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Nagpur: Dr Uday Bodhankar, renowned senior paediatrician of central India and Nagpur and former International President of COMHAD UK, has been unanimously appointed as the Executive Director of COMHAD UK – Commonwealth Association for Health and Disability United Kingdom for
three years. COMHAD UK is the NGO working for the welfare of the general community of 54 Commonwealth Countries of the world. This is the highest honour for any Asian Paediatrician.

In addition, Dr Uday Bodhankar has been unanimously elected as the Deputy Chairman of CHPA – Commonwealth Health Professional Alliance the highest NGO body of Commonwealth Foundation of UK governing all seven Commonwealth Health organizations including COMHAD. This is for
the first time Asian Indian paediatrician has been appointed on these highest prestigious international positions.

COMHAD was established in the United Kingdom in 1983 with support from the Commonwealth Foundation. Hon. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is the Patron of Commonwealth Foundation. COMHAD is one of the Commonwealth Professional Associations and a Pan-Commonwealth Non-Government Organization (NGO) working in official relations with WHO since 1990 and is a long-standing partner of WHO for collaboration. It is actively involved in promoting health development, exchange of technical expertise and inter-country training and education in health in 54 Commonwealth countries all over the world.

The aim of this association is to provide education and research in health and disability for the quality of life by raising awareness for prevention of disease and disabilities and promoting health care for the low and middle-income group of the community in the urban setting.

In the furtherance of this aim the Association will advocate and promote – 1) Quality health care, 2) Accessible, acceptable and affordable health care in particular for people with disability, 3)
Professional links between workers in health and disability across the Commonwealth, 4) The aims and objectives will be achieved through regional and international conferences, workshops and symposiums, publications and communications, demonstration and other projects, training exercises and professional exchange and development programmes.

Various National NGOs like IAP, NNF, BPNI and IMA & International organizations like AAP, UNICEF and CF have congratulated Dr Uday Bodhankar for this distinguished position and honour.

International honours for city’s renowned paediatrician Dr Uday Bodhankar

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Nagpur: Wockhardt hospital Nagpur recently performed a rare ABO incompatible (within different blood group) kidney transplant. In one of the first such surgery to have been performed in Nagpur, such transplant is considered extremely difficult. However, the experts at Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur made it possible.

It is to be mentioned that in an ABO incompatible kidney transplant the blood groups of donor and the receiver are not compatible. Mr. Jagdish Kaware, (51) a wastepaper supplier from Nagpur was suffering from chronic kidney disease since 1.5 years.

Although, his wife was more than willing to donate her kidney, it was a challenge as they did not have the same blood group. As a result, he had been waiting for his blood group compatible cadaver for years. Finally, he was given the option of an ABO incompatible transplant which he and his wife decided to go ahead with.

Organ transplant within distinct blood groups is considered challenging as an organ from a blood group incompatible donor is likely to trigger the recipient’s immune system to release antibodies. The antibodies attack the donated organ, considering it as a foreign body. To overcome this, the kidney transplant team adapted a treatment protocol to remove antibodies from the blood before the transplant.

Such organ transplants need tremendous post surgical care. Several extra tests have to be performed regularly to trace the attack of antibodies. However, recovery period of the donor as well as recipient is almost same as that of ABO compatible transplantation.

‘’This patient had been waiting for transplant desperately as he wanted to get it done promptly. Since he did not have a matching donor in his family and nowadays with the recent advances in transplant medications, ABO incompatible transplant has started in a big way in the country, I decided to offer him the choice, explained him about the complete procedure, which he accepted and we were able to do our team’s and region’s 1st successful ABO incompatible kidney transplant’’ said, Dr. Sameer Choubey , Senior Nephrologist, Wockhardt Hospitals. Nagpur

“This is the first time we contemplated successfully doing ABO incompatible transplant. This will open possibilities of transplantation for patients who do not have matching blood donors in the family hence have to suffer for want of a kidney” informed, Dr. Sanjay Kolte, Urologist.

Discussing the rare surgery Centre Head, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur, said, “We feel proud and happy that we could contribute in better healthcare of our patient. This transplant of having a living donor with a different blood type will reduce the time on a waiting list for some people. We are obliged that we were able to contribute in the same in some way”.

Statistics indicate that 1 in 10 persons in the general population are estimated to have some form of chronic kidney disorder. About 1,75,0000 new people have kidney failure every year. But only 3-4% people get kidney transplant. ABOi is a successful method to expand the organ pool and decrease the long waiting times for the deceased donor transplants.

Wockhardt Hospital Nagpur has completed 150 kidney transplant surgeries in the last 7 years and was the first to do a kidney transplant in whole central India

Transplant team members include- Dr. Sanjay Kolte, Dr. Sameer Choubey, Dr. Swanand Melag, Dr. Bhau Rajurkar, Dr. Surjeet Hazra, Dr. Jeetendra Hazare and Transplant coordinator Dr. Bhavana Methwani

Wockhardt Hospital Nagpur successfully performs region’s first distinct blood group kidney transplant

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Nagpur: SYNAPSE Mind Care – a Psychiatric and Counselling Services Centre run by Dr Pritam Chandak – was recently inaugurated at ‘A’ wing, 2nd Floor, Neeti Gaurav Complex, Central Bazar Road, Ramdaspeth at the hands of Dr Dilip Sarda, Executive Member Maharashtra Medical Council. Also present on the occasion were Dr Ashish Disawal, President IMA Nagpur and Dr Suresh Dagadiya.

