The inauguration of the Starbucks cafe at the hospital was attended by actor Padmini Kolhapure along with Rajiv Mehta and Prashant Mehta, trustees of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, underscoring the institutional importance of the initiative.
Lilavati Hospital recognises that the journey of patients and caregivers extends beyond diagnosis and treatment to moments of waiting, recovery, and emotional resilience. The partnership reflects a thoughtful step towards enhancing the experience for all those who step into its premises. The Starbucks space offers a familiar and welcoming environment for patients, their families, caregivers, and the local community, creating a place to pause, reflect, and find a moment of relief during a demanding time.
This initiative builds on the hospital’s endeavour to create spaces that are accessible, reassuring, and inclusive, addressing not only clinical needs but also the human experience that surrounds them. The addition of the comfort space aligns with the institution’s broader commitment to patient-centric care.
Mr. Rajiv Mehta, Permanent Trustee of Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, stated, “At Lilavati Hospital, our responsibility goes beyond delivering medical excellence. We recognise that for patients and their families, time spent in a hospital can be emotionally challenging. This initiative is a meaningful step towards creating an environment that supports them through that journey by offering moments of comfort and familiarity within the hospital ecosystem. In partnering with Starbucks, we have sought to create a space that is not only reassuring for those within the hospital but also welcoming for the larger community that has placed its trust in us over the years. We believe that care must extend beyond our wards and into the daily lives of the people around us.”
Lilavati Hospital is a best-in-class tertiary care centre with state-of-the-art facilities and a deep legacy of ethical, transparent, and charitable medical care. Through its integrated approach spanning treatment, research, education, and community service, the hospital remains committed to delivering affordable healthcare of international standards, while ensuring that compassion remains at the heart of every patient interaction. By continuing to create comfortable spaces for its patients, caregivers, and the wider community, the hospital reiterates its people-centric care that places equal emphasis on empathy, dignity, and patient well-being.
For more information, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre is a premier multi-specialty tertiary care hospital of India and has been acknowledged globally as the centre of medical excellence. Over the years, the hospital has developed unmatched trust with its patients based on a strong foundation which includes state-of-the-art facilities, best medical expertise, research, education, and charitable endeavors. It serves patients from all walks of life, including both national and international communities.
The institution’s journey began with a humble opening in 1997 with 10 beds and initially 22 doctors. Today, it has expanded its capacity several folds, with a total of 330 beds, one of the largest Intensive Care Units (ICUs), 12 Operation Theatres with advanced facilities, more than 375 consultants, and a manpower of nearly 2700 employees. Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre attends to nearly 300 in-patients and 1,500 out-patients daily. Accredited by national and international quality bodies, the hospital upholds the highest standards of safety, ethics, and innovation, guided by its motto, “More than Healthcare, Human Care.”
The introduction of the Starbucks space within the hospital campus reflects a broader shift in healthcare environments, where emotional well-being and comfort are integrated into institutional frameworks, reinforcing Lilavati Hospital’s enduring commitment to holistic and humane care.
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