SIMS Hospital Launches ‘Care Bears’ – A Free Paediatric Health Check-up Progra m for Children in Government Palvadi a nd Kindergartens Across Chennai
· Aims to reach 10,000 children below th e age of 5 by the end of the year.
Chennai, April 7, 2025
On the occasion of World Health Day, a nd in line with this year’s theme “Health y Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” SIMS Ho spital, Vadapalani, a leading centre for a dvanced healthcare services, launched ‘Care Bears – Nurturing the Future’, a cit ywide free paediatric health check-up p rogram. This initiative is aimed at benefi ting children under the age of five study ing in Government Palvadis and Kinder garten schools across Chennai.
The launch event was graced by Dr. Kala nidhi Veerasamy, Honourable Member o f Parliament, who presided as the Chief Guest and officially inaugurated the pro gram.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Raju Sivasam y, Vice President, SIMS Hospital, said:
“World Health Day serves as a reminder that the health of our youngest citizens must remain a top priority. Every child d eserves access to quality preventive hea lthcare early in life.
Through ‘Care Bears s’, SIMS Hospital is proud to invest in a f uture where childr en are given the healt hiest possible star t. This program repres ents more than ju st a health check, it’s o ur commitment t o making preventive pa ediatric care acc essible to all. Let this be a starting point for collective action – by families, institu tions, and communities – to ensure no ch ild is left behind when it comes to basic healthcare and well-being.”
‘Care Bears’ is an initiative spearheaded by the Paediatrics Department at SIMS Hospital in collaboration with Governm ent Palvadis and Kindergarten schools a cross Chennai. The program is designed to offer comprehensive paediatric care t hat includes regular screening, early dia gnosis, nutritional guidance, and parent education.
As part of this outreach, a dedicated tea m of paediatricians and healthcare prof essionals from SIMS Hospital will condu ct monthly visits to participating school s. Children aged 0–5 years will be screen ed for growth parameters including heig ht, weight, developmental milestones, a nd cognitive and emotional wellbeing. A dditional assessments will include check ks for chest deformities, dental hygiene, s ensory health such as vision and heari ng, and overall physical wellness.
Beyond health assessments, Care Bears will also feature interactive awareness s essions for parents, focusing on the imp ortance of early intervention and how t o nurture a healthy child. These sessions aim to equip parents with the knowledg ge and confidence to make informed dec isions about their child’s health journey.
With a goal to impact 10,000 children b y the end of 2025, SIMS Hospital reaffir rms its commitment to preventive healt hcare and community well-being – one c hild at a time.