Dr Pritam Chandak, after completing MBBS, has added many qualifications such as M D (Psychiatry), M APA (USA), M EPA (Europe), M.ACAMH (UK), Fellowship (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) London, Clinical Fellow (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Nimhans and Diploma (Child Play Therapy) London.

Facilities at his ‘Synapse Mind Care’ are – Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Alcohol and Drug De-addiction, Memory Clinic, Psychosexual disorders clinic, EEG, and ECT services.
The clinic will be open from 10 am to 4 pm and 5 pm to 8pm. For more details and appointment interested may contact on 9766547119. Informs a press release by Dr Sudhir Mangrulkar (Ph: 9823156912).

Synapse Mind Care comes up with psychiatric counselling

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Perhaps, just like most of the population you spend much of the day sitting at a desk. And, probably you are just like many people who don’t give heed to right sedentary behaviour. If it’s right, we are sorry to say but you are at an increased risk of pain in back and problems in the spinal cord. In fact, you may even end up with the permanent damaging of the spinal cord.

While painkillers and analgesics can provide temporary relief, you can’t solely rely on the benefits of Dolo 650, Ibuprofen, Aspirin or any other medicine. You need some harmless tips that can help your neck and back feel better at work.Check out this article to catch 5 handy tips that may go a long way in managing back pain at work.

1. Adjust keyboard and monitor placement

The easiest thing you can do to have a healthier spine is to take care of the placement of the keyboard and monitor.

Keeping your monitor too low will make your head to angle downward, thereby inducing stress in your neck. Thus, to ensure the correct posture, place your monitor directly in front of you so that thecentre of the screen is aligning with your nose.

The keyboard must be placed close enough that your elbows are bent nearly 90 degrees while typing. Make sure that you are not forced tobend down through your shoulders to use the keyboard. The mouse must also be placed at the exact level as that of the keyboard.

2. Limit the usage of tablets and phone

It is often seen that people tend to angle their heads forward when using tablets and phones (especially touch screen). Holding head in such a position for prolonged periods can cause strained and painful muscles. In the long run, this may even lead to disc or joint injuries in the spinal cord.

Thus, it’s better to use your desktop computer rather than phones and tablets.

3. Pay attention to good posture

While caring for the spinal cord and back, the importance of a good posture is something that can’t be denied. A good posture is a posture that distributes your weight equally through your sit bones (bones in the lower portion of the hips).

While sitting at your desk, try not to slouch. Hold your back straight, or rest it straight against the back of the chair, and the head should be in a neutral position. The height of the chair should be adjusted wellthat your thighs angle down slightly.

4. There’s no need to overprotect your posture

Remember, that maintaining a good posture is to keep you relaxed and it’s a natural tendency to slouch or to move into a more comfortable zone. So, even if you fail to maintain a perfect posture, there’s nothing to worry about. Overprotecting the posture by restringing your movement will do no good; rather it will affect the health of the spine adversely.

5. Stand often

No matter how relaxing it may sound, sitting inthe office is actually not relaxing at all. The longer you sit, the harder it gets for you to hold good posture. Thus, to ensure that you hold a good posture for long hours try spending at least one to two hours (in divided phases) on your feet. For this, you may take short breaks and if taking breaks is not possible, you use standing or convertible desks.

6. Walk around

Just like our rest of the body, our spines are also meant to move. Sitting continuously for hours may increase the risk of developing persistent pain in the neck, back and shoulders. Thus, it’s important you walk around yourworkplace every half hour, especially when you feel slight achiness or stiffness in backs shoulders and neck. To get onto this habit, set alarms on your smartphones to go off every half an hour. While it might not be feasible to get up every time the alarm rings, it can be agood reminder that you have been resting your sit bones for quite a long.

7. Choose the right footwear

Wearing high heels regularly may affect the centre of the body, thereby negatively affecting the back support and posture by inducing compensatory alignment of the entire body. So, if you are in love with your high heels, maybe it’s time to break up with them! Choose flats or low heels over high heels, start propping a leg up on a footrest, opt for supportive shoe orthotics, and see the difference yourself.

The above-mentioned tips can be easily inculcated in your existing lifestyle. Just give them a try and they will surely pay off in terms of a healthier spine, and reduced pain and stiffness over time.

Tips to Manage Back Pain at Workplace

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Nagpur: In a land mark judgment, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission asked Wochkardt Hospital to pay Rs 20 lakh, with 9 per cent interest along with litigation expenses of Rs 20,000 for medical negligence causing death of the patient.

