John V Jose

Patient: John V. Jose
Age/Sex: 4 Years/Male
Address: Ernakulam
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 02/04/2006 To 29/04/2006
Department: Orthopaedics
Procedure/Surgery: Anterior Scoliosis


OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

Dear Vallikavu Amma,

I stay at Tevara in Cochin. My family consists of myself, my wife and three children. I am a painter by profession. I am a born handicap. My son John V. Jose has been undergoing treatment in this hospital for the past 2 years due to problems with his backbone. He had to undergo a serious surgery as his condition was getting severe. I will always be obliged to Amma and this hospital for helping me by doing the surgery free of charge. Coming from a financially poor background, I could not even dream of having such an expensive surgery done. My wife does not have any job. All my 3 children are studying. I am very thankful for all the help that I receive from this hospital from April 2, 2006 till the present day.

I thank Amma for providing me with Rs. 47,419/ for my son’s treatment. Once again myself and my family thank Amma and this institution for all the help.

Regards,

V.P.Jose

Manju M

Patient: Manju M.
Age/Sex: 19 Years/Female
Address: Malappuram
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 27/04/2006 To 29/04/2006
Department: CardiologyProcedure/Surgery: PTMC


OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

Dear Amma,

I am from Nilambur in Malappuram district. My family consists of myself, my wife and three children. I work on daily wages. My wife does not have any job. Apart from Manju, we have 2 younger sons. The elder son is studying in 7th standard and the younger one is only 2 ½ years old. Manju is studying for Plus One. Manju was suffering from problems regarding her heart valve. She has been sick for the past 7 years. he has been getting treatment from this hospital from the beginning. She was referred to this hospital from a local medical college. My family is financially very poor. All we inherit is 10 cents of land.

Myself and my family thank Amma for giving us free treatment worth Rs. 40,212/. All the doctors and other staff in the hospital were very hostile towards us. Their loving nature itself was of great relief to us. I am very happy about the treatment that I received from all the departments in the hospital. I pray that Amma will be able to help people who are financially poor and given the same kind of treatment that my daughter received.

Pranams to Amma,

Raman (father)

K.R.Soman

MRD No : 467987
Age/Sex: 56 Years / Male
Department: GI Surgery
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 01/04/2006 To 10/04/2006


AUM AMRITESWARYAI NAMAH

In the presence of our respected Mata Amritanandamayi,

This is Soman, son of Kunjiraman who is expired, from Kuttoor village in
Tiruvalla district. I am a member of a very poor family. Ten years back, I started having diabetis and high blood pressure. At that time I had a heart attack and was admitted in a local hospital and had to take costly injection.Following that I was on medication for 2 years. After that I had severe pain in my right foot for about 2 years and after a while,both feet started paining and I started having problems to walk and climb uphill. As a result I could not even go for any work. My eldest son Anil kumar is a painter. He took care of my medications and all the household expenses. My younger son is still studying. I own a cow without milking. All on a sudden my illness got worse. I was taken to a local hospital, but they said that they did not have the facility to treat me there and so referred us to Mata Amritanandamayi Hospital. Thus I
reached this hospital and I had to undergo 2 tests and the doctors said that I had to undergo surgery immediately. We had no money to afford my surgery. I told them about my poor financial condition and I was given free treatment worth Rs. 49,100/-. My family and myself will always be grateful to Mata Amritanandamayi Amma for helping us by providing Rs. 49,100/- for the surgery.

Regards,
Soman and son Anilkumar

Rajimol

Patient: Rajimol Ravindran
Age/Sex: 20 Years / Female
Address: Alappuzha
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 22/03/2006 To 31/03/2006
Department: CVTS
Procedure/Surgery: ASD (LPT)



Aum Amriteshwariyai Namah

My family consists of my husband, two children and myself. I hail from Alleppey. My husband used to work as a woodcutter. He passed away nine years back following a heart attack. Both my children are deaf and dumb. My children and myself depend on the very small income that I earn.

My daughter has been a heart patient from birth. She was treated in a variety of hospitals.We were financially very poor and could not afford any treatment. That is how we came to Amma’s hospital and the surgery worth Rs. 1,01,0881/- was performed free of cost.

I tearfully thank Amma and all the staff in this hospital for this help. We will forever be indebted to Amma for providing us with free treatment.

Regards,

Kumari

Kavitha

MRD No : 458874
Age/Sex: 25 Years / Female
Department: Neurosurgery
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 15/03/2006 To 31/03/2006


AUM AMRITESWARYAI NAMAH

I, Kavitha, with Amma’s grace got a free surgery done at Amrita Hospital, which costs Rs. 85,500. My family consists of my father, mother, a younger brother, and myself. We own 3 cents of land and a house. My father and brother work on daily wages and take care of our needs.

