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt. The patient came into the emergency department, and Dr. Hardeep Singh, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, suggested a CT scan to find out the exact position of the toothbrush in the stomach. After looking at the CT scan report, the patient was moved into the gastroenterology proc...

The first in the Ambala region to perform Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedure

We are glad to share that Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital’s (DJMRH) gastroenterology department performed Ambala’s first two cases of the Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedure for achalasia cardia. Achalasia cardia is a disease of the oesophagus in which the patient has difficulty swallowing because of a tightened lower oesophageal sphincter. For this procedure, Dr. Hardeep Singh, a gastroenterologist at DJMRH, invited a faculty member, Dr. Shivam, from Gangaram Hospital. Pr...

Free Bone and Joint Checkup Camp Organized by DJMRH

The Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH), in partnership with the Gurudwara Shri Singh Sabha, Gobind Nagar, Ambala Cantt, hosted a free bone and joint checkup camp. Over 100 patients were examined by Dr. Siddharth Gupta, an orthopedic surgeon, addressing various orthopedic issues. Following their check-ups, patients received free medications as prescribed by Dr. Gupta

DJMRH celebrated International Nursing Day

On the occasion of International Nursing Day, Dr. Anubhav Sharma, a critical, pain, and palliative care specialist, celebrated Nursing Day with nurses. He gave a talk and invited a medical representative to provide special training to the nursing staff. This happened in the seminar hall of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH). After finishing, Dr. Sharma gave a memoir to the nursing in-charges of all the departments and the nursing managers to uplift their morale and to thank t...

Dr. Jai Dev

Dr. Jai Dev was born on April 1, 1926, and graduated in medicine from Gurukul Kangri, Haridwar. After a brief private practice, he founded Lakshmi Medical Hall (LMH), a retail outlet for medicines in Ambala. Over the years, LMH progressed from retail to distribution of medicines and became a well-known name in Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh. His pioneering efforts have resulted in Ambala becoming a center for pharmaceutical distribution. He is an inspiration for all; starti...

The District Governor of the Rotary Club paid a visit at DJMRH

District Governor, Mr. Arun Kumar Mongia of Rotary Club District 3080, visited the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH), Ambala Cantonment. He visited the hospital and saw all the departments. He was very happy to see DJMRH doing well. His other purpose in visiting the DJMRH was to discuss about the Blood Bank Project. This is a huge project and will help haematology and oncology patients who require blood infusions for their treatment. This will be a great achievement for the ...

Brain Stenting was performed on an old lady in the middle of the night

An 85-year-old female came to the emergency department of the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) in the middle of the night. She was diagnosed with an issue of a brain stroke, and the neurology team was contacted. The team asked the patient to quickly move to the MRI to get a brain MRI done for further treatment. The MRI of the patient showed that she had highly tortuous vascular anatomy and a huge clot burden-left MCA-ICA occlusion. Looking at the MRI, the team contacted Dr....

Teamwork Makes Great Work!!

We, the team of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH), wish to place on record the terrific contribution of the cardiology team, gastroenterology and hepatology team, anesthesiology team, and critical care team in salvaging a near-fatal 56-year-old male patient post-heart stenting. A few years ago, he discontinued drugs, went for a run, and collapsed. The patient was found to have ventricular tachycardia, which was managed successfully, and an acute anterior myocardial infarctio...

Dr. Vaneet gave a talk about pediatric bone marrow procedure at AIIMS Rishikesh

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, organized a workshop on the Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy. Dr. Vaneet Anand, a pediatrician, hematologist, and oncologist consultant at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH), was invited as a speaker to spread awareness about bone marrow in pediatric patients. We, the team of DJMRH, are happy to share his pictures from the event and are glad that he was invited as faculty for Bone marrow aspiration and Bio...

