‘Lets Defeat COVID-19’ was released at DMC

21st June  2020 at 12:44 PM

 Awareness is very much required at this crucial hour 

Ludhiana: 21st June 2020: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

A booklet on preventing spread of COVID-19 infection entitled ‘Lets Defeat COVID-19’ was released by Secretary of DMCH Managing Society-Sh Prem Kumar Gupta. Also present on the occasion was Medical Supdts. Dr Ashwani Chaudhary, Medical Supdt. (HDHI) Dr Bishav Mohan and Professor of Medicine-Dr Rajesh Mahajan.  

Dr Rajesh Mahajan and Dr Bishav Mohan co-authored the book under the guidance of Secretary Sh Prem Kumar Gupta. Vice-Principal and Chief Cardiologist Dr GS Wander, Dr Sarju Ralhan from Department of Cardiac Surgery and Dr Sahil Goel from Departemt of Ophthalmology also gave their valuable advices and suggestions for the publishing of booklet.  

In his message, Secretary Sh Prem Kumar Gupta said that DMCH as a major tertiary health care centre of Northern India took this initiative of publishing a booklet on making people aware about symptoms of Coronavirus and adopting preventive measures to be safe from this infection.

Dr Bishav Mohan and Dr Rajesh Mahajan, co-authors of the book, said that awareness is very much required at this crucial hour to make people know about the symptoms and preventive measures to beat COVID 19 infection and stay safe and healthy.

According to them, maintaining proper Social Distancing of atleast 1 metre between yourself and others and wearing of masks properly close to the bridge of your nose and all the way under your chin are two most important factors responsible for controlling the spread of COVID 19 infection.

SHO Arshpreet Kaur discharged from DMCH

Friday: 8th May 2020 at 3:18 PM
Senior police officials were present on the occasion

Ludhiana: 8th May 2020: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

Ludhiana:SHO of Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana- Arshpreet Kaur, admitted in DMCH due to COVID-19 infection got discharged today after 14 days of hospitalization in DMCH. On her discharge from the hospital, senior police officials of Ludhiana Police Commissionerate  were present on the occasion and facilitated the officer for getting back to normal well being.

Secretary of DMCH Managing Society- Sh Prem Kumar Gupta congratulated SHO Arhspreet Kaur in fighting her battle against COVID 19 infection. He lauded the effective teamwork of doctors, nursing and paramedical staff of DMCH in successfully treating the patient. Mr Gupta specially emphasized the contribution of Departments of emergency Medicine, Microbiology and Critical Care Medicine in treating patients infected with COVID 19 infection  

Professor of Medicine-Dr Rajesh Mahajan said that the patient Arshpreet Kaur had tested negative on two occasions and got successfully discharged in healthy condition today.

Dean Academcis Dr Rajoo Singh Chhina said that DMCH,under the guidance of Secretary Sh Prem Kumar Gupta is fully equipped to tackle the present situation of COVID 19 pandemic and all faculty and staff members are taking all the due precautions in creating awareness and leaving no stone unturned n winning war against COVID-19. 

Five day Yoga Camp started at DMCH

Date: Jun 18, 2016 4:47 PM

Dr. Sanjeev Singh Rawat demonstrated different asanas

Ludhiana: 18 June 2016: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

In view of 2^nd International Yoga Day to be held on 21^st June, Department of Yoga, DMCH today organized a five day Yoga Camp which will be concluded on 22^nd June. The camp is being organized in Dumra Auditorium of DMCH from 6 am to 7 am. The first day of Yoga Camp saw the participation of people from different walks of life. Dr Sanjeev Singh Rawat (Yog Consultant, DMCH) demonstrated different asanas.

In his address to those present on the occasion, Dr Rawat said Yoga is a therapy that connects the body, breath, and mind to energize and balance the whole person. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall well-being. Yoga improves fitness, lowers blood pressure, promotes relaxation and self confidence, and reduces stress and anxiety. People who practice yoga tend to have good coordination, posture, flexibility, range of motion, concentration, sleep habits, and digestion. Yoga is a complementary therapy that has been used with conventional medicine to help treat a wide range of health problems, but it does not cure any disease, said Dr Rawat.    

Authority to fix rates of the corporate hospitals demanded

CPI expresses satisfaction at withdrawal of the controversial circular by the DMC

