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

On 2^nd – a seminar on Autism was conducted at the Tropical Health Foundation of India(THFI) , Kunnamkulam by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with THFI. The  meeting was presided over by Kunnamkulam IMA President  Dr.Koshy George. T. During his Presidential address, he stressed the importance of early diagnosis and initiation of supportive therapies. The seminar was inaugurated by Mr.Gireesh Kumar, the president of  Press Club Kunnamkulam. He congratulated IMA on the organisation of the seminar and he said that activities of IMA in the field of health education in Kunnamkulam are being widely appreciated by the public. The chairman of THFI Dr.K.Jacob Roy spoke on the occasion regarding the need for intervention in autism. Speech therapist Ms.Arya Kesavan and Physiotherapist Ms.Neelam Dave took classes for the parents of autism affected children .Vote of thanks was proposed by IMA Secretary Dr.Saju.P.K.

On 7^th – a public programme was organised jointly by the Food Policy and Safety Committee and Arogya Jalakam committee of IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with World Health Day with the participation of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Kunnamkulam as well as the Health Department of Pazhanji, at Al Zaki Restaurant conference hall, Perumpilavu .

The meeting was presided over by Dr Koshy George.T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam . During his presidential address he stressed the importance of safe food habits and the need for educating the food handlers, like workers in the hotels and restaurants.

This was followed by the release of the IMA food policy document by Mr. Gireesh Kumar Perumpilavu, president of the Kunnamkulam Press Club. During his speech, he congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam in conducting these classes for hotel employees.

A class on safe methods in food handling was taken by Mr. Anilkumar , Health supervisor of CHC pazhanji and a class on rules and regulations to be followed by hotel and restaurants was taken by Mr. Manoj , Health Inspector of Kandanissery Panchayath . 68 representatives from various hotels in Kunnamkulam took part in the programme.

Senior Vice president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Paul C Raphael , IMA Kunnamkulam Charity Wing Chairman Dr P A Mohammed Nissar , President of Hotel and Restaurant Association Mr. Khalid and IMA Kunnamkulam Secretary Dr. Saju  P K also spoke on the occasion .

On 7^th – We conducted an Executive Committee meeting  and Organising Committee meeting of AMSCON 2015 to discuss the matters of IMA AMS MIDZONE conference.

On 10^th – The Valedictory function of the Certificate Course in Geriatric Care in Bedside Assistance/Care Taker was held on 10^th April, 2015 AT moscmm Hospital, Aduppootty, Kunnamkulam.  Honourable Alathur MP, Shri PK Biju was the Chief Guest who addressed the audience and gave away the Provisional Certificates to students. Mr Jinny Kuruvilla, Treasurer, MOSCMMH was in the Chair. Dr Jacob Roy delivered the welcome speech.  Dr Koshy George delivered the Keynote address. Mrs Leela G, Thrissur District Social Justice Officer, Lt Col Regina PR, Mr Babu Varghese, Mr Saxon, President Chamber of Commerce, Kunnamkulam offered felicitations.  Major Gopalakrishnan KP, National Coordinator ARDSI  expressed Vote of thanks.

 

On 12^th – Arogya mythri – 4^th interventional health program was  conducted at our adopted village Thipilissery .  The program was inaugurated by the president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Koshy George T. In his inaugural address he stressed the importance of knowing one’s blood group and its implications in emergency situations. IMA secretary Dr Saju P K and village representative Mr Premdas also spoke on the occasion .

Blood grouping was done for all the villagers who attended the camp. This was a programme which was asked for by the villagers because they wanted to make a register of eligible blood donors in the village. A list has been prepared and given to the village representatives. The IMA Secretary Dr. Saju P.K., in his address commended them for their initiative and said that it was a great success for the IMA to have been able to instil a sense of responsibility regarding health needs in the villagers themselves.

