Healthcare needs evolve through every chapter of life — for a woman, from adolescence and reproductive health to pregnancy, motherhood and menopause; and for a child, from the earliest days of infancy through growth and developmentRecognising the need for continuity of care across these milestones, S.LRaheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai – A Fortis Associate today launched its Department of Women & Child Care, bringing together specialised expertise and comprehensive care in both women’s health and child healthcare under one roof.
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Members of the board of trustees and clinicians inaugurate comprehensive Mother & Child Care Deptat S.LRaheja Hospital, Mahim Mumbai
The department launch was graced by honourable trustees MrNeel Raheja & MrAkshay Raheja, along with DrSNarayani, Regional Director Operations – Fortis Hospitals, DrKunal Punamiya – CEO, S.LRaheja Hospital, and Lt Gen (Dr) V Ravishankar (VSM-Retd.) – Medical Advisor – Board of Trustees, S.LRaheja HospitalToday’s inauguration marks another step in the hospital’s continued commitment to strengthening specialised healthcare for women and children.
The Department of Women & Child Care offers comprehensive obstetric care from antenatal check-ups and high-risk pregnancy management to labour, delivery and postpartum supportGynaecology services address menstrual disorders, PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis and other reproductive health concerns, alongside a strong focus on prevention through cancer screening, adolescent gynaecology and menopause careAdvanced surgical capabilities, including laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, enable minimally invasive treatment wherever clinically appropriate.
On the childcare front, the department brings formidable strength in paediatrics and neonatologyA dedicated team of paediatricians and neonatologists provides round-the-clock care for newborns, infants and children, backed by a well-equipped NICU capable of managing critical and high-risk cases from the very first hour of lifeFrom routine immunizations and growth monitoring to the management of complex paediatric conditions, the department is built to support a child’s health at every stage, giving parents the assurance of expert care exactly when it matters most.
The department brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including DrSwity Kora, DrVandana Shetty, DrManasi Medhekar, DrSangeeta Pickle, DrAlka Kumar, DrReshma Hussain and DrVikram Shah, amongst others from Obstetrics and Gynaecology, alongside DrAsmita Mahajan, DrDeepak Ugra, DrRajesh Chokhani and DrGanesh Lahane from Neonatology & PaediatricsTogether, the teams enable coordinated, comprehensive care for women and children, supported by the hospital’s wider multidisciplinary clinical ecosystem.
The department is further strengthened by specialised paediatric expertise across Cardiology, Intensive Care, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Clinical Genetics, Orthopaedics and Neurodevelopmental PaediatricsThis breadth of super-specialty care enables comprehensive evaluation and management of children with complex, chronic and critical conditions, complementing the department’s core paediatric and neonatology services and supporting continuity of care across different stages of childhood.
Speaking about the department’s clinical vision, DrKunal Punamiya, CEO, S.LRaheja Hospital, Mahim – A Fortis Associate, said, “The department is built on a simple but powerful idea — that care for a woman and care for her child shouldn’t be treated as separate journeysWe’re bringing together expertise that spans a woman’s health from adolescence onward, and a child’s growth from birth all the way through the teenage years, under one roofThis is just the beginningAs we grow this department, our focus will be on deepening this continuum further, so that families don’t have to look beyond S.LRaheja Hospital for care at any life stage.”
Commenting on the launch, Lt Gen (Dr) V Ravishankar (VSM-Retd.) – Medical Advisor – Board of Trustees, S.LRaheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, said, “Women’s and children’s healthcare have always been central to building a healthier community, and we believe strongly that a mother’s care and her child’s care are inseparableOur responsibility goes beyond access to treatment — it’s about ensuring women feel supported at every life stage, and children get the specialised, timely care that shapes their healthiest startWith this department, we’re bringing together the expertise to meet the evolving needs of women and children alike, under one roof, built on the same trust and consistency that has defined this hospital for yearsOur goal, going forward, is simple: healthcare that meets people where they are, at every stage of life.”
With the launch of the Department of Women and Child Care, S.LRaheja Hospital, Mahim – A Fortis Associate, aims to create a more connected healthcare journey for women and children, bringing together expertise, advanced treatment, preventive care and compassionate support across different stages of life.
The launch reinforces the hospital’s commitment to healthcare that goes beyond treating illness — towards early intervention, informed care and long-term women’s and children’s health and wellbeing.
About Fortis Healthcare Limited:
Fortis Healthcare Limited is a leading integrated healthcare delivery service provider in IndiaThe healthcare verticals of the company primarily comprise hospitals, diagnostics, and day care specialty facilitiesCurrently, the company operates 36 healthcare facilities (including JVs and O&M facilities) across 12 states and union territoriesThe Company’s network comprises over 6,150 operational beds (including O&M beds) and 400 diagnostics labswww.fortishealthcare.com
About IHH Healthcare (“IHH”):
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