Emerald Medical Center Inauguration in Coimbatore: Affordable Healthcare for the Underprivileged

The Emerald Medical Center offers a range of services including general medicine, diabetes care, pediatrics, dental, cardiology, women's health, Ayurveda, naturopathy, psychological counseling, physiotherapy, lab, and X-ray services.


Coimbatore: In a significant step towards community service, Emerald Jewel Industry India Limited inaugurated the Emerald Medical Center under its CSR initiative through the Girisha Trust. The center, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to the underprivileged, is located in the Thoppampatti Division of Coimbatore. The opening ceremony was graced by KG Hospital Chairman Bhaktavatsalam, who performed the ribbon-cutting.



The facility, celebrating 40 years of the company's establishment, is part of its commitment to undertake 40 different welfare activities this year. The Emerald Medical Center offers a range of services including general medicine, diabetes care, pediatrics, dental, cardiology, women's health, Ayurveda, naturopathy, psychological counseling, physiotherapy, lab, and X-ray services. Consultation fees are modestly priced at Rs. 50, with up to 20% discounts on medications.



The event was attended by numerous dignitaries including Police Commissioner Balakrishnan, Joint Director of Industrial Safety and Health Srinivasan, Emerald's Chairman and Managing Director K Srinivasan, local councilors, government officials, Emerald's directors and employees, and the general public. A special Silambattam performance by local children added cultural vibrancy to the occasion.



Bhaktavatsalam, in his characteristic humorous style, announced a 25% fee concession at KG Hospital for patients referred from the Emerald Medical Center. K Srinivasan highlighted the center as a milestone in the company's 40-year journey of social responsibility.

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