Udupi: Free Health Screening Camp for Senior Citizens at Dr. TMA Pai Hospital
Udupi, March 21, 2025: Dr. TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi, in collaboration with the Centre for Studies on Healthy Aging and the Manipal College of Health Professions, is organizing a free health screening camp for senior citizens aged 60 and above. The camp will take place on March 21 and 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the 3rd floor of Dr. TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi.
Building on the success of previous screenings, this initiative aims to provide early detection and preventive care for senior citizens. The comprehensive screening will cover vision and hearing tests, memory and mental health evaluations, balance and fall risk assessments, diabetic foot screening, and functional ability assessments.
Dr. Shashikiran Umakanth, Medical Superintendent of Dr. TMA Pai Hospital, Dr. G. Arun Maiya, Dean of the Manipal College of Health Professions, and Dr. Sebestina Anita Dsouza, Coordinator of the Centre for Studies on Healthy Aging, emphasized the importance of community-based health initiatives for the elderly.
“Ensuring the well-being of senior citizens requires proactive healthcare. This screening camp is not only about early detection but also about educating and guiding seniors toward better health management. Many older adults have benefited from similar screenings, and we encourage all eligible individuals to take advantage of this opportunity.”
Senior citizens and their families are encouraged to participate in this free screening to support their long-term health and well-being.
For more information, contact: 0820-2526501.
