{"id":1143,"date":"2016-08-26T06:08:46","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T06:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/?p=1143"},"modified":"2016-08-26T06:08:46","modified_gmt":"2016-08-26T06:08:46","slug":"department-community-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/news\/department-community-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Community Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[wc_tabgroup layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_tab title=&#8221;Departments&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_row][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;first&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Department Activities:<\/h4>\n<p>The Department of Community Medicine aims to impart community-oriented medical education and conducts the following activities:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center>[table id=121 responsive=scroll\/]<\/center>[\/wc_column][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;last&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Center-based activities:<\/h4>\n<p><!--<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bWIwEBEmeNo?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center>--><\/p>\n<p>Rural Health and Training Centre, Kelambakkam and Urban Health and Training Center, Chromepet under the supervision of Department of Community Medicine are carrying out the following activities:<\/p>\n<p><center>[table id=122 responsive=scroll\/]<\/center>[\/wc_column][\/wc_row]<\/p>\n<h4>ICMR-STS Projects:<\/h4>\n<p>So far 5 ICMR STS projects have been approved under department of Community medicine<\/p>\n<p><center>[table id=123 responsive=scroll\/]<\/center>[\/wc_tab]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_tab title=&#8221;Hod Profile&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1573\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Balaji.jpg\" alt=\"Balaji\" width=\"145\" height=\"160\" data-id=\"1573\" \/><\/center><br \/>\n<center><\/p>\n<h4>Dr. A. Balaji MBBS MD<\/h4>\n<p><\/center><br \/>\n<center>Professor and Head<\/center><br \/>\n<center><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/HOD-PROFILE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to view<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p>[\/wc_tab]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_tab title=&#8221;Activities&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;Activities November 2019&#8243; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>On November 5th 2019,Department of Community Medicine, commemorated World Diabetes day was at GGN International school for the teachers, regarding Prevention and Awareness about Diabetes. Dr.Balaji,Professor and Head gave awareness talk to the participants.Dr.Karthik,Assistant Professor also took part in the event.Around 50 participants were given health education<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5339\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/World-Diabetes-day.png\" alt=\"World Diabetes day\" width=\"592\" height=\"592\" data-id=\"5339\" \/><\/center>On November 12th 2019,Department of Community Medicine, commemorated World Diabetes day was at SSN Engineering College, regarding Prevention and Awareness about Diabetes. Dr.Balaji,Professor and Head gave awareness talk to the participants.Dr.Karthik,Assistant Professor also took part in the event.Around 50 participants were given health education<\/p>\n<p><center>&lt;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5341\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/World-Diabetes-day-1.png\" alt=\"World Diabetes day\" width=\"603\" height=\"578\" data-id=\"5341\" \/><\/center>On November 14th 2019,Department of Community Medicine, commemorated World Diabetes day atHospital Corridor,Tagore Medical College and Hospital, through a health talk and role play by second year MBBS students under the guidance of Dr.Balaji,Professor and Head..Dr.Suganya.E,Assistant Professor gave health education<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5343\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/World-Diabetes-day1.png\" alt=\"World Diabetes day1\" width=\"573\" height=\"573\" data-id=\"5343\" \/><\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;Activities October 2019&#8243; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Department of community medicine conducted a diabetic health awareness session under the supervision of Dr.A.Balaji, HOD&amp; professor and Dr.Karthik, Asst. professor at sreevashtha Vivekananda senior higher secondary school on 19-10-19. Dr.A. Balaji gave overview about Diabetes and its complication and life style modifications. Total no. of beneficiaries-84.<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5329\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/diabetic-health-awareness.png\" alt=\"diabetic health awareness\" width=\"627\" height=\"592\" data-id=\"5329\" \/><\/center>2. Rural health training centre, Dept. of Community Medicine conducted dengue awareness programme among self help group women in two various places respectively Tiruporur and kelambakkam on 26-10-19. Dr.Radhakrishnan A, Asst.Professor has given awareness about signs and symptoms of dengue and how to prevent that.<\/p>\n<p><center>[metaslider id=&#8221;5332&#8243;]<\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;Activities September 2019&#8243; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Department of Community Medicine has conducted SwachhtaPakhwada 2019- Sep 1 to 15(A central government initiative under Ministry of Human Resource Development, as a part of SWACHH BHARAT MISSIONin both the urban and rural health centres and in the field practice area.<\/p>\n<p><center>[metaslider id=&#8221;5301&#8243;]<\/center><strong>2. Department of community medicine conducted a diabetes health camp and diabetic awareness session under the supervision of Dr.A.Balaji, HOD&amp; professor. And also conducted blood donation camp at on 06-09-19 at Tamilnadu Sports University, kandigai.