Patient recovered from Brain Stroke

The patient arrived at the emergency department of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital early in the morning. The team checked on the patient and found out that the patient had a complaint of a brain stroke. They contacted the neurology department of DJMRH. They moved the patient for a brain MRI to check the amount of damage to the patient’s brain. By that time, Dr. Ajay Panwar, an interventional neurologist and brain stroke specialist, had arrived at DJMRH. The patient was moved to ...

Dt. Shiva Bhanot gave a talk on International Women’s Day at Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research

The event of “International Women’s Day” was conducted by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research (ACE), Ambala, in the SAC Hall. In this event, Dt. Shiva Bhanot, a dietician, explained how people can keep their bodies fit in today’s world of uncertainty. She told everyone in the hall that people should worship their bodies by devouring the right amount of food in the correct proportion. She also told people to...

The critical care team saved a 49 year old female patient

The critical care team of the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital is glad to share about the team efforts they made to save a 49-year-old female patient. The patient came to the DJMRH with a complaint of difficulty in breathing. She was admitted under Dr. Rahul Trehan, an interventional cardiologist, for treatment. Looking at the case, Dr. Trehan shifted the patient under Dr. Karnail Singh, an interventional pulmonologist/chest and TB specialist. The patient was in severe condition an...

Dt. Shiva Bhanot hosted a session at DJMRH to motivate students for a healthy lifestyle

Dt. Shiva Bhanot, a dietician, hosted a session at the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH). In this session, about 20 students and teachers from a government school in Ambala were present. She gave a talk to motivate the students for their future endeavors, along with some diet guidance for a healthy lifestyle. The team at DJMRH is happy that Dt. Bhanot is taking the time to guide government school students.

Spectrum of neuro/brain stroke interventions performed at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital

The Interventional Neurology and Brain Stroke Center of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) is happy to share the achievement of curing and sending home different patients with different types of brain stroke interventions. These interventions were performed at the state-of-the-art cath lab machine of DJMRH by Dr. Ajay Panwar, an interventional neurologist and brain stroke specialist, along with his neuro-intervention and critical care team. This team includes Dr. Sonali Chawl...

ERCP prevented the patient from undergoing Open Surgery

Patient Rajani Devi was referred from the General Surgery Department of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital for severe abdominal pain due to a large stone in the cannabidiol (CBD). For further diagnosis, Dr. Hardeep Singh, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, decided to perform magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), which showed a large CBD stone of around 18 mm. Not only was the stone an issue, but the other problem was an extremely narrow distal. The patient was expla...

Making waiting time brighter, one smile at one time!

The Inner Wheel Club’s District Chairperson, Seema Kapoor, visited Ambala and toured the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (#DJMRH) with other club members. They were given a warm welcome and a detailed tour of the hospital. During their visit, the club generously donated a high-tech LED television to the Pediatric Department, specifically for the Pediatric OPD waiting area. This new addition will make the waiting time more enjoyable for young patients, as they can watch educational...

Dr. Vaneet Anand talked about pediatric cancer awareness

On February 4, 2024, World Cancer Day was celebrated at the Civil Hospital’s Atal Cancer Care Center, Ambala Cantt, and different oncologists and hematologists were called to speak on the chosen topic, “Close the Care Gap.” For this, Dr. Vaneet Anand, a pediatrician, hematologist, and oncologist from the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH), was also invited. In his talk, he not only talked about general cancer but also about cancer in pediatric patients. He said, “Cancer is no...

Metal Stenting in the Esophagus is easily performable in old age

A 77-year-old male patient was admitted under Dr. Hardeep Singh, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, at Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) with absolute dysphagia. Looking at this, the treating doctor decided to perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE), where circumferential ulcerative growth was seen in the esophagus. Noticing all this, Dr. Hardeep Singh decided to perform another procedure to insert a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) in the esophagus. The ...

