With the ongoing Pandemic and the need for strengthening the knowledge in the community on practicing Covid appropriate behavior and its management in children under Home isolation, Department of Pediatrics in collaboration with NRRTC organized a Covid Sensitization Program for Anganwadi workers from ICDS and Community officers from various NGO’s. The aim of this webinar was to impart knowledge to the frontline workers who work within the community which would aid in better knowledge dissemination amongst the people in the community.
On this day the parents and the children of the center were also participated on the awareness of the program. Dr. Pallavi Chonkar (Telemedicine Consultant) addressed the group of parents regarding feeding practices in younger children. On this occasion a half day CME was organized on 3rd December 2021, along with MDACS and I-Tech support by providing online platform. In this CME 20 MDACS ART centers & 40 MSACS ART Centers had participated.
Dr Athavale Foundation and Pediatric Alumni, LTMGH organizes a CME every year on a topic relevant to the primary care pediatricians. This year’s theme was “Pearls of Neurology: for Practicing Pediatricians” on an online platform. The CME was conducted on 12th December 2021, on an online platform and was attended by 223 delegates all over Maharashtra.
Various topics covered included the approach to febrile encephalopathy, pediatric stroke, pediatric demyelinating disorders, approach to seizures in children and genetics in neurology. The oration of CME was given by Dr Alka Jadhav, Professor of Pediatrics at LTMGH on her excellent Journey in developing Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition division in the Department of Pediatrics, LTMGH. The CME helped us to spread the knowledge in an effective manner, with an excellent learning experience for all the participants.
- Home monitoring OPD and post Covid follow up OPD –
After acute Covid 19 illness, recovered children may continue to report a wide variety of signs and symptoms including MIS-C (Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children), febrile inflammatory syndrome, complaints of respiratory difficulty, fatigue, tiredness, confusion, and other chronic health problems.
In order to improve the quality of life of these children who have recovered from Covid, we strongly felt that care should not stop at hospital level, but a long-term monitoring facility should be created which will tremendously benefit these children and their families. These facilities will also help us to counsel the family and allay their anxiety which will provide comprehensive and holistic care to these children and their families.
Hence we started a post Covid follow up OPD. The following patients are monitored in this OPD
1) Mildly symptomatic children who are in Home isolation.
2) Covid patients discharged after 10 days from the hospital facility.
3) All patients of MIS-C after discharge.
In the OPD, following is carried out:
- Training for home monitoring of the child
- Dos and Don’ts of post Covid care
- Red flag signs for early detection of potential complications
- Monitoring charts of normal temperature and respiratory rate as per age will be explained to the parents.
All children are given a ‘Covid home kit’ which consists of
- 1 Digital thermometer
- 1 bottle of sanitizer,
- N95 masks- 4 in number
- 3 ply masks- 10 in number
- 1 pack of tissues
- Plastic folders containing the discharge card and home monitoring chart.
- A pulse oximeter will be given on loan basis for monitoring and the patient will have to return on the defined day.
We have seen 15 patients till now and have monitored them on a daily basis and have treated them successfully providing holistic care.
- Paediatric Covid Workshops under the aegis of the MCGM Paediatric COVID task force
The Department of Pediatrics, under the aegis of the MCGM Pediatric COVID task force, has conducted 4 training workshops on Pediatric COVID with the following objectives:
- Sensitization about increase in Pediatric COVID cases during the probable 3rd wave
- Approach to Pediatric COVID
- Home isolation and home monitoring of Pediatric COVID cases and post COVID care
- Identification of Red Flag signs & early referral of Pediatric COVID patients.
- Holistic management of Pediatric COVID, including nutrition, mental health and immunization.
The details of these workshops are as follows:
Sr. No
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Topic
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In collabo-ration with
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Target audience
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No of participants
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Date
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Venue
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Medium of instruction
|
1
|
From Epidemiology to Management of COVID in children
|
Dept. of Community Medicine
|
MOs of peripheral hospitals, health posts, maternity homes
|
300
|
2nd June 2021
|
Online via Zoom
|
English
|
2
|
Pediatric COVID in a nutshell
|
MDMPA
|
General Medical Practitioners from Mahim Dharavi and Govandi
|
Approx 175
|
11th June 2021
|
Main Auditorium
|
English
|
3
|
Pediatric COVID – Sensitization and Approach
|
NGOs in Mumbai and Palghar
|
Staff of NGOs ion Mumbai and Palghar, including Community workers and Supervisors
|
330
|
6th July 2021
|
Online via Zoom with Live YouTube link
|
Marathi and Hindi
|
4
|
Pediatric COVID in a nutshell – Sensitization and Approach
|
MDACS and MSACS
|
HCWs and staff of 93 ART centers across Maharashtra
|
520
|
9th July 2021
|
Online via Zoom with Live YouTube link
|
Marathi
|
All these programs received the able guidance of our respected Dean Dr. Mohan Joshi, who is the Chairman of the MCGM Paediatric COVID Task Force and our Head of Department of Pediatrics, Dr Radha Ghildhiyal.
Dean Dr Mohan Joshi inaugurating the Pediatric Covid workshop , with Head of Department of Pediatrics, Dr Radha Ghildiyal and Professor Dr Alka Jadhav
Team from the Department of paediatrics addressing the audience.
In the centre, Head Dr Radha Ghildiyal , on the right Dr Yashwant gabhale , Dr Arpita Adhikari , Dr Sujata Sharma , Dr Aditi Kolte , on the Left Dr Alka Jadhav, Dr Pawan Kalamdani, Dr Prachi Karnik
- Workshops for Severe Acute Malnutrition conducted by Nutritional Rehabilitation and Research Training Centre , UHC Dharavi, Department of Paediatrics
EVENT
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DATE
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CONDUCTED BY
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PARTICIPANT
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Management of SAM
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6th and 7th April, 2021
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Save the Children
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Save the children staff
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Infant and Young child nutrition
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7th and 8th April, 2021
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SNEHA, ICDS (Ulhasnagar)
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ASHA workers from ICDS Ulhasnagar.
