A LIGHTHOUSE IN A SEA OF DOUBT
Alighthouse is like a beacon to those at sea, providing them with guidance and protecting them from crashing against rocky shores. The art installation ‘Lighthouse’ by Jaslok Hospital at Rampart Row is part of the Hindustan Times Kala Ghoda Art Festival, serves as the perfect metaphor.metaphor In the midst of a blue ocean, the lighthouse rises surrounded by issues that plaques teenage adolescents — both physical and psychological including hair fall, obesity and body, education and several other important issues. Inside the lighthouse is a tablet where teenagers can directly post their queries, doubts and issues to the team of doctors at Jaslok Hospital and be assured that they will receive an answer on your registered email id within the next 48 hours — all with their privacy guaranteed and confidentiality assured. Needless to say, many of the adolescents were taking advantage of this opportunity to voice their concerns with the right medical experts, some of which they would be uncomfortable sharing even with their parents and friends.
The HTKGAF is the right platform for Jaslok Hospital to promote Lighthouse —A dedicated Adolescent Centre, which provides expert help to young ones and families in a friendly, warm and trusting environment where privacy is highly respected. According to Dr. Tarang Gianchandani, CEO, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, “While we respect the privacy and confidentiality of our young patients, we ensure that young people are safe and connected to the concerned authority, services and resources they need. Teenagers and young women are also encouraged to drop in and approach us with their questions, doubts and specific Jaslok Hospital is conducting an organ donation awareness initiative at HTKGAF. The needs whenever they feel the need to. We also provide multidisciplinary care with the help of our hormone specialists, skin specialists, counsellors and physicians hospital not only has organ donation forms available for those who are interested but also a ‘pledge wall’ where visitors are welcome to write their pledges for organ donation. An infomercial plays when required. Our installation is depiction of problems faced by teenagers. When there is a darkness around and your mind, as immense and deep as the sea, on a loop on a large screen showcasing the good work that medical experts at Jaslok Hospital are doing to ensure optimum health and excellent medical care standards. is a full of doubts and concerns, there is a lighthouse, which will shine and guide you at every possible situation.”