Heart Care Foundation Of India

The HCFI began work as a non-profit organization in 1986 with the sole aim of creating mass health awareness among people. It aims at serving humanity at large by providing healthcare solutions to one and all. HCFI specializes in using consumer-based entertainment modules to deliver awareness about various aspects of everyday healthcare. Its programmes focus on preventive-healthcare through regular awareness camps on issues such as HIV/AIDs, obesity, and health and sanitation. HCFI is the only NGO in India to be honoured with two commemorative national stamps: Re 1.00 featuring ‘Run for the Heart’ in 1991 ₨ 6.50 featuring the HCFI’s flagship PHM in 1993 FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES: Perfect Health Mela: Perfect Health Mela (PHM), a one-of-its-kind event held every year with a mission to generate all-around awareness on health. Under the insightful leadership and guidance of Padma Shri Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal, the Mela was conceptualized as a confluence of tradition and modernity and attracts over 1 lakh visitors each year. PHM is one of the most visited, widely covered, and celebrated community health events in the country. Experience health advantage through our interactive seminars, lifestyle exhibitions, workshops, lectures, competitions, and Health Check-up campaigns. CPR 10: This technique entails using only chest compression without rescue breathing technique or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to pump the heart and supply oxygen to the brain when someone is in a medical emergency due to sudden cardiac arrest or trauma from an accident. Knowing how to perform "Hands-only" CPR can mean all the difference between life and death. HCFI currently holds three Limca Book of World Record titles for the maximum number of people trained in "Hands-only" CPR. Sameer Malik Heart Care Foundation Fund: The foundation aims to ensure that no one dies of heart disease without a fair chance at treatment. It embraces all those who require financial aid and technical assistance.