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REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF WIMA KUNNAMKULAM IN MARCH 2016
01-03-2016
Executive meeting at IMA House to discuss about the International Women’s Day celebrations.
06-03-2016
International Women’s Day celebrations conducted at IMA House. Meeting started with prayer by Dr. Smitha followed by flag salutation by Dr.Geethadevi, welcome address by Dr.Padmasini, Presidential address by Dr.C P Ravunnikutty. Next was inaugural ceremony by State WIMA Chairperson Dr.Anupama. This was followed by the Honouring of Chief Guest Mrs.Sheeba Ameer,Founder Secretay ,SOLACE, Centre for care and support for children with chronic illness. The launching of WIMA state project was done by Mrs.Sheeba Ameer. WIMA donated Rs. 5000 to the organisation SOLACE. Release of CD on Life style Diseases was done by Dr. Prithi Nair, Dt Rep Arogya Mythri. Realese of WIMA news letter – Inner Voice was done by Dr.Sheela Sivan, State WIMA Secretary. Awards were given to the main office bearers of WIMA of last year. Felicitations done by Dr.Shaji and Vote of thanks by Dr.Geethadevi. This was followed by the scientific session. Dr. Ambujam,Additional Professor of Gynaecology GMC, conducted CME classes on Menopause and PCOD. CME on Superficial Fungal Infections conducted by Dr.Abel Francis, Associate professor of Dermatology AIMS,Thrissur. Talk on women empowerment was conducted by Mrs.Sheeba Ameer. Meeting concluded with National Anthem. There were stalls for the sale of Tupperware, Dress materials and Haritha products.
08-03-2016
International Women’s Day celebrated at Santhi Nursing Home.Gynaecologists Dr.Sreekala and Dr.Saraswathi conducted classes on women empowerment.
13-03-2016
Nine members from IMA Kunnamkulam and Dr.Geethadevi attended North Zone AMS Conference-THUNCHANCON NORTH ZONE at Tirur.
In the evening Snehapoorvam Vayojanangalkkai – MedicalCamp for the elderly people conducted at Pazhanji. Dr Ravunnikutty, Dr. Shaji and Dr.Geethadevi examined patients and free medicines were given.
15-03-2016
Class on Women Empowerment and Cancer Cervix at Anganwadi Chirakkal by Dr.Geethadevi.
23-03-2016
World TB Day observed at Govt Hospital Kunnamkulam. Dr Devadas inaugurated the function Dr.Ravunnikutty Dr.Shaji, Dr.Mukesh spoke on the occasion. Dr.Geethadevi donated Protien Powder packets to the TB Medical Officer Dr.Preethi. Dr shaji conducted awareness classes on Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Booklets on TB prepared by IMA Kunnamkulam distributed to the patients
31-03-2016
Measles Immunisation Day observed at Anganwadi Chirakkal. Pediatrician Dr.Shaju explained about the symptoms and signs of Measles and the various aspects of immunisation. Dr Geethadevi spoke about Pulmonary Tuberculosis and booklets on TB distributed to the mothers
MONTHLY REPORT – MARCH 2016
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
MONTHLY REPORT – FEBRUARY 2016
Report of IMA Kunnamkulam –
February 2016 2nd February:Executive Committee Meeting Meeting started after silent prayer at 8.30pm .President welcomed all members. Discussion done about up coming state IMA events. It was decided to attend all three programs at IMA House Cochin. It was decided to conduct Literary club inaugaration along with reception to state leaders on 21st Feb. Next CME will be on 16 th Feb. Inaugaration of Citizens Advisory Panel will be on the same day . It was decided to conduct Aarogyamythri program on 14 th Feb at Kattakampal. Both school adoption and Ward adoption will be on same day . DrSaju detailed the progress of Ansar Hospital Attack case. It was decided to go ahead with the case without any compromise talks. All such attacks should be reported to IMA in future. 4th February World Cancer Day Activities. IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Punnayurkulam Grama Panchayath and PHC Andathod conducted a campaign against cancer. Cancer Awareness Rally At 10 am a rally was conducted, starting from Santhi Nursing Home with a school Band team . IMA President Dr. C.P. Ravunnikutty and Dr Rajesh Krishnan, Medical Superintendent of Shanthi Nursing Home flagged off the rally.
Public Meeting At 10.30 pm the official function was inaugurated by Panchayath President Sri Dhaneep.
Awareness Classes Dr Rajesh Krishnan, Dr Mukesh K.R, Dr Shaji P.S., Dr Sreekala Rajesh took awareness classes.
Distribution of Booklets Booklets prepared by IMA Kunnamkulam about Breast and Cervical Cancer was distributed to the public .
