March 1st – Executive meeting
After silent prayer and one minute silence to mourn the death of our member Dr.A.V. Sidharthan and Mr. Panakkal Kochu father of Dr.Priya Santhosh, the President detailed about SWC meeting recently held at Mavelikkara. Dr.Saju received President’s appreciation award for the secretary of best branch from IPP IMA KSB Dr. Sreejith.N.Kumar.
Dr.Saju detailed the progress of Ansar Hospital attack . Culprits were arrested. It was decided to lodge complaints in such attacks in compliance with the Hospital Protection Act and should request the police to book the culprits under this act.
Dr.Geetha Devi, Secretary Women s Wing detailed the arrangements for the Women s day program to be held on March 6th.
Dr. Saju requested all the members to register in to IMA Connect and to conduct a class how to log into IMA connect by Dr.Ajith.
It was decided to put extra speaker and light on the stage of IMA hall.
President requested the members to attend North Zone AMS conference at Tirur.
Executive committee congratulated Dr.Ditto for successful completion of Mutual Benefit Scheme.
Next CME date was announced as March 29th .
March 5th -Traffic awareness class at Punnayurkulam
IMA Kunnamkulam in Association with police department of Chavakkad circle conducted a Traffic Awareness Class at Santhi Nursing Home, Punnayurkulam.
The program was inaugurated by Mr.Johnson, CI of Police.
Dr.K.R.Mukesh gave introductory remarks about the over speed of ambulances
Dr.Shaji P.S. took class about safe shifting of patients in an ambulance with safe speed
Mr.Johnson C I of police took classes about traffic rules
Auto, School Bus, Taxi and Ambulance drivers attended the program
The program was well covered by the media
March 6th –Women’s day celebrations and state launch of WIMA Projects
In connection with International Women’s Day, the Womens Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam (WIMA) honoured Mrs Sheeba Ameer, chairperson SOLACE for her Humanitarian work
Program was inaugarated by the state WIMA chairperson Dr Anupama
In this function state level launching of WIMA project was done by chief guest Smt Sheeba Ameer
Release of CD about prevention of lifestyle diseases prepared by WIMA KUNNAMKULAM was done by Dr Preethi Nair ( Dist representative Aarogya Mythri)
Mrs Sheeba Ameer spoke about women empowerment.
This was followed by scientific session where Dr Ambujam Dr Nishi Roshni and Dr Abel Francis took classes.
Wima chairperson Dr Padmasini ,WIMA secretary Dr Geetha Devi ,IMA president Dr Ravunnikutty and IMA secretary Dr Shaji also spoke in the function.
March 8th – Women’s day program at Santhi Hospital, Punnayurkulam
Kunnamkulam IMA in association with Santhi Nursing Home observed International Women’s Day .
Dr Mrs K P K Thampuran inaugurated the program
Dr Saraswathi and Dr Sreekala Rajesh spoke on the occasion
March 13th ‘Snehapoorvam Vayojanangalkku’ medical camp at Pazhanji
IMA Kunnamkulam conducted a medical camp and distribution of free drugs to the elderly people of the adopted ward at Pazhanji.(Snehapoorvam Vayojanangalkku).
March 13th -North Zone AMS conference at Tirur
10 members attended.
March 20th – Monthly Medical Camp at IMA House, Kanippayyur
Monthly medical camp at IMA house. Dr Joshy Thomas and Dr Hari (ENT surgeon) examined the patients. Free Blood Sugar estimation and free drug distribution was done.
March 23rd –World TB Day Program
IMA Kunnamkulam and WIMA in association with Taluk Hospital Kunnamkulam observed World TB Day. Past IMA state president Dr K V Devadas inaugarated the Program.
Health Education Classes on TB
Dr Taj Paul ,Dr Shaji, Dr Geetha Devi and Dr Preethi took classes about TB .
Distribution of Protein Supplements to patients
Protein supplement kits were donated to the Pharmacy for free distribution to patients.
Release of Booklet on TB
A booklet about TB prepared by IMA Kunnamkulam was released by Dr. O.J. John and distributed to the patients .
The program was covered by the press
March 29th -CME and General Body
CME on Depressive Disorders
The speaker was Dr Subramanyan, Consultant Psychiatrist about ‘Depression in Medical Illness’
Release of Pulse
Release of PULSE, Quarterly News Bulletin of IMA Kunnamkulam was done by Dr Thampi Varghese, past president by receiving a copy from the chief editor Dr Saju.
IMA AMS Xray Quiz
Dr Tomy conducted the Xray Quiz which was won by Dr Koshy and Dr Sundaresh Kumar. The xray was on Chialaiditi’s sign.
Class on RNTCP
Dr C. P. Tomy took a class on RNTCP
Demonstration of IMA Connect
Dr Ajith conducted a demonstration class about IMA Connect
Ethics Pearls
Dr. C.P. Ravunnikutty, President briefed the members on IMA Ethics Pearls for the month. Copies of Ethical Pearls were distributed to the members.
March 31st
‘Anganwadi Arogya Padhadi’ at Chirakkal –in connection with World TB Day and Measles Immunisation Day
As a part of 4th interventional program in ‘Anganwadi Arogya Padhadi’ of IMA Kunnamkulam, a program was organized by Arogya Jalakam committee and WIMA. The following health education classes were taken
Health Education classes
Awareness class on measles immunization by Dr Saju P.K.
Awareness class on Tuberculosis by Dr Geetha Devi.
Health Awareness Program at Shanthi Hospital, Punnayurkulam–in connection with World TB Day and Measles Immunisation Day
IMA Kunnamkulam conducted a program at Shanthi Hospital Punnayurkulam on 31st March for Nursing students.
Dr Mukesh KR took a class about Measles and the role of immunization
Dr Shaji PS took a class on prevention of life threatening viral infections
Dr.Shaji.P.S.
Secretary,
IMA Kunnamkulam
01.04.2016