The complainant Anil Gupta submitted that his wife Mamta was admitted to Wockhardt Hospital on August 2, 2011 as she was suffering from headache. After CT scan, it was discovered that she was suffering from hydrocephalus. She then underwent a surgery conducted by Dr Shailesh Kelkar on August 11, 2011. Her condition had improved and was scheduled to be discharged on September 4, 2011. However, on the suggestions of doctors, Mamta was sent for scan, a day prior to her discharge. While shifting her on bed she was dropped by the hospital staff.

Gupta accused the hospital of negligence where staff meant for cleaning of floors was summoned to shift her. Further, none of the doctors was present when the patient was handled, Gupta alleged. After falling on the ground, the VP Shunt installed during the surgery, was dislodged and patient’s condition deteriorated, Gupta alleged.

In spite of repeated requests, neither specialist doctors attended the patient nor was the CT scan conducted till midnight. The patient suffered internal injury and developed a clot in the brain.

Counsel for complainant Adv Tushar Mandlekar argued that negligence of hospital caused the life threatening injury to Mamta. After developing the clot, the hospital did not give her correct treatment and did not conduct the surgery immediately. On September, 21 -2011 when her condition worsened she was subjected to another surgery.

In spite of specialist doctors like Dr Ajay Sakhare, Dr Ajay Kurve, Dr Ankur Jain, Dr Shailesh Kelkar treating the patient she could not be saved and died on December 12 2011.

The hospital argued that Mamta was already suffering from cancer and was taking treatment from Dr Anand Pathak since 2011 and she died due to cancer. The hospital filed affidavits of Dr Divik Mittal (Neurosurgeon), Dr Bhushan Nemade (Oncologist), Dr Saurabh Bilala (Neurophysician), Dr Amit Dhakoji, Dr Ajay Kurve, Dr Shailesh Kelkar (Neurosurgeon), Dr Ankur Jain along with affidavits of Sunil Sahastrabuddhe Centre Head, K Sujata and other hospital staff.

Mandlekar argued that hospital committed gross medical negligence in giving treatment to patient. There was a delay of 17 days in calling neurosurgeon and giving treatment causing her death, he contended.

Adv Mandlekar assisted by Adv Rohan Malviya while Adv Geeta Handa Khanuja argued for Wockhardt Hospital.

Consumer Forum orders Wochkardt Hospital to pay Rs 20 lakh for negligence causing patient’s death

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NMC, Green Vigil Foundation, Earth Day Network hold programme to mark Earth Day

Nagpur: Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Green Vigil Foundation and Earth Day Network jointly organized a programme to mark Earth Day 2019 on Monday by conducting a citizen outreach campaign at Children’s Traffic Park, Dharampeth, Nagpur.

The devastating oil spill in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 prompted former US Senator Gaylord Nelson to initiate a movement in America that led to bringing millions of Americans on street on April 22, 1970, making it the first Earth Day to protest against the deterioration of environment.

Following this year’s Earth Day theme – ‘Protect Our Species’, members of Green Vigil Foundation carrying colourful posters and placards informed the people about fast extinction of millions of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, fish, corals, their causes and consequences.

Green Vigil members told people that globally, reduction in wildlife population is caused by human activities like deforestation, habitat destruction, poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution, global warming and climate change.

Surbhi Jaiswal, Co-ordinator, Earth Day Network, India quipped, we humans being super species have overexploited our natural resources, polluted all environmental components, destructed forests, disturbed the entire ecosystem. Sadly, we have forgotten that we are a part of it and will be worst hit by dire consequences. So, it’s a wake-up call to act before it’s too late.

Karuna Singh, Regional Director South Asia and Country Director, Earth Day Network, India, appreciated the efforts of Green Vigil Foundation and Nagpur Municipal Corporation for environment protection in the city.

The campaign was conducted under the able guidance of Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar and Additional Commissioners Aziz Sheikh and Ram Joshi

Kaustav Chatterjee, Surbhi Jaiswal, Mehul Kosurkar, Kalyani Vaidya, Sheetal Choudhary, Vikash Yadav, Bishnudeo Yadav, Kartiki Kawale, Sarang More, Ruta Dharmadhikari, Chinmay Dhiman, Vaibhav Pandey, Indrayani Thakare, Prajakta Pusadkar, Deendayal Tembhekar and others worked hard for the success of the campaign.

Green activists spread awareness on environment protection

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When you think of spinal cord injuries, you may assume that they only occur from traumatic incidents such as vehicle accidents or high impact sporting injuries, but you would be wrong. There are many different ways in which the spine can be damaged and one of them is by not taking care of your back during regular day to day activities. Practicing good posture when sitting at work is one way to ease the stress on your back, if you spend a lot of time sitting in front of a computer, and this can help to avoid back pain.

Painkillers and analgesics can provide temporary relief if you have back pain, but it’s better to not rely solely on the benefits of Dolo 650, Ibuprofen, Aspirin or any other similar medicines. A preferred long term approach would be to follow some basic principles for maintaining a healthy back and managing back pain at work, like the seven highlighted below.

1. Adjust keyboard and monitor placement

The easiest thing you can do to have a healthier spine is to take care of the placement of the keyboard and monitor.

Keeping your monitor too low will make your head to angle downward, thereby inducing stress in your neck. Thus, to ensure the correct posture, place your monitor directly in front of you so that thecentre of the screen is aligning with your nose.