7 th FEB : Cancer Care Program and IMA Connect Training at Cochin Attended Cancer care TOT program at IMA House, Cochin. Dr C.P. Ravunnikutty, Dr Geetha Devi, Dr Saju P.K., DrMukesh K.R and Dr Shaji P.S attended. Participated in IMA connect program also.
Feb 12th: Cancer Care Program and National Deworming Day Program at Punnayurkulam Conducted cancer awareness program for PTA of Government UP School Cherayi, Punnayurkulam. Awareness Classes Dr Shaji P.S took cancer awareness class.. Dr K R Mukesh gave a talk on Behavioural Formation and Heathy Life style for Children
National Deworming Day Program As a part of National Deworming Program, IMA Kunnamkulam distributed Albendazole tablets to the students.
Feb 14th: Arogyamythri and Elderly Care Program at Pazhanji On February 14th , a function was organized by Kunnamkulam IMA and Womens wing of IMA at Palakkal Hall, Pazhanji as part of Arogyamythri and Elderly Care streams of IMA. Mr. Manikandan, Panchayath member presided over the function. Sri C P John, Member, Planning Board of Kerala inaugarated the program. Dr Preethi Nair (Dist representative AarogyaMythri, IMA), Dr Joju Thomson (Chairman Elderly Care IMA Kerala state), Dr Santhosh Babu (chairman DTF, Thrissur IMA), Dr C.P. Ravunnikutty, IMA President, Dr K.V. Devadas, Dr Koshy George, Dr Saju P.K, Dr Shaji P.S, Dr Rajesh Krishnan, Mr KM Gafoor Haji (pain and palliative president) spoke on the occasion.
Village and School adoption Programs of Arogyamythri Kunnamkulam IMA and Womens wing of IMA adopted ward no 3 Kariyampra of Kattakampal Panchayath in a function organised at Palakkal Hall Pazhanji. This is one of the community service program of IMA called AarogyaMythri. IMA Kunnamkulam also adopted Emmanual L P school Chittanjoor during the function.
Elderly Care Camp of IMA Kuanamkulam This includes monthly check up and distribution of medicines for elderly people (VayojanangalkkuoruKaithangu) and general camp for others every four months.
Medical Camp This was followed by a medical check up and free distribution of medicines.
14 th February Dr Ajith chairman BLS took training class for Indian Dental Association KUNNAMKULAM branch on CPR,BLS and IV cannulation.
Feb 16 th 2016: CME and inauguration of Citizens’ Advisory Panel in Thrissur DTF and IMA Kunnamkulam 5th CME and 6th General Body meeting was held at IMA House. President detailed all the programs done last month. Dr Arthur Joseph Aashirvadam was the Guest Speaker .He has delivered an excellent session on Cardiac Safety Trials of Sitagliptin .This was followed by interactive session. Dr Devadas presented a Memento to Guest Speaker. DrSaju announced the winners of Picture quiz . Dr Shameer and Dr Ajith won the prizes. 25 members registered for the upcoming north zone AMS at Tirur
Distict level inaugration of Citizens Advisory Panel Inaugural function of Citizens’ Advisory Panel in Thrissur District and IMA Kunnamkulam was held at IMA House Kanippayyur Dt. K. V. Devadas, past president of IMA KSB inaugurated the CAP of IMA Kunnamkulam with Mr. BabuPalissery, MLA, Mrs. SeethaRavindran, Municipal Chairperson, Mr. Famous Varghese, DySP and Mr. E. Raghunandanan, Secretary Haemophilia Society as members. IMA Kunnamkulam president Dr. Ravunnikutty, DTF Chairman Dr. SantoshBabu, CAP Convenor Dr. Koshy George, GRF Chairman Dr. K. Mohanan, CAP district representative Dr. Mithunrosh, CAP members and spoke on the occasion. Secretary delivered vote of thanks.
Feb 17 th 2016: Newspaper ‘Open Page’ publishes a full page article on IMA Kunnamkulam People-friendly IMA was the heading of the article published.
Reception to State President and State Office Bearers A special general body meeting was convened for the Reception of IMA emboldening movement team led by state president by IMA Kunnamkulam along with Thrissur DTF. Dr Koshy George was the master of ceremonies. Meeting started at 7pm after collaring of the President by the secretary followed by a silent prayer. Flag salutation was done by secretary. President Dr Ravunnikutty welcomed the Emboldening Movement Team. They were given a warm welcome State president Dr A V Jayakrishnan, State Secretary Dr Samuel Koshy , IPP Dr Sreejith N Kumar and all the members of the team spoke about the yathra and its aims.