 

On 17^th  – World Haemophilia Day Programme was organized by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Haemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter and Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam at Taluq Hospital Campus, Kunnamkulam. In a well attended function presided over by Shri. C.K. Unnikrishnan Master, Chairman of Kunnamkulam Municipality, the programme was formally inaugurated by Brahmasri Chitran Namboodiripad, Retd Director of Education. Blessings were offered by Swami Purushothamananda Saraswathi, Vivekananda Seva Kendram, Cherussery and Rev. Fr. Mathai OIC, Director, Bethany St. John’s School, Kunnamkulam.

World Haemophilia Day Message was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President, IMA Kunnamkulam and former Vice President of Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter.

Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital and Convenor, IMACGP, Kunnamkulam spoke on the occasion.

Prof. N. Gokuldas, President, Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter, Shri E. Raghunandanan, General Secretary, Haemophilia Society, Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP Kunnamkulam, Adv. C.B. Rajeev, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri. M.V. Ullas, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri Joseph Chalissery, President,  Taluq Co-operative Bank, Thalappilly, Dr. B. Sushanth, Rotary Club Kunnamkulam, Mr. Saji Pulikkottil, President, Lion’s Club Kunnamkulam, Shri. T.M. Yusuf Perumpilavu and  Shri E. Ramachandran, Chairman, Kannan Memorial Trust Akkikavu were among the other speakers.

A health education class was taken by Dr. Sr. Merly on Haemophilia.

There was a Haemophilia Exhibition and a Blood Donation Camp in association with IMA Blood Bank, Thrissur.

On 17^th – we conducted an executive meeting and Organising Committee meeting of AMSCON 2015 to evaluate the activities so far in the organisation of the AMS midzone conference.

On 21^st , a warm reception was accorded to the ‘Kathorkoo’ – SILENT WHEEL rally of NISS, IMA KSB at Royal Hospital Kunnamkulam. The meeting was attended by IMA members, representatives of Lions Club, Rotary Club, IDA and general public.

Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the audience. He said that this programme was an example of the social commitment of the IMA.

The meeting was presided over by Dr. P. Gopikumar, Jt. Secretary of IMA KSB. In his presiding speech, he elaborated on the ill effects of noise pollution and the need to raise public opinion against this health hazard.

The meeting was formally inaugurated by Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP of Kunnamkulam and he personally congratulated each and every member of the rally team who were presented to him by the team leader Dr. Sankar Ram, who detailed the itinerary of the rally to the members present.  In his inaugural address, Mr. K.K. Raveendran emphasized the role of the authorities in ensuring a healthy atmosphere free of pollution.

Mr. Saji Pulikkottil, President of Lions Club, Kunnamkulam and Dr. B. Sushanth, Past President of IDA and Rotary Club, Kunnamkulam spoke on the occasion and the commended the social role that IMA is playing in Kunnamkulam.

In his concluding speech, Dr. K.V. Devadas, Past President of IMA KSB thanked the public for the keen interest shown and he lay emphasis on the role of the public in the development of healthy practices in society.

On 22^nd – we conducted our monthly CME. The speaker was Dr.Anantha Kesavan ,Addl.Prof. of Pediatrics GMC Trichur. He spoke on the topic ‘Mismanagement of fever’ and a hot discussion followed it. Then IMA AMS Xray quiz was presented by Dr.Shaji P.S. It was a case of minimal pneumothorax and the prize was won by Dr.Sajan Thottan.

On 22^nd –Switch on function of Air conditioner of IMA HALL was held on 22^nd April and the air conditioner was officially switched on by the president Dr.Koshy George T, in the presence AC Committee members and General Body members of IMA Kunnamkulam. Mr.Lalumon and Mr.Roji joseph, managers  from Asok Leyland and Mr.Bose George,  Blue star supervisor, were honoured for supervising the installation works of Air conditioner and Generator set  ,  by the AC Committee chairman Dr.O.J.John.

On 26^th – the monthly free medical camp was conducted at IMA House. Dr.Asok Varma  and Dr.Praveen T M, examined the patients and free medicines were dispensed.55 patients attended the camp.

