Blood Donation Camp at ATLAS Hospital!

ATLAS Hospital, Ruwi conducted a Blood donation camp at the hospital premises on May 5, 2014 with the motto “Donate Blood - Save a Life!”

The camp was conducted in association with Department of Blood Services, Ministry of Health (Baushar Blood bank). The camp witnessed around 60 donors comprising of Omani nationals, expats and ATLAS employees.

Our aim in organizing the camp was to help fulfill the needs of the Omani people for safe, reliable and cost-effective blood transfusions at times of need and to help maintain a stable blood supply. A secondary goal was to promote local awareness about the important need for voluntary blood donation. The transfusion of blood and blood components helps to save the lives of countless patients suffering from a wide range of illnesses. Blood Transfusion Services (BTS) is the vital part of modern health care system without which efficient medical care is impossible.

“You are walking around with the most important commodity in the World. You can neither manufacture it nor is it available from any source other than human beings, and for people who need your blood type, you are the only source of this life saving gift. By the gift of safe blood, the lives of millions of recipients have been saved. The gift of blood is a unique gift from one person to another” said Dr. M.M. Ramachandran, Chairman & Founder of ATLAS Jewellery & Group.

World Blood Donor Day at ATLAS!

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World Blood Donor Day is day dedicated to "thanking and celebrating voluntary non-remunerated blood donors". The theme of 2012 world blood donor day campaign-"every blood donor is a hero" focuses on the idea that every one of us can become a hero by giving blood.

The World Blood Donor Day was observed at ATLAS Hospital, Ruwi through a Blood Donation Camp. The event was organized in association with Department of Blood Service, Ministry of Health. The camp witnessed around 70 donors comprised of Omanis, expats and ATLAS employees.

During the course of the year we have held special camps on various occasions such as our Anniversary, Omani Women’s Day, Renaissance Day, etc. The enthusiastic participation of our donors was inspirational and never gets old. One of them commented, “Giving is joy. When you save a life this way you become a hero.”

“I'm glad that many have visited our hospital to celebrate WBDD. Raising awareness of the need for safe blood around the world is always on our agenda. We wish to encourage healthy, eligible individuals to give blood regularly and to thank and honor those donors who make safe transfusion possible.” said Dr. M.M. Ramachandran, Chairman & Founder of the ATLAS Jewellery & Group.

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Unleash your child's creativity!

ATLAS Hospital, Ruwi commemorates its first anniversary celebrations with a "Children's Art Competition".

The competition is open to individuals, preschools, schools, children’s art studios and similar children’s establishments and associations in and around Muscat. All children between the ages of 5 and 15 can take part.

Take this opportunity to unleash your child's creativity and get a chance to win Certificates and Super Gifts. Let your child participate in the event to be held at the premises of ATLAS Hospital, Ruwi  on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 5.00 PM.

For more details contact

Ms. Marcia Collaco - (+968) 9988-7528

Mr. C.M.  Ranjith - (+968) 9988-7584

No glitz, no glamor but plenty of activity!

ATLAS Hospital – Oman has celebrated its first year anniversary at its brand new location in Ruwi, Muscat. There was no glitz, no glamor, no pomp but plenty of activity! Members of the community celebrated this milestone with an energetic blood donation camp at the hospital premises. The camp was conducted in association with Dept of Blood Services, Ministry of Health (Baushar Blood bank). The camp witnessed around 70 donors comprised of Omanis, expats and ATLAS employees.

Our aim in organizing the camp was to help fulfill the needs of the Omani people for safe, reliable and cost-effective blood transfusions at times of need and to help maintain a stable blood supply. A secondary goal was to promote local awareness about the important need for voluntary blood donation. The transfusion of blood and blood components helps to save the lives of countless patients suffering from a wide range of illnesses.