Literary Club District level inaugaration of Literary club of IMA was done by Dr A V Jayakrishnan. Literary cub chairman Dr Harikrishnan’s maiden venture Nyle Vazhikal was officially released for IMA members by handing over a copy of it to Dr A V Jayakrishnan by Dr Sreejith N Kumar. Dr Babu gave an introduction to the book. Later Dr Harikrishnan was honoured by Dr A V Jayakrishnan and Dr Sreejith N Kumar. Dr Harikrishnan in his acceptance speech spoke about future plans of IMA Literary club which included quarterly release of Literary Magazine and a Library. Dr Bhavan Sankar DTF coordinator expressed vote of thanks. Meeting was concluded at 8.30pm after National Anthem
Feb 24 th: Basic Life Support Training. Kunnamkulam IMA in association with Thrissur DTF conducted Basic Life Support Training and First Aid Training for employees of Power Grid Corporation Thrissur. Dr Ajith T.,chairman, Act Force of IMA Kunnamkulam took the training class.
Feb 24 th: Health Education Class at Mazhuvancherry Dr K R Mukesh conducted health education class on ‘Adolescent Problems’ for students of BharathiyaVidyaVihar High School Mazhuvanchery ,KecheryThrissur.
Feb 25th : Condolence Meeting We lost our beloved senior member Dr A V Sidharthan of Erumappetty. Condolence meeting was held at IMA House at 8 pm. President Dr Ravunnikutty, Dr Devadas, Dr Jose Varghese, Dr Nileena Koshy, Dr ND Varghese, Dr Shaji P.S, Dr Joshy Thomas and Dr Paul C Raphel spoke on the occasion. Later the House passed a Resolution condoling the death of Dr A V Sidharthan .
Feb 27 th : IMA participates in formation of ACTS ( Accident Care and Transport Services) Kunnamkulam IMA Kunnamkulam participated in the Inaugural function and rally in connection with the formation of new branch of ACTS at Kunnamkulam
Feb 28 th : Anaemia Detection Camp and Health Education Classes at Kanippayyur Anaemia Detection Camp IMA Kunnamkulam in association with WIMA conducted Anemia detection camp at Kanippayyur.
Health Education Classes DrJoshy Thomas took class about Anaemia. Dr Geetha Devi took Cancer Awareness Class .
Feb 28 th :Monthly Free Medical Camp at IMA House, Kanippayyur Monthly medical camp and free distribution of Medicines were given.DrJoshyThomas,DrJiju Baby and DrRajagopal participated in the camp.
February 28th : SWC Meeting at Mavelikkara Attended SWC meeting at Mavelikkara.Seven members attended the meeting. Dr Saju P.K received Appreciation award from Past President for being the secretary of the best local branch 2014/15.
Dr. Shaji P.S. Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam
WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Women’s day celebrations on 6.3.2016 at 9.30am at IMA House
OBITUARY
Mr. Kochu (68), Father of Dr. Priya Panakkal passed away on 29.2.2016. IMA Kunnamkulam express heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family
OBITUARY
Senior member and Retd. Civil Surgeon Dr.A V Sidharthan passed away on 25.2.2015 2.20am. Heartly condolences to the bereaved family
SPECIAL REPORT ON WORLD CANCER DAY CELEBRATIONS
A Special Report on the Observation of World Cancer Day by IMA Kunnamkulam – 4th February 2016
February 4th : World Cancer Day Activities.
IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Punnayurkulam Grama Panchayath and PHC Andathod conducted a campaign against cancer on February 4th, 2016 at Punnayurkulam.
Awareness Rally
At 10.00 AM an awareness rally was held, starting from Santhi Nursing Home to Punnayurkulam junction with the accompaniment of a school Band team . IMA President Dr.C.P. Ravunnikutty and Dr. Rajesh Krishnan, Medical Director Of Shanthi Nursing Home flagged off the rally.
World Cancer Day Function
At 10.30 AM official function was inaugurated by Panchayath President Sri.Dhaneep. IMA President Dr.C.P. Ravunnikutty, Dr. Rajesh Krishnan , IAP Thrissur Secretary Dr. Mukesh K.R and IMA Secretary Dr. Shaji.P.S spoke on the occasion.
Health Education Classes
Dr. Rajesh Krishnan , Dr. Mukesh, Dr. Shaji.P.S, Dr. Sreekala Rajesh took awareness classes on different cancers and their prevention and treatment.
Release of Booklets on Cancer
Booklets prepared by IMA Kunnamkulam about Breast and Cervical Cancer were released and distributed to the public .
The function was well covered by the press and visual media