A publication of Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences Vol.1
18th November2013
Editorial
Review Meetings to take stock of activities-secretary
The decision to start a news letter as a weekly
event was suggested at the management review
meeting on the 1st of November by the Secretary
of the Executive council of GCT. This decision was
welcomed wholeheartedly by all present in the
meeting. It was later decided to publish it as a
fortnightly. As a modest beginning, we have
formed an Editorial Board and an advisory
committee. The news letter gives the readers an
insight into the recent events and happenings in
the Institution and a platform for suggestions
and recommendations. As in the case of certain
hospitals of repute in Delhi and Mumbai, We
hope and pray that the two page SNIMS News
grows into a major publication and a significant
contributor in the health sector.
I take this opportunity to thank the management
and administration on the confidence reposed on
us and we will strive hard to take it ahead in the
right direction. We Pray to God almighty and our
leading light Gurudeva to give us the ability and
the guidance to succeed in this venture.
The advisory board consists of Prof. Madhavi
Ramachandran vice Principal and HOD
Anaesthesiology and Dr [Col] Tommy Varghese,
Medical Superintendent. Dr Prabhakaran Nair is
the Editor and will be supported by Dr Mahesh
Kumar, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics and Dr
Anoop Vincent Assistant Professor, Psychiatry,
and student representatives Mr Yadukrishna and
Ms Dhanisha.
We seek the blessings of all the readers
A meeting to review the activities of the medical college and hospital was
conducted on 1st November2013 at the council hall at 4.00pm. Led by the
President Mr. Jayaprakash and Mr Venugopal secretary of the trust. The
meeting was attended by the Principal,Medical Superintendent, Financial
controller in addition to important functionaries of the hospital.The issues
faced by the various departments were discussed in the meeting and
significant decisions were taken.The President and the secretary stressed on
the need to get things done in the prescribed time frame. Important issues
like water supply,STP,maintenance and other hospital issues took center
stage.It is expected that the next meeting will be held with in the next
month.
Hard Work and commitment-Principal
The college union “Agneya-13”was inagurated on 7th November2013 by our
beloved Principal Dr [Comdr]M.J.John. Our college set an example by electing
the office bearers of the union with out contest. Mr Sheffy S.Thomas was
elected chairman and Vishnu S. the secretary. Principal in his speech
emphasised on the need for hard work and dedication and wished the new
office bearers a successful tenure.The function named the “Nimantra 13”,
included cultural activities, where a mix of talent and aptitude was displayed.
Rekha Ramachandran-Woman Achiever
Dr Raj Prakash Assistant Professor Paediatrics presented Down’s syndrome
in the liveliest way. He started with the story of Ms Ramachandran and her
daughter and interspersed the presentation of Downs, the Trisomy. An
absorbing presentation dealt with the causes, features and the
management. Along with the academics, Ms Ramachandran’s pursuit of her
dreams to manage Downs and similar diseases and her ascent to the present
position and achievement as woman of the year were narrated in just
enough words.
May the best team Win
Preliminary round of KUHAS central zone volleyball tournament
involving seven teams will be held from 18thof November. Sri. Gopinath,
I.G.P. Trissur range and former National player, has consented to
inaugurate the function
Quote of the day - Medicine heals doubts as well as diseases - Karl Marx
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De Addiction Ward and Workshop
Get together - Joints for Life
The disturbing scenario prevailing in our
neighbourhood of rampant alcoholism was taken into
consideration thus leading to the birth of the
conceptualized Deaddiction package and ward.
Differing from the usual treatment of substance
abuse, a three week schedule is introduced and a
separate 15 bedded ward was started for the same.
Drawing in on the excellent training he received at St
John’s Bangalore and the work experience at
NIMHANS, he has designed a target oriented program
for these patients. After a week of acute management
the patients are transferred to the specially designed
ward, where he is ably assisted by the Clinical
Psychologists and social workers. Realising the fact
that prolonged social support is required to keep
these patients away from the temptations of this evil
menace, the support of the social organizations was
ensured As part of the drive to enlist the support of
social organizations, a workshop for the office bearers
of various branches of SNDP Union of Parur was
conducted on the 26th of October. The workshop,
attended by 35 participants was inaugurated by Dr
Prabhakaran Nair and the topic was ably presented by
Dr Anoop Vincent. The next Workshop is scheduled
for the month of December. Mr Christus PRO and Mr
Chandrababu Sr.PRO organized the function well and
thanks are due to the secretary and President of the
SNDP union Parur
A Get together of patients who underwent Knee and Hip replacement surgery
will be held on the 16th November. This event will be inaugurated by Sri.
K.P.Dhanapalan M.P. Details of this novel venture will be published in the next
news letter. A press conference was held at the Ernakulam Press Club on the
15th.
Hearty Welcome
We extend our sincere welcome to Dr. T.N.Kumar
Professor and HOD pharmacology,Dr Ramakrishna
Prasad,Associate Professor Pharmacology and Dr
Regha Assistant Professor Microbiology
Humour in capsule
“I WOULD LIKE YOU TO MEET YOUR ANAESTHESIOLOGIST…”
Observance of World Diabetes Day2013 and Wellness
center Inauguration
Diabetes Education and prevention. Free investigations for patients
and free medicines for 100 patients for one year are the highlights of our
Diabetic Day. The function in association will be inaugurated By Smt. Valsala
Prasannakumar, General Secretary of KPCC and Municipal Chairperson Parur.
Along with this function the formal inauguration of the Wellness Clinic will be
done By Dr. Haseena Muhammed, DMO of Ernakulam. Wellness clinic is a joint
venture between the hospital and the department of Community Medicine,
where routine screening of patients for parameters of Obesity and will be
managed in the departments of dietetics, medicine and surgery.
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Introducing Young Neurosurgeon
A well attended function was held at Cherai beach resorts on the 26 th of
October to introduce Dr Raghunath to the doctors working in Parur,
Kodungallur and Mala.Dr [Col] Tommy Varghese in his speech presented the
facts about SNIMS and Dr. Raghunath. The meeting was attended by about
35 doctors from various disciplines. Dr Raghunath in his presentation dealt
with the common causes of this very common ailment and dealt at length
about its management. A very common presentation in head trauma and
also occurring in other conditions, he impressed upon him the need for
timely management of these condition without resorting to referring them
to Ernakulam. He also presented the cases of academic interest that he has
come across in NIMHANS and in SNIMS. The doctors who assembled
expressed their satisfaction on the availability of expert Neurosurgical care.
Researching minds
Mr Arun Prasad a 2011 batch student presented a paper on “An uncommon breast
lesion –a clinical dilemma” at Empower ’13 – International conference held in Stanley
Medical College, Chennai. Along with Ms Kukku Leopold, he has also submitted a
paper on “Omental infarction- an uncommon cause of acute abdomen”[under the
guidance of Dr.Magdalene,Dr Robin and Dr Veena] to the Saudi surgical Journal
which was accepted by them for publishing.Great steps by SNIMSians worth
emulating. Congratulations!!!Keep up the good work young scientists.
Food for thoughtErma Bombeck
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died -