“Empowering Communities Through Awareness & Compassionate Care.”

At Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, Warje, we believe that true healthcare begins with awareness and community engagement. As part of our Community Health Outreach Program 2026, we successfully conducted an interactive health awareness session aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and informed decision-making.

🎯 About the Event

The program was organized at Jyeshtha Nagarik Samajik Pratishthan, Warje, Pune, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior citizens and community members.

The session was highly interactive, featuring informative presentations, real-time discussions, and active audience engagement. Participants were encouraged to ask questions and share their health concerns openly.

🩺 Leadership & Expert Guidance

The initiative was conducted under the leadership of:
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Supriya Kurlekar – Medical Director
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Pallavi Thekedar – Chief Operating Officer

Their guidance ensured that the session delivered meaningful, practical, and easy-to-understand health insights to the community.

🩺 Key Highlights of the Session

The session focused on:
✅ Awareness about common health conditions affecting elderly and general population
✅ Importance of regular health check-ups and early diagnosis
✅ Preventive healthcare practices and lifestyle modifications
✅ Diet, exercise, and stress management guidance
✅ Open Q&A session addressing real-life health concerns

The event also included engaging presentations and one-on-one interaction, making it impactful and relatable for attendees.

👥 Community Engagement in Action

As seen in the session, the audience actively participated, asked questions, and interacted with doctors—making the program truly meaningful. The involvement of senior citizens highlighted the importance of such initiatives in promoting healthy aging and well-being.

💚 Our Message

Awareness is the first step toward prevention. With the right knowledge and timely care, many health conditions can be effectively managed or even prevented.

We encourage everyone to take proactive steps toward their health and support community-driven healthcare initiatives.

📸 Glimpses of the Event

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📍 Event Details

🗓 Date: 01 March 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🏥 Venue: Jyeshtha Nagarik Samajik Pratishthan, Warje, Pune

☎️ For More Information

📞 020-40541000 / 020-69515000
🌐 Visit: www.maimangeshkarhospital.com

“Early Detection Saves Lives — Let’s Talk About It.”

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious cancers affecting people worldwide. Unfortunately, due to lack of awareness and late diagnosis, many patients seek medical help at an advanced stage. To address this critical gap, Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, Warje, Pune, successfully organized a Lung Cancer Awareness and Guidance Session, aimed at educating the community about early detection, prevention, and treatment options.

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Why Lung Cancer Awareness Is Crucial

Lung cancer cases are steadily increasing due to several factors such as:

Smoking and tobacco consumption

Air pollution

Genetic predisposition

Unhealthy lifestyle habits

Occupational exposure to harmful substances

Many early symptoms of lung cancer—such as persistent cough, breathlessness, chest pain, or unexplained weight loss—are often ignored. Early diagnosis plays a vital role in improving survival rates, and timely treatment can significantly save lives.

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About the Awareness Session

With the theme “वेळीच निदान – जीवन वाचवते” (Early Diagnosis Saves Lives), the session focused on spreading correct information, clearing myths, and encouraging people to seek medical advice at the right time.

The program was designed as an interactive and informative session, making it easy for patients, caregivers, and the general public to understand lung cancer in simple language.

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Expert Speaker

Dr. Amruta Beke

Consultant Surgical Oncologist

The session was led by Dr. Amruta Beke, an experienced Surgical Oncologist, who shared valuable insights on:

What lung cancer is and how it develops

Common warning signs and symptoms

Risk factors and prevention strategies

Diagnostic methods and screening

Available treatment options

Importance of follow-up and lifestyle changes

Participants also benefited from a live question-and-answer session, where their doubts and concerns were addressed directly by the expert.

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Key Takeaways from the Session

Lung cancer can be treated effectively if detected early

Not all lung cancers are related only to smoking

Persistent respiratory symptoms should never be ignored

Regular health check-ups are important, especially for high-risk individuals

Awareness and timely medical consultation can save lives

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Venue & Event Details

Date: 23 December 2025

Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Venue: Multipurpose Hall, 2nd Floor, OPD Complex

Location: Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, Warje, Pune

The session witnessed encouraging participation, reflecting the community’s growing interest in preventive healthcare and cancer awareness.

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Our Commitment to Community Health

At Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, we strongly believe in going beyond treatment and actively participating in health education and disease prevention. Programs like this lung cancer awareness session are part of our ongoing efforts to empower society with knowledge and promote early diagnosis.

We remain committed to organizing more such awareness initiatives in the future for the well-being of our patients and the community.

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Contact Us

📍 Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, Warje, Pune
📞 Contact: 020-40541000 / 020-69515000

“Early Detection Saves Lives — Let’s Talk About It.”

October is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, symbolized by the pink ribbon — a sign of hope, courage, and awareness.
At Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, Warje, we proudly joined this noble initiative by organizing a special awareness and interaction session on 14th October 2025.

🎀 About the Event

The session was conducted in the hospital’s Multipurpose Hall (3rd Floor, OPD Complex) and witnessed an encouraging participation from women of all age groups, medical staff, and community members.

Our guest speaker for the day was Dr. Amruta Beke, a respected Surgical Oncologist from our hospital. She led a highly engaging and informative session focused on early detection, prevention, and myths related to breast cancer.

🩺 Key Highlights of the Session

Dr. Amruta Beke covered several important topics including:
✅ The importance of self-breast examination and how to do it correctly
✅ Recognizing early warning signs of breast cancer
✅ The role of mammography and screening in early diagnosis
✅ Lifestyle choices that help in prevention — healthy diet, exercise, and stress management
✅ Breaking the social stigma and encouraging women to talk openly about breast health

The session also included a Q&A interaction, where attendees got their doubts clarified directly by the expert.

👩‍⚕️ A Step Toward Empowering Women’s Health

At Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, we believe that awareness is the first step to prevention. This Pink October event was part of our ongoing commitment to educate, empower, and encourage women to take charge of their health.

Many participants expressed their gratitude and shared how the session helped them understand the importance of routine screening and self-examination.

💗 Our Message

Breast cancer, if detected early, is highly treatable. Every woman should make monthly self-examination and annual screenings a part of her routine health checkup.

We urge everyone — daughters, mothers, sisters, and friends — to spread awareness and support each other in this fight against breast cancer.

📍 Event Details

🗓 Date: 14th October 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🏥 Venue: Multipurpose Hall, OPD Building, Mai Mangeshkar Hospital, Warje, Pune

☎️ For More Information

📞 020-40541000 / 020-69515000
🌐 Visit: www.maimangeshkarhospital.com