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Complementary feeding
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22nd April, 2021
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SNEHA , ICDS (Bhiwandi)
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ASHAs & Health committee members of Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation
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IYCN, Management of SAM
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29th June, 2021
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FRCH
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ICDS workers- Vikramgad
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Pediatric COVID- Sensitisation
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6th July, 2021
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LTMGH
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280 NGO staff
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Management of SAM
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6th to 9th July, 2021
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Save the children
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2 Save the children Cos and 5 Angawadi worker
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February
2020
1. Doodle workshop by Learning Disability Clinic, Pediatric
Neurodevelopmental centre.
“Doodle your way” was a workshop conducted by the Doodle man Mr Rohan and
his team with Ananta, a non-profit organization for children with Learning
Disabilities on 27th February 2020. The purpose of this workshop was
to help children build a creative avenue to release their stress. All the kids
were encouraged to think out of the box and have an independent thought process
Team of Pediatric
Neurodevelopment Centre with the doodle workshop team
2. PG clinic webcast
Live webcast of Post graduate clinics was held on 20th
February from LTMMC, Mumbai under IAP Action Plan 2020-dIAP (Digital IAP). It is an initiative of IAP in collaboration with
Department of Pediatrics, LTMMC and LTMGH to facilitate e-learning in all
spheres of Pediatrics. This helps the postgraduate students to enhance their
ways of clinical examination, rational approach to various disorders and keep
abreast with the recent advances.
3. International Childhood Cancer Day
The Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department
of Pediatrics celebrated the International Childhood Cancer Day in association
with Cuddles Foundation on 14th February, 2020. A special magic show was
also arranged for the entertainment of the children.
Parents and children enjoying the magic show
January 2020
1.
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Department of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
and General Hospital in association with DAFPAL celebrated its Diamond Jubilee
at Fariyas Lonavala on 1st and 2nd February 2020. Dr
Radha Ghildiyal, Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics recaptured these 60
years, right from the first seed sown, to the strengthening of the roots, to
the branching out, to the bursting of leaves, to the bearing of flowers and
fruits. Dr Prashant Moralwar , President , DAFPAL gave an over view of the accolades
achieved by the esteemed faculty of this Department .
The function was
attended by all the senior Paediatricians associated with the Department i.e Dr
Kandoth, Dr Meenakshi Mehta, Dr Armida Fernandes, Dr M R Lokeshwar, Dr Madhuri
Kulkarni, Dr Mamta Manglani, Dr Jayshree Mondkar .Many Pediatricians who have
passed out and also the ones currently associated with the Department were
present. All of them witnessed the blooming of this 60 year old Departmental
tree at different points in time.
Dr Madhuri Kulkarni, Dr Meenakshi Mehta, Dr Armida
Fernandes, Dr M R Lokeshwar, Dr Kandoth, Dr Mamta Manglani and Dr Radha
Ghildiyal from left to right
Dr Radha Ghildiyal addressing the audience1.
Nutrition
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre (NRRTC)
A)
Visit
to NRRTC facility by Mrs Annabel Mehta, (President, Apnalaya NGO)
Apnalaya
is a NGO focusing issues of health care, gender, education and livelihoods
using an integrated community development approach.NRRTC has an association
with Apnalaya to conduct community management of malnutrition. Mrs Annabel
Mehta and Dr Ninad Salunkhe (Chief Operating Officer, Apnalaya) visited the
NRRTC OPD, Ward and the indigenous Medical Nutrition Therapy Production Unit on
4th February 2020.
(1st
photo- Mrs Annabel Mehta, Dr Ninad Salunkhe, Dr Alka Jadhav along with the team
of NRRTC, 2nd photo- (Left to right) Dr Prachi Karnik, Dr Alka
Jadhav, Mrs Mehta, Dr Salunkhe.)
A)
Annual
Severe Acute Malnutrition Graduation Party
NRRTC
with ever year felicitates our little ones who have recovered from Severe Acute
Malnutrition and Severe Thinnes. This party was held on 23rd January
2020 which was graced by the presence of Dr Alka Jadhav (Professor and
In-charge NRRTC), Mrs Nair (General Manager, Hexagon Nutrition Pvt Ltd)
(1st
and 2nd Photo- Dr Alka Jadhav and Mrs Nair lighting the lamp and
felicitating our little champions, 3rd Photo- Staff and Children
enjoying the party)
A)
Invited
as a Speaker for Virtual Classroom for students in MCGM Schools.
NRRTC
staff, Ms Lavina Fernandes and Ms Ruhi Qureishi represented NRRTC by giving a
lecture on Nutrition in School going Children as a part of Virtual Classroom
for MCGM Schools on 25th January 2020.
(In
set- Ms Ruhi Qureishi and Ms Lavina Fernandes providing the lecture for the
virtual classroom)
D)Training
for SNEHA NGO on Nutritional intervention in Stunting.
NRRTC staff in association
with SNEHA NGO performed a 2- Day Training Workshop on Stunting Intervention
for SNEHA NGO’s Community Officers on 8th and 9th of
January 2020.
(NRRTC
staff addressing the crowd on Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation)
December 2019
Kindly put the following activities in the special activities
section :
1.
Nutrition
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre (NRRTC)
A)
Ms Lavina Fernandes (Dietitian cum Production Incharge) represented NRRTC unit
by presenting a poster on special Soy Based Ready to Use Therapeutic Food
(RUTF) formulation which won the 1st prize under the IDA President’s
Award- Experimental Nutrition at IDACON 2019 at Ahmadabad.
(In
set: Ms Lavina Fernandes being awarded the first prize by the President of
Indian Dietetic Association and the members of the National Committee.)
