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SNIMS observedNational Voluntary Blood Donation Day

To share the need & importance of blood in the life of an individual,
on 1st October a Blood donation camp and awareness seminar was held at
our Clinical Lecture Hall for the Students of SNGIST Engineering College,
Manjali. Mr. R.Muralidhathan, Manager, Hospital Administration welcomed
the gathering. The function was presided by Dr.Tomy Varghese, Medical
superintendent. Prof.Dr. M.J.John, Principal inaugurated the programme.
Dr.Jose Thomas, Blood Bank Officer& Mr.Kannan, Asst.Prof. ,Dept.of Physical
Medicine addressed the students. Dr.N.Madhu, IMA Joint Secretary &
Director, UHTC, (Chaithanya Hospital), Paravur led the awareness class on
the importance of Blood Donation and this session motivated students for
donating blood.

SNIMS NEWS OCTOBER 2015

World Students Day

SNIMS Observed Health Days
Hospital Activities
Social Activities
Campus News
State Meeting
Interns Corner
Cultural Activities
College Union 2015 - 2016

International day for the Elderly

The theme for this year is Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment

The International Day of Older Persons is observed all over the

world on October 1st each year.On December 14th, 1990 the United Nations
General Assembly voted to establish October 1st as the International Day of
Older Persons as recorded in Resolution 45/106. This Day is observed for
raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and
elder abuse. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that older people
make to society. We observed this 25th International Day for elders in our
hospital by conducting a seminar. This function was officially inaugurated by
Adv. M.K.Shaji, President, Parakadavu block Panchayat .Dr.Tomy Varghese,
Medical Superintendent welcomed the gathering. Prof.Dr. M.J.John,
Principal chaired the function. Dr.Ann Mary, Assistant Professor,Dept of
Community Medicine detailed the importance of this year's theme, the
Common problems in the elderly and the need for safe prescription. Prof.Dr.
B.Nagaraja, HOD, Dept. of General Medicine expressed vote of thanks.

World Mental Health Day

Thousands of people with mental health conditions around the
world are deprived of their human rights. They are not only discriminated
against, stigmatised and marginalised but are also subject to emotional and
physical abuse in both mental health facilities and the community. Poor
quality care due to a lack of qualified health professionals and dilapidated
facilities leads to further violations.

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The theme for this year is Dignity in Mental Health. On 10th

October, the Department of Psychiatry organized a function for honoring the
pioneers & Samaritans of community who are working in the field of Mental
Health. Dr. Anoop Vincent, HOD in charge of Psychiatry gave the facts and
figures on Mental Health. Dr.Ashwin, Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry,
welcomed the gathering. our Principal, Prof.Dr. M.J. John, inaugurated the
function. Dr. T.V. Francis, the Senior Psychiatrist and the Chief Guest of the
Day shared his experiences in his past 40 years of practice. Words of gratitude
were showered by Dr. Ashok Antony, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry.
Rtn. Rajan and Rtn. Girija Rajan the pioneers in Psychiatric counseling, Dr.T V
Francis and staff members of our Psychiatric Department were honored at
the function.

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Thursday clinics
On 29-10-2015. Topic -Borderline
Ovarian Tumor .Dr. S. Shanti, Senior Resident
of Dept of OBG chaired the session & Dr. Nithya
Pankajakshan, Intern was the speaker of the
day. As a Guest Lecture, Dr. Suma, Associate
Prof. of Govt Medical College, Kottayam gave a
short talk on Power of Mind & Silence

Kerala Health Tourism 2015

Mr.Chandra Babu, Sr.PRO & Mr.Christus K N , Asst.Manager,
Hospital Administration represented SNIMS at the above event on 30,31-102015 at Hotel Le Meridian, Cochin.

Social activities
Medical camp and awareness session for elderly

Global Hand washing Day .