A successful ERCP of a pregnant female patient was performed

A 28-year-old female with 25 weeks of intrauterine pregnancy was referred by a gynecologist with a complaint of jaundice. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) was done, which showed a cannabidiol (CBD) stone. The patient was taken for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The procedure of ERCP was done with minimum radiation and adequate precautions, keeping in mind that the patient is pregnant, and protecting the child from radiation was much needed rather than...

Endoscopy helped diagnose Cancer in the Esophagus tube

A 62-year-old female was referred from the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) department of Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital (DJMRH) with a complaint of difficulty swallowing and significant weight loss. The patient underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE), which showed cancer in the esophagus tube. Looking at that, Dr. Hardeep Singh, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, decided to perform oesophageal stenting to resolve dysphagia. In that procedure, an oesophageal self-expa...

Patient recovered from Wilms Tumor

Sabir, a pediatric patient, was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor on a PET CT scan and FNAC and came to Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital with a large tumor mass in his abdomen. The tumor in his body was inoperable at the time of presentation, and he was given chemotherapy by Dr. Vaneet Anand, a pediatric hematologist and oncologist, to reduce the size of the tumor. After 6 cycles of chemo at the Dr. Jai Dev Memorial Rotary Ambala Hospital’s Paediatric Chemo Ward, the size of the tumor...

We will remember you in our prayers

With profound grief, our beloved modest leader and chairman emeritus, Dr. Jai Dev Gupta, left for his onward journey on November 15, 2023 (Wednesday), at 6:50 AM. He leaves behind a legacy of service above self for all of us at the RACGH to follow. Cremation will be held today, November 16, 2023 (Thursday) at 4:30 PM at Ram Bagh Cremation Ground, Ambala Cantt.

Happy to share the smiling faces of the patient and her mother

The critical care team of Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital is happy to share the smiling faces of the patient and her mother. On October 4, 2023, a young 24-year-old female patient came to the RACGH and was diagnosed with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and multiorgan failure. She was admitted under the supervision of Dr. Ajay Panwar, an Interventional Neurologist and Brain Stroke Specialist, and Dr. Anubhav Sharma, a Critical, Pain and Palliative Care Specialist. She had an acute k...

Dr. Vaneet Anand spreading awareness about Thalassemia

On October 21, 2023, the Inner Wheel Club of Jagadhari collaborated with the Civil Hospital in Yamuna Nagar to organize a talk at the hospital, aiming to raise awareness among both the general public and thalassemia patients. Dr. Vaneet Anand, a Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital in Ambala Cantt, was invited to deliver the talk. Dr. Anand not only provided information about the disease but also emphasized the importance of thalassemia patients g...

More than 100 patients were examined in a Free Bone and Joint Check-up Camp by RACGH

RACGH organized a Free Bone and Joint check-up camp in which more than 100 patients were examined by Dr. Siddharth Gupta, an Orthopedic Surgeon for all their orthopedic problems. Patients were examined for Bone Mineral Density and Uric Acid Test free of cost along with that patients were provided free medicines after their full check-up was done. Dr. Siddharth Gupta is a consultant of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital.

Neonatal/Newborn and Pediatric Surgery

Our Areas of Expertise are: 1. Head and Neck Surgeries Cysts Neck abscess Hydrocephalus Meningo-myelocoele Encephalocoele 2. Thorax Chest infections/Empyema Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Tracheoesophageal fistula 3. Urology Hypospadias Posterior urethral valve PUJ obstruction 4. Genital Surgery Inguinal hernia Hydrocoele Undescended testis Torsion testis 5. Abdomen IHPS-Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis Ano-rectal malformations/Imperforate anus Hirschsprung disease All tumors ...

RACGH marked Ist instance of critical surgery being conducted on a Two-Month-Old child

A typical surgery was performed on a two-month-old male baby at Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital due to swelling in the kidney. The surgery was carried out by Dr. Ravitej Singh Bal, an experienced pediatric surgeon. Dr. Vaneet Anand, a pediatrician, referred the case to Dr. Bal after a thorough examination. The surgeon diagnosed the condition as left pelvic-ureteric junction obstruction based on a DTPA renal scan, which indicated 40 percent function of the left kidney with complete b...

