School health check-up camp...Important activities carried out at the camp: 1. General health check-up 2. Screening for non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes mellitus

School health check-up camp

Organized by: Arokya milk products in coordination with Yenepoya medical college

Date: 09/12/2019 to 19/12/2019

Time:09.30am to 3.30pm

Venue: All schools in manglore city

Faculty in charge:DrShubhankar, Assistant Professor, Yenepoya Medical College

Specialists who attended camp:

1. Dr Kevin John Antony, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

2. DrHabeenaShaira, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

3. DrSumitAudichya, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

4. DrSubhashreeNandy, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

5. DrSooraj VK, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

6. Dr Mohammed Sali KK, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

7. DrBasmaReem Ameer, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

8. DrMalavikaSachith, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

Beneficiaries: Students of schools in Manglore city

Total number of beneficiaries of the camp: 10,000

Brief summary of the camp:

A school health check-up camp was conducted by the Arokya milk products in coordination

with Department of Community Medicine, Yenepoya medical college, Mangaluru in all

schools in Manglore city from 09/12/2019 to 19/12/2019. A total of 10,000 students were

coveredduringcheckup. General examination and vitals were checked. Medications were

prescribed wherever necessary. Students were referred if required. Around 6000 students

were noted to have poor dental hygiene and proper brushing techniques were advised to them

and asked to consult a dentist in severe cases. Anaemia was another most commonly noted

problem among these students and proper dietary advice were given and in severe cases iron

supplementation were also advised. Students were given water bottles and name slips by

Arokya milk products for taking part in this programme and the staff present there were

thanked for their cooperation.

Health Talk at NeerolbeAnganwadi

Organized by: Razia Rural Health care and Training Center, Harekala and Department of

Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital

Date: 11/12/2019

Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm

Venue: Neerolbeanganwadi

Faculty in charge: Dr Akshaya K. M., Associate Professor, YMCH

Health staff who attended:

1) Dr. Anusha, Intern, YMCH

2) MsRanjitha,HI, Razia RHTC, YMCH

3) Mrs. Shweta, MSW, Razia RHTC, YMCH

4) Ms. Chaitra, MSW, Razia RHTC, YMCH

Beneficiaries: Mothers of children attending the anganwaadi

Total number of beneficiaries of the health checkup: 10


A health talk was conducted by the Rural health training center, Harekala and Department of

Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore at Neerolbeanganwadi on

11/12/2019. A total of 10 mothers were present. The talk management and prevention of

hypertension. All doubts asked were cleared. The anganwadistaff were thanked for their

cooperation.

School health check-up camp Kumpala

Organized by: Department of Community Health Nursing in coordination with Department

of Community Medicine, Yenepoya medical college

Date: 14/12/2019


Venue: Government Higher Primary School, Kumpala

Faculty in charge: Dr Poonam R Naik, Professor, Yenepoya Medical College


1. DrSooraj V, Post Graduate, Department of Community Medicine

2. DrAishwaryaGowtham, Intern

Beneficiaries: Students of Government Higher Primary School, Kumpala

Total number of beneficiaries of the camp: 51


A school health check-up camp was conducted by Department of Community Health Nursing

in coordination with Department of Community Medicine, Yenepoya medical college,

Mangaluru in Government Higher Primary School, Kumpala on 14/12/2019. A total of 51

students were covered during checkup. General examination and vitals were checked.

Medications were prescribed wherever necessary. Around 30 students were noted to have

poor dental hygiene and proper brushing techniques were advised to them and asked to

consult a dentist in severe cases. Anaemia was another most commonly noted problem among

these students and proper dietary advice were given and in severe cases iron supplementation

were also advised. A health education was conducted prior to the start of the check-up and

the staff present there was thanked for their cooperation.

Blood donation and specialty camp at Urdu School Bunder on 15th

December, 2019

Organized by:Blood Donors Mangaluru, Women’s Wing in collaboration with Department

of Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College

Date:15th

December, 2019

Time: 9.30 am to 1.00 pm

Venue: Urdu School Bunder

Faculty in-charge: Dr. Pracheth R, Medical Officer Health cum Assistant Professor I/C,

Urban Health Training Centre Bunder, Department of Community Medicine Yenepoya

Medical College

Coordinators:

1. Mrs. Sujatha, Medical Social Worker, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder

2. Mrs. Prathika, Health Inspector, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder

Membersfrom Department of Community Medicine who attended the camp:

1. Dr. Pracheth R, Medical Officer Health cum Assistant Professor I/C, Urban Health

Training Centre Bunder, Department of Community Medicine Yenepoya Medical

College

2. Dr. Shemja M, Lady Medical Officer, Urban Health Training Centre Bunder

3. Ms. Anusha M, Ms. Ansaba Naseer, Ms. Mufeeda and Ms. Aishwarya, Medical

Interns, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder

4. Mrs. Sujatha, Medical Social Worker, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder

5. Mrs. Prathika, Health Inspector, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder

6. Mrs. Mabel Suhasini, Attender, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder

Team members from Yenepoya Medical College Hospital and Yenepoya Dental College:

1. Doctors from Departments of OBG and Ophthalmology

2. Dental team from Department of Public Health Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental College

3. Team from Blood Bank, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital with Pathologists,

laboratory technicians and nurses

Important activities carried out at the camp:

1. General health check-up

2. Screening for non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes mellitus

3. Voluntary blood donation

4. Specialist services

5. Referral services

Beneficiaries:Residents of Bunder and members of Blood Donors Mangaluru, Women’s

Wing

Total number of beneficiaries of the camp:56

Number of volunteers who donated blood: 30 women donors


The camp was declared open by Mrs. Geetha Bhat, Principal, Anugraha College, Mrs.

Zeenath Shamshuddin, Corporator of Bunder ward, Mrs. Ayesha Ullal, President, Blood

Donors Mangaluru, Women’s Wingand other officials of the organization. The organization

felicitated many achievers in the fields of health care, education and social service. Yenepoya

Medical College was also felicitated for providing quality health care.Dr. Pracheth R,

Medical Officer Health cum Assistant Professor I/C, Urban Health Training Centre Bunder,

Department of Community Medicine Yenepoya Medical College, Dr. Shemja M, Lady

Medical Officer, Urban Health Training Centre Bunder, Ms. Anusha M, Ms. Ansaba Naseer,

Ms. Mufeeda and Ms. Aishwarya, Medical Interns, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder,

Mrs. Sujatha, Medical Social Worker, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder, Mrs. Prathika,

Health Inspector, Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder and Mrs. Mabel Suhasini, Attender,

Urban Health Training Centre, Bunder participated from the Department of Community

Medicine. Mrs. Sujatha and Mrs. Prathika coordinated the camp under the guidance of Dr.

Pracheth R. Teams from Blood Bank, YMCH, Departments of OBG and Ophthalmology,

YMC and Department of Public Health Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental College participated.

After the formal inauguration, the camp began. The beneficiaries were first asked to visit the

registration counter. Their basic details were recorded. Volunteers who intended to donate

blood were screened for any abnormalities or ailments. Blood was collected using standard

procedures on those found to be fit on screening. Blood pressure/sugar screening, child

health care, eye check-up, orthopedics and ENT consultation and dental check-up services

were provided. Referral cards were given to those needing further assessment and care at

Yenepoya Medical College Hospital. Pamphlets on schemes and services available at

Yenepoya Medical College Hospital were distributed to the beneficiaries. Free essential

medicines were dispensed. The camp closed at around 1 pm.

Blood donation at the camp

General health check-up at the camp

Dental check-up at the camp

Population Based Screening for Non-communicable diseases:

Organized by:Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Department of Community Medicine.

Date: 16-12-2019

Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Venue: Nellyadi sub-centre, Golithottu

Faculty in-charge: Dr. AbhayNirgude, Professor and Head of Department of Community

Medicine

Postgraduate: Dr. SubhashreeNandy

Other team members: Ms. Celin, nursing staff, Nellyadi PHC, Ms. Leena, nursing staff,

Nellyadi PHC, Mr. Sameer, MSW, Department of Public Health, Dr. Ansaba, Intern,

Department of Community Medicine, Ms. Shalini, helper, Department of Community

Medicine

Beneficiaries: Residents of Golithottu village, Nellyadi

Number: 37

A Population Based Screening programme was organized at Golithottu sub-centre in

Nalliyadi as a part of NPCDCS programme. The screening was for non-communicable

diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Oral cancer, Breast cancer and Cervical cancer. All

patients who visited the centre and were 30 years or over were examined for hypertension,

diabetes and oral cancer. All the women were approached and a diligent effort was made by

Ms. Leena, Ms. Celin and Dr. Subhashree to convince them to undergo breast examination

and VIA (Visual inspection of cervix with Acetic acid). Of all the women who visited the

centre, 15 were examined for breast cancer and 12 were screened for cervical cancer by VIA.

Of the 12 who were examined for cervical cancer, 2 women were referred to a higher center

in view of some abnormality that was detected. All women were advised to do self breast

examination and were educated regarding symptoms of cervical cancer.