The keyboard must be placed close enough that your elbows are bent nearly 90 degrees while typing. Make sure that you are not forced tobend down through your shoulders to use the keyboard. The mouse must also be placed at the exact level as that of the keyboard.

2. Limit the usage of tablets and phone

It is often seen that people tend to angle their heads forward when using tablets and phones (especially touch screen). Holding head in such a position for prolonged periods can cause strained and painful muscles. In the long run, this may even lead to disc or joint injuries in the spinal cord.

Thus, it’s better to use your desktop computer rather than phones and tablets.

3. Pay attention to good posture

While caring for the spinal cord and back, the importance of a good posture is something that can’t be denied. A good posture is a posture that distributes your weight equally through your sit bones (bones in the lower portion of the hips).

While sitting at your desk, try not to slouch. Hold your back straight, or rest it straight against the back of the chair, and the head should be in a neutral position. The height of the chair should be adjusted wellthat your thighs angle down slightly.

4. There’s no need to overprotect your posture

Remember, that maintaining a good posture is to keep you relaxed and it’s a natural tendency to slouch or to move into a more comfortable zone. So, even if you fail to maintain a perfect posture, there’s nothing to worry about. Overprotecting the posture by restringing your movement will do no good; rather it will affect the health of the spine adversely.

5. Stand often

No matter how relaxing it may sound, sitting inthe office is actually not relaxing at all. The longer you sit, the harder it gets for you to hold good posture. Thus, to ensure that you hold a good posture for long hours try spending at least one to two hours (in divided phases) on your feet. For this, you may take short breaks and if taking breaks is not possible, you use standing or convertible desks.

6. Walk around

Just like our rest of the body, our spines are also meant to move. Sitting continuously for hours may increase the risk of developing persistent pain in the neck, back and shoulders. Thus, it’s important you walk around yourworkplace every half hour, especially when you feel slight achiness or stiffness in backs shoulders and neck. To get onto this habit, set alarms on your smartphones to go off every half an hour. While it might not be feasible to get up every time the alarm rings, it can be agood reminder that you have been resting your sit bones for quite a long.

7. Choose the right footwear

Wearing high heels regularly may affect the centre of the body, thereby negatively affecting the back support and posture by inducing compensatory alignment of the entire body. So, if you are in love with your high heels, maybe it’s time to break up with them! Choose flats or low heels over high heels, start propping a leg up on a footrest, opt for supportive shoe orthotics, and see the difference yourself.

The above-mentioned tips can be easily inculcated in your existing lifestyle. Just give them a try and they will surely pay off in terms of a healthier spine, and reduced pain and stiffness over time.

Tips to Manage Back Pain at Workplace

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Reiki is a “laying of the hands” healing modality that channels energy to oneself or a client, who remains fully lothed during the treatment session.Reiki relieves energy blockages and imbalances (the source of dis-ease) to support healing and well being. Reiki treats the whole person including body,emotions,mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feeling of peace,security and well being. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

HOW REIKI CAN HELP YOU
• Bring about deep relaxation.
• Improves sleep.
• Relieves physical pain,stiffness and tension.
• Accelerates natural healing of wounds.
• Energizes you when you’re drained- physically and mentally.
• Reduces stress and physical,emotional,mental and energetic impacts of stress.
• Gradually clears up chronic problems.
• Helps prevent the development of disease.
• Detoxifies the body and improves health.
• Dissolves energy blockages – physical,emotional,mental and spiritual.
• Releases emotional wounds.
• Helps change negative conditioning & behaviour.
• Improves concentration and mental clarity.

HOW REIKI CAN BE USED
• During accidents and emergencies.
• To strengthen relationships.
• For protection while at work,at home,in your car or while travelling.
• To improve your financial situation.
• On food and drink.
• To help with achieving goals.
• Together with crystals.
• To heal past unresolved issues.
• To receive inspiration or clarification on an issue

Regular contact with reiki will bring the recipient’s mind,body and spirit into balance. Reiki is complementary form of treatment that does not replace or interfere with conventional medical treatment. It is excellent for reducing stress,relaxing the mind and body and clearing & focusing the mind. It is an excellent support to the overall physical,mental and emotional healing process.

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Nagpur: Orange City Hospital & Research Institute (OCHRI) boasts of more than 150 doctors serving needy central Indians through 60 departments and 30 clinics. It has retained its ranking as City’s 1st best hospital in 2017 and 2018 annual The Week National Surveys. OCHRI attracts specialists and super specialists who desire to shift base to Nagpur and render their expertise to central Indians.

Recently Dr Ankush Mohabey, MBBS, MRCS (UK), D. ORTHO, DNB (ORTHO), MNAMS, FNB TRAUMA, joined Orange City Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur as a Trauma Super Specialist in Department of Orthopedics. He has done MBBS from GMC, Nagpur, Diploma in Orthopedics from Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune, DNB (Orthopedics) from Southern Railways HQ Hospital, Chennai, MRCS from England and FNB Trauma from PGIMS, Rohtak.