On 26^th – Dr.Rini Raveendran ,convenor WIMA Kunnamkulam and Dr. K.V.Devadas past president , IMA KSB, attended Women Empowerment and Y-IMA meeting held at IMA  House Cochin.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

 

 

This is a special report on World Haemophilia Day Programme organized by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Haemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter and Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam

 

World Haemophilia Day Programme was organized by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Haemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter and Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam at Taluq Hospital Campus, Kunnamkulam. In a well attended function presided over by Shri. C.K. Unnikrishnan Master, Chairman of Kunnamkulam Municipality, the programme was formally inaugurated by Brahmasri Chitran Namboodiripad, Retd Director of Education. Blessings were offered by Swami Purushothamananda Saraswathi, Vivekananda Seva Kendram, Cherussery and Rev. Fr. Mathai OIC, Director, Bethany St. John’s School, Kunnamkulam.

World Haemophilia Day Message was delivered by Dr. Koshy George T., President, IMA Kunnamkulam and former Vice President of Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter.

Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital and Convenor, IMACGP, Kunnamkulam spoke on the occasion.

Prof. N. Gokuldas, President, Haemophilia Society, Kunnamkulam Chapter, Shri E. Raghunandanan, General Secretary, Haemophilia Society, Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP Kunnamkulam, Adv. C.B. Rajeev, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri. M.V. Ullas, Standing Committee Chairman, Shri Joseph Chalissery, President,  Taluq Co-operative Bank, Thalappilly, Dr. B. Sushanth, Rotary Club Kunnamkulam, Mr. Saji Pulikkottil, President, Lion’s Club Kunnamkulam, Shri. T.M. Yusuf Perumpilavu and  Shri E. Ramachandran, Chairman, Kannan Memorial Trust Akkikavu were among the other speakers.

A health education class was taken by Dr. Sr. Merly on Haemophilia.

There was a Haemophilia Exhibition and a Blood Donation Camp in association with IMA Blood Bank, Thrissur.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

17.4.15

 

Arogya mythri –  2^nd  phase- at IMA Kunnamkulam.

This is a special report on Arogya mythri – 4^th interventional health program conducted at our adopted village Thipilissery .  The program was inaugurated by the president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Koshy George T . In his inaugural address he stressed the importance of knowing one’s  blood group and its implications in emergency situations . IMA secretary Dr Saju P K and village representative Mr Premdas also spoke on the occasion .

Blood grouping was done for all the villagers who attended the camp. This was a programme which was asked for by the villagers because they wanted to make a register of eligible blood donors in the village. A list has been prepared and given to the village representatives. The IMA Secretary Dr. Saju P.K., in his address commended them for their initiative and said that it was a great success for the IMA to have been able to instil a sense of responsibility regarding health needs in the villagers themselves.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.

12.4.15

This is a special report on the World Health Day Programme organised jointly by the Food Policy and Safety Committee and Arogya Jalakam Committee of IMA Kunnamkulam.

On 7^th April , a public programme was organised jointly by the Food Policy and Safety Committee and Arogya Jalakam committee of IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with World Health Day with the participation of the hotel and restaurant association of Kunnamkulam as well as the Health Department of Pazhanji, at Al Zaki Restaurant conference hall, Perumpilavu .

The meeting was presided over by Dr Koshy George.T, the President of IMA Kunnamkulam . During his presidential address he stressed the importance of safe food habits and the need for educating the food handlers, like workers in the hotels and restaurants.

This was followed by the release of the IMA food policy document by Mr. Gireesh Kumar Perumpilavu, president of the Kunnamkulam Press Club. During his speech, he congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam in conducting these classes for hotel employees.

A class on safe methods in food handling was taken by Mr. Anilkumar , Health supervisor of CHC pazhanji and a class on rules and regulations to be followed by hotel and restaurants was taken by Mr. Manoj , Health Inspector of Kandanissery Panchayath .

68 representatives from various hotels in Kunnamkulam took part in the programme.

Senior Vice president of IMA Kunnamkulam Dr Paul C Raphael , IMA Kunnamkulam Charity Wing Chairman Dr P A Mohammed Nissar , President of Hotel and Restaurant Association Mr. Khalid and IMA Kunnamkulam Secretary Dr. Saju  P K also spoke on the occasion .