RACGH celebrated Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

RACGH celebrated Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with our Warriors and Survivors. This event took place in Subhash Chandra Park, Ambala Cantt, with the special presence of Dr. Shaleen Rohilla, Deputy Commissioner Ambala. Kudos to the team at RACGH, which included our pediatric hematologist and oncologist Dr. Anand and his team, and other NGOs who helped make this event a success.

Kudos are given to the team efforts: Recovery of young female underdiagnosed with GBS

Kudos are given to the team efforts of Dr. Ajay Panwar, an Interventional Neurologist and Brain Stroke Specialist, Dr. Anubhav Sharma, a Critical, Pain, and Palliative Care Specialist, Dr. Vandana Goyal, a Pathologist, Dr. Kartik Mittal and Dr. Jasmine Kaur, Radiologists, and Mr. Rajinder Gupta and Mrs. Suman Aggarwal, Pharmacy and Purchase Managers, along with their respective team members. This includes the Medical Officers, Nursing Staff, GDAs, Technicians, Pharmacists, and Support and Par...

First STATE-OF-THE-ART Pulmonary Department in Ambala

RACCH (Roatary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital) started First State-of-the-art Pulmonary Department in Ambala. Our Areas of Expertise are: Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy, both Flexible and Rigid Asthma and Allergy Disorders Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Infectious Diseases, such as Pneumonia, COVID & Post COVID Sequelae, Tuberculosis (TB), Swine Flu, and other Viral Infections Intestinal Lung Disease Evaluation and Treatment Lung Cancer Diagnosis PFT’s Interpre...

FIRST STATE-OF-THE-ART PULMONOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN AMBALA

Our Areas of Expertise are: Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy, both Flexible and Rigid Asthma and Allergy Disorders Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Infectious Diseases, such as Pneumonia, COVID & Post COVID Sequelae, Tuberculosis (TB), Swine Flu, and other Viral Infections Intestinal Lung Disease Evaluation and Treatment Lung Cancer Diagnosis PFT’s Interpretation, such as Spirometry, DLCO, Body Box, and Impulse Oscillometry. Pleural and Diagnostic Thoracoscopic Procedu...

Advanced PFT lab at RACGH: First in the region

Glad to inform you that we have started the Pulmonary Function Test Lab at RACGH which includes Spirometry & DLCO. The lab also includes Advanced tests including Body Plethysmography, Impulse Oscillometry, and FENO. This PFT Lab is one more step towards the Centre of Excellence for Respiratory Diseases. Our PFT lab is the Advanced PFT lab first of this region after the NCR region and Tricity. Hopefully, we will be the best in the region with the support of everyone. Dr. Karnail Singh (Clinica...

RACGH organized a Free Orthopaedic Clinical Examination Camp

RACGH organized a Free Orthopaedic Clinical Examination Camp on July 23, 2023, which was led by Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Siddharth Gupta and his team at Gurudwara Peer Budhu Shah, Saha, Ambala. 160 patients were examined for Joint related problems, Back and Muscular Pain. They were also screened for Bone Mineral Density. After full clinical examinations and screening, patients were given free medicines to cure their problems.

Check-up Camp for Pediatric Thalassemia Patients on Doctors Day

On July 1, 2023, in celebration of Doctors Day, the Inner Wheel Club of Yamuna Nagar collaborated with the Civil Hospital, Yamuna Nagar, to organize a check-up camp specifically for pediatric thalassemia patients at the Civil Hospital, Yamuna Nagar. Dr. Vaneet Anand, a Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital in Ambala Cantt was invited to raise awareness about the disease. On that particular day, numerous pediatric thalassemia patients attended the c...

