Author: Dr. KM Cherian Institute Of Medical Sciences

Inauguration of ATPP (Accident Treatment Programme with the Public support) for 'Kerala Police - Kollam Rural' by Shri. Sabu Mathew K. M. IPS (District Police Chief - Kollam Rural) at Kollam Rural District Police Chief Office, Kottarakkara. The Inaugural function was graced with the presence of Shri. Shanihan. A (Additional SP - Kollam Rural), Shri. Reji Abraham. P (DySP - Kollam Rural), Shri. Saju. R.L (Special Branch - Kollam Rural), Shri. Gopakumar (Liaison Officer - Kollam Rural), Circle Inspectors & SHOs from various sub divisions. Police officers from Thenmala, Anchal, Sasthamkotta, Pooyapally, Puthoor, Chadayamangalam, Kulathupuzha, Chithara, Sooranad, Punalur and Yeroor…

Department of Psychiatry & Psychology at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the Mental Health Awareness Programme for students and teachers at Government L.P. School, Thiruvanvandoor, Alappuzha. Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Smt. Sreeja Sambath (Clinical Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) has led the awareness sessions.

Dr. Hima Ravindranath (Faculty Member, University of St. Augustine, USA) inaugurated the Lymphedema Clinic & conducted the Workshop on Lymphedema on Monday, 16th June 2025. The function was presided by Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil (Managing Director, KMC Hospital). The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital), Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon), Dr. John Thomas (Consultant Surgical Oncologist, KMC Hospital), Dr. Nidhun V. Ashok (Consultant Oncologist, KMC Hospital), Dr. Boaz Vincent (Consultant Radiation Oncologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Dr. Rebecca John…

Scientific session on “Extracorporeal Life Support - Current Status” by Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and “TIA and Minor Stroke - Current Concepts” by Dr. Aswin Mathew Thomas (Consultant Neurologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) was held at the IMA General Body Meeting, Kayamkulam.

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Blessing ceremony of 'Advanced Cardiac Laser Machine' at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, officiated by the Managing Director, Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil. The function was graced with the presence of Consultant Cardiologists, Dr. Madhu Paulose Chandy, Dr. Anand Srinivasan, Dr. Devarajan K. A, Dr. R. Senthil Kumar and Consultant Cardiac Anesthetist & Intensivist, Dr. Nikhil George.

"Pre-operative Pulmonary Evaluation – Newer Tools" – Scientific session by Dr. Winnie Elizabeth Jose, Consultant Pulmonologist, at ATICON 2025 (Apollo Thoracic Intervention Conference) held in Chennai on 24th–25th May 2025.

“Newer Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV) Targeting Emerging Strains” – Scientific session by Dr. Rony Joseph, Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician, held during the Monthly CME organized by IAP and NNF Pathanamthitta.

Scientific session on “Extracorporeal Life Support - Current Status” by Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and “Unraveling Liver Lesions: Case-Based Approach to Liver Space Occupying Lesions” by Dr. Murali Appukuttan (Consultant HPB, Gastro-Onco and Transplant Surgeon, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) was held at the IMA General Body Meeting, Adoor.

“Newer Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV) Targeting Emerging Strains” – Scientific session by Dr. Rony Joseph, Consultant Neonatologist & Paediatrician, held during the Monthly CME organized by IAP and NNF Pathanamthitta.

‘’An Overview on Surgical & Non-surgical Procedures in Cosmetic Gynaecology''- Scientific session by Dr. Kavitha L. S (Senior Consultant, Reproductive Medicine & Cosmetic Gynaecology, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) at IMA Chengannur.