Dr.Saju.P.K

8.4.15

This is a special report on Autism awareness day celebration at IMA Kunnamkulam.

Today(2.4.15), we conducted a seminar on Autism at Tropical Health Foundation of India(THFI) , Kunnamkulam. The  meeting was presided over by Kunnamkulam IMA president  Dr.Koshy George. T. During his Presidential address, he stressed the importance of early diagnosis and initiation of supportive therapies.The seminar was inaugurated by Mr.Gireesh Kumar , the president of  Press club Kunnamkulam. He congratulated IMA on the organisation of the seminar and he said that activities of IMA in the field of health education in Kunnamkulam is being appreciated by the public. The chairman of THFI Dr.K.Jacob Roy spoke on the occasion. Speech therapist Ms.Arya Kesavan, Physiotherapist Ms.Neelam Dave took classes to the parents of autism affected children .Vote of thanks was proposed by IMA Secretary Dr.Saju.P.K.

Dr.saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam

2.4.15

Monthly Report of activities of IMA Kunnamkulam for  March 2015.

On March 1^st 2015 the Citizens’ Health Empowerment Campaign Kerala (ChecK) scheme was formally inaugurated in IMA Kunnamkulam at a function held at IHDP colony hall , Chirackal. The formal inauguration was done by the President Dr. Koshy George T. by lighting the lamp.

A cancer awareness class and cancer detection camp were conducted following the function. A general awareness class on  early detection of breast and cervical cancer was taken by Dr.Geetha Devi, the chair person  of CGP , IMA  Kunnamkulam.

This was followed by collection of PAP SMEARS from suspected patients by the Gynecologist Dr.Bindu Balan and Dr.Geetha Devi and sent for histopathological examination  . Also there was general medical check up camp , in which about 200 patients participated. Dr.Koshy George T, Dr.Asok Varma ,Dr.Ravunni Kutty, Dr.Saju.P.K, Dr.Joshy Thomas and Dr.Annie Babu examined the patients and free medicines were dispensed.

On March 3^rd , Executive meeting was conducted at IMA House, Pudussery.

On March 8^th , The International Women’s Day Programme of WIMA and IMA Kunnamkulam was held at IMA House, Pudussery as a one day function. The Programme was formally inaugurated by Dr. Abraham Varghese, Mid Zone Vice President of IMA KSB by lighting the lamp. In his inaugural Address, he congratulated IMA Kunnamkulam Branch for its various activities and stressed the importance of the two State Launches which were scheduled. He then conducted the State Launch of the Women’s Health Committee of IMA by releasing a CD on prevention of abuse of girls.

The State Chairperson of WIMA Dr. Beena K.V. honoured social worker Mrs. Uma Preman by adorning the Ponnada and presenting a memento in honour of her great services to humanity. Mrs. Uma Preman addressed the gathering and said that an honour from IMA meant more to her than other awards because it meant that the medical profession is recognizing her services towards the sick, underprivileged and needy. WIMA Tresurer Dr. Smitha handed over the provisions gathered from its members to Mrs. Uma Preman to be utilized for the Tribal work in Attapadi.

In her address, Dr. Beena K.V., Chairperson of WIMA KSB stressed the importance of women’s health and prevention of anaemia in women which was the main purpose of the Souhruda Project. She then conducted the State Launch of Souhrudha Project of WIMA by releasing the official logo of the project.

Dr. Ajitha P.N., Immediate Past Chairperson of WIMA and Convenor of Arogyamythri Project of IMA KSB delivered the International Women’s Day Message. She stressed the importance of Women’s Health and Women Empowerment both of which formed the main themes of the programme of the day.

Dr. Nileena Koshy, Professor of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur delivered a talk on ‘Women Empowerment – Release the Power Within’ as part of the State Launch of the Women’s Health Committee.

During the Prize Distribution Ceremony, the award for best ASHA worker of Kunnamkulam was handed over by Mrs. Uma Preman and the Prizes for the Winners of the Essay Competition conducted by WIMA Kunnamkulam at Bethany St. John’s School were handed over by Dr. Beena Ajith, Mid Zone Vice President of WIMA.

