Christian medical College Vellore wins two National Awards

(January 04, 2012) Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore has won two national awards this year. The hospital secured the ‘India Healthcare Awards’, first for the best multi-specialty in non-metro area and the other for the best cardiology care in the country. The award was conferred on the hospital from CNBC TV18 and ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company. While this is the first time the department of cardiology is receiving the award, for the hospital this is the second year in succession. Last year the hospital received India’s most socially responsible award. The selection process covered the scope of service, infrastructure, patient safety record and innovation and research. Head of Cardiology department, Dr Sunil Chandy pointed out that the award was in recognition of the care with passion extended to all patients under one umbrella. CMC was voted the third best multi-speciality hospital in India by The Week magazine.