October 4th.:Installation Ceremony
The installation ceremony of IMA Kunnamkulam was held in a grand annual general body meeting at IMA House Kanipayyuron the 4th of October. Dr. Joshy Thomas K, MD, Consultant Physician, Unity Hospital, Kanippayyurwas sworn in as the President for the year 2016-17 and Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman and Dr. Unnikrishanan T took charge as secretary and treasurer respectively.Past president of IMA KSB Dr.K V Devadasofficiatedthe ceremony.Dr. CP Ravunnykuttypresided over the august function.Dr. Shaji P S presented the annual report for 2015-16.Reports of WIMA,AMS,CGP as well as the branch accounts were presented by the respective office bearers.IPPDr.Koshy George introduced the incoming president.Past presidentsDr. CK Madhusudhanan and Dr. PSundaresh Kumar felicitated.
October 6th.:World Elders Day
IMA Kunnamkulam conducted a Medical Camp andan Interactive Health Session for the inmates of Dementia Centre,Kottappady in connection with World Elders Month.Dr. Joshy Thomas and DrShameerC.Sulaiman examined the patients. IMA Kunnamkulamdonated Blankets and cakes to the Dementia Centre for the inmates.
October 8th. : First Aid Class and BLS Workshop
IMA Kunnamkulam organized a program which included a First Aid Class and a Basic Life Support Workshop on the basics of first aid and Life Support at the Annual Scout and Guides camp of Chavakad Educational District at the Govt. High School ,Velur.Dr. Ajith T led the workshop
REPORT OF ACTIVITIES OFIMA KUNNAMKULAM
FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2016
October 9th.:Special State Council Meeting
PresidentDr. Joshy Thomas and Immediate past president Dr. Ravunnikutty attended the Special State Council Meeting on 9th October at IMA Headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram.
October 10th . : World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Dayprogramwas conducted at the South Zone Hospital and Research Centre, Kunnamkulam on the 10th of October and the first Staff Training Program of this year was conducted by IMA Kunnamkulam during this program. Dr. Cyriac George, Psychiatrist, Mental Hospital, Thrisurtook a session for the staff of the hospital regarding Psychological First Aid. He explained about the problems faced by hospital staff in mental health and how to deal with them. The session was interactive and informative.DrJoshy Thomas presided over the function.Dr. ShameerC Sulaimanproposed the vote of thanks
October 11th.:Executive Committee Meeting
The first Executive meeting for the year was held at IMA House, Kanippayyur on October 11th. The list of ex-officio, co-opted and nominated members was declared by the President. There was a discussion about the upcoming state conference and details regarding accommodation and conveyance for the attending members, problems of the NMC Bill and opinions regarding the enrollment of non doctor spouses as SSSS members were discussed.Planned Activities of October were detailed. WIMA annual report for 2015-16 which has been sent to the State was submitted for display in the branch to the President by Dr. Geetha Devi, Convenor.
October 16th .:World Elders Month Pragram at Pazhanji
In connection with World Elders Month ,IMAKunamkulam organized a medical camp for the elderly at Pazhanji on 16-10-2016.Care of Elderly Chairman Dr.C.P.Ravunnikuttydeclared that IMA Kunnamkulam remains committed to the cause of Elderly care and will continue the SnehapoorvamVayojanagalkku project which was started last year .We will continue to organize other camps and programs for the elderly this year too.Dr.C.P.RavunnikuttyandDrGeetha Devi examined the patients.
October 16th .:World Sight Day and World Elders Month Program at Anaikal, Kunnamkulam
Inconnection with world elders month and world sight day, IMA Kunnamkulam started aCataract Camp Series and conducted a cataract detection camp in collaboration with Kunnamkulam Municipality and Southzone Eye Hospital at Anaikal on 16-10-2016.Dr.ShijaUnnikrishnan examined the patients.This is the first of an ONGOING CATARACT DETECTION PROJECT OF IMA KUNNAMKULAM started in association with KunnamkulamMunicipalitty to be conducted serially in all wards of the municipality this year .Out of each camp 4 deserving patients will be selected and free surgery will be done for them
OCTOBER 25th .:CME and General Body
1st CME and 2ndGeneral body meeting of IMA Kunnamkulam for the year was held on October 25th at IMA House, Kanippayyur.
President welcomed all members to the meeting.Dr. K Rajagopal introduced the speaker Dr. C P Karunadas, Additional Professor, Cardiology, Govt Medical College,Thrissur. Dr. Karunadas took an excellent lecture on CHOLESTEROL-NEWER ASPECTS. The topic was well discussed and an appreciation memento was given to him by senior Physician Dr ND Varghese on behalf of IMA Kunnamkulam.
ECG quiz of IMA AMS was conducted by Dr. Akhil, Cardiologist, Unity Heart Centre, Kanippayyur. He explained the answer of the ECG quiz – BRUGADA SYNDROME. The prize was won by Dr. MohammedNisar and Koshy George.