Branch Level Inauguration of Haritha Project of WIMA was done by Dr. Preethi Nair, District Representative of WIMA by handing over saplings to Dr. Geetha Devi, Chairperson of IMACGP, Kunnamkulam.

The Branch Level  Inauguration of Communication Skills Programme of IMA Kunnamkulam was done by Dr. Joju Pomson, Chairman of the TB Care Committee of IMA KSB by taking a lecture on Communication Skills focusing on Clinical Practice as well as family and friends.

CMEs were conducted on ‘Reproductive Health and Nutrition in Adolescents’ by Dr. Resmy C.R., Associate Professor of O & G, Medical College Thrissur, ‘Life Skills in Adolescents – A Word of Advice to Parents’ by Dr. Smitha C.A., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode and ‘Current Concepts in Rabies’ by Dr. Rini Raveendran, Assistant Professor of Community Medicine, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur.

Past Chairpersons of WIMA Kunnamkulam Dr. Sara Thomas, Dr. Nileena Koshy, Dr. Geetha Devi and Dr. R. Padmasini were honoured on the occasion.

Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Saju P.K., Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam.83 members attended the meeting with family.

Sale of saplings of vegetables and grow-bags was conducted in association with the Haritha Project. Complimentary Saplings were given by WIMA to all participants.

On March 15^th , 5 members from our branch attended  Ethics committee TOT Workshop held at IMA HOUSE COCHIN.

On March 17^th monthly CME was conducted. The speaker was Dr.Sam.P.Jose, consultant  psychiatrist at Elite Mission Hospital Trichur and Asso.Prof. at CIAMS Cochin. He talked on Management of Anxiety disorders.

Then Dr .C.P. Tomy presented IMA AMS X ray quiz. It was a case of subpulmonic effusion and the quiz prize was won by Dr.Rajesh Krishnan.Then IMA CGP Journal club was presented by Dr.Unnikrishnan.T. The topic was Osteoporosis in Men.

On 19^th March -The inaugural ceremony of NISS in IMA Kunnamkulam was held at the Govt. Taluq Hospital Conference Hall, Kunnamkulam at 3 pm. At a function organised by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam, NISS was formally inaugurated in Kunnamkulam Municipality by Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP of Kunnamkulam. Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam presided over the function.

Mr. C. K. Unnikrishnan Master, Chairman of Kunnamkulam Municipality, Mr. Asok Kumar, Joint RTO, Guruvayoor, Adv. C. A. Rajeev, Standing Committee Chairman of Health, Kunnamkulam Municipality, Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital, Mr. P.I. Jose, General Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, Kunnamkulam and Dr. P.K. Saju, Secretary of Kunnamkulam IMA spoke on the occasion. The meeting was attended by drivers and merchants as well as general public of Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function, an awareness class on the harmful effects of detrimental sound was taken by  Dr. K.V. Devadas, Otorhinolaryngolist and Past President of IMA Kerala State Branch. All members who attended took a solemn pledge to minimize the sound in public and private as far as possible in order to participate in the ongoing campaign against noise pollution in the Municipality.

On 19^th March -The inaugural ceremony of FOPHED in IMA Kunnamkulam was held at the Royal Hospital Conference Hall, Kunnamkulam at 8 pm on 19.03.2015. At a function organised by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Royal Hospital, Kunnamkulam, FOPHED ( Forum Of Private Hospital Employed Doctors ) was formally inaugurated in IMA Kunnamkulam by Dr. K.V. Devadas, Past President of IMA Kerala State Branch. Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam presided over the function.

Dr. Mukesh K.R., District Representative of FOPHED and Dr. P.K. Saju, Secretary of Kunnamkulam IMA spoke on the occasion. The meeting was attended by representatives of all private hospital doctors of  Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function, a talk on ‘Tax and Tax Saving Methods’ was taken by Dr. Venugopal V., B.Com, FCA, PhD., CA which was widely appreciated by all. It was decided to hold regular meetings of the forum, preferably by turn in all private hospitals and to stand together in issues concerning private hospital doctors.

