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SEPT - OCT 2013 All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy
Health Camp for School Children & Teachers
Shilpa Mani
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Cyclone Phailin Affected Areas Receive Medical Relief leaders called in for specific medical aid in certain areas. Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh was affected with substantial damage. The district experienced heavy rains.
M. Balakrishna
VT Correspondent, Narasannapeta
Early in October, severe cyclonic storm ‘Phailin’ hit Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. The storm is said to have been the most intense cyclone that crossed the Indian coast after the 1999 Odisha cyclone. The cyclone affected more than 10 million people in the two states. Vaatsalya Hospital at Narasannapeta, in Andhra Pradesh responded to with urgency to the call of the hour. The hospital immediately set up a dedicated emergency helpline. Following calls from affected areas, the hospital
Following our special feature last month, we continue to shexport are what nursing means to our nurses... @NursesTweet. Turn to Page 4 to find out! For online version visit www.vaatsalya.com
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Vaatsalya Holds Job Fairs for Nurses in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
People in Affected Areas Gather Around Vaatsalya Relief Camp for Medicines Opening Ceremony for the Job Fair at Babu Singh Takkur Paramedical Institute
started conducting numerous camps in areas with clusters of survivors. The team swung into need based action when service organizations and local
Villagers Queue Up for Checkup at Camp
Relief Operations by Vaatsalya Team Begin
Voice of Nurses at Vaatsalya
Vaatsalya Ambulance at an Affected Village
The strong gale-force winds uprooted tall trees and electric poles, shutting down power to areas (pictures - left and below - from Srikakulam district showing the uphaul caused by the cyclone). The team continues to be on survelliance rounds for those in need.
Vaatsalya Hospitals held interaction sessions with nurses across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The sessions were held in the towns of Hanamkonda, Hubli, Malur, Mysore and Shimoga. Job fairs were organized in succession to the interactive programs. In Hubli- Dharwad region , the job fair was held in partnership with Babu Singh Takkur Paramedical Medical Institute, Dharwad on 10th December. The recruitment fair saw participation... Cotinued on Pg 4
Vaatsalya Doctor Treats Rare Hair Eating Disorder E. Naveen Kumar
VT Correspondent, Hanamkonda
Two years ago, 11 year old Suchismita (name changed) suffered from severe stomach pain and continuous green vomiting. Her condition was treated for a short time by medicines. Recently, her condition worsened again with the same symptoms. Unable to get relief for their daughter after visiting various hospitals, Suchismita’s parents brought her to
Vaatsalya Hospital in Vizianagram. At surgery, the child’s small intestine was found to be completely filled with clusters of human hair. Hair amounting to a total length of 1 meter was removed by opening the small intestine at multiple places. The appendix was found to be inflamed with hair in it hence appendectomy was also done. When asked again, the parents revealed, that the child had a habit of eating hair (both of
self and others). This condition is medically known as Trichotillomania with Trichophagia (an irresistible desire to eat hair) which results in entire intestines being filled with hair or trichobezoars (a disease known as Rapunzel Syndrome). Dr. Renu Kumar said, “This is an extremely rare case. The child will undergo psychiatric consultation and behavior modification counseling to avoid any repeat incidents”. -1-
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Snapshots of Change Shilpa Mani
VT Correspondent, Bangalore
and reach out to all sections of the community, Vaatsalya Hanamkonda organized a free health check-up and awareness camp in the town. The ongoing engagement adopts childto-child and child-to-community strategies to spread awareness about common best practices towards hygiene and safer living surroundings. Garbham, Vizianagram
Healthy Workforce at Precot Meridian
Gurla, Hanamkonda
ASHA meets across Vaatsalya, Andhra Pradesh Every month Vaatsalya team takes a deep dive into how to reach out to more persons in semi-rural and rural areas near the hospital. As a part of this effort, a recurring interface has been developed with the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs). ASHA meets were organized in recent weeks at Garbham, Vizianagram and at Rangashaipet and Gurla in
to help spread awareness about health and diagnosis availability.
