Hospital Visits, Referrals, and Regional Expansion — Selva Kumar’s Update

Selva Kumar’s work this week focused on creating awareness among healthcare professionals:

• Met Dr Sandiya Babu, CEO of Sandiya Hospital, to introduce FOP Trust’s mission and referral framework.
• Visited Naruvi Hospital and discussed FOP awareness with Dr Aravinda Nair (Medical Superintendent) and Dr Vernan Lee (Head of Orthopaedics).
• Received official acknowledgements for referral letters submitted.
• Planned outreach in Ranipet, Tirupattur, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur — with potential future expansion to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Karnataka.
• Discussed participation in national-level orthopedic and pediatric conferences for 2025.

Takeaway: Expanding medical partnerships ensures every patient finds the right door to care.
Outro: Fieldwork transforms awareness into access — one doctor, one meeting at a time.
To learn more, visit: https://foptrust.org/
For international resources, visit: https://www.ifopa.org/