We could not afford the surgery of a big tumour in my head.That is when we heard about Amma’s hospital in Cochin. We came here and told our grievances and they understood my poor situation. I can never forget Amma and Amma’s hospital that helped us in this big surgery. I am really obliged to Amma. I never thought that life would be saved in this way. Now I am in excellent health. It is all just because of Mata Amritanandamayi’s blessings. Amma granted Rs. 85,500/-for my surgery. My family and I offer our gratitude. The treatment that we received from this hospital is something that we never get from any other institution.

With Regards,
Kavitha

Moidutty

MRD No: 64222
Age/Sex: 46 / Male
Department: CVTS
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 31/05/2006 To 08/06/2006


OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

Dear Amma,

I was suffering heart diseases from 1993. I received treatment from local hospitals. But Icould not afford expensive treatments. Many people advised me to go to AIMS for quality treatment. In 2003 my disease started and I was again put to difficulties. By 2005 my diseases became very serious and a surgery was suggested by the doctor. For the treatment I had incurred heavy debits and it to find money for surgery. During this time I contacted with Patient Service. As a result Amma allotted a huge amount for my treatment. Thus by giving huge amount for my treatment Amma was saving my life. I am offering heartfelt thanks to Amma for your grace.

Amma granted a huge amount of Rs.88000/- for me and I received high quality treatment from here .The behaviour of all people including nurses and doctors were very impressive. I am expressing my thanks to all of them for their kind approach and service.

Regards,

Moidutty and Abdul latheef

Preetha Pradeep

MRD No : 462349
Age/Sex: 14 years / Female
Department: Orthopaedics
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 15/03/2006 To 29/03/2006


OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

Respected Amma,

I am Pradeep. I am doing Coolie works. I have 2 daughters. Elder one Preetha is studying in 9th standard and younger one is going to nursery school.

My daughter Preetha was suffering from leg pain for about 6 months. We consulted her in many hospitals, but have not got any relief. At that time we heard about this hospitals from others and came here for consultation. From here disease was ruled out. She had some problem with her backbone and doctors suggested a surgery for that. With Amma’s blessings surgery was over successfully. Now my daughter is doing well. Amma granted me Rs 33,453/- for my daughter’s surgery. My family and I will be ever obliged and thankful to Amma for your kind help.

Regards,
Pradeep

Mohammed

Patient: Mohammed
Age/Sex: 43 Years/Male
Address: Palakkad
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 05/03/2006 To 17/03/2006
Department: CVTS
Procedure/Surgery: CABG



Aum Amriteshwariyai Namah

My family consists of wife, 2 children and myself. We stay at Kalluramsham desham, which is 8 km away from Koottanadu in Palakkad district. We stay in a small hut in 4 cents of land. It is with the help of our countrymen that we are able to fulfill our daily needs. Since my wife is sick, she cannot go for any heavy work. Eldest son Shameer completed his S.S.L.C,but did not get any good job. The second daughter Shameena is studying in 8th standard.

Due to very poor financial constraints, the great help offered by Amma was a big relief to me in getting my life back. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to Amma for all the help. I have been suffering from heart problems for the past 5 years. I was initially taken to a local hospital, but then got referred to Amrita Hospital. We came here and the surgery which costed Rs. 76,731/- was performed free of charge. We once again thank Amma for this great help.

Regards

Mohammed and Son Shameer

Sabija

Patient: Sabija Beevi
Age/Sex: 53 Years / Female
Address: Thiruvananthapuram
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 14/05/2006 To 03/06/2006
Department: CVTS
Procedure/Surgery: CABG



Aum Namah Shivaya

My Dear Amma,

I am from Pangode in Trivandrum district. I am financially very poor and work on daily wages. All I have is 5 cents of land and a small house. I have only 1 daughter. My husband passed away 30 years back. My daughter has 3 children. My daughter got married off without any dowry. Her husband is a fisherman and they are staying in Kollam district.

One and half years back I suffered from chest pain and my neighbours took me to a local hospital. I underwent a lot of tests and it was diagnosed that I had a heart attack. I was told that I had to undergo a bypass surgery, which would cost a huge amount. Nor my children or me could afford such a huge amount. I decided that I would not undergo a surgery and would continue on medication.

That is when I came to know about Amma. So we came over to Amrita Hospital. The doctors told that I had to undergo a surgery. I informed this to patient services and everyone at patient services gave us excellent guidance. As per their instructions, I got admitted and the surgery was successfully performed on May 25, 2006 and I was given excellent treatment. It was Mata Amritanandamayi Amma, the mother of the universe who helped us by providing the huge amount of Rs. 72,000 for the surgery. I will forever be obliged to Amma for giving me this new life. Thousands of Pranams to Amma for providing Rs. 72,000 for the surgery.

I can never forget Amma in my life. I hope that Amma be able to help more and more people like me who come to this hospital.