Theme-Raise a Hand for Hygiene! . October 15th, 2015 is the World Global
Hand washing Day. This Day is a campaign to motivate and mobilize millions
around the world to wash their hands with soap. The campaign is dedicated
to raise awareness of hand washing with soap as a key approach to disease
prevention.SNIMS jointly with St Joseph's Govt L P School, Ayiroor observed
the day. Mr. Curzen the school Teacher, welcomed the gathering.Prof Dr Raju
Antony of SNIMS introduced the subject.Dr Anila Mani, Dr Lintu Prabhakaran,
Interns demonstrated the steps of Hand washing with audio visual Aids .Dr
Ann Mary, Assistant professor, Dept. of Community Medicine detailed the
importance of Hand washing practice.

The students and staff of the School were gifted with Soaps and
paper napkins. Hands on training was given for 50 students. Dr Krishnan Nair
and Mr. Satheesh Chandran co-ordinated the activities.

World Food Day 2015

The theme for 2015 - Social protection and Agriculture."
SNIMS Jointly with Red Cross, Paravur & Govt
BHS School, Paravur observed World Food Day
on 16th October. Health awareness class was
organized on Diet & Lifestyle diseases. Mr.
Chellappan, Secretary, Red Cross welcomed the
gathering. Dr M. P. Krishnan Nair of SNIMS
detailed various aspects of Life style diseases.
Ms Vijayalakshmi, Headmistress of the school expressed vote of thanks
.Around 50 High School students participated.

SNIMS and Annamanada Panchayat jointly arranged the medical

camp and awareness session for elderly on the international day for elderly at
the Panchayat building.

After the inaugural session Dr. P. Gopalakrishnan, Associate

Professor , Dept. of Community Medicine led the awareness class on Geriatric
problems. The medical team from SNIMS-Dr .Anitha, Dr. Anju, Dr Krishnan
Nair & interns- examined 132 elderly and gave medicines to the sick. There
were 53 hypertensives among them. The camp was from 10 am to 2 pm.

Awareness classes
On Alzheimer's disease
On 1st October, in connection with the International day for the Elderly
SNIMS jointly with ICDS & Parakadavu block Panchayat authorities arranged
an awareness class at Parakadavu Block Panchayat hall. About 40 elderly
people participated in the event. The senior most man and woman were
honored at the function by adorning Ponnada.
Mr. Satheesh Chandran Nair, Senior Health Inspector introduced various
Community Health Activities of SNIMS and a Class on Alzheimer's disease was
taken by Dr Krishnan Nair.
On Lifestyle diseases.
SNIMS also arranged class on the evening of 1st October at St
.
Antony's church, Parakadavu to about 50 Senior Citizens.
On First Aid
On 5th October, SNIMS jointly with Souhrida Club, Career Guidance
and Adolescent Counseling Cell conducted a class at St Mary's Higher
Secondary School, Thalakkode, Ernakulam District. Around fifty students
attended .Dr Krishnan Nair of SNIMS led the class.

Hospital activities
A 3Days course in Basic Life Support &Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (BLSACLS) was conducted by the Department of Medicine,

SNIMS in association with American Heart Association authorised Training

Institute. Training Programme was from 29th to 31st October 2015 at The
College Auditorium.

On Effective Communication
On 6th October, the importance of effective Communication was detailed to
staff members of various Private Hospitals of Paravur, at our Urban Health
Training centre (Chaithanya Hospital). Prof.Dr. Raju Antony, HOD, Community
Medicine, SNIMS had an interactive session on Effective Communication.
Dr.N.Madhu, Director, UHTC, Paravur organized the training programme.
Medical camp & Awareness class on Cancer.
On 18th October, SNIMS jointly with Prathyaasha Palliative
Care,Paravur &Residents 'Association of Ward 18 of Cherai arranged
Awareness class and medical camp at Cherai SMHS. Prof Dr Raju Antony, Vice
Principal of SNIMS inaugurated the function & detailed the various aspects of
Cancer.