On September 5, the hospital conVaatsalya Doctor Checks Workers
Hassan: Employees at Precot Meridian Ltd. underwent complete body check up at Hassan as a part of a corporate partnership between Vaatsalya and the company. They were also given follow-up schedules.
Health Camp for Children and Teachers
Teachers at Government High School
School Children at a Healthcare Awareness Camp at Vaatsalya Hanamkonda
Hanamkonda: As a part of Vaatsalya’s efforts to continuously engage with
ducted a basic health check up for 40 teachers of the Government High School in the town. Teachers were checked for blood pressure and general body functions. Students at the school also performed cultural dances to pay respect to their teachers on this occasion of Teachers’ Day.
Health Concern Binds Healthy Minds
Doctors Meet at Chikmagalur. Rangashaipet, Hanamkonda
Hanamkonda. Close to a hundred ASHAs from the Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) from the above said villages joined hands with Vaatsalya
School children undergoing health check-up.
Students at the school perform ‘nritya’ .
Chikmagalur : Vaatsalya Hospital Chikmagalur organized an evening for the doctors in the town to come together and discuss pressing health issues in the district. Hospital team also shared information about facilities at Vaatsalya.
Independence Day Celebrations Across Vaatsalya
Vizianagram, Andhra Pradesh
15th August, India’s Independence Day, was celebrated with a lot of fervor and spirit of patriotism across Vaatsalya hospitals. Every year the staff at Vaatsalya Hospital For online version visit www.vaatsalya.com
Gulbarga, Karnataka
celebrates this day with various activities that reflect colors of the Indian flag – orange, white, green and blue. This year, some hospitals saw the staff making rangolis of
Hanamkonda, Andhra Pradesh
India as it appears on the world map! Sweets were distributed, the national flag was hoisted and songs “Vandemataram”, “Saare Jahaan Se Accha” , “Egarali Egarali” were
Narasannapeta, Andhra Pradesh
sung. Each year the day becomes a means for the staff to collectively pledge their service to the country through their continued service to the underserved in the country. -2-
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All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy Almost everyone would love to be noticed, ack nowledged and applauded. Recognition is a sure shot way
- Shilpa Mani, VT Correspondent In the last quarter, our employees actively participated in games like “Ball in the Bucket”, where employees tested their aim; “Passing the
to attain that status. Recognition of a person is only possible when the person’s FAME has spread far and wide and implies that he/ she is Finding Acclaim Magnified Everywhere. Fame has to be earned and we at Vaatsalya are dedicated to inspiring our employees to achieve such FAME. We at Vaatsalya believe that work is not only about the responsibilities jotted down in your profile, but that fun games, fun learning activities and interacting with your peers goes a long way.
Ball”, where employees stood in a circle and passed the ball around till music was playing; “Grab Bag Skit”, where employees picked a topic out of a
A Session of Throw Ball in Progress
Nurses Making a Clay Model
bag and prepared a skit on the chosen topic; “Word Games”, where employees played various word games like creating words out of a jumbled
word, creating words out of random letters; “Clay Modeling”, where employess created miniature models out of clay. The feedback we received from all the hospitals conducting these activities was overwhelming. The employees felt it was a refreshing break from the mundane everyday activities and that the activities energized them to perform their work better. As put by one of our Human Resource Executive, after the first activity, “These activities really work and the change
noticed in employee behaviour and work behaviour is very evident. It is a great pleasure to see them happy and enjoying their work. We feel glad that we helped that happen.” All our employees are part of a 15 minute morning huddle involving all the department heads. They discuss issues, situations and recognitions of the previous day; and the tasks each of them have for the day ahead. All the employees are appreciative of this huddle as it helps them connect with employees from other departments and understand their difficulties and job roles. These discussions also help them understand the hardships that each of them faces and collectively think of ways to overcome them.