SPECIAL OUTREACH CAMP AT NAGABRAMA SLAKE, DONGERKERY

Organized by: Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Bunder, in coordination with

Yenepoya Medical College

Date: 18/12/2019


Venue: Nagabrama Slake, Dongerkery

Faculty in charge: Dr Shubhankar Adhikari Assistant Professors, Yenepoya Medical

College


1. DrChennuruNishitha, Post Graduate, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2. Interns

Beneficiaries: Dongerkerry community

Total number of beneficiaries of the camp: 42


A general health checkup camp was conducted by Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC),

Bunder, in coordination with Yenepoya Medical College, Mangaluru at Nagabrama Slake,

Dongerkery on 18/12/19. A total of 42 beneficiaries came for checkup and utilized the

services provided. General examination was done and vitals were checked. Medications were

prescribed wherever necessary. During NCD screening, 7 new cases of systemic hypertension

and 6 new cases of diabetes mellitus was diagnosed. Appropriate medication, healthy diet and

regular exercise were advocated. 2 pediatric cases and 3 OBG cases came for check up at the

camp. The staff present there was thanked for their cooperation.

Health Talk at Amblamogaru PHC


Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital

Date: 27/12/2019


Venue: Amblamogaru PHC

Faculty in charge: Dr Akshaya K. M., Associate Professor, YMCH


1) Dr.Arya, Intern, YMCH


3) Mrs. Shweta, MSW,Razia RHTC, YMCH

4) Ms. Chaitra, MSW, Razia RHTC, YMCH

Beneficiaries: ASHA workers at Amblamgaru PHC area



A health talk was conducted by the Rural health training center, Harekala and Department of

Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore at Amblamogaru PHC on

27/12/2019. A total of 12 ASHA’swere present. The talk covered topics regarding maternal

healthcare like anemia in pregnancy, gestational Diabetes and hypertension in pregnancy.

Any doubts asked were cleared. The PHC staff and the ASHA’s were thanked for their

cooperation.

Health camp at Rajagudde Government School


Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College

Date: 28/12/2019


Venue: RajaguddeGovernement School

Faculty in charge: Dr Akshaya K. M., Associate Professor, Yenepoya Medical College


1) Dr.BasmaReem Ameer, PG, Dept of Community medicine, YMCH

2) DrDarshan, Intern, YMCH


4) Mrs. Shweta, MSW,Razia RHTC, YMCH

Beneficiaries: mothers of children attending the anganwaadi



A health camp was conducted by the Rural health training center, Harekala and Department

of Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore at Rajagudde Government

School on 28/12/2019. A total of 125 children were examined were examined belonging to

classes 1st to 8

th standard. the main ailments noticed there were dental caries and allergic

rhinitis for which respective referrals were given. All the children were given WIFS regularly

as weel as Tab. Albendazole was given in September. All the children studying there have

complete immunization status. We thanked the school staff for their coorperation.

Family Care Programme

Focus Group Discussion:


Date: 17-12-2019

Time: 9:30 am to 11:30am

Venue: MadaninagarAnganwadi

Faculty in-charge: Dr. Shubhankar Adhikari, Assistant Professor, Department of Community

Medicine


Other team members: Ms.Reshma, MSW, Department of Community Medicine

Beneficiaries: Mothers of under-five children and residents of the village

Number: 7

As a part of teaching and training of Community Diagnosis, the II year MBBS students

posted in the Department of Community Medicine were taught about Focus group discussion

(FGD) forunderstanding health problems and needs of the community. Dr. Shubhankar

Adhikari, Assistant professor, Dr. SubhashreeNandy, Postgraduate Tutor, explained to the

students in detail about the exercise and briefed them as to how to conduct iteffectively in a

field setting. The objectives of the FGD were as follows:

1. To assess the knowledge of residents of Madaninagar regarding solid waste and its types

2. To assess their knowledge regarding management of solid waste

FGD was conducted among 7 mothers of under-five children and residents of the village to

understand the knowledge and practice of solid waste disposal. The speaker, Mr. Abin

introduced the FCP batch students to the participants and explained the purpose of this

activity. The participants’ consent was taken to audio record the activity. Also, another

person was assigned to take down notes as the activity proceeded. After the ice-breaking

session, the speaker directed various questions regarding types of solid waste and its

appropriate management. In the meantime, the entire session was recorded and the answers of

all the participants were noted word to word. Another student was assigned to make the

sociogram which indicates the direction of interaction.

The session concluded with advice regarding the appropriate methods of disposal of solid

waste and the importance of reusing and recycling. The participants were then thanked for

their active participation.