During the course of the year we have held special camps on various occasions such as Omani Women’s Day, Renaissance Day, etc. In fact, we just completed our annual blood donation camp at ATLAS Star Medical Center in Ghoubra. But the enthusiastic participation of our donors was inspirational and never gets old. One of them commented "I do this periodically to experience the wonderful feeling derived from giving something vital to an unknown person who needs it."

“The demand for blood is many: from accident victims to cancer patients and children with blood disorders. Donating blood is a noble act. It is a significant contribution to our society. The bottom line is that donating blood can save lives. We are very proud of this initiative to mark our first year anniversary.” said Dr. M.M. Ramachandran, Chairman & Founder of the ATLAS Jewellery & Group.

Here’s hoping for plenty more blood donation camps to come!

ATLAS Hospital celebrates first twin delivery!

It was a proud moment for ATLAS Hospital on 09th March, 2010 when it celebrated the first twin delivery to take place in its premises since the inauguration of the hospital in September 2010.

Proud parents Yasmin & Anas Sedqi, welcomed the twins into their family on 9th March, 2011. They were very lucky to be blessed with a son and a daughter on the same day. The baby girl, Meira was born at 11:26 pm and weighed 2.0 kg at birth while the baby boy, Mohammed was born at 11:33 pm and weighed 2.6 kg at birth. It is noteworthy that both the babies were born by normal vaginal delivery. The delivery was conducted by the Gynecologist at Atlas Hospital, Dr. Pallavi Shukla Misra. The entire process of labour and the post delivery recovery period was uneventful.

ATLAS Hospital in Ruwi is the flagship hospital of the Atlas Group and features spacious labour and delivery rooms, state-of-the-art technology and extra amenities to mimic the comforts of home. In addition, Atlas offers an extensive range of medical care programmes, easy access to doctors and a wide range of specialties. The 50 bedded, multi-specialty hospital has two modern operating theatres, well-equipped intensive care units and special care baby units sprawling over 4,000 square metres. The hospital is located near Sheraton Hotel in Ruwi on the way to Wadi Kabir. The hospital operates 24 hrs and also has an in-house pharmacy.

ATLAS Hospitals ecstatic over first baby born in 2011!

At ATLAS Hospital - Ruwi, the first sunrise of the New Year saw Manal Faqheruddin Fathima, resident of the Central Bank District, getting ready for her elective delivery. Saturday at 09.26 AM, Mohammed Moosa Azher became Atlas Hospital’s first baby born in 2011 and the first newborn ever on any New Year’s Day in the history of Atlas Hospital. The medical team performed the procedures were headed by Dr. Pallavi Mishra, Obstetrician/Gynecologist along with the Anesthetist Dr. Rajesh T. Eapen, and the Pediatrician Dr. Santhosh Ramaswamy. The healthy baby boy, Mohammed weighed 2.9 kilograms and was 48.5 centimeters long.

“I knew that it’s the time, and was sure that we will be rushing to the hospital either on the New Year’s Eve or on the New Year’s Day. But, I didn’t know if it is going to be a boy or a girl.” Manal said. “He is actually very active. As soon as we had him, he was wide awake.” Manal added of her son’s temperament.

“He seems to be enjoying the New Year,” said little Mohammed’s father, Mohammed Manzoor Azher.

The same day, two other mothers gave birth on at the facility in Atlas Star Medical Centre, Al Ghoubra. The deliveries lead by the Gynecologist Dr. Bindukumari and the neonatal resuscitation by Dr. Babitha, Pediatrician.

Oman’s ATLAS Hospital celebrates Delivery of First Baby!

ATLAS Hospital celebrated the birth of the first baby ever delivered at the facility at 09:40AM on Thursday, November 11. Healthy baby girl, Ridaa Batool, weighed 2.9 kilograms and measured 47 centimeters long. The baby was delivered by cesarean section performed by obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Pallavi Shukla Misra and the team of attending doctors consisted of Dr. Rajesh Eapen – Anesthetist and Dr. Santosh Ramaswamy – Pediatrician.

