CMRI Hospital
Kolkata: CMRI Hospital hosts Walkathon to celebrate Patients’ Experience Week
The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), a unit of CK Birla Hospitals, on Friday hosted a special Walkathon in Kolkata on Thursday to commemorate Patients’ Experience Week 2025.
The hospital said the event celebrated the extraordinary bond between patients, doctors, nurses, and hospital staff.
The Walkathon was led by Sombrata Roy, Unit Head, CK Birla Hospitals – CMRI, Kolkata, and attended by several dignitaries from the Government of West Bengal.
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The initiative aimed to bring together the extended CMRI family, from caregivers and healthcare professionals to those who once battled critical illnesses and emerged stronger.
Adding a deeply emotional touch to the event, many former patients who had once faced life-threatening conditions and lost all hope of survival joined the Walkathon, walking hand-in-hand with their doctors and caregivers.
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Their presence stood as a powerful symbol of human resilience, medical excellence, and the enduring spirit of healing that CMRI stands for.
Speaking on the occasion, Sombrata Roy, Unit Head, CK Birla Hospitals – CMRI, Kolkata, says, “Patients’ Experience Week is a tribute to the extraordinary journey of healing that unites patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams. This Walkathon is our way of celebrating that bond — one that extends beyond hospital walls. Seeing our former patients, some of whom fought the most critical battles of their lives, walking beside their doctors today is the greatest testament to the power of hope, trust, and compassionate care.”
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The event, flagged off from the CMRI campus early in the morning, witnessed participation from hundreds of people, including recovered patients, healthcare professionals, and well-wishers — all walking together to celebrate life and the healing journey.
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