Orange City Hospital caters to maximum number of Polytrauma cases in view of the assured availability of round the clock working Emergency room complex backed by trained Intensivists led team of Casualty Clinical assistants supported by comprehensive group of Orthopedicians, maxillofacial surgeons, critical care physicians, plastic surgeons, General surgeons & vascular surgeon along with round the functioning advanced state of art Operation theatre complex run by full time trained anesthetists led team over and above diagnostics services including MRI/ CT Scan etc. Such comprehensive services make each person confident of referring Polytrauma patients to OCHRI. Most of major government and private industries in Central India have thus empanelled OCHRI as their emergency health care partner.

Looking into the advancements in field of Trauma Where Trauma has been developed as super specialty by National Board of Examinations; OCHRI has inducted Dr. Ankush Mohabey in their team for the advantage of incoming patients. Trauma Super-specialist evaluate, diagnose, stabilize and manage patients who have experienced any type of physical traumatic injury.

Dr. Ankush has special interest in Trauma management. He is well experienced in managing all types of Polytrauma, fractures apart from routine acute & chronic muscle & bone degenerative problems. He has also presented and published many papers and posters in National Journals.

Dr. Ankush Mohabey is available in OCHRI OPD on all working days from 9 am to 11 am apart from round the clock indoor expert services.

Trauma super specialist Dr Ankush joins OCHRI

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NEONATAL TEE procedure done for first time in Central India: Dr Khanzode

Nagpur: Central Hospital, Nagpur, performed a rare heart surgery on a five-month-old baby successfully, giving a new lease of life to the baby and bringing smiles on the faces of her parents.

Addressing a press conference at the hospital on Saturday, paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr Sandeep Khanzode said the patient – Astha Dubey, 5-month baby weighing 3.5 kg had a hole in the heart and hence was not gaining weight. But the hole was so big that it was thought that she might not tolerate the closure of the hole.

But thanks to the new modality of NEONATAL TEE introduced for the first time in Central India, that she was operated successfully and is doing well, Dr Khanzode informed.

Astha’s parents Sandeep Dube, who works as driver with a private company in Nagpur and mother Aarti, a homemaker were all happy on the success of the surgery.

The successful surgery also marks the start of the dedicated centre for paediatric cardiac surgery, paediatric cardiology and paediatric cardiac intensive care, Dr Khanzode said. Along with Dr Khanzode, the team of doctors of Central Hospital comprising Dr Pramod Ambatkar, Dr. Vinay Kulkarni and Dr Shrikant Bobade, who performed the surgery, have now started a Baby Heart Centre at Central Hospital, Ramdaspeth.

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To a question, Dr Khanzode said it is the first of its kind of paediatric centre in India, adding that the technologies and equipment at the hospital are unmatchable. Informing about the paediatric heart surgery, Dr Khanzode said its success rate is 98 per cent. Of the total cases, the hospital gets, 70 per cent are of hole in the heart with 30 per cent of more complex issues.

Various trusts are also associated with Baby Heart Centre to raise funds for poor patients for their heart surgery, Dr Khanzode informed.

Director, Central Hospital, Dr R G Chandak and the entire team that performed the surgery were present at the press conference.

Doctors at Central Hospital performs rare heart surgery on 5-month baby

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International Nurses Day as a part of birthday of Ms. Florence Nightingale, founder of modern Nursing was celebrated on 10th May 2019 at Jaivik Hall in Orange City Hospital & Research Institute. In the weeklong programme, nursing staff organized various events during 6th to 10th May.

The programme was started with a welcome song sung by all ward section supervisors. Welcome speech was given by Ms. Neesha Ashok, WSS, OT. The programme was inaugurated by the chief guest Smt. Vilasini Nair, Director, Nairsons IT Services and guest of honour Dr. Nikhil Balankhe, Consultant, Dept. of Critical CareMedicine, OCHRI by lighting the lamp.

Subsequently, garlanding photo of Sr. Nightingale, cake cutting was done. Nurses took pledge to render medical services to the needy patient with commitment and dedication. Pledge was delivered by Sr. Jessy Abraham, Nursing I/c, OCHRI.Ms. Jessy Abraham described about the importance of the day and tribute to Ms. Florence Nightingale was devoted by describing the history of her contribution to humanity through nursing profession. She highlighted the theme of nursing day “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit”.Prominently present on this occasion were Dr. Usha Nair andVidya Nair, Directors, RNHPL.

Entertaining cultural programme was also held on this occasion. Nursing staff performed Singing, Dances, Fashion Show and Skits. Prizes were presented to the successful nursing staff at the august hands of dignitaries. Judges of the various competition wereDr. Archana Jain, Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. VandanaTomey, Consultant General Surgeon, Dr. SwapnaBhure, Consultant Anaesthesiologist,andDr. AbhayAgashe, Consultant Ophthalmologist. Sr.RahelPatrange& Mr. SamyakGajbhiye, ICNs conducted the proceedings as master of ceremony. Dr. Vidya Nair proposed the Vote of Thanks.