Participatory Mapping Exercise:


Date: 17-12-2019

Time: 9:30 am to 11:30am

Venue: MadaninagarAnganwadi

Faculty in-charge: Dr. Shubhankar Adhikari, Assistant Professor, Department of Community

Medicine


Other team members: Ms.Reshma, MSW, Department of Community Medicine

Beneficiaries: Mothers of under-five children and residents of the village

Number: 5

As a part of teaching and training of Community Diagnosis, the II year MBBS students

posted in the Department of Community Medicine were taught about participatory

approaches forunderstanding health problems and needs of the community. Dr. Shubhankar

Adhikari, Assistant professor, Dr. SubhashreeNandy, Postgraduate Tutor, explained to the

students in detail about the exercise and briefed them as to how to conduct iteffectively in a

field setting.

Participatory mapping was conducted with 5 mothers of under-five children and residents of

the village to understandhealth care utilization and geographical accessibility pertaining to

healthcare facilities and also to locate sites where solid waste was disposed. Initially, the

students introduced themselves to the target audience after which consent was

taken.Thereafter, the participants were asked to depict their locality in the form of a map with

assistance from Ms. Reshma, MSW, after which they were asked to depict theirhouses in the

map. Important landmarks like healthcare facilities, schools, colleges, Anganawadis, places

of worship and solid waste disposal sites/community bins were depicted on the map.The

participants were then enquired regarding their health-seeking behavior

thoroughly.Moreover, they were also asked if there were any problems which they

encountered as far asaccessibility, availability and utilization of health care services were

concerned.

Lessons learnt through these participatory approaches are:

Type of health care facilities available in and around the study area.

Barriers for utilization of health services

Health-Seeking behavior of antenatal mothers

Solid waste disposal sites/community bins in the area

The session concluded with advice regarding the type of health care facilities available. This

would facilitate immediate health care for the needy. Also, the importance of solid waste

segregation and its appropriate disposal was explained. The participants were then thanked

fortheir active participation.

Role Play on addictions

Organized by: Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Department of Community Medicine.

Date: 14/12/2019

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location/area: Nishara Public School, Harekala

Faculty in-charge: Dr. Shubhankar Adhikari, Assistant Professor, Department of

Community Medicine

Postgraduates: Dr. SubhashreeNandy

Other team members:29 Students of 2nd

year MBBS batch 2018, Mrs. Shwetha, MSW,

RHTC

Beneficiaries: Students of class 8, 9 and 10.

Total number of beneficiaries: 100

As a part of family care program activity conducted for a batch of 2nd

year MBBS students of

Yenepoya Medical College, a skit was enacted at the Nishara Public School, Harekala. The

MBBS students were given two days to prepare for the skit during which permission to enact

at the school was obtained. The MBBS students were taken to Nishara Public School on 14-

12-2019. The school students of class 8, 9 and 10 were gathered as the audience. The

participants of the role play first introduced themselves and introduced the theme of the role

play. Following this they began to perform. The script of the role play focused on the

common addictions among young and old individuals. It also stressed on the harmful effects

of addictions on health and family and how it could deteriorate one’s quality of life. The play

concluded with a scene on how one can get over an addiction and where one must go to seek

help for the same. All MBBS students of the FCP group actively participated in the role play.

Role Play on Solid Waste Management

Organized by: Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Department of Community Medicine.

Date: 14/12/2019

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location/area: Nishara Public School, Harekala

Faculty in-charge: Dr. Shubhankar Adhikari, Assistant Professor, Department of

Community Medicine

Postgraduates: Dr. SubhashreeNandy

Other team members:29 Students of 2nd

year MBBS batch 2018, Mrs. Shwetha, MSW,

RHTC

Beneficiaries: Students of class 8, 9 and 10.

Total number of beneficiaries: 100

As a part of family care program activity conducted for a batch of 2nd

year MBBS students of

Yenepoya Medical College, a skit was enacted at the Nishara Public School, Harekala. The

MBBS students were given two days to prepare for the skit during which permission to enact

at the school was obtained. The MBBS students were taken to Nishara Public School on 14-

12-2019. The school students of class 8, 9 and 10 were gathered as the audience. The

participants of the role play first introduced themselves and introduced the theme of the role

play. Following this they began to perform. The script of the role play focused on the usual

problems faced by residents due to improper solid waste disposal and the harmful effects of

the same. The role play was concluded with explanation on how waste can be segregated and

what should be done with each category of solid waste. All MBBS students of the FCP group

actively participated in the role play.

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School health check-up camp...Important activities carried out at the camp: 1. General health check-up 2. Screening for non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes mellitus