Multi-Speciality team helped the patient go home

RACGH is happy to share a photo of the patient (consent given by the patient and his family) where the Multi-Speciality team helped the patient go home. The patient was admitted under our General Physician with Pneumonia and when evaluated had Tracheo Esophagus Fistula. Endoscopy and Stenting were done by Dr. Hardeep Singh Gastroenterologist and Bronchoscopy was done by Dr. Karnail Singh, Interventional Pulmonologist. He was on the ventilator for a week and went home safe, sound, and happy. K...

RACGH Multi-Speciality Team Helped the patient go home safe, sound and happy.

RACGH is happy to share a photo of the patient (consent given by the patient and his family) where the Multi-Speciality team helped the patient go home. The patient was admitted under our General Physician with Pneumonia and when evaluated had Tracheo Esophagus Fistula. Endoscopy and Stenting were done by Dr. Hardeep Singh Gastroenterologist and Bronchoscopy was done by Dr. Karnail Singh, Interventional Pulmonologist. He was on the ventilator for a week and went home safe, sound, and happy. K...

RACGH organized an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training for the medical staff and doctors in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, Mohali

RACGH organized an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training for the medical staff and doctors in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, Mohali. This training was organized by the Critical Care and Administrative team of RACGH and the leading members were Mrs. Suman Aggarwal and Dr. Anubhav Sharma, Critical and Palliative Care Specialist. This training was provided by Dr. Arun Sharma who is a certified trainer for providing ACLS Training. More than 30 members of the Critical Care Team...

Neonatal/NICU Department at RACGH Discharged a Preterm (32-week sick) baby in stable condition

The team of the Neonatal/NICU department of the RACGH is grateful to discharge a preterm (32-week sick) baby from our Neonatal/Newborn Intensive Care Unit in stable condition. Baby’s mother had HELLP syndrome and succumbed to her condition a few days after the delivery. The reak credit goes to the obstetrician who gave this baby a new life, in spite of being aware of the hardships she would face (and she did). I think this spirit of saving our patients even at our own cost keeps this professi...

Critical Care Team along with the Neuro Physician Cured Young Male Patient

The Critical Care Team along with the Neuro Physician were able to cure and send the young male patient back home after 25 days of Ventilator Support. He had a case of super refractory seizures. Kudos to Dr. Ajay Panwar (Neuro Physician), Dr. Anubhav Sharma (Critical and Palliative Care Specialist) and their teams. We the team of RACGH wish a safe and healthy life to the patient!

Dr. Vaneet Anand and Dr. Vandana Goyal spread awareness about cancer at Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research

Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital (RACGH), in collaboration with Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research (ACE) under the aegis of Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan (UBA), organized a seminar “to create awareness related to cancer (e.g., breast cancer), symptoms and diagnosis, prevention, and cure for both pediatric and adult patients.” This talk was given by Dr. Vaneet Anand, a hematologist and oncologist, and Dr. Vandana Goyal, a pathologist. Both doctors talked about the topic an...

Sh. Yas Pal Das

Sh. Yas Pal Das Sh. Yas Pal Das was born on Sepember 23, 1946 and studied in Lawrence School, Sanawar, before he joined and served in Merchant Navy as Executive Officer for 8 years. On return to his hometown Ambala, Mr. Das joined his family business and was managing the firm Metro Motors and was a Director in Associated Traders & Engineers Ltd, a premier Road and Air Transport Company. He was also a member of All India Road Transport Development Association, Federation of Automobiles Dealers...

RACGH is Now Fully Accreditated with NABH

The accreditation program has been curated to improve the quality of healthcare provided in public and private hospitals in India. This certification is a stepping stone towards the NABH complete accreditation. Rotary Hospital Ambala fulfills all the quality standards to get this certification which ensures that our hospital is equipped with best quality healthcare tools and services.

