Ramaiah Memorial Hospital Brings 700+ Citizens Together to Put Heart Health in Motion
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital hosted a Community Fitness Festival to promote cardiovascular wellness and CPR training in Bengaluru.
In a significant move to promote cardiovascular wellness, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH) hosted a massive Community Fitness Festival on World Heart Day. The event, themed “Don’t Miss A Beat,” successfully united over 800 citizens in Bengaluru to focus on the vital importance of heart health and physical activity.
A Celebration of Fitness and Awareness
Held at Dwaraka Hall within the Ramaiah Campus, the festival was officially flagged off by Dr. Madan S. Gaekwad, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ramaiah Memorial Hospital. The morning was filled with energy as participants engaged in various physical activities designed to improve cardiovascular health, including:
- Aerobics
- Zumba
- Tai Chi
The initiative gained additional momentum with the presence of Kannada and Telugu film actresses Shanvi Srivastava and Kavya Shetty, who participated in the sessions and encouraged the public to make fitness a non-negotiable part of their daily routines.
Empowering Citizens with Life-Saving Skills
Beyond just physical exercise, the festival focused on practical education. Medical experts from RMH led specialized sessions regarding cardiovascular wellness, providing deep insights into maintaining a healthy heart. Crucially, the event included hands-on CPR training, empowering attendees with the essential skills needed to act decisively during a cardiac emergency.
To reinforce the message of healthy living, the event concluded with a specially curated healthy-heart breakfast, emphasizing how nutritional choices play a key role in long-term cardiac wellness.
About Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
Established in 2004, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital is a premier 500-bed multi-disciplinary super-specialty hospital in Bengaluru. It holds prestigious certifications, including JCI, NABH, and NABL, and recently achieved the JCI Gold Seal of Approval in June 2025. The hospital is also recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a Comprehensive Chest Pain Center and by the American Stroke Association (ASA) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
With a legacy of serving over 5 million patients and performing more than two lakh surgeries, RMH is a leader in complex medical procedures, including renal, heart, and bone marrow transplants. The hospital's commitment to excellence is further highlighted by its affiliation with Mount Sinai International, New York, and its recognition by Newsweek as one of the world's best hospitals in 2025.