Experts mull to strengthen health systems
Chandigarh: The Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER and Association for Health Systems Analysis and Strengthening (AHSAS) are organizing, “4th National Workshop cum CME on Health Systems Strengthening’ from December 17 till 21. Dr Arun K Aggarwal, organizing secretary, said country is passing through revolution in health sector with massive use of information technology. To discuss the existing status of implementation, a total of 32 resource persons will share the experiences of their states and organizations on use of information technology in health Systems. Around 65 delegates have registered for the workshop comprising of District programme officers, various nodal officers, senior programme mangers, medical officers, senior residents, junior residents across 8 states of the country. Workshop has received partial funding support from LIC of India, Medical Council of India and Save the children Initiative.
Award to advocate Daljit Kaur
Chandigarh: A social worker and lawyer of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Daljit Kaur has been conferred ‘Confluence Excellence Award’ at the House of Commons in UK during a special ceremony held at London. The award was presented to Daljit Kaur for her distinguished services rendered for spreading awareness on the issue of fugitive NRIs who run away after marrying innocent Indian girls. The award was bestowed to her by Lord Raj Lomba in the presence of British Deputy High Commissioner Geoff Wayne, Baroness Sandeep Verma and Navneet Dholakiya, eminent Indian writer Farooq Dhondi and other dignitaries.
App for heart patients launched
Panchkula: A 24x7 futuristic app for heart patient — Dr Sarwal iConsult — was launched by Ojas Hospital to mark its first anniversary on December 15. Dr Varindar Sarwal, cardiac surgeon and the the brain behind the mobile application, said that through the futuristic app, the heart patients can be in touch with their doctors round the clock from anywhere in the world, before and after their surgeries or interventions besides any other concerns related to the disease.
Fortis launches Cochlear Implant Clinic
Chandigarh: What could be the first of its kind in the region, Fortis Hospital, Mohali has launched Cochlear Implant Clinic here. A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that replaces the function of the damaged inner ear. Unlike hearing aids, which make sounds louder, cochlear implants bypass the damaged hair cells of the inner ear (cochlea) to provide sound signals to the brain. Dr Ashok Gupta, Director, Department of ENT, Fortis Hospital emphasized the need for Cochlear Implant surgery in children during early days. Dr Gupta advised for regular medical checkup with specialist so that it can be diagnosed early, and corrective surgery can be taken for a better quality of life.
Indiannica Learning organises ELT workshop
Chandigarh: Indiannica Learning Private Limited (a subsidiary of Navneet Publication Limited, formerly known as Encyclopædia Britannica (India) Private Limited organized English Language Training (ELT)here. The workshop was attended by over 100 English teachers from tricity attended the workshop. Sister Mary Supreeta AC, Principal, Carmel Convent School was the chief guest and launched the new CBSE ELT Series, Weavers. The session was designed to enable teachers to discover their own and their students strengths and dynamism, work through a student-centric lesson plan that enhances self-reliance and motivation among students, learn innovative strategies to develop imagery and hone their students’ writing skills, discover the elements of a story and create and present a storyboard.
Pregnancy Fiesta organised
Chandigarh: Cloudnine Group of Hospitals Chandigarh organized a pregnancy fiesta for all the expecting couples in the city. As a part of the first anniversary celebrations, a ramp walk by Moms-to-be and their spouses was organized at the hospital. A lucky draw after the celebrations awarded 2 couples with free delivery packages, 3 couples were awarded the free suite upgrade and Rs 5000 off on delivery packages for 20 couples was also given. An interactive session on pregnancy care, diet and fitness mantras was organized by the doctors at the hospital offering all possible information about pregnancy and aftercare under one roof for expecting couples.
“Physiocon-2018” concluded
Chandigarh: The 5th edition of National physiotherapy conference “Physiocon-2018” concluded at PGIMER on Sunday. It was organized jointly by the Indian association of physiotherapists(IAP) Chandigarh branch in collaboration with PGI Physiotherapist Association(PPA).The theme of conference was “recent trends in physiotherapy”. Modern approaches, scientific papers and techniques of physiotherapy were presented and discussed by eminent speakers and faculties. Some important topics like Pilates training exercise, posturography, chest physiotherapy in ICU, oromotor physiotherapy in stroke,important of exercises in parkinsons disease, gait reeducation in stroke, do’s and don’ts of spinal thrust manipulation were discussed in this conference.
Quantum organizes investor meet
Chandigarh: Quantum Asset Management Company conducted its ‘Path to Profit’ an investor meet in Chandigarh which was well attended investors across the tricity. The meet invited opportunities for the retail investors to interact with industry experts and markets practitioners to discuss and understand various investment prospects coming in the year ahead. Sorbh Gupta, Associate Fund Manager- Equity, Quantum AMC said, “Such initiatives present a great opportunity to address issues relating to investor interest in the financial planning and mutual funds.