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More than 165 people were examined. Eleven cases who presented
with doubtful symptoms & signs of Cancer were referred for further
investigations. Three new cases of Hypertension & Five new cases of Diabetes
Mellitus were diagnosed at the camp. People having changes in their ECGs
were detected. Vision testing was also done and spectacles were prescribed
for the needy .Free laboratory testing & medicines were distributed.. Dr
Sasidharan, Dr Iybu Varghese Chacko, Dr Krishnan Nair examined the patients
along with our Interns.

Campus News
Tobacco-free zone
SNIMS join hands in the venture of KUHS for making all Medical Institutions and offices
under KUHS tobacco-free /COTPA Compliant.

About COTPA
The cigarettes and other tobacco products (Prohibition of
Advertisement and Regulation of Trade & Commerce, Production, Supply, &
Distribution) Act 2003 or COTPA 2003 prohibit advertisement of tobacco
products.
Under section 4 of the act it is the duty of the person in charge of the affairs of
public place to keep the area under his jurisdiction smoke-free and mandated
NO SMOKING signage are placed at prominent places. Public place includes
all offices, educational, health and hospital institutions.
College Principal or a teacher designated by the Principal can be authorized to
take action against any person violating this law and under this act he can be
fined an amount of Rs. 200/- which can be collected on the spot.
Section 6(b) prohibits the sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of the
Educational Institution and mandates the setting of Boards outside the
premises of the Institution with the text as Sale of tobacco products in an
area within a radius of 100 yards of the Educational Institution is strictly
prohibited and is punishable offence with a fine which may extend to Rs .
200/-

Mentoring activities at SNIMS

SNIMS continuing its mentoring activities under its Mentoring cell. The 2015
batch freshers were divided into ten groups with a mentor for each group. On
every Saturday from 11am -12 hrs the respective group meet their mentor.
These informal discussions are aimed at building interpersonal relationships,
provide guidance to solve their problems, if any, confidence building and to
develop the ability of critical &creative thinking.

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Our study materials & tools were offered on an altar to the Divine.
The significance of Ayudha Pooja is 'If one can make a conscious effort to see
the divine in the tools and objects one uses each day, it will help one to see
one's work as an offering to God. It will also help one to maintain constant
remembrance of the divine'.
Artistic talents
Kerala mural
Acrylic on canvas. by Dr.Mini Sajith,
Assistant Prof. Dept of Ophthalmology

News on Inter Medicos competitions

Quiz competition
Mr. Emmanuel and Mr.Nithin of 2012 Batch participated in the
Intermedicos Quiz competition at Amala Medical College,Trichur on 21st
October 2015. Thirty teams from all parts of South India were present. There
was a preliminary round and 15 colleges were selected for next round which
included our college team. This was followed by a viva session in which 5
teams were selected for the final round. ESI Medical college, Bangalore;
Medical College, Kozhikode & Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram stood
1st, 2nd & 3rd respectively.
Intermedicos' Arts and Sports Festival
The largest cultural fest among the medical fraternity of Kerala was
hosted this year by Government Medical College - Thrissur. Pyrexia - A
rendezvous of arts and sports made unique with a blend of unparallel
virtuosity, comradely and integrity. The event started at GMC, Thrissur on
16th October and lasted up to 21st October, 2015. The colorful posters of
various event (be it arts/ sports) caught out eyeballs when they made their
way onto the notice boards of SNIMS. Students of the entire SNIMS fraternity,
joined the practice sessions which took place at the college grounds.

State Meeting
State Task Force Meeting for third quarter was held on 15th October at
Maneesha Hall, Medical College-Trivandrum .Dr.P.Gopalakrishnan, Associate
Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine represented SNIMS at the meeting,
discussed and submitted the RNTCP report of 3rd quarter of 2015.

Interns' corner
International day for the Elderly observed at our Rural health training centre
of SNIMS at Munambam

Practice matches and friendly matches were held at our ground

with nearby college teams like SNGIST and a few other clubs. We had
participated in almost all sports events, hoping to make our presence felt in
Football, Cricket , Volleyball, Badminton , Table Tennis, Basketball etc. Our
students did put in all their sincere effort.

