CHURCH
OF SOUTH INDIA HOSPITAL,
BANGALORE
Vol.1, No. 1. (For private circulation only) March 2003
Be always humble, gentle and patient.
Show your love by being tolerant with
One another. Do your best to preserve
The unity which the spirit gives by means
of the peace that binds you together.
Ephesians 4: 2,3
SPECIAL PRAYERS:
Administration : Mr. David P. Raju & Staff
Radiology : Mr. S. Kersome & Staff
L.C.P. : Dr. Shashikala & Staff
Y.F.C.
CHAPEL SERVICE:
Saturday : 8:30 am
Sunday : 6:00 pm
Ash Wednesday March 5th : 8:30 am
GREETINGS FROM THE BISHOP’S DESK:
It is my great joy and pleasure to see the first issue of the CSI Hospital News Letter being published. It is a tool that will connect the CSI family, bridging the gap and promoting a loving and nurturing community. I wish every one of you God’s richest blessing and thank you for your commitment, hard work, at times, under demanding circumstances and look forward to your continued support in the days ahead for a bright future – Rt. Rev. S. Vasanthakumar
FROM THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK:
It is also hoped that academically, recent advances in various disciplines will be published for the information of all.
May God bless our efforts and help us fulfill His Mission through the Healing Ministry of our Diocese. – Dr. Helen P. Samuel
FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR’S DESK:
Friends, one must dare to dream even if small. We wanted to start a newsletter and sought the help of all team members to select a title. We received a few replies but could not proceed for various reasons. The idea did not die but was shelved temporarily. Say hello to Mrs. Asha John our Public Relations Officer who felt it expedient to start a newsletter. The small dream has come true with this first issue. The main purpose of this newsletter is to communicate, to tell one and all what we do in our Hospital.
For starters in November we started the concessional package for Heart Check-up, at just Rs.750/- . As a special case the reports are made ready while you wait (within two and half to three hours) and consultation with the doctor, can take place immediately thereafter. We are here to serve you.
We have installed a new state of the art Mammography machine, from GE, the Senographe 700 T. We are planning to have a screening programme for women. Here also we will be offering a package. Please wait for our official announcement.
Our association with Narayana Hrudayalaya continues to blossom and we thank them for their wholehearted cooperation. The Cardiology OPD, runs 6 days a week with consultants from Narayana Hrudayalaya. We also implant pace makers. Our CCU has seven beds and is well equipped. A theatre exclusively for open-heart surgery is getting ready. We will keep you updated from time to time.
Our Nephrology Department is associated with Manipal Institute of Nephrology and Urology. We offer dialysis, at subsidized rates and a low cost package for “related” kidney transplants. We thank MINU for their continued help and patronage.
The C arm is proving a much needed aid for orthopedics and complicated procedures are performed.
We have declared our Hospital garbage free and bio-medical waste free on the first of January 2002. Please let us all work together to ensure its success.
We have commenced computerization of the Hospital and presently the Accounts and Medical Records Department are on the LAN network.
LET US ALL STRIVE TO BRING BACK THE GLORY OF THIS GREAT AND GLORIOUS INSTITUTION.
More in my next, bye and good luck! – David P. Raju.
CONGRATULATION:
Nursing and Paramedical graduation was held on January 31, 2003. Dr. Helen P. Samuel, Medical Superintendent welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest Dr. Colin John who gave the graduation address. Mrs. Asha John distributed the certificates.
The Best Outgoing Student Award:
Batch of 1998-2001 (GNM) – Niceymol Varkey – I
Bindu Jacob -- II
Annie Princilla - II
Mr. Samuvel D. – II
Merit Certificates were awarded to:
II Year GNM 2002 - Sujo K. George - I
. S. Helen Adaikalamary – II
I Year GNM 2002 - Glory Victoria L. – I
- A.Lilly Kamalavathani – II
Mrs. P.S. Roberts, Nursing Director has been elected as Vice-Chairman, Board of Nursing Education, CMAI, N.L., South India Branch for this biennium.
EVENTS:
Lecturers and case presentations:
Dr. Arulmozhi Ramarajan – presented a case report on Fetal Leukemia and Tubectomy Failure at the International Asia Oceania Conference of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2002 & 2003 respectively.
Dr. Swetha Arasu, MRCOG Student, presented a case report on Mono Amniotic Twin Gestation; Post Renal Transplant Pregnancy – successful outcome; Post partum Renal Failure; Pelvic Abscess - Dilemmas in decision making at the International Asia Oceania Conference of obstetrics & Gynaecology 2002 & 2003 respectively.
Dr. Teena Thomas, MRCOG Student, presented Statistical Analysis of Severe PIH in Pregnancy at the International Asia Oceania Conference of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2003.
Dermatology Department celebrated Anti Leprosy Day on February 1, 2003. The purpose is to bring awareness, prevention and eradication of the disease. As part of this celebration they distributed bed sheets and food packets to about 100 patients. Trophies and medals were given to school children who participated in the Leprosy awareness campaign. The department also raises fund and distributes School Books.
Department of Pediatrics: The following staff have served as office bearers of Professional Bodies:
Dr, Vasanth Kamath, our Senior Consultant Pediatrician served as the President of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Bangalore branch (IAP, Bangalore) for the year 2002.
Dr. Christi Dominic Savio, Head of the Department of Pediatrics, served as the Honorary Secretary of IAP, Bangalore during the years 2000 and 2002. He is at present the cyber master to the official website of IAP, Bangalore, http://www.iapbangalore.com/.
Dr. Roy Abraham, Associate Pediatrician, has been elected to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the IAP, Bangalore for the year 2003.
Lectures and Case
Presentations:
Dr. Christi Dominic Savio, has been invited to deliver a talk on the Use of Mucolytics in Children at the Pulmonology Update at Mangalore on 9th March 2003. This Continuing Medical Education program is being organized by the Dakshina Kannada branch of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. He has also been invited to give a lecture on Urinary Tract Infections in children for general practitioners at Vijayanagar, Bangalore on March 1, 2003. The lecture is organized by Nestle India Ltd. Dr. Ashok Rijhwani, our Pediatrics Surgeon will be speaking on Common Surgical Problems.
Dr. Maria Lewin, Assistant Pediatrician and Dr. Joyce Gemson, Senior House Officer, presented interesting clinical cases at Indian Medical Association (East) meeting at the Lakeside Medical Center recently.
Department of Dietary : . Mrs. Juliet Vijayakumar, Dietician , CSI Hospital, was one of the organizing Committee member for the 35th Annual National Conference of the Indian Dietetic Association held on November 14 & 15, 2002.
VISITORS:
We had great pleasure in welcoming the following visitors from the Diocese of Gloucester to our Institution:-
Rev. Nicholas Bury Rev. Ian Calder
Rev. Felicity Bayne Rev. Richard Clutterbuck
Rev. Christopher Wray Miss. Adele Owen
Rev. Tom Merry Mrs. Shahne Vickery
Rev. Barry Coker Ms. Lindsey Phipot
They are Presbyters, Chaplains and leaders of different Churches from the Diocese of Gloucester. They are on a visit to our Diocese to see the Christian faith at work here. CSI Hospital Bangalore was their first stop to know about the Healing Ministry under our Diocese