On this occasion prominently present were, Dr. Rajesh Atal, Consultant Critical Care Medicine Physician,Dr. MeenakshiGhadge, Consultant Chest Physician, Dr. SmitaHarkare, Dr. Neeta Deshpande, Anaesthesiologist,Dr. Priyanka Wankar, Registrar, Dept. Paediatrics, SMO I/csDr. Anit Prakash, Dr. Noorul Amin, Dr. KavitaDhurve, Shri. S. Chalam, ED, Shri. Roy Thomas, CGM, HRD, Shri. Sunil Sure, GM, Admin, Smt. PriyaSashi, PRA I/c, Shri. Prakash Shende, all WSS andlarge number of Nursing, paramedical and admin Staff.

Programme ended with rendition of national anthem.Shri. Prashant Tichkule, Shri. Ganesh Iyer, Shri. RavikantHadke, Shri. Pankaj Wankhede, Shri. Ravi DhandeandShri. Roshan Gotekarworked hard for the success of this programme.

International Nurses Day commemorated at OCHRI

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Nagpur: Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (ORHRI) has a dedicated academic division, which ensures that all personnel are kept abreast of the advancements in their respective fields.

A training programme on how to use, handle and important features of Savina ventilator was held recently at OCHRI for all CCU nurses. Suhail Inamdar, Respiratory Therapist, Drager Healthcare was the keynote speaker, who explained the working, settings, various modes of Savina ventilator. He gave demonstration of the machine to the nurses attending the programme. He said Savina is an advanced ICU ventilator for adults and pediatric patients. It has NIV (Non Invasive Ventilation) in all modes of ventilation. He explained about volume mode, pressure control modes with auto flow options and spontaneous breathing available in all the modes to reduce invasiveness of mechanical ventilation.

Ankur Jha said that Savina ventilators has BIPAP/PCV+ -Open breathing mode for tailored gas delivery and smooth transition for weaning phase.

Dr Anup Marar, Director, OCHRI expressed the need to acquire these lifesaving skills and said these kind of regular trainings to personnel working in critical care sections enhance understanding of the advances in clinical applications of mechanical ventilation.

Use of ventilators has remarkably increased over the past two decades, and invasive and noninvasive ventilation has now become an integral tool in the management of both acute and chronic respiratory failure in critical care units.

Lecture was followed by a question answer session. Preeti Joseph, Sindhu Rao and all other CCU nursing professionals attached to OCHRI attended the programme. Roy Thomas and Jessy Abraham coordinated the initiative for the benefit of nursing staff.

OCHRI holds training on advancements in ventilator management

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Nagpur: In a step towards benefitting the cardiac patients of town and spreading awareness among the others, Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur has organized a free heart check up camp.

Prior appointments for availing the camp benefit can be availed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and further from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The beneficiaries of the camp will get free Random Blood Sugar Test, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index and Blood Group check. Along with the same, free cardiac consultation of experienced cardiologists is being offered. The package also includes Dietician and Physiotherapist consultation free of cost.

If advised, the patients can also avail 50% discount on diagnosis like Echo, TMT, Sonography and X-Ray.

Wockhardt hospitals are a recognized name in the city. Medical facilities like Cardiology, Brain & Spine, Gynecology, Ortho & Joint replacement, Laparoscopic Surgery, Dialysis & Kidney Transplant, ENT, Cancer Care, Critical Care, General Surgery, Ambulance facility, 24×7 emergency service and 24×7 Pharmacy service can be availed under one roof.

More information about Wockhardt hospitals can be availed on:

0712 6624444/4100.

Free Cardiac Check up Camp organized by Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur

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Dr. Deepak Dongre, Convener- OCHRI Quality Division has successfully cleared
the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) External Assessors Exam held by National
Health Systems Resource Centre, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. Of India. Out of
46 successful candidates across India, he is the only one representing Maharashtra, who has cleared
this prestigious exam. With this achievement, Dr. Deepak Dongre is included in select 325 group of
NQAS External Assessors at national level. He will be assessing public health facilities for National
Quality Assurance Standards in all the states of India except Maharashtra.

National Quality Assurance Standards have been developed keeping in the specific requirements for
public health facilities as well global best practices. These standards are International Society for
Quality in Healthcare (ISQUA) accredited and meets global benchmarks in terms of
comprehensiveness, objectivity, evidence and rigour of development. NQAS Assessors are being
carefully chosen from the pool of Hospital Superintendents, Quality Managers, Matrons & Nursing
Superintendents, Health Administrators, Nodal officers for Quality Assurance in State health
departments across the country. Public Health facilities are required to follow step wise process of
baseline assessment, internal assessment, gap closure and external assessment for fulfilling the
criteria laid down for State & National level accreditation.

Dr. Anup Marar- Director, OCHRI congratulated him and stated that, “Orange City Hospital &
Research Institute will share inbuilt quality culture being practiced at OCHRI with the Public health
facilities and Patients will get benefited.”

On this occasion Dr. Usha Nair, Director- Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited told that, “Good
infrastructure structure and better processes are two important key factors to bring about best
quality healthcare outcome. We always strive for ethical quality healthcare as per national &
international standards, through process of self and external assessment.” She further assured to
provide know-how to public healthcare facilities on implementation of nationalquality standards.