 

On 24^th March -The World Tuberculosis Day 2015 was observed in IMA Kunnamkulam , with the following programmes:

1. NURSES TRAINING PROGRAMME AT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, CHOONDAL.

At 9 am on 24.03.2015, a Nurses Training Programme was conducted by IMA in collaboration with IMA AMS, Kunnamkulam Chapter at St. Joseph’s Hospital Choondal regarding Patient Education Modalities for Tuberculosis Control. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. The training programme was conducted by Dr. Reju Royce MD. And was well attended and well appreciated. Special importance was given to health education for patients and relatives regarding precautions to be taken to control and prevent the spread of Tuberculosis. Dr. Saju P.K., Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam summed up and proposed the Vote of Thanks.

2. PUBLIC MEETING AT GOVT. TALUQ HOSPITAL, KUNNAMKULAM.

At. 10.30 am on 24. 03. 2015, a public meeting was organised by IMA in collaboration with  IMACGP, Kunnamkulam Chapter at Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital and Convenor IMACGP Kuannamkulam welcomed the participants. In his Presidential address, Dr. Koshy George stressed the importance of organisations like IMA in successful implementation of National Programmes.

A HEALTH AWARENESS CLASS was taken by Dr. Joshy Thomas MD., Physician, Unity Hospital, regarding the nutritional requirements for Tuberculosis patients. He also stressed the need fo early diagnosis and initiation of therapy which minimises the risk of transmission of the disease.

PROVISION OF PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATINTS OF GOVT. TALUQ HOSPITAL BY IMA KUNNAMKULAM BRANCH was a special project taken up by IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with World Tuberculosis Day this year. Dr. K.V. Devadas, Past President of IMA Kerala State Brach inaugurated this project by handing over the first month’s supply of protein supplements for patients to the Tb Officer of Govt. Taluq Hospital, Dr. Preethi. In his address, Dr. Devadas stressed the need for public participation in Tuberculosis Control and the importance of Nutrition in enhancing of immunity which was essential in the control of the disease.

On 25^th   March :  Executive meeting was conducted in association with AMSCON organising committee to discuss further matters regarding the AMSCON conference. And it was decided to intensify the campaign for registration of delegates.

On 27^th  March – The inaugural function of the annual ACTS ( Accident Care and Trauma Services) KECHERY CULTURAL FESTIVAL was conducted at Kechery at the Yousef Ali Kechery Vedi at the Kechery football ground on 27.03.2015 at 6 pm. The festival was officially inaugurated by Shri. P. A. Madhavan, MLA. During the report by Shri Jisson Choondal, Secretary of ACTS, Kechery and the Presidential Address by Shri. Jose Paul T., President, Acts, Kechery special mentions were made regarding the significant contribution of IMA Kunnamkulam in the mass registration of 50 life members in a campaign for ACTS, Kechery.

A special award was presented to IMA Kunnamkulam in recognition of the social commitment of the IMA Kunnamkulam Branch and the award was received by Dr. Koshy George T., President, IMA Kunnamkulam for IMA from Shri. C.C. Srikumar, President  of the Jilla Panchayat.

During his address, Dr. Koshy George stressed the significance of the Golden Hour and Triage in the management of mass casualty victims.

Mr. K. K. Raveendran, DySP, Kunnamkulam, Mrs. Seffiya Ibrahim, President, Choondal Panchayat, Shri. K.P. Ramesh, Opposition Leader, Choondal Panchayat, Shri. M.K. Varghese, Councillor, Kunnamkulam Municipality and Shri. P. Madhavan, Organising Chairman of ACTS were among the main speakers.

On March 29^th , the monthly free medical camp  and blood sugar detection camp were  conducted at IMA HOUSE .Dr. Mohamed Nissar examined the patients . 61 patients attended the camp and free medicines were dispensed.

On 31^st March – We observed the  World Measles Immunisation Day in a meeting presided over by the President Dr.Koshy George,  a class was taken on Measles and cold chain in vaccine storage , for the nursing students and staff ,at Ansar Hospital , Perumpilavu . Dr.Raveeendran , Consultant Pediatrician at  Ansar Hospital, took the class and Deputy Director of Ansar Hospital Mr.Shaheed P.A and IMA Secretary Dr.Saju.P.K spoke on the occasion.