Don’t ignore any symptoms, get your cancer diagnosed on time, and become a Survivor might it be a Pediatric or Adult patient

Almost a year and a half ago, a 7-year-old boy came to the hospital for the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. He was undergoing Chemo Therapies which were done by our Pediatrician, Hematologist, and Oncologist along with their team. Patients fought very strongly without getting afraid of this deadly disease called Cancer. After some treatment, he fully recovered. It’s been a year now and the patient just visits to say ‘Hello’ to the doctor as he is not on any kind of medication and just comes fo...

Let us all change the thinking from “All Tremors are Seizures” to “All Tremors are not Seizures”- Before and After Treatment

An Eight-month-old baby girl was being managed as a case of seizure disorder. She was referred to the Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital’s Pediatric Department for further treatment. Here, Pediatrician, Dr. Anand checked her reports and figured out that this particular case is not of Seizures, instead it is a typical case of Infantile Tremor Syndrome with Vitamin B12 deficiency. Looking at those reports Dr. Anand stopped all seizure medicines and started providing her Vitamin B12 suppl...

Critical case of Cancer treated by Hematologist and Oncologist along with his team

A 56-year-old patient was referred for further treatment and admitted to the hospital under the supervision of our Hematologist and Oncologist – Dr. Anand. The patient had a serious case of Paraplegia with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He stayed at our hospital for a good 6 months and such was his trust in the hospital, doctors, and the staff. Now, he is fully recovered from Cancer and living his life peacefully!

Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery

Oesophageal cancers and replacement for benign diseases Surgeries for Achalasia Cardia and reflux esophagitis Stomach surgeries including cancer Small and large intestinal tumours and other benign diseases Gall bladder stones, Tumours and perforations Liver tumours and masses Biliary obstruction and strictures including malignancies Chronic pancreatitis, pseudocysts, masses and pancreatic cancers Rectal prolapse, injuries and cancers Portal hypertension surgeries Gastrointestinal perforations...

Kuddos to our PICU Team and Interventional Radiologist

A little while ago a 3-year-old child was admitted to the PICU. He was referred to us for further treatment of a Liver Abscess which was on the verge of bursting. Looking at the seriousness of the disease he needed insertion of a Pigtail Catheter, which is a very critical procedure to be done at such a young age. But our Pediatrician Dr. Vaneet Anand was dedicated to treating him as well as Intervention Radiologist Dr. Kartik Mittal trusted Dr. Anand’s positive energy and inserted the Pigta...

Cancer is a deadly disease but not an end for ones life

One of our hospital’s Pediatric Chemo Patient Aayushi is undergoing treatment, but keeping them aside did hard work in her class and stood 1st. Children undergoing chemo are not allowed to go to the schools,  but are eagerly motivated for online studies. They are trained and helped by the staff in achieving their goals. Aayushi, who is a student of class 2nd stood inspire of all the hardships faced during her treatment did not loose hope and worked hard to excel in her studies. In turn she ...

Another feather added to our Pediatrics department

1st DVET (a life saving procedure to fight against the serious effects of Jaundice in the blood) was done for a 3 day old baby girl by our Pediatrician and his team. She was having Jaundice, with Rh incompatibility and high retics with positive DCT. When she was admitted in the hospital her Bilirubin was very high ( 22 mg/dL). However the Bilirubin had been rising. With the help of above mentioned procedure, her Bilirubin fell down to 7 mg/dL which is considered as the normal range. After see...

RACGH celebrated International Childhood Cancer Day

Rotary Ambala Cancer & General Hospital celebrated International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) on February 15, 2022, to appreciate all the Pediatric Survivors and Warriors of Cancer. It was an initiative taken by our Pediatrician, Hematologist, and Oncologist, Dr. Vaneet Anand, and his Team to spread awareness about Childhood Cancer. Performances were given by the Pediatric patients as well as the Pediatric and Oncology department staff members. There were Dance, Play, Poem recitals, and many m...