An awareness talk on national medical commission bill was given by past IMA state president Dr. K V Devadas.
President Dr. Joshy Thomas welcomed all WIMA members for the Installation of WIMA office Bearersand handed over the proceedings to outgoing WIMA Chairperson Dr. R Padmasini. Dr. ThilakavathyAmmayar was installed as chairperson and Dr. Jasmi Jerry as secretary and Dr. Smitha as treasurer.
Copies of the annual reports of 2015-16 were submitted to the General Body by IPP Dr. C P Ravunnikkutty and Past WIMA Chairperson Dr. R. Padmasini respectively.
President requested memberes to register for upcoming state conference PeriyarMedfest at CIALConvention Centre, Kochi .
October27th .:Give Blood Save Life Project
‘GIVE BLOOD SAVE LIFE PROJECT’ of IMA Kunnamkulam was inaugurated 27th of October at Govt. Model Boys HSS, Kunnamkulam. Identifying the needs of a community where sophisticated Blood Bank facilities are not readily available, IMA Kunnamkulam recognized the need for the community to establish a rapport with the existing blood bank facilities. In the first such program, IMA Kunnamkulam joined hands with IMA blood bank Thrissur and NSS branch of Govt. Model Boy’s HSS to organize a Blood Donation Camp at Boys HS School. Over 60 persons donated blood. The Program was inaugurated by Municipal Chairperson Smt.SeethaRavindren.IMA President Dr.Joshy Thomas presided and gave the Blood Donation Message.
October28th .: Dealing With Diabetes Project
‘DEALING WITH DIABETES PROJECT’ of IMA Kunnamkulamwas initiated on 28th of October . Under this project IMA Kunnamkulam plans to conduct 50 free medical camps on a weekly basis for diabetic patients in association with South Zone Diabetic Centre, Kunnamkulam every Friday this year. Dr. Shameer C. Sulaiman, secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam is the chairman of the project. The first program under the project – FREE FRIDAY DIABETIC CLINIC of IMA Kunnamkulam was conducted today. Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman examined the patients. Free Blood Sugar estimation was done. 23 patients attended the free clinic.
October28th .:ArogyaMythri Village Adoption
IMA Kunnamkulam has adopted Karikkad village near Akkikavu for the Village Adoption Program of ArogyaMythri for this year. At the inaugural function today, IMA Kunnamkulam Secretary Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman declared that IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Chandanam Charitable Trust, Karikkad will conduct free medical camps every month on the Last Friday of each month. There will be other programs and health education classes in addition to this. In the first program conducted today, Mr. Yesudas, Secretary of Chandanam Charitable Trust welcomed the audience. Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman took a health education class on Lifestyle Diseases. Mr. Shafi proposed vote of thanks on behalf of the villagers. In the medical camp which followed, Dr. Shameer C Sulaimanexamined the patients. Free medicines were given. 21 patients attended the camp today
October30th .: World Stroke Day and Anti Quackery Day Programs
IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA Kunnamkulam observed World Stroke Day and Anti Quackery Day at a well attended function held today at IMA House, Kanippayyur today. WIMA convenorDr. Jasmi Jerry welcomed the audience. WIMA representative Mrs. BencyJoshy introduced thetopics . A health education class on Stroke prevention and treatment was given by Consultant Physician Dr. Shaji PS. The talk was attended by more than 70 people including patients and bystanders as well as local auto and taxi drivers. IMA Kunnamkulam President Dr.Joshy Thomas presided over the function. Dr. Joshy Thomas gave ahealth awareness talk on Being aware regarding quackery and precautions to be taken by the public. Dr. Jerry Joseph proposed the vote of thanks.
October30th .:Sahayahastham Free Monthly Medical Camp
This year’s first Free Monthly Medical Camp under the Sahayahastham Project of IMA Kunnamkulam was conducted at IMA House ,Kanippayyur on 30th of October, 2016, in which 70 patients were examined by Dr.Shaji P S &Dr.JoshyThomas. Free Blood Sugar estimation was part of the programme. Free medicines for one month were distributed.
October 31st.:NDEP Course for Paramedical Staff
IMA Kunnamkulam in association with South Zone Hospitals and Research Centre started theNational Diabetes Educators Program (NDEP) course for paramedical staff 2016 -2017 in a function held atSHRC at 12 noon on 31st of October.Past President of IMA Kerala State Dr. K V Devadas inaugurated the programme. IMA Kunnamkulam President Dr. JoshyThomaspresided over the function and introduced the course programme. IMA Kunnamkulam SecretaryDr. Shameer C Sulaiman will be the Course Trainer and will take the classes for the students. 12 students will be trained per month. The course is a combined venture of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy (DMDEA), Indian Association of Diabetes Educators (IADE) and the Indian Medical Association. IMA Kunnamkulam has decided to start this course for this year as part of Dealing with Diabetes Project, in order to have an effective method of educating the public regarding care of diabetes.
Dr. Shameer C Sulaiman,
Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam,
01.11.2016
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