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Health
Mohali Introduces Dedicated Friday OPD for Senior Citizens
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 02:15 AM
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Mohali's health authorities have started a special outpatient department for the elderly that operates every Friday, aiming to provide focused medical care for senior residents.
Mohali's municipal health department has inaugurated a dedicated outpatient department (OPD) for senior citizens that will be open every Friday. The initiative is intended to streamline access to medical services for the elderly, who often face long waiting times in regular OPDs.
The Friday OPD will be staffed by physicians and support staff trained to address common age‑related health issues, including chronic diseases, mobility problems, and routine check‑ups. By allocating a specific day for senior patients, authorities hope to reduce crowding and improve the quality of care.
Local health officials have urged residents to take advantage of the service, emphasizing that appointments can be booked through the usual channels. The program reflects a broader effort by city authorities to cater to the growing elderly population in Mohali.
The new OPD is part of Mohali's ongoing health initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility and responsiveness of public healthcare facilities for all age groups.
The Friday OPD will be staffed by physicians and support staff trained to address common age‑related health issues, including chronic diseases, mobility problems, and routine check‑ups. By allocating a specific day for senior patients, authorities hope to reduce crowding and improve the quality of care.
Local health officials have urged residents to take advantage of the service, emphasizing that appointments can be booked through the usual channels. The program reflects a broader effort by city authorities to cater to the growing elderly population in Mohali.
The new OPD is part of Mohali's ongoing health initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility and responsiveness of public healthcare facilities for all age groups.