Hematology and Oncology

We are providing services of Hematology and Oncology services in our hospital with highly skilled staff and doctors with all facilities: 1) All types of anemias including refractory anemias 2) Pancytopenia/ bone marrow disorders 3) Thalassemias/ hemoglobinopathies 4) Hemophilia 5) Neonatal anemias and clotting disorders 6) Bleeding disorders 7) ITP 8) All Leukemias and Lymphomas 9) Solid tumors like bone tumors, CNS tumors, Wilm’s tumor 10) Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy  11) Intrathecal...

Orthopaedic Oncology and Sarcoma

Areas of Expertise are: Limb Saving surgery for various cancers of bone and soft tissue in the limbs Reconstruction with mega prosthesis for various sarcomas of the bone Biological reconstruction using ECRT. Pedicled Cryotherapy, Canadell’s Technique, etc. for various bone cancers Extended curettage for Benign Bone tumors Rotationplasty CT Guided minimally invasive percutaneous drilling for osteoid osteoma Treatment of cancers of the muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues (Soft tissue Sarc...

Neurosurgery

Surgeries performed in the hospital are: -Brain and Spinal Tumors -Neurosurgical Management of Haemorrhagic and Ischaemic Strokes -Degenerative Disease of the Spine including Spondylosis and Disc Prolapse -Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery -Pediatric Neurosurgery including Hydrocephalus -Management of Tuberculosis of Brain and Spine -Epilepsy, Migraine, Nerve and Muscle disorders Procedures:

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Services provided in the Hospital:   1. Upper GI endoscopy 2. Sigmoidoscopy 3. Colonoscopy 4. ERCP plus bile duct stone removal 5. ERCP plus metal stent placement 6. Endoscopic structure dilation 7. Endoscopic clipping 8. Endoscopic Balloon dilation 9. Endoscopic Ryles tube placement 10. Endoscopic NJ placement 11. Endoscopic biopsies 12. Endoscopic early detection of cancer by Narrowband imaging 13. Endoscopic ulcer bleed management 14. Endoscopic glue injection

Childhood Cancers are Curable

Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital is the only Hospital providing these services in the Ambala region. 2 years old girl was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor (Kidney cancer) With great delight, we inform you that she has completed her treatment and now moving towards a healthier and happier life. The child was given chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer and has completed her course now. Wonderful results are seen in pediatric cancers if timely diagnosed and managed. Lets all pray that she ...

Neurosurgery of a 50 years old female

The patient was a 50-year-old female who was presented with a right-sided foot drop. Her MRI LS Spine showed Lumbar Canal Stenosis with Hypertrophied Ligamentum Flavum and Facet Hypertrophy at L4-5 level with foraminal narrowing and nerve root compression. She was operated on in the form of Decompressive Laminectomy and Foraminotomy with decompression of the nerve root. Postoperatively patient is symptomatically improved with relief of back pain and improvement in foot drop.

Karuna Scheme

The word Karuna, best describes the intent of the people behind the hospital – understanding the sufferings of poor and sick people, and with a sense of duty acting upon it. The Hospital’s only motive is to provide affordable and quality healthcare to all. We have never turned away any patient because of his/her inability to pay for treatment. We always try to fund treatments through donations by generous supporters. UPDATED DATA OF THE KARUNA SCHEME TILL AUGUST 31, 2022 TOTAL NUMBER OF C...

Pediatrics

Services Offered: All types of anemias including refractory anemias Solid tumors like bone tumors, CNS tumors, Wilm’s tumor Management of ontological emergencies Neonatal anemias and clotting disorders Thalassemias/ hemoglobinopathies Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy Pancytopenia/ bone marrow disorders All Leukemias and Lymphomas Intrathecal drug therapy Bleeding disorders Hemophilia ITP

Introducing Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Rotary Hospital Ambala

Services Offered: All types of anemias including refractory anemias Solid tumors like bone tumors, CNS tumors, Wilm’s tumor Management of ontological emergencies Neonatal anemias and clotting disorders Thalassemias/ hemoglobinopathies Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy Pancytopenia/ bone marrow disorders All Leukemias and Lymphomas Intrathecal drug therapy Bleeding disorders Hemophilia ITP