Nurses Playing a Game of Tug of War
Your Health Adviser: Now on Radio Did you ever wish you could pick up your phone and talk to a doctor without taking an appointment in advance? Then tune in to All India Radio Bhadravati Station: Freq 675 KHZ, every Wednesday. Having heard from a lot of our patients about lack of availability of health information in every day life, Vaatsalya team kicked into action to bring you a health adviser right into your homes. The Aaroghya Vaatsalya is a radio program that features once every week. For online version visit www.vaatsalya.com
Dr. Girish S from Vaatsalya Hospital Tarikere Talks About Concerns of Adolescence
Vaatsalya specialists talk about pressing health concerns on this half hour show. Listeners can directly call and ask their questions to our expert doctors. Over the last 4 years, more than 100 live shows have featured in Dharwad, Hassan, Shimoga and Tarikere. From problems that your child faces during teenage years to how to prevent diabetes and thyroid, the show spans over a diverse range of health issues. For more information about show-schedule, log on to www.vaatsalya.com. -3-
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@NursesTweet: “Being a nurse is…” “… to take every situation and every work as a challenge and to be ready to learn new things from seniors with dedication.” - Kalyani, Vaatsalya, Narasannapeta
Vaatsalya Holds Job Fairs for Nurses in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
“… promising to give my best service to the patients, without seeing their caste, religious, place and economic status” - Nagamani, Vaatsalya, Narasannapeta. “… being like my mother. I learned so many things from my mother; she motivated me every time I failed. She knows everything because she is also nurse. How lucky I am!” - Suneetha, Vaatsalya Narasannapeta. “… treating a patient physically and mentally.” - Premakumari M, Vaatsalya Pandavpura “… empathizing with every patient. Being a nurse isn’t about grades. No book can teach how to feel a patient’s pain.” – Raghu B.N , Vaatsalya Pandavpura
Candidates Being Interviewed at Dharwad
Interviews in Progress at Dharwad
Continued from Pg 1... from the human resources and nursing team at Vaatsalya Hubli Hospital and Vaatsalya Gadag Hospital. Another job fair will be held in Vizianagram on 21st and
22nd December. We cordially invite all nurses from Vizianagram and Srikakulam to participate in this recruitment. For more information please call us at 1800-425-88888 or mail us at info@vaatsalya.com.
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“… nurturing life and health with love.” – Shobharani, Vaatsalya Pandavpura “… protecting and promoting health.” – N Vijay Laxmi, Vaatsalya Pandavpura “… providing comprehensive care like a mother.” – M Divya Laxmi, Vaatsalya Pandavpura “…dedicating your life to serve actual and potential health problems.” – K. Subbalaxmi, Vaatsalya Pandavpura “… Trying to save a patient and comfort a patient’s family, even if you have to go out of our way for this.” – P. Sarada, Vaatsalya Vizianagram “… is always being on a look-out for preserving life.” – G. Vijaya, Vaatsalya Vizianagram “… having dedication to serve with love and patience.” – Pramila K, Vaatsalya Shimoga “… treating every patient like our own child.” – Ravi Naik M, Vaatsalya Shimoga “… knowing that a patient entrusts her life in your hands as a nurse and you must take utter care of her.” – Sakamma A S, Vaatsalya Shimoga “… always being patient and having an eye for patient’s needs.” – Asha D, Vaatsalya Tarikere “… embracing your calling to serve with selflessness.” - Leelavathi B K, Vaatsalya Tarikere “… one of the sweetest service to the society.” – Savitha S R, Vaatsalya Tarikere “…practicing the science of nursing and the art of service with love.” – Saki Bai, Vaatsalya Tarikere For online version visit www.vaatsalya.com
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From the Editor’s Desk One of the greatest freedom fighters that the world has seen, Nelson Mandela, died on 5th December, 2013. His message of service and freedom will live long after him. At Vaatsalya Times, we take this moment to remember what Mandela said, “It always seems impossible until its done”. His words of courage dare us to challenge ourselves to be ignorant of obstacles and to keep working towards our goal, day after day. As we approach a new year, we resolve to keep our struggle on - of reaching deeper into the arteries of India and delivering health and happiness
to her people. We resolve to serve more people, with more devotion. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
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