Regards,

Sabija Beevi

Bhaskaran

Patient: Bhaskaran
Age/Sex: 59/Male
Address: Kozhikode
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 23/01/2006 To 01/02/2006
Department: CVTS
Procedure/Surgery: CABG


Aum Amriteshwariyai Namah

Pranam’s to Amma,

I am from Parayeri house in Vellimadukunnu at Kozhikode. I have 2 daughters and a son. 8 years before my son passed away. It gave me great mental pain and all my dreams in life came to an end. During my retired life, I suffered many difficulties to get my daughters married.

I am a heart patient. I was under treatment in a nearby hospital and I was not able to continue the treatment due to my financial crisis. At that time I came to hear about Amma’s hospital and came here. I did Angiogram test from here and as per the result Doctor ordered for a surgery. I was working in KSRTC dipo. There was no means for me to arrange the huge amount for surgery in my retired life.

I am very thankfull to Amma for granting me Rs 1,07142/- for my heart surgery. I will be ever obliged to all Doctors, nurses and other staff for helping me in curing the disease. Amma, I will be ever grateful for providing me the surgery free of cost and saving my life.

Regards,

Bhaskaran and Rajeesh

Mary joseph

Patient: Mary Joseph
Age/Sex: 39 Years / Female
Address: Ernakulam
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 26/12/2005 To 03/01/2006
Department: Neurosurgery
Procedure/Surgery: Cranial Tumour B



Aum Amriteshwariyai Namah

My wife has been hospitalized in one of the local hospitals and undergoing treatment for the past 1 ½ months. She was diagnosed with brain tumor there and the doctors said that a surgery had to be performed. Due to my financial constraints, we came to Amma’s hospital. We saw the doctor and got admitted. The surgery was performed successfully.

As I work on daily wages I could not afford my wife’s treatment. My family and myself offer our gratitude and affection to Amma for all the help given for the treatment.

We live in a place called Pizhala. My family consists of my wife, 2 children and myself. Our eldest child is studying for Plus one and the younger one in class 10.

I work on daily wages and I suffer from piles. Because of that I am unable to go for work daily. We meet our daily expenses with a lot of difficulty. We offer our gratitude and love to Amma for providing free treatment to my wife worth Rs. 37,939/. The doctors and all the other staff in the hospital are very loving and caring.

With Regards

Joseph - husband of Mary

AMRITA care 2005

AMRITA is committed to providing compassionate medical care to all, regardless of race, caste, religion, or economic condition. We offer charitable care to the fullest extent possible for those in need. As medical insurance is largely unavailable in India, the hospital dedicates a portion of its resources to serving patients who are too poor to pay for their treatment.

While the majority of AMRITA' patients pay for all of their services, in 2005 free in-patient treatment or major financial concessions were extended to 18,045 patients, covering the whole spectrum of activities. Of these patients, 5445 patients received totally free treatment. In addition, another 11,500 out-patients were recipients of charitable care. Among the in-patients, free surgeries were conducted in 299 out of the 1246 surgeries by Adult Cardiology, and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery, with major financial concessions extended to another 347 patients - representing over half of all of the adult cardiac surgeries for the year. Among children, nearly 58% of the 695 Paediatric Cardiology surgeries in 2005 were either totally free or offered with major financial concessions.

In addition, to make available free medical check-ups to poor patients at their door-step in remote villages, who are not able to access the facilities in AMRITA at Kochi due to distance, more than 100 free medical camps were conducted in 2005 in those inaccessible villages. After diagnosis in the free camps, patients are often brought to AMRITA to make them beneficiaries of free medical facilities.

These letters are a sample of the thousands we have received from patients and their families who were afforded either free treatment or services at a greatly reduced charge.

Aleena Thomas

MRD: 434904
Age/Sex: 2years, Female
Department: Paediatric Surgery
Dates of Admission/Discharge: 10/12/2005 - 11/12/2005

My Humble Pranams to AMMA

I am from Kottayam district, Ethumanoor. I live with my mother,wife, and three children. I am working as a coolie. With the small amount I get as wages, weare earning our livelihood. My child Aleena is having an intestinal problem. We went manyhospitals and the doctors told she needed a surgery. Since I am undergoing a lot of financialdifficulties, I cannot afford the huge amount for my daughter’s surgery. Through friends Icame to know about Amrita hospital. When we came to AIMS, the doctors advised a surgeryand they told us to approach the patient service department for financial aid.

At this time I met the staff of patient service department and with their help we got aconcession and two surgeries were done. For the second surgery I got a concession of Rs.36,353/-. Only with the grace of Amma, all these things have happened. We will neverever forget the help that Amma gave us. We are also thankful to all the doctors and staffs forproviding good treatment to my child and for supporting us.

Regards, Thomas (father).