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5313\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/diabetes-health-camp.png\" alt=\"diabetes health camp\" width=\"628\" height=\"212\" data-id=\"5313\" \/><\/center><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5312\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/diabetes-health-camp1.png\" alt=\"diabetes health camp1\" width=\"590\" height=\"233\" data-id=\"5312\" \/><\/center><strong>3.Dept. of Community medicine has conducted oral cavity screening programme among the construction workers at Akshaya construction site, kelambakkam on 12-09-19. Dr.Mahesh oral pathologist from Tagore dental college gave hands on training to CRRIs for sample collection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5316\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/oral-cavity.png\" alt=\"oral cavity\" width=\"629\" height=\"289\" data-id=\"5316\" \/><\/center><strong> 4. Dept. of Community medicine has conducted oral cavity screening programme among the construction workers at chrompet on 13-09-19 under the supervision of Dr.Sree T Sucharitha, Associate professor and Dr.R.C.Karthik, assistant professor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5318\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/oral-cavity-chrompet.png\" alt=\"oral cavity chrompet\" width=\"625\" height=\"298\" data-id=\"5318\" \/><\/center><strong>5. Department of community medicine conducted a diabetic health awareness session under the supervision of Dr.A.Balaji, HOD&amp; professor and Dr.Karthik, Asst.professor at Vivekananda Matric higher secondary school on 17-09-19. Dr. Balaji sir gave overview about Diabetes and its complication and life style modifications.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5319\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/health-awareness.png\" alt=\"health awareness\" width=\"623\" height=\"391\" data-id=\"5319\" \/><\/center><strong>6. To celebrate the 1st anniversary of PMJAY, Ayushman Bharat scheme a walkathon was organized by Governmat of Tamil NaduinElliots Beach, Adyar Chennai. Tagore Medical college 2nd year students of 140 students actively participated in a 5 km Walkathon. Dr.GaneshSA , Associate professor coordinated and accompanied the students.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5324\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Ayushman-Bharat1.png\" alt=\"Ayushman Bharat1\" width=\"440\" height=\"466\" data-id=\"5324\" \/><\/center><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5326\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Ayushman-Bharat.png\" alt=\"Ayushman Bharat\" width=\"615\" height=\"390\" data-id=\"5326\" \/><\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;Activities August 2019&#8243; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>UHTC chrompet conductedBreast Feeding Weekcelebration at centre and anganwadi on 02-08-19 and 05-08-19 respectively.During the session awareness was created about various components.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center>[metaslider id=&#8221;5287&#8243;]<\/center>Urban health training center, Dept. of Community Medicine has conducted school health screening camp at ayyasamy higher secondary school at chitlapakkamon 21-08-19.<br \/>\nDrR.C.Karthik&amp;Dr.Sivapriya assistant professorattended and given awareness about Personal Hygiene to the students<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5295\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/school-health-screening.png\" alt=\"school health screening\" width=\"618\" height=\"399\" data-id=\"5295\" \/><\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;SWASTHYA2K18&#8243; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Tagore Medical College And Hospital Dept. of Community Medicine Dravidians Proudly Present SWASTHYA2K18 an Inter College Academic Fest on 14.11.2018<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/tagoremch-swasthya.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to View &#8211; Invitation <\/a><\/center><center>[metaslider id=3806]<\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;First Prize Poster Presentation&#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Dr T. Sucharitha Awarded First Prize in Poster Presentation during on &#8220;International Conference on Health care Leadership Development and Training on 5th September 2018&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/tagore-poster-presentation.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;National Organ Donation Day&#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Department of Community Medicine organized CME on National Organ Donation Day on Sep 1<sup>st<\/sup> 2017, at Auditorium,TMCH.<\/h4>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tagore-oragandoanr-broucher-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here to View Broucher<\/a><\/center><center><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tagoremecialclg-Organdoanar-report-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here to View Report<\/a><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center>[metaslider id=3200]<\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;academic achievements July 2017&#8243; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Department of community medicine academic achievements \u2013 July \u2013 2017<\/h4>\n<p><strong>State Level Essay Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>S.Divyadharshini<\/b> of 112 batch have bagged second prize in state level essay writing competition on World Health Day theme <strong>\u201cDepression Let\u2019s Talk\u201d<\/strong> conducted by Indian Medical Association, Tamilnadu on 8th July 2017. She was awarded with a certificate of achievement, a pendrive and cash prize of Rs.5,000. She received the prize from Dr.Vijaya Baskar, Hon\u2019ble Health minister of Tamilnadu and Dr.Radhakrishnan, Hon\u2019ble Health Secretary of Tamilnadu. The student was trained and motivated by the department of community medicine.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/community-medicine-activity-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/center><b>A. Afrin Khanam, J. Antony Eniga, MS. Ashik Ali of 112 Batch<\/b> have secured 3rd place in <b>\u201cInter collegiate Inter State Quiz Competition titled Swachh Bharat\u201d<\/b> conducted by Saveetha Medical College on 07th July 2017.They were awarded with certificate of achievement , Medal and three medical text book.<\/p>\n<p>They competed with students of 24 medical colleges from various part of India. Preliminary round was conducted and our students emerged as the first team to qualify for final quiz with maximum marks. The students were trained and motivated by the department of community medicine.<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/community-medicine-activity-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tagore-Organ-Donation-Report17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Organ Donation Report final<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SRM-Report-20177.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SRM Report 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/World-Health-Day-Report-20177.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Health Day Report 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/wc_toggle]<br \/>\n[wc_row][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;first&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Awareness Campaign on Nutritional Problems in India- A Major Public Health Threat on 07\/01\/2017<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Health camp held in chitlapakkam to create awareness about Nutritional problem in public health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To educate people about common nutritional deficiencies in India,<\/li>\n<li>Importance of early recognition, balanced diet, early intervention.<\/li>\n<li>To emphasis the community regarding the importance of prevention strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UHTC Team : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Jacquline &#8211; Medical officer<\/li>\n<li>CRRI\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Mrs. Chandra -PHN<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Nagaraj \u2013 Health Inspector<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Vignesh \u2013 MSW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CRRI : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Harshini vaanan<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Hemita Joeline<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Jaykumar<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Jayashree selvam<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Hamsathvani<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Gowtham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Participants : <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Out patients<\/p>\n<p><strong>No.of.Participants: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20-30<\/p>\n<p>[\/wc_column][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;last&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities Performed : <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;<strong>Introduction<\/strong> by Dr. Gowtham&#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>About various types of Nutritional deficiencies in public health like vit A, Iodine, Iron , Protein energy malnutrition, fluorosis.<\/p>\n<p>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;<strong>Vitamin A <\/strong> by Dr. Jayashree selvam&#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>carrots<\/li>\n<li>green leafy vegetables<\/li>\n<li>fish<\/li>\n<li>liver<\/li>\n<li>sweet potato .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clinical features : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>bitot\u2019s spot<\/li>\n<li>xerosis<\/li>\n<li>keratomalacia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Complication : <\/strong>Blindness<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevention : <\/strong>Vit A prophylaxis.<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2422 img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/vitamin-A.jpg\" alt=\"vitamin-A\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" data-id=\"2422\" \/><\/center><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2421 img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/vitamin-A1.jpg\" alt=\"vitamin-A1\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" data-id=\"2421\" \/><\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;<strong>Iodine deficiency<\/strong> by Dr. Harshini Vaanan &#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<br \/>\n<strong>Risk factors : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>females<\/li>\n<li>exposure to radiation<\/li>\n<li>smoking and alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sources : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Banana<\/li>\n<li>Beans<\/li>\n<li>Soya Beans<\/li>\n<li>Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Strawberry<\/li>\n<li>Iodinised salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clinical features : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brittle Nails<\/li>\n<li>Neck Swelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Complication : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>goiter<\/li>\n<li>hypothyroidism<\/li>\n<li>pregnancy\/ cretinism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prevention : <\/strong>National iodine deficiency disorder control programme ( iodised salt)<\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2427 img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Iodine-deficiency.jpg\" alt=\"Iodine-deficiency\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" data-id=\"2427\" \/><\/center>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;<strong>Iron deficiency<\/strong> by Dr. Hemita joeline &#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<br \/>\n<strong> Sources : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>liver<\/li>\n<li>green leafy vegetables<\/li>\n<li>jaggery<\/li>\n<li>dates<\/li>\n<li>drumstick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Causes : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Malaria<\/li>\n<li>worm infestations<\/li>\n<li>pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>menorrhagia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2432 img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Iron-deficiency2.jpg\" alt=\"Iron-deficiency2\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" data-id=\"2432\" \/><\/center><strong>Clinical features : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pale<\/li>\n<li>breathlessness<\/li>\n<li>tiredness<\/li>\n<li>palpitations<\/li>\n<li>dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Complication : <\/strong>Heart failure, Infections.<br \/>\n<strong>Prevention : <\/strong>National nutritional anemia prophylaxis programme ( iron folic acid supplementation and iron fortified salt).