At Harshamitra Cancer & Multi-Speciality Hospital, we’ve always believed that awareness is the first step to saving lives. Recently, we were honored to be part of a meaningful event in Trichy — the 134th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, organized by the Ambedkar Social Welfare Association.
This wasn’t just a celebration of a great leader’s life — it was an opportunity to talk about issues that matter, like public health, tobacco awareness, and the importance of early cancer detection.
Taking the Message to the People
Many people today, especially the youth, are unaware of how dangerous tobacco can be. It’s not just about smoking — even chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes can slowly harm the body and increase cancer risk. Our team was invited to speak about this, and we used the chance to share simple, useful health tips:
- Stay away from tobacco in any form
- Be aware of early warning signs of cancer like lumps, sores that don’t heal, or unusual bleeding
- If you’re over 30 or have a family history of cancer, go for regular check-ups
- Eat more fruits, vegetables, and stay active every day
- Learn to manage stress — it plays a bigger role in health than most realize
The audience, made up of students, local leaders, and families, was very engaged. Many came up after the talk to ask questions, express concern for loved ones, or just thank us for the practical advice.
Why This Matters
Dr. Ambedkar fought his whole life to bring justice and dignity to every person in society. We believe that good health is part of that dignity. Everyone deserves to live a healthy life — and that starts with knowing how to take care of ourselves.
Events like this help take health education outside of hospitals and into the heart of the community. They create space for real conversations that can change lives.
Looking Ahead
We’re grateful to the organizers for including Harshamitra in this important event. It reminds us why we do what we do — not just treating illness, but preventing it by reaching people before it’s too late.
We’ll continue doing our part by holding awareness programs, free screening camps, and providing compassionate care to those who need it most.
If you’d like to learn more or have us conduct an awareness session in your area, feel free to reach out.