From the Scriptures

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

 

 

 

WELCOME

SPECIAL PRAYERS

Boys' Hostel
Mr. Kersome and Residents
Ladies' Hostel Mrs. Helen Catherine and Residents
Student Nurses' Hostel Ms. Hannah Bhagyavathi and Residents

CHAPEL SERVICE

Monday to Friday 6.45 am For Students
Wednesday 1.00 pm Prayer for all
Saturday 7.45 am -
Sunday 6.00 pm -

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

To Christmas the joy of Christmas is not limited to His birth. It is built even more on the triumph of His death and resurrection - that gave meaning to His birth. The mysterious spirit of generosity which possesses us at Christmas is the afterglow of Calvary. The fact of the cross illuminates this day and hallows it. As we exchange our gifts, let us remember that they are symbolic of the unspeakable gift of God's love. I do not believe that Christians should be giving expensive gifts to each other. We should quietly give simple little gifts that are expressions of our love and devotion to the recipients. These gifts become symbolic of the gift of God's love.

Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, not a dream. It is a glorious reality. It is a time of joy. Bethlehem's manger crib became the link that bound a lost world to a loving God. From that manger came a Man who not only taught us a new way of life, but brought us into a new relationship with our Creator. Christmas means that God is interested in the affairs of people, that God loves us so much that He was willing to give His Son.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, as I remember Your birth in such a lowly stable,
Cleanse my heart that it might be a sanctified gift for you.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME

Carol Service
5.30 pm, December 8th, 2006
'Carol Rounds 6.30 pm, December 14th and 16th, 2006
Annual Sports 4.00 pm, 15th December, 2006

WELCOME

Ms. Dorcus William, Clerk/Data Entry Operator, Department of Pathology
Ms. Dhanalakshmi, Ms. Parimalam, Clinical Instructors, School of Nursing
Ms. Stella, Staff Nurse
Ms. Velarasi, Warden Community Health Centre. Muthsandra

EVENTS

The Annual Thanksgiving Service was held on November 4, 2006 in the Hospital Chapel to thank God for all the blessings received throughout the year. Rev. Daniel Ravi Kumar, Asst. Presbyter,
St. John's Church, Bangalore was the guest speaker.

St. Mark's Women's Fellowship visited our Geriatric Ward on November 15, 2006 to spread the Christmas cheer to the patients in the Geriatric Patients. They have donated a DVD Player and 4 CD's for their entertainment. We thank them for their generous gift which brings great enjoyment for these people.

Children's Day was celebrated on November 17, 2006. A free Health Camp was conducted for children below 14 years of age by a team of Doctors from the Hospital consisting of Pediatricians, Pediatric Cardiologist, Ophthalmologist, Dental and ENT Surgeons. About Children were screened at this camp. A drawing and painting competition was also held for children for age groups between 5 and 14 years. We had a very good response from various schools.

Nursing and Paramedical Lamp Lighting and Graduation Ceremony was held on November 29, 2006. Dr. Sarala Krishnamurthy, Consultant Pathologist and Principal Allied Health Professional Courses welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest Mrs. Rani Rajkumar, Principal, St. John's High School who gave the graduation address and distributed the Medals & Certificates. Rev Vincent Rajkumar, Presbyter- in- charge St. Mark's Cathedral, gave the message. Dr. Colin John the Honorary Director addressed the new students and the graduates. The Florence Nightingale Lamp was lit by the Ho. Director, and the Oath was administered by the Nursing Superintendent Mrs. Esther Jeyarani. Dr. Christi Dominic Savio, the Deputy Medical Superintendent proposed the vote of thanks..

NEW EQUIPMENTS

A brand New BTS 330 Semi Automated Biochemistry Analyzer was installed in the Department of Pathology on 15.11.2006. This instrument performs all Biochemistry tests. It is also used for quantitative analysis of tests like ASO, CRP and RA factors.

From the World of Medicine
Events of the Month
Dr. Christi Dominic Savio, Head, Department of Pediatrics

Three important events dominate the health calendar during the month of December. They are

  • World AIDS Day or the Red Ribbon Day
  • International Day of Disabled Persons
  • Human Rights Day


World AIDS Day or the Red Ribbon Day
Observed on the First of December every year, it is intended to spread the awareness of HIV / AIDS among all people particularly the youth. Knowledge of the disease and its mode of transmission will enable people to avoid all such behaviour that would make them vulnerable to the disease. Knowledge of the disease will also dispel misconceptions about the disease and help one to treat people with HIV / AIDS with compassion and concern, rather than treating them as untouchables. As per the 2004 estimates about 51 lakh people have been infected with HIV in India.

International Day of Disabled Persons
Ever since 1992, December 3rd has been observed as the International Day of Disabled Persons world over. Promoted by the United Nations Organization (UNO) the purpose is to sensitize the public about the disadvantages suffered by the disabled people in their life and to promote activities that would help them overcome their disabilities.
The theme for this year is "E-accessibility". It is common knowledge that access to information technology creates opportunities for people to earn their living. But the internet remains inaccessible to people with physical disabilities. For example a person with a disability of his hands may be unable to use the mouse and a person with defective sight may be unable to read the normal sized fonts. But these people would still be able to use the computer and internet if the IT industry could come out with special devices that could bypass the standard devices such as the mouse and the monitor.
This in a nutshell is the theme for this year. Making Information Technology accessible to the disabled person by providing him / her with special tools tailored for his need.

Human Rights Day
The Human Rights Day celebrated globally on the 10th of December every year commemorates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UNO in 1948. The day is marked by conferences and cultural events highlighting the human rights which is not available in so many countries of the world.
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights an individual has 30 basic rights. The UN encourages everyone to read this document and take a pledge to ensure that human being receives these rights. An Essay Contest has also been organized for children and youth (8 to 18 years) by the UN. For more details log on to http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/humanrightsday2006/guidelines1.asp
The deadline for the submission of the essay is 10th December 2006.

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