Informing with deep regret the sad demise of  mother of Dr. K V Devadas at Ernakulam on 8.9.2015 at 9am. Cremation conducted at 4pm. Heart felt condolences from IMA Kunnamkulam.

Regret to announce the sad and sudden demise of the brother of Dr. Sangeeta, Malankara Hospital. Heartfelt condolences from IMA Kunnamkulam

Report on reception to State Office bearers of IMA Kerala State Branch, held on 26th July at IMA House, Kanippayyur,  Kunnamkulam.

 

On 26th July 2015, IMA Kunnamkulam gave a warm reception to the leaders of  IMA Kerala State at a function held at IMA House, Kanippayyur.

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Koshy George T, the president of IMA Kunnamkulam after collaring of the State President Dr. Sreejith N Kumar by the State Secretary Dr.A.V.Jayakrishnan and of the branch President Dr.Koshy George by the branch Secretary Dr.Saju. P.K at 5.30 PM.

The program started with a prayer song by Dr.Geetha Devi. Flag salutation  was done by the secretary Dr.Saju. P.K. Dr.Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the gathering of State leaders, IMA members and their families. The State leaders include the state president Dr.Sreejith N Kumar, the state secretary Dr.A.V. Jayakrishnan, senior Vice-president Dr.Uma Mohandas, Mid Zone Vice-president Dr.Abraham Varghese, Mid Zone Joint secretary Dr.Gopakumar P, South Zone Joint secretary Dr.Madanamohanan Nair, Past National President Dr.V.C.Velayudhan Pillai, Past Presidents of IMA KSB  Dr.V.U.Seethi, Dr.K.Jayaram, Dr.M.Bhaskaran, Dr.P.K.Mohammed Rasheed, Dr.Alex Franklin, Dr. Srikumar Vasudevan and Dr.K.V.Devadas,  CGP Kerala Director of Studies Dr.K.G.Pai, AMS Kerala Chairman Dr.K.P.Balakrishnan, Kerala PPS Secretary Dr.Samuel Koshy and Kerala Ethics Committee Convenor Dr. M.N.Menon. North Zone Vice president Dr. Pradeep Kumar V.G and Kerala SS Scheme secretary Dr. K.V. Prabhakaran were present during the day’s program.

In his presidential address, Dr.Koshy George mentioned  that IMA Kunnamkulam was very happy to welcome all the state leaders to Kunnamkulam IMA and we were honoured by the presence of all those great personalities of IMA Kerala State. He specifically mentioned the contribution of each of the leaders towards the growth of the Kunnamkulam branch.

The branch secretary Dr.Saju. P .K handed over a copy of a booklet on ‘Calendar of activities of IMA Kunnamkulam 2014-15 upto 26th July’ to the State President Dr. Sreejith N Kumar. Then the calendar was distributed to all the IMA leaders and IMA members.

 

The State President Dr.Sreejith N Kumar addressed the gathering. He congratulated  IMA Kunnamkulam for taking up all the activities put forward by the State IMA, with due importance to the theme ‘for the profession and for the people’. He also specially mentioned the initiative of IMA Kunnamkulam towards PCF.

Then the state secretary Dr.A V Jayakrishnan addressed the audience. In his speech he said that IMA Kunnamkulam was a role model for all the branches of IMA KSB.

Felicitation were offered by Dr. Uma Mohandas, Dr.Abraham Varghese, Dr.K V Devadas, Dr.P Gopikumar, Dr.Madanamohanan Nair, Dr.V C Velayudhan Pillai, Dr. V U Seethi, Dr.K Jayaram and Dr. M Bhaskaran.

Mementos were handed over to all the State leaders who attended the reception meeting  by Dr.Koshy George.

Emceeing of the whole programme was done by Dr. C K Madhusudhanan and Dr.Varghese Paul. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.Saju.P K. The meeting was closed after National Anthem at 7.30 PM. A grand gala dinner followed the meeting.

 

Dr.Saju.P.K

Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam

2.8.15

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Special Report on GP CON 2015, the Annual State Conference of IMA CGP Kerala State which was hosted by IMA Kunnamkulam Branch on Sunday, 26^th of July, 2015 at IMA House, Kanippayyur.

 

The IMA CGP Kerala State Conference, GP Con 2015 was hosted by IMA Kunnamkulam branch at IMA House, Kanippayur on 26^th July 2015. After registration and breakfast, the conference started at 8.30 A.M sharp, with the hoisting of the IMA flag by Dr. KoshyGeorge.T, the president of IMA Kunnamkulam.

The CME sessions started off with the first talk on Maternal Mortality Prevention by Dr.Vasudeva Panicker, Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Gynaecologist at Panicker’s hospital, Kodungallur and National Coordinator of the Maternal Mortality Prevention Cell of IMA. The session was chaired by Dr. R Padmasini, chair person of WIMA Kunnamkulam and Consultant Gynaecologist of Ansar Hospital, Perumpilavu.

The second session was on Exanthematous Fevers by Prof. T.P.Antony,  Professor and Head of the Department of Medicine, Amala Medical College, Thrissur. This session was chaired by Dr. Cherian Joseph, Founder president of IMA Kunnamkulam and Consultant Paediatrician of Royal Hospital, Kunnamkulam.

This was followed by a tea break. After the tea break, the inauguration programme started at 10.10A.M. The inaugural session started with a prayer song by Dr. Smitha.K.S, Treasurer of WIMA, Kunnamkulam, which was followed by Flag salutation by the branch secretary Dr. Saju.P.K.

IMA Kunnamkulam branch President Dr. Koshy George.T. welcomed the dignitaries on and off the dais (including the State President, State Secretary, the Director of Studies and Secretary of IMA CGP Kerala, 3 Vice Presidents and 2 Joint Secretaries of IMA KSB, 1 Past National President and 7 Past presidents of IMA KSB), the faculties, the delegates, the representatives of sponsors and the Press & TV media to IMA House, Kunnamkulam on the occasion of GP con 2015.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr.K.G.Pai, the Director of Studies of CGP, IMA KSB. In his presidential address he stressed the need for family physicians for the primary care of the people and requested all the delegates to join CGP and acquire FCGP qualification since it was going to be the need of the nation in the future.

The state president Dr.Sreejith N Kumar inaugurated the conference by lighting the Nilavilakku. In his Inaugural Address, he congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam for taking up the CGP State conference in a big way and conveyed all his best wishes for the conference. He stated that the role of the family physician is vital for the health of the community to ensure organ survival and prevent organ failure.

The State President Dr. Sreejith N. Kumar then performed the State launch of the Beta version of the IMA Patient Care Fund Website and declared that the State Secretary would be explaining the features of the website immediately after the inaugural session. He congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam for being a Golden Care Donor and WIMA Kunnamkulam for being a Silver Care Donor of PCF.

The state secretary Dr. AV.Jayakrishnan addressed the gathering and he also congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam for taking up both IMA AMS Midzone conference and CGP state conference.

The inauguration programme was closed at 11 A.M following vote of thanks by the organizing secretary Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal.

The launching of beta version of IMA PCF Website was demonstrated by the state secretary Dr.A.V.Jayakrishnan after the inaugural function..

The CME programmes continued with a talk on Hypopigmented Patches by Dr.Ajithkumar, Additional Professor, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur and Dean Research, KUHS. This session was chaired by Dr. Shaji.P.S, Consultant physician of Shanthi  Hospital, Punnayurkulam.

Next topic was ABC of Chest X-ray presented by Prof.T.Kesavan, Consultant Radiologist, Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode and former HOD, Department of Radio diagnosis, Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. The session was chaired by Dr. C.P. Tomy, Consultant Physician of Ansar Hospital Perumpilavu.

The last topic before lunch was on Approach to Low Back Pain in General Practice by Dr.Jyothish.K, Asst.Professor of Orthopedics, GMC Thrissur. This session was chaired by Dr. Koshy George T, Consultant Orthopedician, Koshys’ Clinic, Kunnamkulam & President of IMA Kunnamkulam.

The lunch break was from 1.P.M to 1.50P.M. The post lunch session started with a talk on “Coronory Stents – How to choose one” by Dr.Bino Benjamin, Asst Professor of Cardiology, JMMC, Thrissur. This session was chaired by Dr. Rajesh Krishnan, Consultant Physician, Santhi Hospital, Punnayurkulam.

Each session was followed by active interaction with the audience. Mementoes were given to each speaker by the concerned chairperson.

 

Thereafter, there were two workshops. The first was a workshop on Medico-legal issues in Medical Practice in which, the lecture session was taken by Dr.Samuel Koshy, Consultant paediatrician, Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna and Hon. Secretary of PPS IMA KSB. This was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Dr.Samual Koshy. Panelists were Dr. A.V.Jayakrishnan, State Secretary and past Hon. Secretary of PPS, Dr. Sreekumar Vasudevan, past president of IMA KSB and past chairman of PPS and Dr. Alex Franklin, Hon. Secretary National PPS.

The second was a workshop on Ethical issues in Medical Practice. The lecture session was by Dr. Sreekumar Vasudevan, chairman, ethics committee of IMA KSB. This was followed by a panel discussion in which Dr. Sreekumar Vasudevan was moderator, and the panelists were the State President Dr.SreejithN.Kumar, Dr.Abraham Varghese, Mid Zone Vice president and past chairman of Ethics committee IMA KSB and Dr. M.N.Menon, Convener of Ethics Committee of IMA KSB.

Mementos were given to the speakers and panellists after each workshop by Dr.Koshy George.T., president of IMA Kunnamkulam.

 

Following the workshops the post lunch session concluded at 4.45PM, with vote of thanks by Dr.Geethadevi, Chairperson of CGP, IMA Kunnamkulam branch and Organising Chairperson of GP CON 2015.

The emceeing of the programme was done by Dr. Rajesh P. And Dr. Harikrishnan K.B.

There were X-ray, ECG & Photo quizzes in which delegates participated actively and prizes were given to the winners. A lucky dip was also conducted and prize was given.

Delicious breakfast, midmorning tea, lunch and evening tea and snacks were very much appreciated by all the delegates and leaders alike.

The programme was covered by Press & TV media persons and the same was reported in the news papers the very next day.

458 delegates were registered for the conference and 260 delegates attended the conference.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Secy.IMA Kunnamkulam

30.7.15

 

Report of activities of IMA Kunnamkulam for the month of June 2015.

2nd June : Executive Committee cum  GPCon 2015 Organising  Committee meeting was conducted at IMA House, Kanippayyur.

5^th  June : The World Environment Day was observed by IMA Kunnamkulam on 05.06. 2015 at Kunnamkulam.

1. TREE PLANTING AT IMA HOUSE, KANIPPAYYUR BY HARITHA COMMITTEE OF WIMA

The Day’s programmes started at 8 am. with a tree planting ceremony at IMA House, Kanippayyur as part of the Haritha Project organized by WIMA Kunnamkulam. The function was inaugurated by Dr. R. Padmasini, Chairperson of WIMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. Rini Ravindran, Convenor of WIMA Kunnamkulam, Dr. Smitha K.S, Treasurer of WIMA Kunnamkulam, Dr. P. Sundaresh Kumar, IPP and Dr. Paul C. Raphael, Senior vice president led the tree planting team.

1. b) DECORATIVE PALM PLANTING AT IMA HOUSE, KANIPPAYYUR ORGANISED BY IMA KUNNAMKULAM

At 10 am. planting of decorative palms was organized at IMA House, Kanippayyur by IMA Kunnamkulam. The function was inaugurated by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. P.K. Saju, Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam, Dr. P.A. Mohamed Nisar, Coordinator of World Environment Day Programmes and  Dr. Shameer C. Sulaiman, Treasurer of IMA Kunnamkulam spoke on the occasion.

1. c) VECTOR CONTROL PROGRAMME AT MARY MATHA BOYS’ COTTAGE, AKKIKKAVU

At 7 pm. a function was organized at Mary Matha Boys’ Cottage, Akkikavu as part of the vector control programme by IMA Kunnamkulam and the Charity Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam. The function was inaugurated by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. P.K. Saju, Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the audience.

After the official inauguration, a HEALTH EDUCATION CLASS was taken by Dr. Koshy George on the importance of vector control.

Dr. P.A. Mohamed Nisar, Chairman, Charity Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam conducted the DISTRIBUTION OF MOSQUITO COILS to the inmates as a part of the VECTOR  CONTROL PROGRAMME of IMA Kunnamkulam. Mr. Saji, Director of Mary Matha Boys’ Cottage Trust proposed the vote of thanks.

1. d) VECTOR CONTROL PROGRAMME AT THIPPILISSERY VILLAGE (ADOPTED VILLAGE FOR AROGYAMYTHRI PROJECT OF IMA KUNNAMKULAM)

At 8 pm. a function was organized at Thippilassery, the adopted village of Arogya Mythri Project of IMA Kunnamkulam as part of the vector control programme by IMA Kunnamkulam and the Charity Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam. The function was inaugurated by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. P.K. Saju, Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the audience.

After the official inauguration, a HEALTH EDUCATION CLASS was taken by Dr.Nileena  Koshy, Professor of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Thrissur and Past Chairperson and Senior Member of WIMA, Kunnamkulam  on the Practical Methods of Vector Control in the Village Setting.

Dr. P.A. Mohamed Nisar, Chairman, Charity Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam explained the objectives of the vector control programme of IMA Kunnamkulam.  DISTRIBUTION OF MOSQUITO COILS to the inmates of the village as a part of the VECTOR  CONTROL PROGRAMME of IMA Kunnamkulam was done by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Mr. Premadasan, Village Representative proposed the vote of thanks.

14^th June :IMA KUNNAMKULAM PROGRAM FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED – MEDICAL CAMP  FOR  DEAF AND DUMB CONDUCTED BY IMA KUNNAMKULAM AT UNITY HOSPITAL, KANIPPAYYUR .

 The camp was organised in association with Welfare Party of India, Kunnamkulam branch and SKDP, the association of the Deaf and Dumb. The camp was formally inaugurated by Dr.Koshy George T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam. The presidential address was translated into sign language by Mr.Badarudheen, the  president of Welfare Party of India, Kunnamkulam branch. In his presidential address Dr Koshy George thanked the Welfare Party   for giving IMA Kunnamkulam a chance to serve the people who are lateralised  and often neglected in the society. He also thanked Unity Hospital for providing the venue for the camp.

Dr.Baiju Ashraf, Physician,  Ansar Hospital and Dr.Joshy Thomas, Physician, Unity Hospital examined the patients . Patients conveyed their complaints using sign language and by writing down on a paper. It was a painful experience for the doctors to see the apparently healthy looking people finding it difficult to express their feelings and sufferings.

Free blood sugar check up was done and medicines were dispensed free of cost. At the end of the camp we felt gratified for the work we had done and all those differently abled  people were very thankful to us. They even wanted to take selfies with the IMA president. Finally they invited us to take a group photo. We could do all these activities only through IMA and we felt proud to be members of this noble association. Dr.Saju.P.K, Secretary IMA Kunnamkulam, Dr.Varghese Paul and Dr. Asok Varma, Past presidents of IMA Kunnamkulam and Dr.Varghese Job, Auditor of IMA Kunnamkulam  participated in the camp and helped in the organisation of the function.

15^th June : IMA Kunnamkulam Program for Elderly Care – Special Report on the observation of  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ( WEAAD ) at Deenabandhu Old Age Home, Akkikavu .

We observed  WEAAD  by visiting Deenabandhu Old Age Home at Akkikavu. The program started with a formal inaugural function, at the prayer hall of the old age home, which was presided over by Dr.Koshy George T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam. The meeting was inaugurated by the past president of IMA KSB, Dr.K.V.Devadas who congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam on this noble venture. Felicitations were offered by Dr.T.R.Louis, the senior most male doctor of Kunnamkulam and Dr.Paul C Raphel, Past president of IMA Kunnamkulam.  Deenabanhu director Fr.Raju P George expressed vote of thanks and he requested IMA Kunnamkulam, to continue such home visits so that those bedridden patients  can avail of these services.

A token donation from IMA Kunnamkulam  was handed over to the director of Deenabandhu old age home by Dr. T R Louis. And as a token of appreciation of the sincere work done by the Fr. Raju P Geroge , a memento was presented to him on behalf of IMA Kunnamkulam by Dr Paul C Raphael. After the inaugural function , a medical checkup was arranged for the inmates . Dr Mohammed Nissar , Dr T R Louis , Dr Koshy George T and  Dr Saju P K examined the inmates . Bed ridden patients were examined at the bedside . Free Blood Sugar estimation was also done .

17^th  June  :Arogyamythri  6^th interventional program, Arogyajalakom school improvement program and Literary Club Reading Enhancement Program held at Emmanuel LP School, Chittanjoor the adopted school of IMA Kunnamkulam .

On 17.6.15 , a function comprising three programs was conducted  at our adopted school, Emmanuel LP School, Chittanjoor at 2.30 pm.

The function started with a welcome speech by the headmistress Mrs.Sony Teacher. Then Dr.Koshy George T, the president of IMA Kunnamkulam inaugurated the program. The President the conducted the inauguration of the three programs of the day:

1. Arogyamythri Health Check up Camp and Issuing of Health card.

The President explained the layout of the health card to the parents and asked them to preserve it carefully and send it for all further check ups arranged by the IMA. He conducted the inauguration of the Health Card by handing over the cards to Dr. K. Rajagopalan, Paediatrician.

 

2. Literary club initiative : Contribution of one year subscription of Mathrubumi Daily.

The President said that overall development involves a thorough knowledge of what is happening in the world around so that the children will develop into responsible citizens of the nation. It is with this intention that the IMA has decided to donate one year’s subscription of Mathrubhumi daily to the school. He congratulated the Literery Club of IMA Kunnamkulam for taking up this responsibility. Dr. Koshy told the students that it was their responsibility to see to it that their teachers read at least one item from the news paper to them every day. The formal inauguration of the literary club initiative was done by handing over the first copy of Mathrubhumi daily to the school headboy.

 

3. Arogyajalakam  initiative:- Involving the Ward Member

The President congratulated the Arogyajalakam committee of IMA Kunnamkulam for having involved the local authorities to ensure the development of the school and for obtaining better hygienic conditions for the children. He invited the Ward Member Mrs.Geetha Sasi  to address the children and parents. Mrs. Geetha Sasi pointed out the improvements in the school after IMA has adopted it.

 

Mrs. Jancy, the PTA president offered felicitations. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.Saju.P.K, Secretary  of IMA Kunnamkulam.

All the students of the school were examined by Dr.Saju.P.K, Paediatrician, Ansar Hospital,Perumpilav  and Dr.Rajagopal, Paediatrician ,Royal Hospital ,Kunnamkulam. Health parameters were recorded in Arogyamythri Health cards which were issued to all the students of the school.

 

21^st June : Health Awareness and Checkup Programme conducted by IMA Kunnamkulam for the youth of Punnayurkulam on at Shanthi Hospital, Punnayurkulam in association with Saparya Grameena Vayanasala and Shanthi Hospital, Punnayurkulam organised by the Act force, IMA AMS and Arogya Jalakam Commitee of IMA Kunnamkulam.

On 21.6.15 , IMA Kunnamkulam conducted a Health Awareness and Check up Program  in association with  SAPARYA Grameena Vayanasala , Punnayurkulam and   Santhi Hospital, Punnayurkulam. The Program was held at Shanthi Hospital, Punnayurkulam at 10 am on Sunday, 21.06.2015. The program  started with an inaugural session.  Mr.Shanoj, the secretary of the Saparya Grameena Vayanasala welcomed the audience. The formal inauguration was done by Dr.Koshy George .T,  the president  of IMA Kunnamkulam. In his inaugural  address he thanked the local club SAPARYA and Shanthi  hospital, for the timely intervention of making the people aware of communicable diseases during the Monsoon time. The inaugural session was followed by the various programmes organised by the different committees of IMA Kunnamkulam:

1. Health education class by IMA AMS

Dr.Rajesh Krishnan , the convenor of IMA AMS ,Kunnamkulam branch, took a Health Education Class on Monsoon diseases. He stressed the importance of  personal cleanliness , safe drinking water  and food hygiene in the prevention of communicable diseases.

 

2. First aid class by ACT FORCE– LIFE SUPPORT AND TRAINING COMMITTEE

A FIRST AID CLASS was taken by Dr Koshy George T, who demonstrated various techniques of giving first aid in case of accidents at home, school, workplaces etc. , in a simple manner using commonly available materials like newspaper, cardboard boxes, and cotton clothes.

3. BLS  Workshop by ACT FORCE – LIFE SUPPORT AND TRAINING COMMITTEE

A practical  workshop on Basic Life Support  was taken by Dr Ajith. T , Anaesthesiologist of Malankara Mission Hospital , Kunnamkulam . Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation was demonstrated on a mannequin. Hands on session for selected volunteers added to the enthusiasm of the participant

4.Arogya jalakam : Leaflet on Monsoon Diseases prepared by Health Inspector .

The Arogya Jalakam Committee of IMA Kunnamkulam distributed the leaflets on Monsoon Diseases which were prepared for the programme by Mr. Pradeep, Health Inspector, Andathod PHC. The Health Inspector has agreed to cooperate with the Saparya Club to initiate preventive measures in the residential areas of Punnayurkulam.

Dr.Shaji.P.S , the Chaiman of IMA AMS ,Kunnamkulam Branch, Dr. Sreekala V.M and Dr.K.R.Mukesh participated in the Question and Answer session following the Health Education Sessions.

3. Cholesterol Detection and Blood Sugar Detection Camp by IMA AMS

Cholesterol  detection and Blood sugar detection were also done  free of cost .

4. Custom made Diet Sheets by Dietician organised by IMA AMS

For those patients who were found to have abnormal values a diet sheet was prepared according to their usual food pattern at home by the dietician under the supervision of Dr. Shaji P.S. and Dr. Rajesh Krishnan. Dr.Saju.P.K, the  secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam proposed vote of thanks.

21^st June  : WIMA Coordinator and CEAD Women’s Wing President Mrs. Mini Paul distributed saplings to the Ayalkoottam ladies of Aduppootty colony as part of the Haritha Project of WIMA.

21^st June  : Dr. Ninan Koothoor and Dr. K.V. Devadas attended the Planning Meeting for Inauguration of Patient Care Fund of IMA held at Hotel Hyson, Kozhikode.

23^rd June :The monthly CME of IMA Kunnamkulam was conducted at IMA House, Kanippayyur at 8 pm. Dr.Saji Sebastian , Gastroenterologist  GMC Trichur, talk on the subject “Dos and Don’ts  in Acute Hepatitis”. It was an interesting talk and there was active interaction following the talk.

Then IMA  AMS X ray quiz was presented by Dr.Tomy. It was a case of Hiatus Hernia. The prize was won by Dr.Valsala Kaimal.

Then IMA CGP Journal club was presented by Dr.Haneesh Haridas. He spoke on “Blood components in transfusion”. PULSE-Photo quiz : Prize was won by Dr.K.C.Jaiboi.

25^th June :Extra ordinary executive committee meeting to discuss Doctors’ Day program and reception to National President and State Office Bearers planned on 26^th July.

25^th June ;Health education class and Staff Training program organised by IMA AMS Kunnamkulam Chapter at Ansar Hospital, Perumpilav as the fourth program of the Monsoon Diseases Awareness Project of IMA Kunnamkulam.

On 25.6.2015, a Monsoon Diseases Awareness Programme including a  health education class and a staff training program was organised by IMA AMS Kunnamkulam Chapter at Ansar Hospital,Perumpilav.  The  program started with a welcome address by the Director of the hospital, Dr.Nisar.  The program was formally inaugurated by Dr.Koshy George.T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam.  The inaugural session was followed by two programs.

1. A Health Education class on Monsoon ailments was taken by Dr.Tomy.C.P, physician, Ansar Hospital. He mentioned about various Monsoon ailments including Dengue fever and Leptospirosis as well as the common spectrum of monsoon diseases which may become epidemic during this season. This session was attended by the general public as well as staff.
2. A training program for staff including the nursing staff, sweepers, ambulance staff and attenders of the hospital. Dr. C. P. Tomy  and Dr. Saju P.K. led the training program. Dr.Tomy detailed about the modes of communication of various communicable diseases  and  precautions to be taken while handling such patients in the wards or casualty.

Vote of thanks was proposed Dr.Saju.P.K, the secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam.Since all the staff could not attend the program, a second session of the program is scheduled to be conducted during the next week.

 

25^th June : Collection of contributions towards the IMA Patient Care Fund was started by IMA Kunnamkulam and WIMA Kunnamkulam.

26^th June : Observation of international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking at IMA Kunnamkulam – Program conducted by IMA Kunnamkulam ( organised by IMA CGP Kunnamkulam Chapter ) at Ansar School, Perumpilav including short films, poster competition, health education class and pledge taking.

On 26.6.15 , international day against drug abuse was observed by IMA Kunnamkulam during a function organised by IMA CGP Kunnamkulam Chapter at Ansar English Medium School, Perumpilavu. The program started with a prayer song, by the students followed by a welcome speech by the school captain Ahmed Mohammed Rafi. The meeting was presided over by the head master Mr.Chandran. He welcomed the gathering of doctors, psychologists, plus one and plus two students and the staff of the school. The program was formally inaugurated by Dr.Koshy George T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam. In his inaugural  address, he stressed the point that , a major number of drug abusers are below the age of 18 and there is an increasing suicidal tendency among drug abusers. Then Prof.E.Mohamed, the Director of Ansar school of special education delivered the keynote address. Felicitations were offered by Mr.Anil Kumar, psychologist of Ansar Hospital Perumpilav and Dr.Ninan Koothoor, the Activity Co-ordinator of IMA CGP Kunnamkulam Chapter.

The inaugural function was followed by the following programs:

1.Film show.

Short films in English and Malayalam against drug abuse were shown to the students.

2. Poster designing competition.

A poster designing competition for High School students was organised by IMA Kunnamkulam and the posters were displayed in the auditorium. The creativity and imagination of the students were evident in the variety and content of the posters they created.

A team of judges including Dr. Koshy George, Dr.Ninan Koothoor, Prof.E.Mohamed and  Mr.Anil Kumar judged the posters designed by the  students, depicting the ill-effects of drug abuse. There were 41 entries.

3. Health Education Class.

A health education class was taken by Dr. Koshy George T, on the Harmful Effects of Drugs, Causes for drug addiction, effects of drug addiction and methods of prevention and intervention were dealt with.

4. Pledge taking.

The pledge against the usage of intoxicants was recited by Dr.Koshy George and it was repeated by the students.

5. Prize distribution.

The best 3 posters were awarded with special prizes by the IMA. The prizes were given away by Dr.Ninan Koothoor, Mr.Anil Kumar  and Dr.Saju.P.K.

27^th June :  A Health Education Class was taken by Dr. Rini Ravindran, Asst. Professor, GMC, Thrissur and Convenor, WIMA at the Good Shepherd Convent Hall, Chowannur for the Aduppootty labourer colony ladies on Monsoon Diseases and a Clear Your Doubts Program on  Drug Abuse in Children was also conducted after the class. WIMA Coordinator Mrs. Mini Paul  and Senior Vice President of IMA Dr. Paul C. Raphel spoke on the occasion. Distribution of Mosquito vapourisers to all Aduppootty colony families was done as a part of the vector control programme of IMA Kunnamkulam.

28^th June :Sahaya Hastham

The monthly free medical camp was conducted IMA Hall. Dr.Mohamed Nissar P.A  and Dr.Manikandan examined the patients and free medicines were dispensed.56 patients attended the camp. Free blood sugar check up was also done.

30^th June : Contributions towards first day donation for IMA Patient Care Fund announced. IMA Kunnamkulam collected Rs. 115125/- and WIMA Kunnamkulam collected RS. 50000/- to be handed over on Doctors’ Day.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

3.7.15

 

 

 

Report of activities of IMA KUNNAMKULAM  for  the month MAY 2015.

 

On 3^rd May 2015.

The IMA AMS Mid Zone Conference, AMSCON 2015 started  at 8.55am with hoisting of the IMA flag by the President Dr.Koshy George T, in the presence of various dignitaries and delegates attending the conference.

The scientific session started at 9am sharp with the topic “Prevention of Acute Coronary Syndrome “  by Dr.Govindan Unni, Professor, JMMC, Trichur, chaired by Dr.Joshy Thomas. The second topic was “Benign Breast Disorders –Can they be Premalignant “ by Dr.T. B.Culas, Professor, GMC Palakkad, chaired by Dr.Asok Varma.

This was followed by working tea break during which Dr.Antony Thoppil, Consultant Orthopaedician, Daya Hospital, Trichur gave a short presentation on ‘Pain Management in Osteoarthritis’ .

The Inaugural Ceremony commenced at 10.40 am. with a prayer song by Dr.Geetha Devi.R. Flag salutation was done by the secretary Dr.Saju.P.K. The President Dr.Koshy George T. welcomed all the dignitaries, faculties and delegates who attended the conference. The IMA AMS State Chairman Dr.Balakrishnan K.P, in his presidential address congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam for taking up the conference in a big way. The inauguration of the conference was done by the Midzone Vice President Dr.Abraham Varghese by lighting the Nilavilakku. During his inaugural address he thanked IMA Kunnamkulam for conducting the conference with dignity and glamour. Dr. K.V. Devadas and Dr. P.K. Mohammed Rasheed, Past Presidents of IMA KSB and Dr. P. Gopikumar, Mid Zone Joint Secretary of IMA KSB offered felicitations.

Next scientific session was ‘Radiology of Bone lesions’ by Prof. K Mohanan,HOD of Radiodiagnosis GMC Trichur, chaired by Dr.Koshy George T.  Dr.V.P.Paily, Professor, JMMC  Trichur took the next session on ‘Prevention of Infection’ chaired by Dr.Sarah Thomas. The last session before lunch was on “Adolescent Vaccines “ by Dr.N .S.Mani, Professor, GMC Trichur, chaired by Dr.Cherian Joseph.

1.20pm to 2pm was lunch break including time for all the delegates to visit the variety of stalls on the campus.

The post lunch session started with ‘Autoimmune disease –Mimics and Masquerades of Medicine’ by Dr.Padmanaba Shenoy ,Professor, AIMS Kochi, chaired by Dr.Abraham Joshua.The next topic was on ‘Psoriasisand Metabolic Syndrome’ by Dr. S.Criton, Professor, AIMS Trichur, chaired by Dr.Sreelatha Bhat. The last session was by Dr.K.K.Mubarak,Professor, GMC Calicut, on ‘Fitness for Anaesthesia-What does it really mean’, chaired by Dr.Antony P.David.

The conference concluded with vote of thanks by IMA AMS Kunnamkulam Chapter secretary and Organising Secretary of the conference, Dr.Rajesh Krishnan at 3.45pm.

The total number of delegates registered was 670.  255 delegates attended the conference. There were quizzes on X rays, clinical photos and ECG and a Lucky dip. Prizes were distributed to the winners .Mementos were given to each speaker by the respective chairperson.

A total of 30 new life memberships of IMA AMS were collected from members of IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with the conference.

 

On 5^th May – We conducted executive committee meeting cum GP Con 2015 ( State Conference of IMA CGP scheduled for July 26 at Kunnamkulam ) organising committee meeting.

 

7^th May – IMA Kunnamkulam observed the World Red Cross Day 2015 at Kechery on 7^th May , by conducting FIRST AID class for the public and a Basic Life Support (BLS) training workshop for the volunteers of ACTS (Accident Care and Transport Service) and the taxi drivers of Kechery .

The first session was on FIRST AID and was led by Dr Koshy George T who demonstrated various techniques of giving first aid , in a simple manner using commonly available materials like newspaper, cardboard boxes, and cotton clothes.

In the second session , a practical training class on BLS was taken by Dr Ajith. T , Anaesthesiologist of Malankara Mission Hospital , Kunnamkulam . Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation was demonstrated on a mannequin with the help of trained male nursing staff.

 

On 10^th May – WIMA SOUHRUDHA – CEAD  Anaemia Detection Camp and IMA – CEAD Hypertension Detection Camp held at Christhujyothi Convent Hall, Aduppootty, Kunnamkulam.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. The programme was formally inaugurated by Dr. Sara Thomas, founder Chairperson of WIMA Kunnamkulam. Key Note Address was by Dr. R. Padmasini, Chairperson of WIMA, Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function, health education class on hypertension was taken by Dr. Koshy George T. This was followed by a health  education class on Anaemia by Dr. Sara Thomas.

All ladies of Aduppootty colony were screened for anaemia and hypertension. 48 cases of anaemia were detected and medicines distributed free of cost. 9 new cases of hypertension were detected and treatment initiated.

 

On 12^th May – IMA Kunnamkulam observed International Nurses’ Day at Ansar Hospital  Auditorium, Perumpilavu on 12.05.2015, at a well attended function in which two senior staff nurses of the hospital were honoured. Welcome speech was delivered by the Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam, Dr Saju P K . The meeting was presided over by Kunnamkulam IMA President Dr Koshy George T . In his Presidential address he conveyed best regards on behalf of IMA Kunnamkulam to the senior staff nurses sister Elsy Abraham and Sister C M Baby , who have completed 40 years of service in the nursing field  . The president stressed the importance of this year’s theme ‘ Nurses – a force for change – care effective, cost effective’. Then in a short function both these senior nurses were honoured by the director of Ansar Hospital , Prof. E Mohammad , with adorning of ponnadas. Mementos from IMA Kunnamkulam were also handed over to them by the President Dr Koshy George T . Felicitations were offered by Prof E. Mohammad and  Nursing superintendent Sister Mary Simon.

On 12^th May – Dr.K.V.Devadas, Dr.Ninan Koothoor and Dr.K.R. Mukesh of IMA Kummamkulam attended the District level Hospital Accreditation Board meeting at Trichur.

 

On 13^th May – Dr. Koshy George T., Dr. P.K. Saju, Dr.K.V.Devadas, Dr. O.J. John and Dr.Ninan Koothoor of IMA Kummamkulam attended the DTF meeting at Trichur.