B)
Case Study Presentation at IDACON 2019, Ahmedabad
Ms
Divya Ananthasubramanian (Dietitian, NRRTC) represented the unit by presenting
a case report on “Nutritional Management of Glucose- Galactose Malabsorption in
a 9 month old infant”. The case report was one of the few case reports to be
selected for an oral presentation all over India.
(In
set: Ms Divya Ananthasubramanian presenting the case report)
C)
Nutritious Recipes Cooking Demonstration for SAM children’s Family Members.
A
cooking demonstration on nutritious recipes for SAM children was organized by
NRRTC unit on 13th December 2019. This demonstration was attended by
parents of SAM and MAM children.
(Dietitians
addressing the audience on the importance of eating right, and on the
nutritional composition of the recipes)
(In set: Demonstration of Healthy and Nutritious Ragi Dosa)
D)
Visit to the NRRTC unit by MAVIM Team
Mahila
Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM) is a nodal agency for women empowerment
declared by Govt. of Maharashtra in 2003. They visited the NRRTC unit in order
to implement a medium capacity production plant in various districts of
Maharashtra on pilot basis.
(MAVIM
team interacting with patients and their care givers)
E)
Session on “Identifying Children
with Severe Acute Malnutrition” for nursing students in September, 2019.
Nursing
students of LTMGH are routinely sent to NRRTC unit for trainings. One such
training session was held for them at NRRTC wherein they were taught to
identify Severe Acute Malnutrition in children.
(In
set: Mrs Sonia Ramesh (Staff Nurse, NRRTC), demonstrates steps to interpret
anthropometry of children)
F)
Visit to the NRRTC production unit by Hon’ Additional Municipal Commissioner
(Mrs) Dr Ashwini Joshi, Hon’ Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western
Suburbs) (Mrs) Dr Ashwini Joshi visited the NRRTC OPD as well as the production
unit in August 2019.
(In
set: (left to right) Dr Ashwini Joshi (Hon’ AMC Western Suburbs), Dr Pramod
Ingale (HOD, Dept. of Biochemistry), Dr Mohan Joshi (Dean, LTMMC and LTMGH), Dr
Alka Jadhav (Professor [Pediatrics] and In-Charge, NRRTC, LTMGH.
G)
Setting up Nutrition Research Centre’s
in Mumbai
A
meeting was held by NRRTC unit inviting Paediatricians and Nutritionists from
MCGM Hospitals and Peripheral Centres in order to promote setting up Nutrition
Rehabilitation Centres in their respective Medical Colleges and Health Posts in
April 2019.
(In set: Dr Alka Jadhav
(Professor, Paediatrics and NRRTC Incharge), addressing the paediatricians and
nutritionists from MCGM hospitals.)
H)
Training session on Facility Based Management of SAM for undergraduates Medical
Students.
A
one day training session was organised by NRRTC staff for the undergraduate
medical students for TRINITY Medical conference in March 2019.
(In
set: Dr Alka Jadhav, conducting the
training.)
Guest Lecture –
1. A
guest lecture on “Allergy and Immunotherapy” was conducted by Dr Manisha
Juvekar, Consultant Pediatrician with keen interest in Pulmonary medicine on 20th
December, 2019, 2pm, Pediatric Seminar hall.
2. A guest lecture on “Pediatric Snoring
and Sleep disorders” was conducted by Dr Pranshu Advadkar, Sleep medicine
Specialist at Sleep sciences Centre, Chicago, Illinois on 17th December, 2019, 2pm, Pediatric Seminar hall.
November
2019
1. Teenage
Day & Daughters’ Day
The
Teenage day & Daughters’ day was celebrated by the Indian Academy of
Pediatrics, Mumbai Branch in association with the Department of Pediatrics,
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Hospital, Sion. A variety of
activities were held from 14th October to 18th October
2019to create awareness on different issues related to Teenagers &
Daughters.
The
theme for this year was as follows:
1. Teenage Day - “Reach out, be
Friend’s with Teens for a better Tomorrow’’
2. Daughter’s Day-“Beti
bachao, Healthy banao”
The
activities were supported by Dr. Radha Ghildiyal, Prof & HOD of Pediatrics &
Dr. Yashwant Gabhale Associate Prof of Pediatrics, who was also the convenor of
these activities. The activity finally concluded with the Felicitation
function, held in the Auditorium at LTMG hospital on 27th November,
2019 between 1pm to 4pm. The Chief Guest for the programme were Mr. Jaywant Bhalekar (Film, Television &
Stage Actor) and Ms. Shraddha Hande (Film, Television & Stage Actress). The
Guest of Honour was Mr. Rahul Bhandare (Producer - Advait Theatres). Other dignitaries also present were
Dr Radha Ghildiyal (Professor & HOD Dept. of Pediatric, LTMMC, Sion), Dr.
Bela Verma (President IAP Mumbai), Dr Amin Kaba (Hon Secretary Mumbai IAP), along
with Dr Yashwant Gabhale Additional Prof of Pediatrics (Hon. Treasurer Mumbai
IAP). The programme was followed with performance by the winners of the various
competitions
Dignitaries
on dais: L-R Dr.Yashwant Gabhale,
Dr.Radha Ghildiyal, Mr. Jaywant Bhalekar, Ms. Shraddha Hande, Mr. Rahul
Bhandare, Dr Bela Verma, Dr. Amin Kaba
Felicitation of Dr Radha
Ghildiyal, Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics
Felicitation
of Ms. Shraddha Hande (Chief Guest)
3. National
Epilepsy Awareness Month
On
occasion of National Epilepsy Awareness month which is celebrated in
November, the Division Of Neurology, Epilepsy and Developmental Pediatrics
conducted a symposium on “Management of Status Epilepticus” on 28th
November, 1-4 pm in Pediatric Seminar hall, LTMMC and LTMGH. This is an annual
event which creates awareness about the causes, symptoms and management of
epilepsy. The experts in field of epilepsy i.e the Pediatric Neurologist and
the Pediatric Intensivist discussed the protocols of the hospital with all the
recent advances. It was attended by fellows in Pediatric Neurology, Intensive
care fellows and Pediatric residents. The above activity created awareness
about the promptness of dealing with status epilepticus and hence the optimum
care of these children with epilepsy.
