Author: Dr. KM Cherian Institute Of Medical Sciences

Dr. John Thomas, Consultant Surgical Oncologist, chaired a session on ‘Soft Tissue Sarcoma’ at Spectre 2024 on 1st September, organized by the Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery at Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla.

“Is Intraoperative Electrocorticography (ECoG) for LEATs More Useful in Children? (IO-ECoG Trial)” – Scientific session by Dr. Sreenath P. R., Consultant Neurosurgeon, at Chitra Neurosurgery Update 2024 on 31st Aug & 1st Sep, organized by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.

Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Anti-drug Awareness Class at St. Thomas High School, Kozhencherry, Pathanamthitta. Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Smt. Sreeja Sambath (Clinical Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) has led the awareness sessions. The function was presided by the school principal, Smt. Asha Varghese.

Prof. Dr. Vinod Menon (Consultant Bariatric & Upper Gastro-intestinal Surgeon [Robotic & Laparoscopic], University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK; Immediate Past President & Chair of Trustees – British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society [BOMSS]; Honorary Clinical Professor, University of Warwick) visited Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur on 22nd Aug 2024 for the discussion on Comprehensive Specialist Weight and Diabetes Management Service. The panel discussion was enriched by the presence of Dr. Geevarghese K. Mathew (Medical Superintendent & Consultant Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon), Dr. Murali Appukuttan (Consultant HPB, Gastro-Onco and Transplant Surgeon), Dr. Farish Shamsudeen (Consultant…

Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Anti-drug Awareness Class at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chengannur. Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Shri. Ashish Samuel (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) has led the awareness sessions. Inauguration was done by the Smt. Preethi. R(Principal, Chinmaya Vidyalaya) and the function was presided by the Shri C. Ashok (School Manager).

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Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences organized the Seminar on – ‘Introduction to Palliative Care’ by Dr. Sunitha Daniel (Lead Consultant in Palliative Medicine, York and Scarborough teaching NHS Hospital Foundation Trust, York, UK). The function was graced with the presence of Rev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil (Managing Director, KMC Hospital), Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist, Oncology Centre, KMC Hospital), Dr. Boaz Vincent (Consultant Radiation Oncologist, KMC Hospital), Shri. Seby Poulose (COO, KMC Hospital) and Doctors from various departments of KMC Hospital.

Mar Thoma Suvishesha Sevika Sanghom, Niranam Centre organized an Awareness Seminar at St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, in association with Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, Chengannur. Dr. Sarah J. Easaw (Medical Director & Consultant Oncologist at the Oncology Centre, Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences) has led the awareness seminar on the topic of “Cancer in Women, Immune System and Prognosis’’

Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences on the 78th Independence Day.

Department of Psychiatry & De-addiction of Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences, organized the Anti-drug Awareness Seminar at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ramapuram, Alappuzha. Dr. Ruben John (Consultant Psychiatrist, KMC Hospital, Chengannur), Fr. Bibin Baby (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) and Smt. Sreeja Sambath (Psychiatric Counsellor, KMC Hospital, Chengannur) has led the awareness sessions. Inauguration was done by the District Panchayath Member, Shri. K. G Santhosh and the function was presided by the school principal, Smt. Thanuja D. Rajan

'Ischemic Stroke: Paradigm Shift in Management' - Scientific session by Dr. Aswin Padmanabhan - Consultant Neurovascular & Interventional Radiologist, at All India Medical Association AMS State Conference (KAMSCON 2024) held at Govt. Medical College, Kottayam

Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences has contributed ₹10 lakh to the CM’s disaster fund for Wayanad. The amount was handed over by Shri Seby Poulose (Chief Operating Officer, KMC Hospital) to Shri Alex Varghese IAS (District Collector of Alappuzha). Fev. Fr. Dr. Alexander Koodarathil (Managing Director, KMC Hospital) expressed his commitment to providing medical assistance to those affected and shared his condolences with those who have lost loved ones and homes.