 

On 14^th May – Executive Committee cum GP Con organising committee meeting to discuss the progress of events in the organisational activities of IMA CGP state conference.

On 14^th May – The Professional  Integrity Day was observed at IMA Kunnamkulam at IMA House , Kanipayyur . The meeting started with a silent prayer and the president Dr Koshy George T welcomed the members. He conveyed the messages of the state secretary Dr A V Jayakrishnan and the DTF chairman Dr Jain Chimmen about observing the Professional Integrity Day. The president released the pamphlets to be distributed in hospitals of Kunnamkulam by handing over a copy to Past President of IMA KSB, Dr. K.V. Devadas. Dr KV Devadas , Past president of IMA KSB in his address, spoke on the need to stand united to fight against mixopathy and safeguard our profession .

Then the president recited the pledge to all members to keep and uphold our professional integrity . Pamphlets were distributed to all the members.

 

On 15^th May – The Professional  Integrity Day was observed at various hospitals in IMA Kunnamkulam. Pamphlets were distributed to all the members in Unity Hospital, Royal Hospital, MOSCMM Hospital, Ittimani Memorial Hospital Kunnamkulam as well as St. Joseph’s Hospital, Choondal, Ansar Hospital, Perumpilavu and Shanthi Hospital, Punnayurkulam.

 

On 17^th May – 8 members of IMA Kunnamkulam attended the SWC meet held Alleppey, wherein 2 awards were bagged by IMA Kunnamkulam. The first award was the State President’s Appreciation Award for initiating Arogyamythri, CAP and GRF in our branch and the second one was the Rejatha Jwala Award for securing maximum number of membership in various schemes of IMA during jwala period, in which we got the second place.

 

On 20^th May –A family meeting of patients and relatives of the Santhwana Chikitsa Project of Pain and Palliative Unit of IMA Kunnamkulam was held in Govt. Taluq Hospital. The meeting was inaugurated by Shri C.K. Unnikrishnan Master, Chairman of Kunnamkulam Municipality. Adv. C.B. Rajeev, Health Standing Committee Chairman presided over the function. Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Coordinator of the Santhwana Chikitsa Project presented the report.

 

 21^st to 23^rd May –  IMA Kunnamkulam observed World Schizophrenia Week at AIPMAR (Ansar Institute of Psychological Medicine And Rehabilitation), Perumpilavu. It was a 3 days program from 21^st May to 23^rd May, 2015.

1.First day’s programme – 21^st May, 2015

The program started with an inaugural function presided over by the Deputy Director of Ansar Hospital, Mr.P.A.Shaheed. The 3 day programme was formally inaugurated by Dr.Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. He thanked AIPMAR, for cooperating with IMA in conducting such an important program and conveyed best wishes for the program. Felicitations were offered by Deputy Director Mr.CA.Faizal and Dr. P.M. Syed Mohammed, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, AIPMAR and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.Saju.P.K, the Secretary of  IMA Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function there was a Quiz Program for the nursing students on Schizophrenia and related disorders in which nursing students from different nursing schools including Amala School of Nursing took part.

 

2. Second Day’s programme – 22^nd May 2015 .

The program started with a public awareness class co-ordinated by Dr.Saju.P.K, Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam with active participation of the nursing students of AIPMAR, in front of the Out Patient Department.

In the afternoon , there was a Health Education Skit performed by the nursing students, depicting the social stigma of psychiatric illnesses.

 

3. Third Day’s programme – 23^rd May, 2015

The program started with an experience sharing session in which patients with history of psychiatric illnesses shared their experiences with the disease and its treatment and Nursiing Staff also shared their experiences in the treatment of different patients. It was a very interesting programme appreciated by the patients and relatives who took active part in the interactive session. Their queries were answered by the psychiatrists Dr.P.M.Syed Mohamed and Dr.K,V.K..Babu.

 

On 24^th May 2015–

GRAMEEN AROGYA PADHATHI, the village health program was inaugurated in IMA Kunnamkulam on Sunday,24-05-15 in a function organised jointly by IMA Kunnamkulam, WIMA Kunnamkulam and Chowannur Grama Panchayat at IHDP Colony Hall, Pudussery . The meeting was presided over by Dr Koshy George T , the president of IMA Kunnamkulam . The formal inauguration was done by the president of Chowannur grama panchayath, Mrs Ajitha Pushpakaran . She said that, the activities of IMA is a  role model and they should be maximum utilised  by the community.

Felicitations were offered by the  Vice president of Chowannur gramapanchayath,   Adv.Sumesh , ward member Miss. Shantha , past president of IMA KSB , Dr K V Devadas and past president of IMA Kunnamkulam, Dr N D Varghese . Adv. Sumesh commended the activities of Arogyajalakom Committee of IMA in creating a liason with the Grama Panchayat officials and requested for more programmes in Chowannur panchayat.

The inaugural function was followed by two programmes:

1. The second phase of interventional health program of Arogyajalakam of IMA Kunnamkulam conducted in association with chowannur grama panchayath, for the control of life style diseases in ward No. 8 of the Panchayath. In this program, Random blood sugar, Blood pressure and Uric acid were checked , free of cost, for all the people of IHDP Colony. A team of our members led by Dr. Shaji P.S., Chairman of IMA AMS Kunnamkulam Chapter examined the patients. Free medicines were dispensed and follow up check up was advised for those who had abnormal values, at the SAHAYAHASTHAM camps (on the last Sunday of every month), a continuing monthly medical help of IMA Kunnamkulam ,  conducted at IMA House .
2. A health education class by WIMA Kunnamkulam. Dr Smitha K S, the treasurer of WIMA Kunnamkulam and Asst. Professor, Government Medical College, Thrissur , took a class on control and prevention of life style diseases . Following the talk there was an interactive session in which there was active participation of the people.

