Paediatric Oncology Nursing Workshop, 2020’, in collaboration with ‘CANKIDS’

Department of Clinical Haematology, Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, of Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, hosted the ‘Paediatric Oncology Nursing Workshop, 2020’, in collaboration with ‘CANKIDS’ (National Society for change of Childhood Cancer in India) on 22^nd January 2020, on the theme “Quality & Competency”.

At the Inaugural function, Dr. William Bhatti, Director, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, spoke about the importance of ‘Quality Nursing Care’ in Paediatric Oncology.

A traditional lamp was lit to make the function a blessed one, and the God of divine wisdom, knowledge and understanding’, was worshipped with the rendition of the song “Mere geetho ka Vishay” by B.Sc. 3^rd year students from the College of Nursing.

To make the event truly environmental friendly and lower the carbon footprint of the event, saplings were gifted to all the dignitaries. The Speakers were all honoured with a Plaque recognising their contribution.

The topics that were presented were as follows: ‘Treatment modalities of Cancer’, ‘Fundamentals of Chemotherapy’, ‘Blood and Blood product transfusion’, Oncological Emergencies’ and ‘Nursing Care of BMT Patients’. Emphasis was given on skill development of Nurses through work-stations.

Government Hospital Nurses from Amritsar, Patiala, Faridkot, Jalandhar and PGI, attended the Workshop. Students and Faculty from 12 Colleges - across Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, also registered to participate. Those who attended, greatly appreciated the initiative of CMC, Ludhiana to put forth a Workshop on this sensitive topic.

International Day of Person with Disability

International Day of Person with Disabilities (02/12/2019) is an international observance promoted by United Nations since 1992. The Observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. Each year the UN announces annual theme.

This year’s theme is “The future is accessible,”

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMC&H), Ludhiana thoughtfully celebrated this event by organizing an awareness program on 02/12/2019 (Monday) at CMC & Hospital. On this auspicious occasion of “international day of persons with disability”, 250 people gathered in the hospital premises including 100 differently abled people.

Dr. William Bhatti, Director CMC & H, Ludhiana encouraged the “Divyangs” through his thoughtful words and experience. He also emphasized and praised PMR department for their efforts and dedication towards empowerment of people with disabilities

Miss Amrita singh, (ADC) Ludhiana, graced the occasion as chief guest. She felt proud to be there and happy to see the improvement in specially abled persons. She appreciated department of PMR, CMC hospital for all the aid they are providing to the people of the city.

Mrs. Inderjeet Kaur DSSO Ludhiana, Mr,Kuldeep singh and Mr. Gulzar shah from Sarav siksha Abhiyan (SSA) were also present there in the to grace the occasion.     

Parents of Divyang children expressed their experience about rehabilitation services provided by PMR department and thanked Dr. Santhosh and his team for their efforts in making their children independent in all aspects of their daily life.

Dr. Santhosh Mathangi, Head of PMR, CMC thanked all dignitaries and people for making this event a success with special thanks to the Chief Guest Miss. Amrita Singh. He appealed to the crowd that we must come together for a better world and for equal rights for all differently abled. He thanked Dr. William Bhatti for his support and guidance.

Divyang students from SSA showcased their talents through cultural activities including action songs, Giddha and dance. Divyang children admitted in PMR ward of hospital performed action song which received loud cheers from the crowd.

1st Annual National Conference Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses Forum, India “PNNFICON 2019” in collaboration with PNNFI – COLLEGE OF NURSING,CMCH,

LUDHIANA (THE PUNJAB NEWS)The College of Nursing, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab hosted the          1^st Annual National Conference Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses Forum, India  “PNNFICON 2019” in collaboration with PNNFI on the theme “Exploring Advancement and Innovations in Paediatric & Neonatal Care”. Three days conference was concluded with a warm valedictory session at Guy Constable Auditorium, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana.