October 2019
1.
Teenage and Daughter’s Day
Celebration
The
Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Mumbai Branch & LTMGH Sion had celebrated
Teenage Day & Daughter’s Day from 14 October 2019 to 17 October 2019 under the able
guidance of Dr Yashwant Gabhale, Additional Professor. The
theme for 2019 was “Reach out, be friend with teens for a better
tommorow’’ for Teenage Day and “Beti
Bachao, Healthy Banao” for Daughters Day. Many medical and
nursing students from various colleges participated in the activity.
POSTER AND COLLAGE ACTIVITY
Judges judging the poster
Poster made by a student on Beti bachao Healthy Banao
September 2019
1. Magic Show for Cancer, Thalassemia
and AIDS patient
LIONS CLUB OF KINGS CIRCLE LIONESS in
association with Department of Pediatrics, LTMGH and LTMMC conducted a magic
show for cancer , thalassemia and AIDS patients on 4th October, Main
Auditorium, College Building, LTMMC and LTMGH .
2. Guest Lecture on “Inferential
Statistics and Sampling Methods” was conducted by Dr Maninder Setia,
Epidemiologist and Consultant Dermatologist o 17th September,
pediatric Seminar Hall, LTMGH.
3. Dr Athavale Foundation and Pediatric
Alumni , LTMGH and
MCGM , Comprehensive Thalassemia centre in association with Mumbai IAP
conducted a CME ON 29TH September 2019 at Westin Mumbai garden City,
Goregaon –]
Faculties of the
Department of Pediatrics were members of the Executive Committee of DAFPAL. The
topic of the CME was “Insights into Pediatric Hematology – Oncology”. It was
well attended by pediatricians, pediatric hematologist, post -graduate
students. All the topics of the CME helped the audience learn about the basic
and advances of various childhood hematological disorders .
Dr Armida fernandes,
Dr Radha Ghildiyal, Dr Mamta Manglani, Dr Prashant Moralwar from left to right
1. Juvenile Diabetes Educational
Programme
A educational
Programme for Juvenile Diabetes was conducted by Department of Pediatrics,
LTMMC and LTMGH in association with
Sunday Friends on 28th September 2019 .This programme was organized
by Dr Savita Khadse, Assistant Professor , department of pediatrics under the
able guidance of Dr Radha Ghildiyal, Professor and Head, Dpartment of
Pediatrics The speakers were internationally reputed doctors and diabetic
educators .It was for the parents who had kids with juvenile diabetes and
various topics discussed included ambulatory management of the disorder and
counseling skills .
Dr Radha Ghildiyal
addressing the parents
1. Dr Prachi Karnik, Assistant Professor
in Department of Pediatrics was awarded the BEST FELLOW AWARD, 2019 by Indian Society of Pediatric
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition .
2. Rose Day celebration for children
with cancer
Department of Pediatrics,
Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology in association with Cancer
patient Aids association conducted a Rose day Celebration on 24th
September, 2019 in the Auditorium, LTMGH
Faculty with the
members from CPA and kids
1.
Study Skills session and parental Counseling session by Learning
disability Clinic
Pediatric
neurodevelopment Centre, Learning Disability clinic conducted a study skills
session and parental counseling session for children with Learning Disability
since 26th September, 2019. The study skills session
is conducted every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for children with learning
disability/ ADHD. The team members address the importance and application of
basic study skills for effective learning. Alongside, they provide brain gym
training for improving attention and relaxation techniques to deal with
academic stress.
Study
skill session
In the parental counseling session , parents are counseled about Learning
Disabilities (LD), intervention strategies and management of LD and the
concessions provided by the education boards for the same.
Parental
Counselling session
August 2019 - Special activities
1.
Heartfulness
Meditation Programme - conducted by
Heartfulness organization for the faculty and senior residents of the
Department of pediatrics on 28, 29,30 th August, 2019, from3-4 pm in the
pediatric Seminar Hall, LTMMC and LTMGH.
2.
Kolhapur
flood relief camp - A Team from Sion Pediatrics Department consisting of Dr Manish Tiwari,
Dr Jay, Dr Abhinay , Dr Rakesh Kopte left on 10 th August to provide basic
relief to flood hit area of Kolhapur district .The work was carried out under
the guidance of health department of MCGM . They visited many talukas like
Shirol, Shirdon, Malbag, etc and gave a healing touch to the local sufferings there.
Team of Residents for
Kolhapur flood relief
Residents evalauting the children in the flood prone areas
Activities done to keep the flood
prone areas clean
July
2019
– Special Activities
1.
Guest Lectures
conducted
a.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases,
Case based surveillance – by Dr Meeta Vashi,
Surveillance Medical Officer, WHO ,on 17 th July , 1-4 pm, Pediatric Seminar
Hall .
b.
Hemophilia A
– Basics and beyond , by Dr Chandrakala , Head of Department , Department of
Hematology ,KEM Hospital, on 25th
July 2-4 pm, Pediatric Seminar Hall.
2.
Indian Academy of
Pediatrics -Undergraduate Quiz – The college
round of the UG IAP quiz was conducted
in the Department of Pediatrics on 26th July 2019 .Dr Sanjeevani
Masavkar (Associate Professor) was the coordinator .36 students participated
.Sameer babu and Maz Syed , III MBBS students won the elimination round .
3.
Indian Academy of
Pediatrics - Post graduate Quiz - Intra
collegiate round was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics on 12th
July. Dr Yashwant Gabhale and Savita Khadse were the quiz
coordinators.
4.
World Breastfeeding
week – Poster presentation - WBW THEME 2019,
Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding, 18 th July , LTMMC and LTMGH .Dr Minal Soneji, Dr Mansi Shah, Dr Aditi
Dandawate and Dr Snehit , residents in the Department of Pediatrics presented
the posters
5.