Ludhiana: 4 January 2016: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

The Communist Party of India District Ludhiana has expressed satisfaction at the withdrawal of notice by the DMC management in which they had made it mandatory that if a person has to be admitted in the hospital and needs ICU care has to deposit Rs. 20000/- in advance, for Ventilator Rs. 30000/- and Rs. 50000/- for both, even if it is an emergency and if this happens the money will be recovered from the Junior doctor on duty. Addressing a press conference Com D P Maur Asstt Secretary of the district unit of the CPI said that this circular had anguished the citizens. The Communist party of India (CPI) had held a rally outside DMC & Hospital on 25th July 2015 demanding its withdrawal. The party also submitted a memorandum to the hospital authorities on this but they refused to withdraw it. Then we lodged complaint to the ministry of health, Medical Council of India (MCI), the Punjab Medical Council and the state government that the DMC &hospital is a charitable hospital and is getting all benefits due to the charitable institutions. They have no right to issue such a circular. More over this circular is total violation of human rights as health is the most important right to life. This is also violation of the Supreme Court directives that no hospital can refuse care to a patient in case of emergency because of monetary reasons. Such an act is also violation of code of medical ethics of Medical Council of India. But now we have received communication from the PMC that the DMC has withdrawal the circular. Com Ramesh Rattan- Secretary city unit of the party said that this is a victory of the citizens. The struggle for health to all will continue he said. He further demanded that the government should setup a regulatory authority which should look into the rates of the corporate hospitals   and streamline them as these hospitals are charging exorbitantly. He said that the party had held a rally outside civil hospital few weeks back demanding its up gradation and we shall take up this till it is achieved. Com Gurnam Sidhu – Asstt. Secretary of the city party said that government must be strict towards the pharmaceutical companies who give free bees to the doctors as this adds to the cost of the medicine. The kick backs/cuts and commissions by the doctors and the private hospitals should be immediately stopped. He appreciated the role of the Punjab Medical Council in this regard and criticized the Health Minister Sh.Anil Joshi for unnecessary intervention into the affairs of the council.  He also demanded that healthcare to all must me ensured by the government on the pattern of ESIC. Com Naval Chhibber, Advocate, former President Bar Association Ludhiana said that theyhave formed a group to initiate necessary legal action in such cases which affect public interest. Any move to dilute the ESI scheme will be opposed he said. Others present at the press conference include Comrades Kewal Singh Banwait, Dr Gulzar Pandher, Ramadhar Singh, Anod Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Lalit Kumar, Ram Pratap and Ramreet. 

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Dr Supriya:IMA Punjab condoles the sad and irreparable loss

Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 12:46 PM

Disapproves attempts to implicate two DMCH faculty members

Ludhiana: 17 October 2014: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

IMA Punjab condoles the sad and irreparable loss of a young and promising post graduate medical student, Dr Supriya recently in an unfortunate incident of suicide.  IMA Punjab expresses its full sympathy to the bereaved family and offers its heartfelt condolences to the parents of Dr Supriya.

it must be taken as a awake up call by the concerned authorities in the medical teaching institutions to decrease the stress levels of the medical students. Regular psychological counseling and stress management should be made a compulsory part of the teaching programs to prevent such unfortunate incidents.

However IMA Punjab disapproves of the attempts being made to implicate two faculty members of the DMC & H Ludhiana in the case and to give a cattiest angle to this unfortunate episode.IMA Pb is of the view that fair enquiry be held at the earliest to clear the confusion. IMA also feels that it should not become a mud-slinging contest against respective medical faculty until anything adverse is established in a high level probe.

IMA Punjab further deplores the media trial of the faculty members of the DMC &H Ludhiana and appeals for calm and balanced approach to the whole matter.  Who so ever is found guilty should be punished after a fair and thorough enquiry but it should be ensured that public and media pressure should not influence the trial. We pray that truth prevails.  

A new success at DMC Hospial Ludhiana

Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 1:12 PM
Kidney Transplant Recipient delivers a healthy child 

Ludhiana: Oct 4, 2013: (Punjab Screen Bureau): A Kidney transplant recipient delivers a healthy child at DMCH, Ludhiana. Inspite of the comprehensive and effective MTP act that has given free and in-hospital abortion facility to the women of our country under Maternal and Child Health Program, septic abortion with renal failure is still the most dreaded complication. A 32-years old female patient with renal failure after septic abortion had successful renal transplant done in DMCH by Dr. Baldev Singh Aulakh, Professor of Urology and Head of Transplant Unit. After 2 years of renal transplant, she conceived and delivered a healthy child weighing 3.18 kg by caesarean section done by Dr. Promila Jindal, Professor and Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology and her team, providing a new hope of motherhood to patients after renal transplant.
Successful pregnancy is possible in patients with failed kidney if they undergo timely kidney transplant says Dr. B S Aulakh. In many cases, a transplanted organ normalizes the hormonal imbalance and restores fertility and, thus, offers the prospect of pregnancy, he further added.
In order to reduce the chances of complication as renal failure, patients must undergo abortion from qualified doctors at certified centres only, appealed Dr. Promila Jindal. Explaining the challenge for this patient she told that during the pregnancy the patient was on immunosuppressive drugs and developed pregnancy induced hypertension which was managed well to ensure the good health of both mother and child.
The recommendation to conceive was to wait 2 years after successful transplantation which has been replaced by the American Society of Transplantation Consensus Opinion that as long as graft function is optimal, and immunosuppressive dosing is stable at maintenance levels, the patient can safely proceed with the pregnancy, even 6 months after transplantation in specific situations.
Because the outcomes of pregnancy in transplanted women are better from those women on intermittent dialysis, it is advisable to treat end‐stage renal disease patients with transplantation, suggested Dr. B S Aulakh.
End-stage organ disease disrupts normal gonadal function; consequently, pregnancies in patients with end-stage disease are still relatively uncommon. Fertility is improved within months after the successful replacement of an infirmed organ. The hormone aberrations are usually reversed after transplantation, resulting in normal ovulatory cycles and regular menstruation.
Caesarean section in the transplanted patient is a surgical challenge but is safe and can be beneficial to prevent any other during-birth complication to mother and baby, added Dr. Promila Jindal.
Such planned pregnancies offer to the mother and fetus the best chance of a favorable outcome and bring a new dawn to the renal transplanted recipient patients who wish to complete their families.