At the valedictory session, Dr. Reena Jairus, Professor & Principal, College of Nursing, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana proposed heartfelt thanks to the all dignitaries, chairpersons, resource persons and the delegates. Total eight research papers & five research posters were presented. Ms. Indu Bala got first prize & Ms. Jyoti Devi got second prize for the research poster whereas Ms. Sumit Jassal got first prize & Mrs. Richa Justin Hans got second prize for research paper presentation.

Dr. Usha Singh, Dr. Arun Jindal and Dr. Kedar Choudhary were honoured as judges for the research poster presentation. Prof. Seema Barnabas, Prof. Glory Samuel & Mr. Bhim Singh Rawat were honoured as judges for the research paper presentations.

Chairpersons & resource persons of preconference workshop and co-ordinators of different committees were also honoured. Dr. Rupa Shree & Mrs. Geetha Rani felicitated & said that PNNFI is the right platform for the nurse researchers to generate ideas, share innovative techniques and research findings to improve nursing care. Topics like ‘Bioethics in maternal & child care’, ‘Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karykarm’ (RBSK),  ‘Essential care of baby born with congenital malformation’ and ‘Management of common new natal emergencies’ were well appreciated by the participants.     

A very interactive panel discussion on best practices in nursing mothers & human milk banking was conducted. Emphasis was laid upon maternal screening before human milk banking.  Prof. Pity Koul, Dr. Reena Jairus, Dr. Shashi Mawar, Mrs. Balqis Victor and Mrs. Rupinder Deol were the panelists.

Dr. Reena Jairus, Dr. Gurmeet Kaur,  Prof. Pity Koul, Prof. Bhavneet Bharti, Prof. H.C.L. Rawat, Mrs. Prem Lata Prakash, Dr. Ramesh Kumari, Prof.(Mrs.) Glory Samuel, Dr. Smriti Arora,           Ms. Vibha & Ms. Krishnavenni R were the chairpersons for different sessions of the conference.

Dr. Shashi Kant  Dhir, Dr. Monika Sharma, Dr. Poonam Joshi, Dr. Amanpreet Sethi, Dr. Shilpa Sharma, Dr. Smriti Arora, Prof. Bhavneet Bharti, Prof. Urmil Bhardwaj, Ms. Srinithya Raghavan, Mr. Dinesh K. Verma, Dr. Shashi Mawar, Dr. Reena Jairus, Mrs. Prem Lata Prakash, Ms. Indu Bala, Mrs. Deepika David, Mrs. Jatinder Kaur, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, Mrs. Meenakshi Shekhar and                 Ms. Simranjit Kaur were the resource persons for the conference. Certificates were distributed to the participants & conference was well appreciated by the delegates.

College of Nursing, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab hosted the 1st Annual National Conference Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses Forum, India “PNNFICON 2019”

    LUDHIANA (THE PUNJJAB NEWS ) The College of Nursing, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab hosted the          1^st Annual National Conference Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses Forum, India  “PNNFICON 2019” in collaboration with PNNFI on the theme “Exploring Advancement and Innovations in Paediatric & Neonatal Care” from 20^th to 22^nd November 2019. Preconference workshop was held on 20.11.19 with thought provoking key note lectures and hands on work stations by the experienced National Nursing faculty to promote learning in Paediatric & Neonatal Health care. 

On 21.11.19, at the inaugural function, Dr. Reena Jairus, Professor & Principal, College of Nursing, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana welcomed the dignitaries. Dr. Deepak Bhatti, Dean (College Development), Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot was the Chief Guest of the occasion, he  expressed his views and said that it’s a dawn of new era for specialization in Nursing. He also emphasized on the contribution of College of Nursing CMC in the impartation of Quality Nursing Education for over 125 yrs. Dr. Pity Koul, President PNNFI unfolded the theme and spoke about the importance of advance and innovative practice in Paediatric Nursing. Prof. H.C.L. Rawat, Secretary PNNFI introduced the Forum and said that PNNFI was originated with the aim to share knowledge and experience by the Paediatric Nurses nationwide. Ms. Gladis S Kumar, Nursing Superintendent, CMC & H, was also honored at the inaugural session. Mrs. Premlata Prakash, organizing secretary delivered the vote of thanks.   