Orientation programme
- The departmental orientation programme for newly joined residents (Batch
2019) was conducted on 8thto 11th& 19th
July 2019 at the Pediatric Seminar Hall, 1st floor, College
building. Dr Harshada Uchil, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
under the able guidance of Dr Radha Ghildiyal, Professor and Head, Dept of
Pediatrics conducted the orientation programme. Dr Radha Ghildiyal motivated
and encouraged the students to have a rich learning experience during their
residency. Various topics ie OPD management, IPD treatment of common ailments,
procedures were taught by the Senior Medical officers of the department. The
esteemed faculty of PICU taught students about the recognition of the sick
child, intubation and resuscitation techniques .Stress management talk was
taken by Dr Nilesh Sha, Professor and Head , Department of Psychiatry
.Communication skills were also imparted to the students .
Students
learning emergency triage management by means of interactive work stations:
b.
Work station on Rapid
Sequence Intubation: Work station on Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation:
c. Dr. Nilesh Shah (Dept
of Psychiatry) conducting the session on Stress Management:
d.
Dr. Mridul (Dept of
Microbiology) conducting a session on Infection Control & Biomedical Waste
management:
6. ORS week was celebrated by IAP Mumbai in the
last week of July 2019.
A jingle and poem competition was
held for the UG and PG students from various colleges. The theme was ORS - The
Amrut in dehydration. The Jingle and poem competition was held based on the
theme. Dr Yashwant R Gabhale was the coordinator for the
program.
Judges
and audience during the Jingle competition
7.
Indian Society of
hematology and Blood transfusion quiz (ISHBT)
– held on 27 th July 2019 at PD Hinduja Hospital, Zonal round – The zonal round
was won by a team of residents from Pediatrics-
Dr Mansi Shah, resident from Medicine -
Dr Aditi Patankar , resident from pathology - Dr Sonal Paul.
June
2019
- Special activities done in the Autism Intervention centre in June 2019
1.
Diet
Camp
- A dietician screening and camp was held
for the children of AIC on 1st June, 2019. A total of 16 children
attended the camp. A complete diet check-up was carried out regarding the
current dietary habits in children, and a diet chart was given to children as
per their nutritional requirements. The camp was well-received by all parents
and children are scheduled for a regular follow-up to monitor their diet.
2.
Yoga session on
International Yoga day - On the occasion of international Yoga Day, AIC
conducted yoga session for parentson 22/06/2019. 10 parents were present for
one hour session, she has taken mudras, breathing exercise pranayama, altered
postures for pregnant mother etc. related ‘Asana’ for relaxation of mind, BP,
Diabetes, back pain, to control digestive system etc.
3. Dentist camp in AIC - A dental screening camp
was organised by AIC on 1st June 2019 for the kids of AIC. Dr.
Laxmi. M from D.Y.Patil inspected, evaluated and documented the dental
conditions of 10 patients. She informed the parents about the present dental
conditions of the kids and suggested the treatment accordingly. She explained
parents about how to maintain the dental hygiene of their kids. The camp was
well-received by all parents and children are scheduled for a regular follow-up
to monitor their dental condition.
May
2019
1.
Parents Support Group meeting
– “Hygiene and Chemotherapy side effects in Pediatric oncology patients”
organized by CANKIDS FOUNDATION on 28/05/2019
2.
Summer Camp -Autism
Intervention Centre, UHC Dharavi from 2/05/2019 - 31/05/2019
Autism
Intervention Centre (AIC) team conducted an interactive Summer Camp from
2/05/2019 to 31/05 /2019 over working days. The camp
included an interactive program covering various areas of Autism-verbal and non
verbal preschool activities, transitional preschool activities Functional
activities
Summer
Camp -Autism Intervention Centre, UHC Dharavi from 2/05/2019 - 31/05/2019
April 2019
1) 25th
Annual Scientific Meet, Staff and Research Society
7
posters, 3 interesting cases and 8 Research presentations were done.
The
following are the prizes received:
a) First
prize for Interesting case presentation.
Neonatal
diabetes curable with oral medications- Genetic testing a need of hour.
Dr. Savita Khadse, Dr
Sanjeevani Masavkar, Dr Priyanka Sahu , Dr Rajesh Shah, Dr Chinmay Chaudhary,
Dr Alka Jadhav, Dr Radha Ghildiyal
b) First
Prize in Poster presentation
To study the prevalence
of parental ADHD in children newly diagnosed with ADHD In urban India.
Dr Mona Gajre, Dr
Abhinav Neela, Dr Arpita Adhikari, Dr Deepali Sangale, Dr Mansi Shah
2) Lecture
on “Critical appraisal of a
Journal article”, Dr. Sandeep Bavdekar, Ex-Professor
and
Head, Department of Pediatrics, BYL Nair Hospital and T.N. Medical College on
27th April 2019, Pediatric
Seminar Hall, 2-4 pm
3)
ABC’s of Autism – Interactive Parent
Training Programme series conducted by Autism intervention centre, UHC, Dharavi
Autism Intervention
Centre (AIC) conducted an interactive Parent Training Program Series, over
three consecutive Saturdays on 13th April, 20th April, 27th
April, 2019, as part of celebrations of the April Autism Awareness Month. The
program series were titled ABC’s of Autism, and was an interactive program covering
various areas of Autism-Myths and Facts, Role of Intervention and medications,
Role of Speech-Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy and Parent’s role in
therapy and importance of home program compliance. The highlight of the program
was the launch of the Sion Autism Whatsapp Support group for parents, by Dr.
Jayashree Mondkar, Dean, LTMMC & GH.
March 2019
Kindly put the
following in the special activities section of the website.
