On August 3, the ITR-AIIMS Satellite OPD Centre at Baleswar reached an important milestone, as the 100th OPD camp was held at RASMI, inside the ITR residential colony near Central School Square.
Considering the scarcity of quality medical facility at Baleswar, providing state-of- the- art medical treatment and consultancy through AIIMS Bhubaneswar was envisioned by the team ITR. With the objective, the team ITR approached the AIIMS Bhubaneswar to extend its help to the needy patients of Baleswar who otherwise have to move to Bhubaneswar or other metro cities for similar treatment. The proposal from ITR was readily accepted by the AIIMS authorities led by Director AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Dr Geetanjali Batmanabane.
The modalities to provide such services was finalised between the two Directors. It was decided to start an AIIMS Satellite Center within the residential complex of ITR at Baleswar.
The inaugural camp was held about two years ago on July 8, 2017. Since then, these camps are being organised on every Saturday at Range Staff Mess and Institute. Eminent doctors from AIIMS in various disciplines render their services whereas, requisite technical support and all logistic requirement are fulfilled by the team ITR. Relentless effort by team ITR has ensured smooth conduct of these camps on every occasion till date.
The occasion of the centenary camp of the OPD center was celebrated through a humble function inaugurated by Director, ITR Dr BK Das. Director, PXE, DK Joshi was present as the guest of honour during the function.
Dr (Maj) MC Sahu, Additional Medical Superintendent, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, was the chief speaker. Niladri Roy, DOMS, C R Ojha, Group Director (HR) and Anup Kumar Sahu, Chairman, Works Committee were also present on the dais during the inaugural function along with eminent Endocrinologist Dr Kishore Chandra Behera from AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
The function was attended by the employees of ITR and PXE Chandipur, their family members along with a huge number of people who arrived at the venue for availing treatment at the 100th camp.
During his address, Dr MC Sahu had high praise for the commitment, dedication and professionalism demonstrated by team ITR in organising all the previous camps and achieving this great milestone. Social activist Prof Ananta Prdahan of Medical Kriya Anushthan Committee appreciated the contribution of the camp.
While addressing the huge gathering, Dr BK Das emphasised on the need of such camps towards serving the community and explained how the ITR-AIIMS Satellite OPD Center has grown in strength by adding a number of facilities during the course of its journey to the centennial camp.
He appreciated the untiring effort and contribution from each and every member of the team who have been flawlessly organising these camps for the past two years.
A Thyroid Screening Camp was organised for people over 50 years of age. A total of 88 people got benefitted during the camp.