April 2nd
World Autism day was observed at Chaithanya Special School, Kunnamkulam on 2nd of April 2016. Dr. K.R.Mukesh took class about Autism. Dr.C.P. Ravunnikutty, Dr.Shaji.P.S, Dr.Geetha Devi and School Secretary Mr.Abdu spoke on the occasion
April 3rd
IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Unity Hospital conducted Cardiac Care Camp at IMA House. Cardiologists Dr.Akhil and Dr.Anver,C.Varghese led the camp.Patients were offered free ECG and Blood Sugar Estimation and drugs.
April 5th
Conducted Executive Committee Meeting. Detailed discussion was done for the programs to be conducted in April.
April 7th
World Health day observation at Santhi Nursing Home, Punnayurkulam
IMA Kunnamkulam observed World Health Day on 7th April. Dr.Rajesh Krishnan inaugurated the function.
Dr. K.R.Mukesh took a Health Education Class about Diabetes in Children and Dr.Shaji.P.S. took a Health Education Class about Diabetes and its management.
Free blood sugar estimation was done for patients. Booklet about Diabetes prepared by IMA Kunnamkulam was distributed to the patients.
World Health day observation at South Zone Diabetic Centre, Kunnamkulam
World Health Day function at South Zone Diabetic Centre, Kunnamkulam by IMA and WIMA. Inaugurated by Dr. C.P.Ravunnikutty, president IMA. Health Education Class by Dr.Shameer.C.Sulaiman, diabetologist. Vote of thanks by Dr.Geetha Devi,Secretary WIMA
April 9th
A two day residential camp is being conducted at Pazhanji High School for Physically and Mentally challenged patients by Prerana Charitable trust in association with IMA Kunnamkulam. IMA donated 2 walkers and a water bed for patients during the inaugural function
April 10th
IMA Kunnamkulam and WIMA conducted elderly care program at adopted ward (SNEHAPOORVAM VAYOJANANGALKKAYI) Conducted the monthly Medical Camp for the elderly and distributed free drugs
Conducted DIABETES DETECTION CAMP and inauguration of the Summer Diseases Awareness Project of IMA Kunnamkulam at Pazhanji. Dr.Shaji.P.S. took Health Education Class about Diabetes. Dr.Geetha Devi took Health Education Class about Summer Diseases .
April 12th
A health education program on SUMMER DISEASES, organized by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA, at Ansar Hospital, Perumpilavu. Dr.C.P.Ravunnikutty inaugurated the program.
Health Education Class by Dr.Tomy.C.P, physician, Ansar Hospital.
Release of leaflet on Summer diseases prepared by IMA Kunnamkulam, by the Director of Ansar Hospital, Dr.Nizar.
April 13th
IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Southzone Diabetic Centre conducted BEAT DIABETES program at Old Bus Stand Kunnamkulam by free blood sugar estimation.85 people were screened for Diabetes.
April 16th
World Hemophilia Day observation organized by IMA Kunnamkulam and Hemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter on 16th April at Vivekanada College Akkikkavu . Dr.Ravunnikutty inaugurated the function. Dr.Harikrishnan (Literary club chairman IMA Kunnamkulam) was honoured during the function. Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal and Dr. Asok Varma spoke on the occasion. Dr. K.B. Harikrishnan took a Health Education Class on Summer Diseases.
April 19th (General Body and CME)
Meeting was called to order by President after collaring by the Secretary at 8.25 pm .
President welcomed the Chief Guest Dr.Varghese Jaison and all members to the meeting .He detailed all the programs conducted this month and future programs .
Secretary read out the minutely of last meeting and was passed.
Dr.Sundaresh Kumar introduced the guest speaker and was invited for the talk. Guest Speaker Dr.Varghese Jaison spoke on Recent Trends in GERD which was followed by active discussion.
Dr.N.D.Varghese presented memento to Dr.Varghese Jaison.
Dr.Tomy conducted the IMA AMS X Ray Quiz a case of pleural plaques and calcification. Prize was won by Dr.Nizar .
Ethics pearls of April were discussed during the meeting.
Free body fat estimation was done for members
April 24th
IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA observed World Malaria Day at IMA House . Dr.Shaji.P.S. welcomed the audience. Dr. Joshy Thomas took a Health Education Class about Malaria and its prevention. Mrs. Bency Joshy expressed vote of thanks.
Monthly medical camp was conducted at IMA House. Dr.Reju Royce, Dr.Joshy Thomas and Dr.Shaji.P.S.examined patients.
April 27th
IMA Kunnamkulam conducted Health Education Class and medical camp at Andathodu Madrassa for Drivers Union and their families on 27th April . Panchayat President Mr.Dhaneep inaugurated the program.
Dr.Rajesh Krishnan took Health Education Class on Life Style Diseases.
Free Blood Sugar estimation and BP checkup was done .
April 28th
IMA Kunnamkulam , today conducted a Nurses’ Training Program for the nursing staff of Ansar Hospital, Perumpilavu. The program was inaugurated by the president Dr.C.P.Ravunnikutty. The training program on Tips for NICU and Maternity ward , was led by Dr.Saju.P.K, Pediatrician, Ansar Hospital.
April 30th
A workshop on cerebral palsy conducted by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with IAP Developmental division and THFI at Arthat, Kunnamkulam. Dr. C. P. Ravunnikutty inaugurated the function. Dr.Koshy George, consultant orthopaedic surgeon led the workshop with a Health Education Class on cerebral palsy. Dr. K. Jacob Roy, Senior consultant paediatrician spoke on early diagnosis. Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists also took sessions in the workshop.
Dr.Shaji.P.S.
Secretary,
IMA Kunnamkulam
02.05.2016