1. Pediatric
Emergency workshop, Trinity, March 2019
Division of
Pediatric Intensive care, Department of Pediatrics conducted a half day
workshop on Pediatric Emergencies during the preconference workshop of
Trinity 2019. This workshop was attended by 50 delegates, who were
undergraduate students from various medical colleges in Maharashtra. There were
didactic lectures followed by hands on skill development of various emergency
conditions. The workshop was appreciated by all and it helped in honing the
skills of the participants.
Undergraduate students learning intubation on a mannequin under guidance
from faculty
Students performing CPR2. International
Breastfeeding and Lactation Workshop- Level 3
The Department
of Pediatrics in association with Department of Neonatology and BPNI,
Maharashtra organized the Level 3 IBCLC Training Workshop from 11th
March, 2019 to 13th March, 2019. This workshop saw an overwhelming response
with over 65 registrations. The faculty for this workshop included esteemed
faculty from BPNI, Maharashtra and faculty from Department of Pediatrics. The
workshop included detailed discussions on a variety of lactation topics.
Photograph 1: The faculty and the delegates
for Level 3 workshop; Centre (sitting) – Second from left- Dr.
Swati Kulkarni (Department of Neonatology), Dr. Mangala Wani, Dr. Radha
Ghildiyal (HOD, Pediatrics), Dr. Niranjan Maydeo (HOD, Obstetrics-Gynaecology)
and Dr. Prashant Gangal (Coordinator, BPNI, Maharashtra)3.
Yoga
session of parents of autistic children in AIC, UHC Dharavi
Yoga session was
conducted on 23rd March 2019 by Dr. Gayatri Gohil for parents of
autistic children. It was a 1 hour session attended by 13 parents Various
‘Asana’ for relaxation of mind and exercises for taking care of hypertension,
diabetes and back pain were taught.
4.
Visit
by Students of Dr. BMN College to AIC, UHC, Dharavi
On
13th March, 2019, 16 students pursuing the field of Human
Development in Dr. BMN College of Home Science, Matunga with their Assistant Professor,
visited the Autism Intervention Centre. They were briefed on the functioning of
the centre and the various services offered. They were also explained about the
different behavioral manifestations in children with autism, and appropriate
intervention strategies. The students were interactive and had various queries
which were addressed by the therapists.
Team AIC with students from Dr BMN college 5.
Dr
Yashwant Gabhale
Publications
1.
Govind Kendre, Yashwant Gabhale,
Sujata Sharma. Unusual Case of recurrent severe anaemia and
hypoalbuminemia in an infant. Pediatric Oncall. Jan- March 2019;16(1):17-18.
2.
Panelist in the "Role of NGO`s in
Service, Education, & Research in field of Palliative Care on 29th March,
2019 at Tata Memorial Hospital.
Guest lecture
1. 1. “How to Write a Scientific Paper” by Dr. Sandeep Bavdekar, Professor and Ex-Head
of Department of Pediatrics, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Hospital, 24 th
January -2019, 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Pediatric Seminar Hall.
2. “How to Conduct a Journal Club” by
Dr. Sandeep Bavdekar, Professor and Ex-Head of Department of Pediatrics, TN Medical
College and BYL Nair Hospital, 28th February 2019, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Pediatric
Seminar Hall.
February 2019
1. Pediatric
nutrition workshop, Pedicon-2019
PEDICON-2019
pre-workshop on Pediatric Nutrition was conducted by Department of Pediatrics
on 6th February 2019. The
workshop was organized under the guidance of Dr. Radha Ghildiyal, Professor and
Head of Pediatric Department and Dr. Alka Jadhav, Professor and In- charge of
Pediatric Gastro-enterology and Nutrition Division. 51 participants from all
over India consisting of pediatrician and dietician attended this workshop. The
program consisted of different types of Pediatric Disease management where
Dietary management is of utmost importance. The talks not only included Medical
Nutrition Therapy like Diet in Pediatric Oncology but also involved Preventive
measures for optimum growth of children like Infant and Young Child Nutrition.
Participants were given a kit which included specially created book namely
Pediatric Nutrition-A Brief Overview.
Pediatric Nutrition
Team
2. Pediatric
GI Endoscopy workshop - PEDICON 2019
The Division of
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, LTMMC, Sion, conducted
the Pediatric GI Endoscopy workshop on 6th February. This was
probably the first of its kind Live Pediatric Endoscopy Workshop in PEDICON
2019 as well as in Maharashtra A total of four live endoscopy sessions were performed.
Interspersed between the live endoscopy were various practical sessions pertaining
to GI endoscopy like, GI Radiology (Diagnostic and Interventional), GI Histopathology,
Foreign bodies’ removal, and pH studies and manometry. The workshop concluded
with Hands on Endoscopy on Simulators, both Upper GI and Colonoscopy for the
delegates. Each delegate performed the endoscopy simulation.
Pediatric GI endoscopy team
3.
Guest lecture by Ms.
Debonnet Serena
–
The Department of
Pediatrics was honoured to organize a Guest lecture by Ms. Debonnet Serena on
the 14th of February, 2019. Ms. Debonnet Serena is an esteemed
dignitary hailing from Belgium. She is an International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant and the National Coordinator for the BFHI, Belgium. She
presented an extremely interesting talk on “Cross border solutions for a
variety of breastfeeding cases”. The lecture saw an overwhelming response
with faculty from the Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
and Neonatology attending the same.
(Left to right) – Dr. Swati Kulkarni
(Department of Neonatology), Ms. Gerda (volunteer working with Ms. Serena), Ms.
Debonnet Barbara (sister of Ms. Serena), Ms. Debonnet Serena, Dr. Prashant
Gangal (Coordinator, BPNI, Maharashtra), Dr. Radha Ghildiyal (Head, Department
of Pediatrics) along with the Lactation Consultants and Mother support group
counselors.