Chair persons, Resource persons and around 300 delegates from all over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, J & K, Rajasthan, Bihar and Uttrakhand attended the preconference workshop and conference.  The plenary sessions and guest lectures were conducted by eminent speakers.  Scientific paper presentations and Research Poster display were an important feature of the conference. To make the event Eco-friendly, saplings were distributed to the chairpersons and to the resource persons. Prizes were distributed to the winners and certificates to the participants at the valedictory session. Conference was much appreciated by the participants.

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CME on "Clinical Updates on Obstetrics & Gynaecology" was held at Christian Medical College and Hospital,Ludhiana

 LUDHIANA( THE PUNJAB NEWS)A CME on "Clinical Updates on Obstetrics & Gynaecology" was held at Christian Medical College and Hospital , organized by the Department  of Obstetrics & Gynaecolgy with Dr Kavita Mandrelle Bhatti , Head of the Department as the Organizing Secretary on 16 th November 2019. The CME was organized to mark the 125 years of celebrations of the institution. It focussed on High  risk Obstetric care and Infertility  management 

. The chief guest , Civil Surgeon, Dr Rajesh Bagga emphasized on bringing down maternal mortality rates. The CME had eminent speakers and chairpersons  from Punjab, Delhi , Himachal Pradesh , Chandigarh, CMC Vellore and Australia. It was awarded four credit hours by the Punjab Medical Council and was attended by 120 delegates .

 The CME included a quiz competition which had teams from CMC, DMC, Faridkot, Patiala, Ambala Medical Colleges and Apollo hospital Ludhiana. The first winning team was from DMC , second from CMC and the third position was taken up by Faridkot medical college. Besides this a panel discussion on the various aspects of treatment in endometriosis was held . A Rangoli competition for 

the postgraduate students on the theme of "Save the Girl Child" was also held . The CME was appreciated by all attendees

WORLD STROKE DAY- 2019

LUDHIANA (THEPUNJAB NEWS )World Stroke day was observed  at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana on 29^th October, 2019 on the theme “ Don’t Be The One” under the guidance of Mrs. Ritu P. Naihar Assoc. Prof. (Head of Medical Surgical Nursing Dept.) and faculty of College of Nursing , CMC & Hospital , Ludhiana. M.Sc. (N) 1^st & 2^nd Year and B.Sc.(N) 3^rd Year students organized poster exhibition and  provided education to the patients and their relatives regarding Stroke which means sudden change in the blood supply to the part of the brain causing a loss of ability to move particular part of the body,  its risk factors like Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Smoking, Alcohol consumption & History of Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) etc.,

 They also emphasized on  different types of Stroke like Hemorrhagic stroke , Ischemic stroke and TIA and early manifestations of Stroke like muscular weakness, visual disturbances, difficulty in speech, reduced sensation, headache, mental confusion and about FAST F- Facial deviation, A- Arm weakness, S- Slurred speech, T-Time to Call, and management of stroke i.e. if the patient reaches to the hospital in window period (from onset of symptoms till 4 and half hours) he can be given TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) which restores blood flow by dissolving the clot and is beneficial for the  patient to  live a normal life without complications of stroke. As per the theme, students focused on the prevention of the stroke which included avoiding and controlling Hypertension  & Obesity, quitting alcohol drinking and smoking, doing daily exercise for half an hour & healthy diet i.e. cutting down extra fats and oils and increasing more fruits and vegetables in the diet and  having regular check up of Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar in the late 40s. The Principal of College of Nursing, Dr. Reena Jairus appreciated the students and faculty for their hard work. Patients and their relatives, staff and employees found the exhibition very interesting, educative & appreciated the hard work put in by the teachers along with students.