Ist Laparoscopic Removal of Spleen

Rotary Hospital Ambala did the very first laparoscopic removal of the spleen in the entire Ambala Zone. The surgery was done by our dedicated General Surgeon with the help of our Anaesthetist and our OT staff. Surgery performed was on a young 26-year-old male with chronic ITP. The size of the spleen which was removed from the patient’s body was 1.350 kilograms, which in turn is a huge size and is difficult to remove from the human body but our surgeon and his team did the procedure with 100% ...

The only hospital that has MRI Tesla 1.5 machine and charges less than a government hospital for scans and 1/4th of private hospital charges

“The only hospital that has MRI Tesla 1.5 machine and charges less than a government hospital for scans1/4th of private hospital charges, Vascular radiology is rare in India but done in Ambala; Brain coiling surgeries, compare to those done in AIMS/ MEDANTA; Varicose laser appellation, treatment of gangrene endovascular surgery are also unique to the hospital” “Most of the patients come in critical condition but the hospital has seen very low mortality rates. Tertiary cardiac care is pr...

First Stapler Surgery for Piles

First stapler surgery for piles was done on 17/09/2021 at Rotary Hospital Ambala. The surgery was Bloodless, scarless and the patient was discharged on the same day Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is a safe and quick procedure associated with less pain, better outcome, and early recovery with shorter hospital stays.

Second Oxygen Plant Installed within 2 weeks

On May 10, 2021, The Rotary Hospital Ambala decided to set up a new high capacity oxygen plant, in view of the increasing graph of Covid patients and the acute shortage of oxygen in Ambala district as well as the whole country. It is worth noting that Rotary Hospital Ambala has always been providing facilities for patients with far-sightedness, 3 years ago, when no one thought of an oxygen plant in order to provide free oxygen facility to the patients of our ICU. An oxygen plant with 31 cylin...

Critical Patient Recovery from Brain Damage with acute infarcts (stroke)

The patient came with right-sided weakness and inability to speak since 1 day. MRI of the brain showed brain damage with acute infarcts (stroke) in the left side of the brain. Angiography of the brain was done which showed severely narrowed blood vessels through which blood was not going properly inside the brain. Intraarterial medicines were infused in the brain arteries in our advanced cath lab with which blood vessels regained their normal diameter and flow of blood. Her symptoms improved ...

Critical Patient Recovery Suffering from Myasthenia Gravis

Mr. Rakesh Joshi who is presently 41 years old was suffering from weakness of hands and fatigability for 3 years. He was still undiagnosed after taking rounds of many different hospitals with this long history of illness till he reached Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital, Ambala Cantt in the year 2020. With state-of-the-art neurological facilities available in the hospital our team was able to diagnose him having Myasthenia Gravis (It is a disease that causes weakness due to the commun...

First State-of-The-Art Cath-Lab Installed in North of New Delhi for Intervention

The vision of Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital is to provide services in the area where patients do not have enough time to reach Chandigarh or means to spend the money required for the treatment.In line with our vision recently we started Neuro-Intervention (Brain Stroke Management) at our hospital by replacing our old Cath-Lab with a new GE state-of-the-art Cath-Lab first of its kind in North India beyond New Delhi. It is a hybrid lab that caters to interventional cardiology, neuro...

First State-of-The-Art Cath-Lab Installed in North of New Delhi for Intervention

The vision of Rotary Ambala Cancer and General Hospital is to provide services in the area where patients do not have enough time to reach Chandigarh or means to spend the money required for the treatment.In line with our vision recently we started Neuro-Intervention (Brain Stroke Management) at our hospital by replacing our old Cath-Lab with a new GE state-of-the-art Cath-Lab first of its kind in North India beyond New Delhi. It is a hybrid lab that caters to interventional cardiology, neuro...