4. First Birthday celebration of ACT
clinic
On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Awareness
Day ,Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and
Oncology celebrated the First Anniversary of the ACT (After
completion of treatment) Clinic in collaboration with Indian Cancer Society
(ICS) on 15th February in Pediatric Seminar Hall
Team of Pediatric hematology oncology
division and Indian cancer society with cancer survivors
December 2018
Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Department of Paediatrics – Access Life NGO distributed hygiene kits to children having cancer and also to those who underwent bone marrow transplant. These hygiene kits were very useful for the care of children with febrile neutropenia.
Access Life NGO bag and hygiene kit distribution
Thalassemia Day care centre –
NSDL (National Securities Depository limited) as a part of their corporate social responsibility initiative are supporting 300 thalassemia children – by giving leukocyte filters for blood transfusion, DEXA scan for evaluation of bone health and MRI for detecting iron overload in heart, liver and pancreas.
From R to L – Dr Sujata Sharma (Associate Prof), Dr Radha Ghildiyal (Prof and Head), Dr Jayashree Mondkar (Dean, LTMMC), Mr Manoj Sathe (Head of Marketing, NSD)
Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Department of Paediatrics -
Christmas celebrations were conducted on 24th December for children admitted in haematology and oncology ward. This event was supported by Cherish Life India Foundation, India with staff from Department of Pediatrics .
Cherish Life Foundation celebrating Christmas with children of haematology oncology ward.
Paediatric Centre of Excellence (PCOE)for children with HIV, Department of Paediatrics Christmas celebrations were conducted in the PCOE. Hygiene kits were distributed to 250 kids. Note books, drawing book, crayons, colour bottles given by Morgan Stanley.
Team PCOE along with Dr Yashwant Gabhale (Associate Prof) and Dr Radha Ghildiyal (Prof and Head)
Autism Intervention Centre, UHC Dharavi
On 5th January 2019 2nd Anniversary of the AIC was celebrated. There were games for both parents and children. Dance performances by kids were thoroughly enjoyed.
Team AIC WITH Dr Mona Gajre (Prof Paeds) and Dr Sushant Sarang (Asst Prof, OT), Mr Vishal Warke (Hi Media Lab Ltd)
Stress Management Program based on MINDFULLNESS for parents of children coming to the Autism Intervention Centre started from 12 January 2019. More than 35 parents were enrolled in this program. This program will be held in 8 sessions for every Saturday.
Mindfulness meditation done by parents in the AIC
November 2018
Inaugural function of Teenage and Daughters day
It was held in the Auditorium at LTMG hospital on 22nd November, 2018 between 1pm to 4pm. The Chief Guest for the programme was Mr. Sunnybhushan Mungekar (Film, Television & Stage Actor). The Guest of Honour was Mr. Rahul Bhandare (Producer - Advait Theatres). Other dignitaries also present were Dr. Hemant Dhusia (Dean-Academic, LTMMC, Sion), Dr. Bela Verma (President IAP Mumbai), Dr Radha Ghildiyal (Professor & HOD Dept. of Pediatric, LTMMC, Sion) along with Dr Yashwant Gabhale Additional Prof of Pediatrics (Organizing Secretary). Dr. Radha Ghildiyal delivered the welcome address and gave a brief insight of the Teenage & Daughters’ day celebrations. Dr. Yashwant Gabhale gave a brief overview on the various activities conducted during the preceding week at LTMG hospital. Mr Rahul Bhandare, inspired the youth by his dynamic speech. Mr. Sunnybhushan Mungekar motivated the youth to abstain from addictions and lead a healthier life. The programme was followed with a prize distribution ceremony in which certificates were given to all participants & cash prizes were awarded to the winners.
Dignitaries on dais - L-R Dr. Bela Verma, Dr.Radha Ghildiyal, Mr Rahul Bhandare, Mr. Sunnybhushan Mungekar, Dr. Hemant Dhusia
Lighting of Lamp by dignitaries
Lecture taken
Dr Meeta Vashi, Surveillance Medical Officer, WHO delivered a talk on Measles and Rubella vaccination, as a national program to control measles and congenital Rubella syndrome on 26th November 2018, Pediatric Seminar hall, 2-4 pm
October 2018
The
Teenage day & Daughters’ day celebration:
It was celebrated by Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical
College & Hospital, Sion in association with Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Mumbai Branch. A variety of activities were held from 1st October to
5th October 2018to create awareness on different issues related to
Teenagers & Daughter’s.
The themes for
this year were as follows:
1.
Teenage Day - “LISTEN TO THEM, TALK TO THEM’’
2. Daughter’s Day -“EMPOWERING YOUNG GIRLS -
‘LEARN TO SAY NO’”
The activities
were supported by Dr. Radha Gulati Ghildiyal Prof & HOD of Pediatrics &
Dr. Yashwant Gabhale, Associate Prof of Pediatrics, who was also the conveyor
of the activities & was co-ordinated by Dr. Deep Parekh, Consultant
Pediatrician.
The following
activities were conducted from 1-5 October 2018 in Pediatric seminar hall,
Department of pediatrics, LTMMC and LTMGH
- Poster, Graffiti& Collage competition.
- Elocution competition, poem & Jingle competition.
- Street Play competition.
- Essay competition.
Poster – Daughters day 1st
Prize
Street play – Daughters day
Co-ordinator- Dr Yashwant Gabhale
3.Rose day celebration – It was organized by Department of Pediatrics and Cancer Patient Aids Association on 16 th October 2018 in Auditorium of LTMMC and LTMGH
September 2018
Kindly include the
following in the special activities session and the pictures with their
captions in the gallery.
1. Poshan
Maha Abhyan September 2018
The department of
Pediatrics, LTMMC and LTMGH conducted sessions at Sion Hospital and UHC Dharavi
by International Board Certified lactation Consultants, Breastfeeding promotion
Network of India, Maharashtra. Children and parents were taught about nutrition,
feeding practices with special emphasis on hygiene. Around 70 children
participated.
Sunday friends conducted the following activity :
Health Education and
interactive sessions were conducted by pediatric residents to the parents and
children (100 parents and children) regarding Poshan Abhyan emphasizing care
and nutrition of pregnant females, lactating mothers, about breastfeeding,
complementary feeding practices.