The day was celebrated at Bharatmatha Anghanwadi5, Pallipuram

gram Panchayat. The programme was inaugurated by Dr Thampy; Director of
RHTC. Our Interns discussed the various Geriatric problems and there
solution. The elders were honored with Floral Bouquets. Miss Benny,
.
Anganwadi Teacher co-ordinated the activities.

Cultural Activities
The Pooja vaipu at SNIMS
On 20th October, holding touch with traditions SNIMS, observed
the Ayudha Pooja, at the Students common room in our Academic block.
Mr.E.A.Subramanian, Finance Controller, Prof.Dr. M.J.John, Principal,

Lake with crystal clear water- old memories

A place called Dwaki is 96 kms from Shillong, Meghalaya .A river called
Umngot flows through Dwaki. The water is ultimately pure and so clear that it
looks like boats are not flowing in water; they are flying in the air.

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College Union 2015-16.

The College Union elections are over. New College Union
Mr.Afsal Ummer,Chairman
; Ms. Lithiya Panokaran ,ViceChairperson; Mr. Akhil kumar,General Secretary ; Ms.Jisna jith & Ms.
Sandra Christina George ,Lady Members ; Mr.Nikhil Chand ,Magazine
Editor ; Mr.Jerin Jose,Fine Arts Secretary ; Mr.Krishnan Unni Rajeev
,Sports Secretary
and
Mr.Rohith R Menon,UUC-UG. Batch
Representative - Mr. Vishnu s (2011), Mr. Nithin C J (2012) , Mr. Dilroop
Dileep (2013) , Mr. Jithin P Kumar (2014), Mr. Donny Joe Mathews
(2015)

Hearty Welcome
to New Faculty.

Farewell--Mementos were presented by our Principal Prof.Dr. M.J.John to our

distinguished HOD& Professor Dr.Prakash kumar .D. , Dept. of Anatomy &
Professor Dr.Rajalakshmi ,Dept. of OBG who were leaving SNIMS after
meritorious service.

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Forth coming Health Events

Lung Cancer Awareness Month 01 November 2015
World Diabetes Day
14 November 2015
World Anti-Obesity Day
26 November 2015

30 November 2015
14 November 2015
26 November 2015

Health Tit-bits.
Diphtheria scare triggers mass immunization drive
Malappuram District has 23912 unimmunized children below 5
years- the largest group resisting vaccination in the state. Recently there was
an outbreak of Diphtheria at 2 Arabic College Hostels in the district. 4 cases
were confirmed and over 36 children showed symptoms of the disease.
Preventive measures were taken by giving medicines and vaccines to
vulnerable groups. All those who got the disease were not vaccinated against
Diphtheria. The district Panchayat has come forward to join hands with the
Health Department to reach out to all the 23912 unimmunized children below
5 years. Though they are resisting all efforts of immunization, the help of NSS,
Student Police Cadets, NCC, Thanalkoottu, Scouts, Kudumbasree, Asha
workers, Education Department and other voluntary organizations will be
sought to overcome their resistance.
Source- Article by Mr. Abdul Latheef Naha in The Hindu Daily Dated 16-09-2015

Polio status-2015
.
This year, only two countries have reported polio cases -Afghanistan
and Pakistan. Africa has not seen a case in over a year. The reported cases have
also come down dramatically from 350,000 children a year, a decade ago to
mere thousands today.

According to experts, Pakistan will prove the biggest challenge to

global eradication efforts, with the country accounting for nearly 90 percent
of the world's cases in 2014. Fewer than 10 cases have been reported in
Afghanistan so far in 2015.Nigeria saw its last polio case on 24 July 2014. The
World Health Organization may soon remove Nigeria from the list of polioendemic countries
International Day of the Girl Child - 11th October
"The newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals rightly
include key targets for gender equality and the empowerment of all women
and girls. They offer an opportunity for a global commitment to breaking
intergenerational transmission of poverty, violence, exclusion and
discrimination and realizing our vision of a life of dignity for all."
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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