 

On 26^th May – We conducted our monthly CME. Dr.Jayanth .T . Mathew spoke on the subject Renal Replacement Therapy –Past , present and Future.52 members attended the meeting .

IMA AMS X-Ray quiz was conducted by Dr.Tomy.It was a case of Air under right hemi diaphragm and prizes were won Dr.Sajan Thottan,Dr.Mohamed Nissar, and Dr.N.D.Varghese.

IMA CGP case presentation done by Dr.Saju.P.K. It was a case of scurvy.

The second volume of the inner Voice , the official newsletter of WIMA Kunnamkulam which was prepared by WIMA last month was released for distribution to all IMA Kunnamkulam members by the chief guest.

The prizes for photo quiz of last month’s PULSE were awaded to Dr.Peethambaran .K.B ,Dr.Koshy George and Dr.N.Venugopal. The personality featured was Dr. K. Madhavankutty.

 

On 27^th May  – 37 applications for life membership in IMA AMS was sent to the AMS state secretary Dr.Roy R .Chandran.

 

0n 31^st May – We conducted the half yearly Patient Meet of the SAHAYA HASTHAM project at IMA HOUSE , Kunnamkulam in a meeting presided by Dr.Koshy George.T, the president of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr.N.D.Varghese,Dr.Varghese Paul ,both past presidents of IMA Kunnamkulam and Advisory Board members of Sahaya Hastham Project, Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar, Chairman, Charity Wing, Dr.Shameer C. Sulaiman, Dr.Saju.P.K and Dr.Rini Raveendran attended the meeting. Dr.Mohammed Nissar examined the patients. Free blood sugar check up was also done. 62 patients attended the and free medicines were dispensed.

On 31^st May – IMA Kunnamkulam observed “No Tobacco Day” in a function held at IMA HOUSE ,Kunnamkulam. The meeting was presided over by Dr.Koshy George .T, the president of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr.Saju.P.K, the secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the gathering. Dr.Koshy George , in his presidential address requested the public to avoid both Active and Passive smoking.

Dr.Rini Raveendran took a health education  class organised by WIMA Kunnamkulam on the adverse effects of smoking , in a simple language so as  to understand the common man. There was a small question –answer session following the talk.

The President released the  pamphlets on adverse effects of smoking, which was prepared by Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar for IMA AMS were distributed to the gathering. Dr.N.D.Varghese , Dr.Varghese Paul and Dr.Shameer C sulaiman attended the meeting.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam

1.6.15

 

 

 

 

This is a special report on the observation of World Schizophrenia Week  by IMA Kunnamkulam.

IMA Kunnamkulam observed World Schizophrenia Week at AIPMAR (Ansar Institute of Psychological Medicine And Rehabilitation), Perumpilavu. It was a 3 days program from 21^st May to 23^rd May, 2015.

1.First day’s programme – 21^st May, 2015

The program started with an inaugural function presided over by the Deputy Director of Ansar Hospital, Mr.P.A.Shaheed. The 3 day programme was formally inaugurated by Dr.Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. He thanked AIPMAR, for cooperating with IMA in conducting such an important program and conveyed best wishes for the program. Felicitations were offered by Deputy Director Mr.CA.Faizal and Dr. P.M. Syed Mohammed, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, AIPMAR and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.Saju.P.K, the Secretary of  IMA Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function there was a Quiz Program for the nursing students on Schizophrenia and related disorders in which nursing students from different nursing schools including Amala School of Nursing took part.

2. Second Day’s programme – 22^nd May 2015 .

The program started with a public awareness class co-ordinated by Dr.Saju.P.K, Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam with active participation of the nursing students of AIPMAR, in front of the Out Patient Department.

In the afternoon , there was a Health Education Skit performed by the nursing students, depicting the social stigma of psychiatric illnesses.

3. Third Day’s programme – 23^rd May, 2015

The program started with an experience sharing session in which patients with history of psychiatric illnesses shared their experiences with the disease and its treatment and Nursiing Staff also shared their experiences in the treatment of different patients. It was a very interesting programme appreciated by the patients and relatives who took active part in the interactive session. Their queries were answered by the psychiatrists Dr.P.M.Syed Mohamed and Dr.K,V.K..Babu.

The Valedictory function was presided over by Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar, Medical Superintendent of Ansar Hospital. The Key Note address was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Schizophrenia Day Message was given by Dr. K.V.K. Babu, Consultant Psychiatrist, AIPMAR. Prizes were given away to the winners of quiz competition by Dr Koshy George and Gifts were presented to patients by Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar. 

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

24.5.15

International Nurses’ Day observed by IMA Kunnamkulam

IMA Kunnamkulam observed International Nurses’ Day at Ansar Hospital  Auditorium, Perumpilavu at 3 pm on 12.05.2015, at a well attended function in which two senior staff nurses of the hospital were honoured. Welcome speech was delivered by the Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam, Dr Saju P K . The meeting was presided over by Kunnamkulam IMA President Dr Koshy George T . In his Presidential address he conveyed best regards on behalf of IMA Kunnamkulam to the senior staff nurses sister Elsy Abraham and Sister C M Baby , who have completed 40 years of service in the nursing field  . The president stressed the importance of this year’s theme ‘ Nurses – a force for change – care effective, cost effective’. Then in a short function both these senior nurses were honoured by the director of Ansar Hospital , Prof. E Mohammad , with adorning of ponnadas. Mementos from IMA Kunnamkulam were also handed over to them by the President Dr Koshy George T . Felicitations were offered by Prof E. Mohammad and  Nursing superintendent Sister Mary Simon. Sister Elsy Abraham and Sister C M Baby in their reply speech,  thanked IMA Kunnamkulam and Ansar Hospital  for honouring them . Vote of thanks was proposed by the Deputy Director Mr Shaheed P A. The function was followed by tea and snacks to all .

The event was reported in Mathrubhumi newspaper on 13.05.2015.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

13.5.15