On 31^st  March – The inauguration of the district level program “ The Family Heart Care Program – phase 1 “ was conducted at IMA House Kunnamkulam  at a combined meeting organised by WIMA and IMA Kunnamkulam in association with DTF, Thrissur. The meeting was inaugurated by DTF chairman Dr.Jain Chimmen . In his address he thanked IMA Kunnamkulam for taking up the heart care program of Trichur DTF and conveyed best wishes for the program.

Dr.Santhosh Babu ,the DTF Convenor explained the importance of the program.The meeting was presided over by Dr.Koshy George .T, President of IMA Kunnamkulam  and the scientific session was chaired by senior physician Dr .N D .Varghese. Dr.C.K.Prasannakumar , the chief interventional Cardiologist of Jubilee Mission Medical College took  a class on Acute coronary Syndrome(ACS) in a simple and lucid manner,  so as to explain the basics of ACS  to the spouses of IMA members and what to do if an emergency situation occurs at home. It was a well attended meeting. 66 members attended with their spouses and there was an active interactive session following the CME.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.Ima Kunnamkulam,

2.4.15

This is a special report on the inaugural function of ACTS KECHERY CULTURAL FESTIVAL on 27.03.2015 where a special award was presented to IMA Kunnamkulam.

 

The inaugural function of the annual ACTS ( Accident Care and Trauma Services) KECHERY CULTURAL FESTIVAL was conducted at Kechery at the Yousef Ali Kechery Vedi at the Kechery football ground on 27.03.2015 at 6 pm. The festival was officially inaugurated by Shri. P. A. Madhavan, MLA. During the report by Shri Jisson Choondal, Secretary of ACTS, Kechery and the Presidential Address by Shri. Jose Paul T., President, Acts, Kechery special mentions were made regarding the significant contribution of IMA Kunnamkulam in the mass registration of 50 life members in a campaign for ACTS, Kechery.

A special award was presented to IMA Kunnamkulam in recognition of the social commitment of the IMA Kunnamkulam Branch and the award was received by Dr. Koshy George T., President, IMA Kunnamkulam for IMA from Shri. C.C. Srikumar, President  of the Jilla Panchayat.

During his address, Dr. Koshy George stressed the significance of the Golden Hour and Triage in the management of mass casualty victims.

Mr. K. K. Raveendran, DySP, Kunnamkulam, Mrs. Seffiya Ibrahim, President, Choondal Panchayat, Shri. K.P. Ramesh, Opposition Leader, Choondal Panchayat, Shri. M.K. Varghese, Councillor, Kunnamkulam Municipality and Shri. P. Madhavan, Organising Chairman of ACTS were among the main speakers.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam

28.3.15

This is a special report on the observation of World Tuberculosis Day in IMA Kunnamkulam

The World Tuberculosis Day 2015 was observed in IMA Kunnamkulam on 24.03.2015 with the following programmes:

1. NURSES TRAINING PROGRAMME AT ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL, CHOONDAL.

At 9 am on 24.03.2015, a Nurses Training Programme was conducted by IMA in collaboration with IMA AMS, Kunnamkulam Chapter at St. Joseph’s Hospital Choondal regarding Patient Education Modalities for Tuberculosis Control. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. The training programme was conducted by Dr. Reju Royce MD. And was well attended and well appreciated. Special importance was given to health education for patients and relatives regarding precautions to be taken to control and prevent the spread of Tuberculosis. Dr. Saju P.K., Secretary, IMA Kunnamkulam summed up and proposed the Vote of Thanks.

2. PUBLIC MEETING AT GOVT. TALUQ HOSPITAL, KUNNAMKULAM.

At. 10.30 am on 24. 03. 2015, a public meeting was organised by IMA in collaboration with  IMACGP, Kunnamkulam Chapter at Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital and Convenor IMACGP Kuannamkulam welcomed the participants. In his Presidential address, Dr. Koshy George stressed the importance of organisations like IMA in successful implementation of National Programmes.

