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Katra, Sept 29: Marking World Health Day, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, Katra unveiled the ‘Wall of Heart Heroes’, a powerful tribute to patients who have bravely fought life-threatening cardiac conditions and returned to healthy, fulfilling lives.
Part of the hospital’s “Beat the Odds” initiative, the Wall of Heart Heroes showcases photographs and stories of real patients a living reminder that early detection, timely treatment and family support can change outcomes for heart disease.
The hospital is the region’s only private tertiary-care facility providing comprehensive cardiac support under one roof, both cardiology and cardiac surgery ensuring that patients no longer need to travel to metropolitan cities for advanced heart care.
The Wall of Heart Heroes prominently features patients who were treated by the hospital’s experienced cardiac team: Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (CTVS) Dr. Vinod Bhan, Senior Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Sushant Kumar Sharma, Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Mukesh Sharma, and Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Romil Dutt Sharma.
Their collective expertise has enabled hundreds of successful procedures and life-saving interventions across Jammu & Kashmir.
Envisioned to bring world-class tertiary healthcare to the region, the hospital is a joint initiative of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Narayana Health.
The Shrine Board’s continued guidance and support make it possible for even remote-area patients to access advanced diagnostics, interventional procedures and rehabilitation without travelling hundreds of kilometres.
Speaking at the unveiling, Dr. M. M. Mathavan, Facility Director, said, “Every face on this wall is a story of resilience.
It reflects not only the fighting spirit of our patients but also the dedication of our cardiac team, which is unmatched in the region.”
Dr. Yashpal Sharma, Executive Director, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), added, “The Wall of Heart Heroes is exactly what the Shrine Board envisioned when this hospital was set up, healing that inspires. On World Health Day, we hope these stories will encourage more people to come forward for timely check-ups and take charge of their heart health.”
With preventive screenings, advanced diagnostics, state-of-the-art interventions and cardiac surgery under one roof, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Speciality Hospital continues to be the only private tertiary-care centre offering full cardiac support in the region.
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