Author: Dr. KM Cherian Institute Of Medical Sciences

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As part of PINK PROMISE – The Six-Month Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences in collaboration with St Ignatius Orthodox Maha Edavaka & Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam (Women’s Wing of Orthodox Church of India), organized the breast cancer awareness class at St Ignatius Orthodox Maha Edavaka, Kaipattoor. The session was led by Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital). Dr. Daisy J. Koshy (General Secretary, Samyuktha Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam), Rev. Fr. George Prasad (Vicar, St. Ignatius Orthodox Maha Edavaka, Kaippattoor) and Rev. Fr. Abimon V. Roy (Asst. Vicar,…

Dept. of Respiratory Medicine at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, led by Dr. Winnie Elizabeth Jose (Consultant Pulmonologist) and Dr. Nirmal Mathew (Consultant Pulmonologist), has been honored as the Best Performing STEPS Centre (System for TB Elimination in Private Sector) for 2024 for their outstanding contributions to NTEP activities. https://youtu.be/V23dQ9opYEs The award was received by Dr. Winnie Elizabeth Jose and Dr. Pooja Raghunath (Deputy Medical Superintendent) from Dr. Jamuna Varghese (District Medical Officer, Alappuzha).

The Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the Anti-drug Awareness Class at College of Applied Science, Adoor. Smt. Sreeja Sambath (Clinical Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) led the awareness sessions.

As part of the Kerala Government's 'Arogya Ananda' cancer awareness screening campaign, Dr. K.M. Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur, in collaboration with the Alappuzha Health Department, Arogya Keralam and Community Health Center, Chempumpuram, organised the cancer awareness class and free cancer screening at BTR Bhavan, Mankombu, Alappuzha. The event was inaugurated by District Collector Mr. Alex Varghese IAS. Key speakers included Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital), Dr. Jamuna Varghese (District Medical Officer, Alappuzha), Dr. Anu Varghese (Deputy District Medical Officer & Alappuzha District 'Arogya Ananda' Nodal Officer), Smt. Jinshi Jolly (Block…

Department of Ophthalmology at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the free diabetic retinopathy screening camp, led by Dr. Athul Mohan (Consultant Ophthalmologist and Medical Retina Specialist).

As part of the Kerala Government's 'Arogyam Anandam' cancer awareness and screening campaign, Dr. K.M. Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur in collaboration with the Kerala Police Association, Kerala Police Officers Association, organised the cancer awareness class and free cancer screening at Police Training Centre, Alappuzha. The camp was inaugurated by Shri. Madhu Babu (DYSP, Alappuzha), The event was attended by Smt. Ahalya(Kerala Police Association State Committee member), Smt. Jayanti (Kerala Police Officers Association State Committee member) and Smt. Suja (District Committee member). Medical team led by Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital)…

Dr. Sara J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital) delivered the Keynote Address at the International Women's Day celebration organized by the Travancore Club Ladies' Forum, Thiruvalla. Her inspiring talk, which celebrated the achievements and resilience of women, made the event truly memorable. The occasion was graced by the presence of Smt. Jinu Punnoose (President, Travancore Club Ladies' Forum), Smt. Savitha James (Secretary, Travancore Club Ladies' Forum), Dr. K. G. Suresh (President, Travancore Club) and many esteemed guests.

The Department of Infection Control and Prevention at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the infection prevention and control practices workshop at Aster Institute of Foreign Language Training, Pathanmthitta Dr. Pooja Raghunath (Consultant Microbiologist) and Shri. Johncy Joseph (Infection control Nurse, KMC Hospital) led the awareness sessions.

Kerala Health Minister Inaugurates ‘Arogyam Anandam’ Cancer Campaign at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur. https://youtube.com/live/GArpVFUWKdo Hon'ble Health Minister of Kerala Smt. Veena George inaugurated the ‘Arogyam Anandam’ cancer awareness and screening campaign at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur. Speaking at the event, the Minister emphasized that Kerala, which stands at the forefront of healthcare, greatly benefits from such exemplary initiatives aimed at raising cancer awareness and promoting early detection. https://youtu.be/Db5Fdj93Urc Presiding over the event, Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil, Managing Director of KMC Hospital, announced that large-scale public-private partnership model initiatives would be conducted…

Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur organized the CME on ‘Insulin Insights: Past, Present, Future' by the Department of Endocrinology. The scientific sessions were led by Dr. Rajeev Philip (Consultant Endocrinologist, KMC Hospital) and Dr. Amal Dev D. (Consultant Endocrinologist, KMC Hospital). Over 60 doctors across Kerala attended the CME.

As part of PINK PROMISE - The Six-Month Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the breast cancer awareness class at IHRD College, Adoor. The session was led by Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital).