Bridgestone India organises health check-up campaign for pregnant women

Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd. , a group company of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s leading tyre and rubber company, organised a health check-up campaign at Pithampur in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh that is specifically catered for pregnant women from neighbouring villages, as well as adjoining towns. Through this event, Bridgestone aims to generate and increase awareness of healthy pregnancy within the community.

The campaign is headed by Dr. Sharma, Chief Medical Officer Bridgestone India with support from the government and a team of medical experts who consists of gynaecologists, female nurses and pathologists associated with reputed hospital services. The camp is conducted under the supervision of Medical officer CHC Pithampur, Dhar.

To extend the best possible health care services, Bridgestone employees will facilitate and assist the patients’ registration process, medical examinations, and pathological tests during the campaign. The health camp offers complete health check-up for pregnant women, which include blood grouping, haemoglobin levels and HIV tests, followed by a thorough physical examination and consultation by gynaecologists. Also, patients receive complimentary medicament such as iron and protein tablets, tonics and health supplements.

“We are very glad to have this opportunity to help pregnant women who have limited access to quality maternity care. At the same time, we extend our gratitude to the government’s health department and workers for their support. We look forward to reaching out to many more villagers who need our help in the near future.” said Dr. MM Sharma, Chief Medical Officer. Bridgestone India has been conducting regular health campaigns for past six years.

Source: Bridgestone India