​This is a special report on Run Kerala Run programme conducted by IMA Kunnamkulam on 20.1.15 at 10:25 Am.

IMA Kunnamkulam took part in Run Kerala Run programme in association with Tropical Health Foundation of India  (THFI) , YMCA Kunnamkulam , Accident Care Transport Service (ACTS unit) Kechey, Local hospitals and a few local people near to IMA house . Approximately 150 people participated in the run .

At 10:25 AM the President Dr.Koshy George T recited the pledge to be taken by the participants .Past President of IMA KSB Dr.K V Devadas flagged off the run at 10 : 30 AM.. Past Presidents of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr. O.J. John, Dr. Varghese Paul, Dr. P.J. Joseph and Dr. K. B. Harikrishnan and Past Secretary Dr, Joshy Thomas were there to guide the run. Good teams from Malankara Hospital led by Dr. Mohan Thomas and Dr. Ajith T., Ansar Hospital led by Dr. Saju P.K., Unity Hospital led by Dr, Joshy Thomas and Dr, Harikrishnan K. B., Southern Diabetic Centre led by Dr. Shameer c. Sulaiman and a team from Dr. Koshy’s clinic in addition to ACTS, Kechery and YMCA, Kanippayyoor as well as the differentially abled students from THFI made the run a grand success.  We started from IMA House Kunnamkulam and ran for ½ a kilometre . The colourful balloons and the reverberating slogans made many a head turn. The run ended at Unity Hospital Kunnamkulam, where the participants were provided refreshments after the run .

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

20.1.15

We had reported earlier that the formal adoption of Thipilisseri village near Akkikavu for the Arogyamythri Project of IMA Kunnamkulam was declared on 19^th December, 2014 by the State Secretary Dr. A.V. Jayakrishnan at a function held at IMA House, Kanippayyur, Kunnamkulam in association with a seminar organised by IMA Kunnamkulam in cooperation with the Kunnamkulam Press Club. A formal adoption document was handed over by the State Secretary to the representative from the village, Shri Premadasan.

The formal inauguration of the interventional health programmes of IMA Kunnamkulam at the adopted village Thipilisseri was held on 18^th January, 2015 at the community hall of the village. The program was inaugurated by Shri Babu M. Palisseri, MLA of Kunnamkulam. The President Dr. Koshy George T. presided over the function and delivered the presidential address after a welcome speech by the village representative Mr. Premadasan.

Our First Interventional Health Programme – detection of thyroid dysfunction, conducted by the IMA AMS Chapter of Kunnamkulam was inaugurated  by Dr. Hareendhranathan A.M, District representative of Arogya mythri project of IMA KSB in Thrissur District, in the presence of Dr. C.P. Tomy branch representative of IMA AMS Chapter. He explained the aims of  Arogya mythri project and wished all success to the programme . We took blood samples for TSH , which will be done at free of cost and results of blood test will be made available after four days after which initiation of treatment will commence for those who need it.

Our Second Interventional Health Programme – detection of anaemia, conducted by the Womens’ Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam was inaugurated by the ward member Mr. K Vishwambharan, in the presence of Dr. R. Padmasini, Chairperson of the Womens’ Wing. We tested Hb levels for 75 people and those who were found anaemic, free medicines were issued.

Dr C.P.Tomy and Dr. Saju P K were in charge of the supervision of the camps. .

Our third programme was release of a leaflet on thyroid dysfunction prepared by IMA AMS  for Women’s Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr.R Padmasini , the president of Women’s Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam released the leaflet by handing over a copy to the village representative Mr. Premdas . The distribution of the leaflet is being done by the Womens’ Wing.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam

18.01.15

This is a special report on the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme conducted under the auspices of the BFHI and Child Health Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam and Rotary Club Kunnamkulam

The Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme at Kunnamkulam town was inaugurated by the Municipal Chairman Shri C.K. Unnikrishnan Master at a public function held at the Government Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam today morning at 8 am. Kunnamkulam IMA President, Dr. Koshy George T., BFHI and Child Health Wing Chairman Dr. Kuruvilla John, Kunnamkulam Rotary Club president Dr. Rajesh P and  Taluq Hospital Superintendent Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal spoke on the occasion.

The President congratulated the BFHI and Child Health Wing for the extensive coverage of the mobile public announcement system arranged yesterday in the town and its suburbs in association with the Rotary Club. He also explained the detailed routes of the Mobile Pulse Polio Booths sponsored by the IMA.

The President Dr. Koshy George T. inaugurated the Pulse polio booth set up by the IMA Kunnamkulam Branch in the Municipal Bus Stand, Kunnamkulam. BFHI and Child Health Wing Chairman Dr. Kuruvilla John and Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal spoke on the occasion.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam

18.01.15

We had reported earlier that the formal adoption of Emmanuel L P School Chittanjoor for the Arogyamythri Project of IMA Kunnamkulam was declared on 19^th December, 2014 by the State Secretary Dr. A.V. Jayakrishnan at a function held at IMA House, Kanippayyur, Kunnamkulam in association with a seminar organised by IMA Kunnamkulam in cooperation with the Kunnamkulam Press Club. A formal adoption document was handed over by the State Secretary to the School Headmistress Mrs. Soni on behalf of IMA Kunnamkulam. IMA Kunnamkulam conducted a Christmas Programme for the students last month at the school.

The formal inauguration of the interventional health programmes of IMA Kunnamkulam at the adopted school , Emmanuel LP school , Chittanjoor was held on 16^th January, 2015 at the school. The President Dr. Koshy George formally inaugurated the interventional health programmes in a simple function attended by the staff and students of the school. The secretary Dr. Saju P K and the headmistress of the school Mrs. Soni spoke on the occasion.

After the inaugural function, we conducted our first interventional program – a health education class on “Personal hygiene and tips for improving scholastic performance” by the Women’s Wing of IMA Kunnamkulam. The class was taken by Dr.Rema Mukesh. After the class, there was an interactive session on “Improving Scholastic Skills” in which the mediators were the President Dr.Koshy George  T and the Women’s Wing coordinator Mrs.Mini Paul. The participation of the students as well as the staff in the interactive session was overwhelming.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam

18.01.15

Dear friends,

Dear friends,

Dear friends,

CONDOLENCES
We are sorry to inform you of the sad and untimely demise of Mrs. Clementa Bineesh, Wife of Dr. Bineesh T. Vijayan, ENT Specialist, Taluq Hospital Kunnamkulam. The last rites are scheduled to be held at noon tomorrow, 14.01.2015. IMA Kunnamkulam expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

We are pleased to inform you that NSID, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India is conducting two months Certificate Course in Geriatric Care Bedside Assistance/ Care Taker in association with Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) and Indian Medical Association (IMA) Kunnamkulam at Malankara Medical Mission Hospital, Aduputty, Kunnamkulam.  The formal inauguration of the course is scheduled to be held at 9.30 am on 9^th Jan 2015.

We cordially invite your presence to grace the occasion.

Kindly see the attached programme.

Inauguration

Thanks,

Dr. Koshy George

President