Samples
of various food products were bought to discuss advantage and disadvantage of
various food items. Games like snakes and ladders were modified to
differentiate and drive in the message of healthy and unhealthy foods.
1. BPNI
Health Talk in Sion Hospital
2. Health
Talk by Dr. Divya at Urban Health Centre, Dharavi
3. Sunday
Friends activity for children at Sion Hospital
4. Sunday
Friends team with Doctors of Sion Hospital
5. Sunday
Friends Team
6. BPNI
Team with Doctors of Sion Hospital at Urban Health Centre, Dharavi
7. BPNI
Health Talk at Urban Health Centre, Dharavi
8. Poster
display at Urban Health Centre, Dharavi
9. Mothers
and children listening eagerly to BPNI Health Talk in Sion Hospital
10. Various
food items at display during Sunday Friends activity at Sion Hospital
11. Sunday
Friends activity at Sion Hospital
Faculty of the IYCN workshop 1. Rose day celebration
by Cancer patients Aids Association
Goody bags were distributed to cancer patient
by the Cancer Patient Aid Association with Head of department of pediatrics,
Dr. Radha Ghildiyal and team of Pediatrics Hematology Oncology on 28th
September 2018
Rose day celebration by Cancer patients Aids Association –
distribution of goody bags
1. Infant and Young Child
nutrition workshop
The Department of
Paediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Hospital held a 3 day workshop from 5-7
September and training program on the Infant and Young Child Nutrition Program
(IYCN) for medical professionals including nursing staff. This was an Interdisciplinary
workshop with participants from Pediatrics, Neonatology, Community Medicine,
Obstetrics, occupational therapy and Dieticians. The Workshop conducted by the
Departments of Pediatrics and Neonatology in collaboration with BPNI
Maharashtra and UNICEF.
June 2018
- Workshop on Basic skills of Pediatric life support for post graduate students was conducted by Pediatric Intensive care division, Department of pediatrics on 8th June 2018 in Pediatric Seminar hall.This equipped the postgraduate residents to offer emergency care and basic life support to any critical child coming to the PICU.
- Workshop on “Intensive clinical training in psychological testing” was conducted by D’Souza Foundation supported by Department of Psychiatry. Faculty and staff from Pediatric Neurodevelopmental center and the Autism intervention Centre delivered talk on Psycho-educational test for Learning disability and Autism rating scales. The audience were clinical psychologists.
- Autism Intervention Centre(AIC) conducted a Summer Camp in the month of April2018 for the children enrolled . A series of activities was planned and exercised which includes 1) Yoga 2) Vegetable painting 3) Collage Painting 4) Sapling planting 5) Clay modeling 6) Dancing and so on . The Summer Camp was filled with lots of learning activities, engaging games, socializing and positively reinforcing environment.
- Nutritional and Diet camp at Autism Intervention Center Certified nutritionist and dietician along with her team conducted a nutritional and diet camp on 24 April 2018 at AIC (Autism Intervention Centre).It was a learning and knowledgeable session for the parents where each child was assessed and customized plan was given to all parents .Around 18 kids were benefited by the customized diet plan.
- Guest Lecture on “Early intervention in Pediatric ENT issues” by Dr Hetal Marphatia, Professor and Head, Department of ENT, Seth G S Medical College was given on 28th June 2016 in Pediatric Seminar hall.
July 2018
- Inauguration of new RUTF VFFS packaging machine
On 17th July 2018, an inauguration of the new RUTF VFFS packaging machine was held in the Urban Health Centre, Dharavi by dignitaries from Fight Hunger Foundation (FHF): Head of Societe Generale Securities division, India, Head of Dept of fundraising and Manager Communications. The dignitaries interacted with the admitted children and distributed WASH kits. - Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS) training
On 17/7/2018 Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS) training was conducted by Clinical Psychologist for AIC team members. - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation visit to Nutrition Rehabilitation, Research and Training Centre
On 18th July 2018, a visit to Nutrition Rehabilitation, Research and Training Centre was organized by UNICEF, India, for the dignitaries from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Country Director, India Country Office, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, S & P Global and member of board of UNICEF National Committee of US. The dignitaries interacted with OPD and IPD patients and staff of NRRTC. Our NRRTC was projected as a role model of successful public and private sector partnership. - ORS Poem and Jingle Competitions (as a part of the ORS week celebration)
Poem and Jingle competitions for UGs and PGs held as a part of ORS week celebrations on Wednesday 25th July in Pediatric Seminar Hall. - Guest Lecture on “When to suspect immunological disorders in children” was delivered by Dr Mukesh Desai, Professor of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Head of Immunology at Bai Jerabai Wadia hospital for Children on 26th July in Pediatric Seminar hall , LTMGH, Sion
- Training Workshop
On 27th July 2018, a training workshop was organized by NRRTC to train around 38 Medical officers from Americares and Community Organizers from the NGO SNEHA. - World ORS day
World ORS day celebrated on Monday 3oth July 2018 by Dept. of Pediatrics in collaboration with Mumbai branch of Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Winners of all competitions held across all colleges throughout the ORS week showcased their performances during the program. - Indian Academy of Pediatrics quiz for Undergraduate and Post-Graduate , the college round was held on 19th and 20th July 2018 in Pediatric Seminar hall, LTMGH
April 2018
a)
Infant
and Young child nutrition training
– Level I, II and III workshops with hands on training were conducted for
around 50 participants. These were
faculty, post-graduate students, nutritionists, counselors, nurses,
working with newborns and children and also having special interest in
breastfeeding and lactation counseling.
b)
Severe
acute malnutrition workshop
– Training of postgraduate students, nutritionists for evaluation and
appropriate management of children with SAM was conducted.
c)
2D
ECHO services have
been started by the Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics from April
2018 onwards.
January 2018