<br \/>\n[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;<strong>Protein Energy Malnutrition<\/strong> by Dr. Jaykumar &#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<br \/>\n<strong>Sources : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken<\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li>Egg White<\/li>\n<li>Pulses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clinical features : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>oedema<\/li>\n<li>flag sign<\/li>\n<li>muscle wasting<\/li>\n<li>pot belly<\/li>\n<li>irritable<\/li>\n<li>poor weight gain<\/li>\n<li>anemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Complication : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Septicemia<\/li>\n<li>Pneumonia<\/li>\n<li>Hypothermia<\/li>\n<li>Heart failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prevention : <\/strong>food fortification , protein rich food , immunization , breast feeding .<\/p>\n<p>[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_toggle title=&#8221;<strong>Fluorosis<\/strong> by Dr.Hamsathvani &#8221; layout=&#8221;box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources of fluorine : <\/strong>fluorinated water, toothpaste, corn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clinical presentation : <\/strong>skeletal and dental fluorosis ( Genu valgum and corroded teeth ).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevention : <\/strong>avoidance of fluorine rich sources, dental care.<br \/>\n[\/wc_toggle]<\/p>\n<p><center>[metaslider id=2436]<\/center><br \/>\n[\/wc_column][\/wc_row]<br \/>\n[wc_row][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;first&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>A LARGE SCALE (RBSK) RASHTRIYA BAL SWASTHYA KARYAKARAM \u2013 FIRST OF ITS KIND<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) is an important initiative aiming at early identification and early intervention for children from birth to 18 years to cover 4 \u2018D\u2019s viz. Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, Development delays including disability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants : <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>CRRI\u2019S : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DR. GOWTHAM<\/li>\n<li>DR. J. JAI INDIA DEVI<\/li>\n<li>DR. HEMITA JOELINE<\/li>\n<li>DR. HARSHINI VAANAN<\/li>\n<li>DR. JAYKUMAR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Co-ordinators : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DR. JACQULINE- MEDICAL OFFICER<\/li>\n<li>MRS. Chandra (PHN, UHTC, Chromepet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Target Population : <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students of PALLAVAPURAM GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL 10<sup>TH<\/sup> &amp; 12<sup>th<\/sup> STD (300 students were examined )<\/p>\n<p>[\/wc_column][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;last&#8221;]<br \/>\n<strong>Events : <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NLEP \u2013 Leprosy Update<\/li>\n<li>International yoga day<\/li>\n<li>Organ donation day &#8211; RHTC<\/li>\n<li>Disabled persons &#8211; UHC<\/li>\n<li>Word Aids day &#8211; at RHTC<\/li>\n<li>World breast feeding awareness week &#8211; RHTC<\/li>\n<li>School health camp at RHTC and UHC<\/li>\n<li>Family Health survey &#8211; RHTC and UHC<\/li>\n<li>General health checkup.<\/li>\n<li>Height and Weight were recorded for assessing malnutrition<\/li>\n<li>Early detection and intervention of malnutrition- ROAD TO HEALTH<\/li>\n<li>Screening for nutritional deficiencies like \u2013 Anaemia, vitamin A deficiency, PEM<\/li>\n<li>Eye Examination, ENT Examination,<\/li>\n<li>Screening for cardio vascular and respiratory problems<\/li>\n<li>Skin lesions, Dental caries, Respiratory tract infections, children were identified and prescribed drugs.<\/li>\n<li>Children with Dental caries, Ear discharge and severe tonsillitis were referred to UHTC\/ TMCH for further management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center>[metaslider id=2446]<\/center><br \/>\n[\/wc_column][\/wc_row]<br \/>\n[wc_row][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;first&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>CME and Workshops-2016<\/h5>\n<p><center>[table id=120 responsive=scroll\/]<\/center><br \/>\n[\/wc_column][wc_column size=&#8221;one-half&#8221; position=&#8221;last&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Research Methodology<\/h5>\n<p><center>[metaslider id=1171]<\/center><br \/>\n[\/wc_column][\/wc_row]<\/p>\n<h5>Organ donation awareness at Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai<\/h5>\n<p>[metaslider id=2757]<\/p>\n<p>[\/wc_tab]<\/p>\n<p>[wc_tab title=&#8221;Urban Health Centre Activities&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tagore-Awarness-campaign17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dept. of Community Medicine conducted HYPERTENSION AWARNESS CAMPAIGN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tagore-water-awarenss-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dept. of Community Medicine conducted WATER POLLUTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tagore-Lifestyle-modifications-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dept. of Community Medicine conducted screening camp and health education &#8211; Malayali Association, chrompet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tagore-urban-health-centre-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dept. of Community Medicine conducted health education on World Deworming Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tagore-health-camp-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Community Medicine Conducted Health Camp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tagore-RKSK17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Community Medicine conducted health education on RKSK &#8211; 21.02.2017 &#8211; Hilton school &#8211; Copy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tagore-Summer-DISEASES17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Community Medicine conducted Health education on Summer DISEASES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagoremch.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tagore-health-camp-4317.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Community Medicine Health education report &#8211; 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