A HEALTH AWARENESS CLASS was taken by Dr. Joshy Thomas MD., Physician, Unity Hospital, regarding the nutritional requirements for Tuberculosis patients. He also stressed the need fo early diagnosis and initiation of therapy which minimises the risk of transmission of the disease.

PROVISION OF PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS FOR TUBERCULOSIS PATINTS OF GOVT. TALUQ HOSPITAL BY IMA KUNNAMKULAM BRANCH was a special project taken up by IMA Kunnamkulam in connection with World Tuberculosis Day this year. Dr. K.V. Devadas, Past President of IMA Kerala State Brach inaugurated this project by handing over the first month’s supply of protein supplements for patients to the Tb Officer of Govt. Taluq Hospital, Dr. Preethi. In his address, Dr. Devadas stressed the need for public participation in Tuberculosis Control and the importance of Nutrition in enhancing of immunity which was essential in the control of the disease.

Dr. Saju P.K., Secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam proposed the Vote of Thanks. The meeting was covered by TV channels and the Press.

This is a special report on inauguration of NISS ( National Initiative for Safe Sound ) in IMA Kunnamkulam at the Govt. Taluq Hospital Conference Hall, Kunnamkulam.

The inaugural ceremony of NISS in IMA Kunnamkulam was held at the Govt. Taluq Hospital Conference Hall, Kunnamkulam at 3 pm on 19.03.2015. At a function organised by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Govt. Taluq Hospital, Kunnamkulam, NISS was formally inaugurated in Kunnamkulam Municipality by Mr. K.K. Raveendran, DySP of Kunnamkulam. Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam presided over the function.

Mr. C. K. Unnikrishnan Master, Chairman of Kunnamkulam Municipality, Mr. Asok Kumar, Joint RTO, Guruvayoor, Adv. C. A. Rajeev, Standing Committee Chairman of Health, Kunnamkulam Municipality, Dr. Taj Paul Panakkal, Superintendent of Govt. Taluq Hospital, Mr. P.I. Jose, General Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, Kunnamkulam and Dr. P.K. Saju, Secretary of Kunnamkulam IMA spoke on the occasion. The meeting was attended by drivers and merchants as well as general public of Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function, an awareness class on the harmful effects of detrimental sound was taken by  Dr. K.V. Devadas, Otorhinolaryngolist and Past President of IMA Kerala State Branch. All members who attended took a solemn pledge to minimize the sound in public and private as far as possible in order to participate in the ongoing campaign against noise pollution in the Municipality. A fervent request was made to the DySP, RTO and Municipal Chairman to implement the rules regarding regulation of Sound in the Municipality.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.ima kunnamkulam.

19.3.15

This is a special report on inauguration of  FOPHED ( Forum Of Private Hospital Employed Doctors ) in IMA Kunnamkulam at the Royal  Hospital Conference Hall, Kunnamkulam.

The inaugural ceremony of FOPHED in IMA Kunnamkulam was held at the Royal Hospital Conference Hall, Kunnamkulam at 8 pm on 19.03.2015. At a function organised by IMA Kunnamkulam in association with Royal Hospital, Kunnamkulam, FOPHED was formally inaugurated in IMA Kunnamkulam by Dr. K.V. Devadas, Past President of IMA Kerala State Branch. Dr. Koshy George T., President of IMA Kunnamkulam presided over the function.

Dr. Mukesh K.R., District Representative of FOPHED and Dr. P.K. Saju, Secretary of Kunnamkulam IMA spoke on the occasion. The meeting was attended by representatives of all private hospital doctors of  Kunnamkulam.

After the inaugural function, a talk on ‘Tax and Tax Saving Methods’ was taken by Dr. Venugopal V., B.Com, FCA, PhD., CA which was widely appreciated by all. It was decided to hold regular meetings of the forum, preferably by turn in all private hospitals and to stand together in issues concerning private hospital doctors.

Dr.Saju.P.K

Sec.ima, Kunnamkulam.

19.3.15