Dr. Vidya Nair, Director (Quality) -RNHPL stated that, “Quality Accreditation of hospitals
stimulates continuous improvement and enables them in demonstrating commitment to quality
care. It raises community confidence in the services provided by the hospitals. It also provides
opportunity to healthcare unit to benchmark with the best.”

Dr. Deepak Dongre expressed his heartfelt thanks to NHSRC faculties and OCHRI
management for motivating him to excel in the field of Quality management. Shri. Udaybhaskar
Nair, Chairman-Nairsons’ Group, Board Directors-RNHPL, OCHRI Consultants &
staff and large number of well-wishers congratulated him for this achievement.

OCHRI’s Dr. Deepak Dongre is NQAS External Assessor

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Pune/Nagpur: On his birthday, a brain-dead man from Pune gifted new life to four people after his family donated his organs to needy patients in Maharashtra, officials said here on Saturday.

The 32-year-old welder had suffered a stroke a few days ago and was rushed to the KEM Hospital in Pune .However, on Friday his condition deteriorated sharply and finally he was declared ‘brain-dead’ by the medical team treating him. However, his wife, stoic in the tragedy that befell her husband on his birthday, consented to the cadaver donations, and signed documents permitting the hospital to harvest his heart, liver and both kidneys.

The gesture of the young wife, who is pregnant and also has a six-year-old son, has helped give a new lease of life to at least four desperate patients who were the recipients of the deceased’s organs.

It also helped Nagpur record its first-ever heart transplant operation, successfully performed on a young farmer at the New Era Hospital, after the welder’s heart was rushed from Pune.

The New Ira team that performed the transplant.

While the liver was retained by the KEM Hospital for a patient there, one kidney each went to waiting patients at the Ruby Hall Clinic and the Sassoon General Hospital, said a spokesperson for Zonal Transplant Coordination Centre (ZTCC).

As per policy, hospitals do not disclose names of the donors or recipients without their consent.

Brain-dead Pune man gifts life to 4 people, Nagpur record its first-ever heart transplant

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Nagpur: Rashtrasant Tukdoji Regional Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in association with Central India Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (CIAOMS) conducted a day long CME on “ORAL CANCER” on 8th June 2019 in Vikyomall Hall of RST Premises.

Oral Cancer is presently the biggest threat heading the list of all cancers in this part of the country. Increasing number of patients of Oral Cancer, younger age group of patients in their productive life are the challenges facing the experts in the field of Oral Cancer & Head & Neck Oncology. Dignitaries Dr. Usha Radke Dean VSPM Dental Colleges, Dr. Sindhu Ganvir, Dean, Government Dental College, Dr. Ramkrishna Shenoi Vice Dean, VSPM Dental College, Officials of CRS Shri Ashok Kriplani, Shri Awatram Chawla & Dr. Ramkrishna Chhangani were prominently present along with a large no. of U.G. & P.G. students of GDC, VSPM Dental College & faculty members of the subject.

Dr. Subhrajit Dasgupta, Director RST RCH welcomed all the speakers & the delegates and stressed the importance of such CMEs for the young & budding surgeons. He took pride in saying that Nagpur City now has excellent faculty to conduct such CMEs & workshops and we now no longer have to import faculty from cosmopolitan cities like Mumbai, Delhi etc.

He exhorted the young audiences to take up projects & Research work in their respective field and stressed the importance of updating one’s knowledge & experienced by attending such CMES.

Excellent Video Presentation was done by Dr. Aniruddha Wagh Consultant Head & Neck Department, RST RCH & By Dr. Pranav Ingole, Asso. Prof. from VSPM Dental College. Video session was chaired by Dr. B. K. Sharma, Jt. Director RST & Dr. Ramkrishna Shenoi. Lectures were delivered on various topics by Dr. Aparna Sharma, Dr. Satsheel Sapre, Dr. Prashant Dhoke, Dr. Akshay Mishra, Dr. Varsha Manekar, Dr. Anjali Kolhe & Dr. Vaibhav Choudhary. Sessions were chaired by Dr. Sindhu Ganvir, Dr. USha Radke, Dr. Mukta Motwani. The CME was widely attended by over 100 delegates.

Dr. Manisha Mishra of RST alongwith Dr. B. K. Sharma conducted the programme.

RST Cancer Hospital holds ‘Oral Cancer’ CME

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Watch: Dr Minakshi Ghadge, Senior Consultant Pulmonologist, Orange City Hospital speaking about Pulmonology i.e. medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory problems.

Dr Ghadge stressed about the precautions and preventive measures to curb irregularities regarding respiratory discusses i.e. the factors affecting the lungs, such as asthma, COPD, infections like influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis, lung cancer, and many other breathing problems.

‘Pulmonologist, the one who guards your breathing’

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More than thirty thousand kits distributed to Nagpurians

Nagpur: In order to bring a relief of people travelling in acute high temperature of Nagpur and make them aware of ways to prevent heat stroke, Wockhardt Hospital Nagpur organized fourth season of its annual summer campaign- “Beat the heat”.

