Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A New Model For Community Health

Overview: Shaktishifa Clinic
Is a fully equipped primary health care clinic
Serves approximately 1,000 patients a month regardless of race, creed, age or gender.

A small fee is charged for lab tests when a patient is able to pay. Consultations and treatment is free on clinic grounds.

Shaktishifa employs 6 paid staff members and 27 volunteer professionals and specialists.

The clinic has a full lab that includes the following equipment:
  • Carl Ziess Slitlamp
  • Sonosite Ultrasound Machine used for eco cardiograms and ultrasounds
  • EEG Machine
We rely on a network of specialists aligned with the clinic but located off site to provide specialty care beyond the scope of the Clinic's capacity.

Though located in the fifth largest Indian City, the grounds of the clinic are a lush forested refuge for flora, fauna, and patients.

Special focuses within the primary care focus of the clinic are
Women's Health
Health Education
Diabetes
Nutrition