Proud parents Safiya and Injaz, who already have two boys, were thrilled to welcome a baby girl into their family. They were ecstatic after the delivery as they had planned to be the first parents to deliver their child at the new hospital. “We are so excited that ATLAS Hospital was open around the time of the expected birth of our baby and we are so pleased that my wife was able to deliver here.” said Injaz surrounded by family and holding his baby daughter. As a special gift Ridaa was presented with a gold coin as a symbol of luck as well a “Privilege Card” which entitles her to one year of free consultations at ATLAS Hospital by Dr. Rajagopal Naganathan the Medical Director.

The surgery went smoothly for mother and baby. “The new hospital is a wonderful place, it feels like home. I love the rooms - they are nice and big and very family-oriented” remarked Safiya of the high quality facilities at ATLAS. The newly launched hospital in Ruwi is the flagship hospital of the ATLAS Group and features spacious labor and delivery rooms, state-of-the art technology and extra amenities to mimic the comforts of home. In addition, ATLAS offers an extensive range of medical care programs, easy access to doctors and a wide range of specialties. The 50 bedded, multi specialty hospital has two modern operating theatres, well-equipped intensive care units and special care baby units sprawling over 4000 square meters. The hospital is located near Sheraton Hotel in Ruwi on the way to Wadi Kabir.

“Our new hospital will serve the local Omani community and expat population and will provide a service to be proud of. We have a modern facility with services of a high standard. I hope that women choosing to have their babies with us will find the hospital welcoming and a place they can be proud of to give birth in.” said M.M. Ramachandran, Chairman & Founder of the ATLAS Group.

The following departments are now functional with more planned soon:

Dentistry:
Dr. Sunitha Dinesh, Dr. Tejal Makwana

Family Medicine:
Dr. Ramachandran Ananthakrishnan, Dr. Safiya Khanum, Dr. Sundari Vellappan

General Surgery:
Dr. Joshua Cheruvathoor

Obstetrics & Gynecology:
Dr. Pallavi Mishra

Ophthalmology:
Dr. Srilatha Ramasamy

Orthopedics:
Dr. Rajagopal Naganathan

Pediatrics:
Dr. Annamma Zachariah, Dr. Santhosh Ramasamy

Urology:
Dr. Rakesh Rajmohan

Emergency Care:
Dr. Jayaprakas Kuttan

Pathology and Lab:
Dr. Asma Firdose

Physiotheraphy:
Mrs. Faith Devakumari

Radiology:
Dr. Sanjaykumar Nikam

The hospital operates 24hrs and also has an in-house pharmacy.

Pictured: From left – Safiya, Dr. Pallavi and little Ridaa Batool – the first baby born at ATLAS Hospital.

Grand Opening of ATLAS Hospital!

The Grand Opening ceremony of ATLAS Hospital, Ruwi - Muscat started at 10.30AM today.

Chairman & Founder Dr. M. M. Ramachandran welcomed the gathering. The Special Guest H. E. Rashid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al Hinai(Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports Affair) gave away the Registration card to the first patient.

After a short speech in Arabic by Mr. Ali Saleh Ali Al Mujaini (Partner, Atlas International, Oman) the Chief Guest H. E. Mohammed Bin Saif Bin Sultan Al Hosni (Undersecretary of Health Affairs, Sultanate of Oman) officially inaugurated the Hospital.

The entire staff of ATLAS recited the ATLAS Pledge followed by Vote of Thanks. Finally all the VIPs were taken on a tour of the Hospital.

ATLAS Hospital in Ruwi - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Opens today!

We are happy to announce that the ATLAS Hospital in Ruwi - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman is officially opening for business today.

'Win 2010g in 2010' offer - Prize Distribution in Oman!

The Prize Distribution Ceremony was conducted at ATLAS Jewellery Show Room, Ruwi - Muscat, Oman for 'Win 2010g in 2010' Offer. Mr. Shaju George, Branch Manager handed over the prize gold to one of the winners, Mr. K. R. Chandran (Coupon No: 3184), an Indian nationality working for L & T.