Mindful of the rising temperatures and the effect it has on people, the campaign is organized every year by Wockhardt hospitals under its Corporate Social Responsibility. The aim behind this campaign is to spread awareness about the ways to prevent heat stroke considering the extreme high temperature of city.

Campaign was held on seven petrol pumps of the city where staff members of the hospital distributed ORS kits to visitors. More than thirty thousand kits containing ORS sachets and an information leaflet were distributed. This initiative was appreciated by people of the city.

In a bid to contribute in awareness among the people of Nagpur, Wockhardt organizes this drive every year. Not just kits were distributed; people were also made aware of ways to “beat the heat”. People were made informed how proper hydration can help lower the number of heat-related illnesses that occur during summers.

Wockhardt hospitals are a recognized name in the city. Medical facilities like Cardiology, Brain & Spine, Gynecology, Ortho & Joint replacement, Laparoscopic Surgery, Dialysis & Kidney Transplant, ENT, Cancer Care, Critical Care, General Surgery, Ambulance facility, 24×7 emergency services and 24×7 Pharmacy service can be availed under one roof.

Wockhardt Nagpur organizes Beat the heat Season-4

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Nagpur: The new executive body of Cardio Thoracic Society (CTS) led by Dr S K Deshpande, Cardiac anaesthesiologist shall be installed on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 09:00 am at Hotel Centre Point, Nagpur.

Chief Guest Dr Muralidhar Kanchi, Director, Professor of Dept of Anaesthesiology; Narayana Rugnalaya Hospitals, Bangaluru and Dr C. S. Hiremath, Prof of Cardiac Surgery, Sree Satya Sai Institute of Medical sciences, Whitefield, Bangaluru as the guest of honour shall grace the occasion.

The Scientific programme includes Panel discussion and CME on Cardiothoracic Surgery, anaesthesia and perfusion related topics.

The executive team includes President Dr S K Deshpande, Hon secretary Dr Anurag Vidhale, Treasurer Mrs. Vijaya Lanje, Vice-President Dr Nikunj Pawar,Jt. Clinical secretary Dr Rupali Shendre, Executive members Dr Sandeep Khanzode, Dr Sameet Pathak, Dr Sachin Kuthe, Dr Swapnil Deshpande, Dr. Mangesh Choudhary, Dr Nimisha Mrunal, Dr Yogesh Zanwar, Prachi Sonwane, Santosh Mankar. Ex-officio : Dr Arvind Joshi & Dr Ritesh Borkar.

New Team of Cardio Thoracic Society ( CTS ) to be installed on Sunday

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Nagpur: Heart failure poses a huge disease burden specifically in an ageing society. It is a leading cause of death world over. Lack of awareness on heart failure, its symptoms, treatment options and management amongst the general population significantly increases risk of morbidity and mortality. There is an overt noise and overdose on chest pain and angioplasty in the city but there is hardly any awareness on the ever increasing burden of heart failure caused by coronary artery disease thereby underdiagnosing this critical, manageable condition in our city.

Keeping that in mind and feeling the need of the hour, Arneja Heart Hospital, Nagpur has come forward to launch the “Heart Failure Clinic & Advanced Therapy Program” for the people of Central India.

Dr. JaspalArneja, Director and Senior Interventional Cardiologist AHI says “Heart Failure Clinic is popular and well accepted concept in the Western world, does provide a comprehensive consultation for managing the condition and thus to improve the quality of life. We want to give better healthcare to every individual who comes to AHI and as part of this ongoing effort we have launched the Heart Failure Clinic today. The next step will be cadaveric heart transplant. We are very keen to make it possible”

“The main objective of setting up of ‘Heart Failure Clinic’ is to provide advanced cardiac services to the people suffering severe heart related diseases. “Heart Failure Clinic’ which will intervene the heart related conditions of the people and save them from fatal heart failures,” informed Dr. JaspalArneja.

It is estimated that the number of heart failure cases are rising at an alarming rate in Nagpur with an estimate of 8-9000 new cases are being registered yearly. “Our idea behind launching this dedicated clinic is to ensure that each and every heart failure patient who visits our hospital receives highest standard of care for chronic heart failure thus improving their quality of life. “We are committed towards offering individualized care in a warm and friendly environment at our heart failure clinic,” said Dr. Amar Amale, Senior Cardiologist of Arneja Heart Hospital

Arneja Heart Hospital, will provide all the cardiac services a Heart Failure Patient needs under one roof so patients don’t have to be shuffled to multiple places. Decisions will be made by the team based on the medical details of each patient which will allow them to choose the best and most efficient treatment options,” said Dr. Avinash Sharma, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Arneja heart Hospital, Nagpur.

Dr. JaspalArnejainformed the gathering that patients with chronic heart failure are admitted to the hospital an average of three times a year and 25 to 30 per cent of the patients die within a year of initial diagnosis.He further said that heart failure is a serious concern and if not addressed on time, it may escalate to catastrophic proportions. “Heart failure doesn’t mean that the heart has stopped working. It means that the heart is unable to pump adequate blood and as a result, the body stops receiving enough oxygen leading to breathlessness, swelling over legs and fluid retention.”

Arneja Hospital launches Central India’s first Comprehensive Heart Failure Clinic