te Pushpanjali Healthcare Bea et eon Peeseoneod The Power of Courage and Determination Last week, I had the opportunity of seeing Courage and Determination. I saw itin the achievements of young Sarita Dwivedi from Uttar Pradesh who has all of three limbs amputated but uses the remaining limb - ber left foot -to create beautiful paintings ofa rich and vibrant world. Iheard it in the song sung by Rizwan Azi Shaikh ashe lay reclinedon astroller, Rizwan has 80% physical disability. They were the recipients of National Awards annually conferred by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment topersons with disabilities who have beaten odds to fulflltheir dreams. Dr Vijay Agarwal receiving the Award from the Vice-President of India, Sk Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Meira Kumar, Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment. Mr KM Acharya, Seeretary looks on. Iwas there at the function receiving the Best Institution National Award forthe organization Society for Child Development from the Vice-President of India Sh Mohammad Hamid Ansari on the occasion of World Disability Day on 3rd Dece 108 at Vigyan Bhawan, I have been the President of SFCDsince its inception in 199 nization works to empower people with disabilities across India and mental retardation in Delhi through its Direct Serviceprogram. dto meet Saritaand Rizwan. ber2 persons wit Iwas privik Today, we at Pushpanjali are in the midst of a lot of happenings. New departments are being started people across the board are joining and the patient strength is slowly increasing, We feel happy and ‘energized at the developments but tend to get de motivated when situations do not really go as w planned. There is no doubt however that the road that lies ahead isa steep and uphill one and that the oddsare high. It is at times such as this that we need to work together with courage Editorial Board determination. Let us take inspiration from the lives of Sarita and Rizwan, Chief Editor draw from themthe strength to ensure thatwe make our dreams come true Dr Vinay Aggarwal Associate Editor De Viiay Agarwal Brecitive Eltor PUSHPANJALI HEALTHCARE paces Corporate Office: A-4, Yojna Vikar, Delhi - 110 092 DED Garg, ‘Ti: +91.11.22163057-58. e-mail: pushoanialicrosslay@zmail.com AL ea ‘ww pushpanjalibealthcare.co.inconnect Workshops and Seminars © Pushps $2 Pushpaniali September 5, 2008 CDC Seminar on Dengue Dr JP Kapoor from UCMS and Dr Saini interacted with thebu: Delhi during a seminar on the “Recent Advane Borne Di Dengue sement of Vector minar focused on the CDC. The seminar in of the recent advancements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dengue. Accordi Dr Kapoor, prevention of Dengue and other vector bore diseases isthe best and perhaps the most viable solution in a populated country and thus awareness generation and education of the public on methods of prevention needs to be taken up not only by government agencies but by clinicians well to ‘Seeking clarification, Dr Sharda Jain conducted the first of a series of workshops on Infertility and Recurrent Loss of Pregnancy at the Conference Hall of Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital. The conference wasattended by ove 100 Gynecologists from Delhi and adjoining NCR region. The day long conference comprised sessions by Workshop: Level I - Infertility and Recurrent Loss of Pregnancy ly , rent Pre is (Chairperson, Dr Fe ar responds: eminent speakers on different aspects of the theme. ‘Speaking on the occasion Dr Sharda Jain informed the participants about the IVF centre being set up at PCH for the benefit of young couples requiring specialized IVF services to fulfil their dream of having children of theirown,®> ushpanjali @ Pee Workshops and Seminars connect September 28, 2008 Chief Guest Shri N Seshadri Dept. of Anesthesia and Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology erthe guidance of Dr Swaraj Garg and Dr Atul Jain 1-day workshop. About 125 delegates ed the lecture and 40 delegates were trained in the hands-o cd come from places like Ludhi aipur, Hapur and Dehradun. Organizing team ist Basic Airways Workshop Dr Basu, Dr Dhall and Dr Swara) Garg Chief Guest s Bank and Guest of Honor, ri N Seshadri, GM, Ca Dr AK Dhaon, CMO, Ghaziabad 1d the workshop. Speaking on ion, Seshadri appreciated the efforts of PCH in its regular efforts in conducting CMEs. He stated that the ara Bank was proud tobeaPCH pa Dr AK Dhaon, in his address, thanked Dr Vinay Aggarwal for his quick response in providing a dedicated space for storage of vaccines at PCH wed inaugu hr premises and | the many services DrVinay Aggarwal and Dr Vijay Agarwal had undertaken in the area ofcommunity health. Carrying forward the message from the Lev committee presented the Level-I workshop. It w participativedelegates. I workshop, Dr Sh Infertility and Recurrent Loss of Pregnancy Level-II Workshop rda Jain and her organizing well attended by over 80 highly enthusiastic ande : € Pushpanjali October 12, 2008 ‘Mr Ashok Pradhan, MP lighting the lamp Pediatric Digest - organized jointly by PCH, IMA-EDB. and IAP-EDB, on commonly occurring childhood diseases Director, Dept. of Pediatrics Dr PD Dr Ravi Malik, Dr 1 The confe six sessions compris ineach, Over 165 dele ince, Chief Guest Shri Ashok Pradhan, Member of Parliament, spoke on the occasion and reminisced about his school days with attended the conte Dr Vinay Aggarwal and added that Dr Vinay’s zeal for PCH was very special. Mr Pradhan spoke of the importance of the Doctor's role in society, citing in the process of his own experience when his own daughter Pediatric Digest Dr SK Mittal addressing the audience was ill and the exemplary gentleness and care with which Dr Vijay Agarwal treated the child and the family Several pharmaceutical and companies from allied industries participated in the conference. November 5, 2008 Dept. of Medicine under the leadership of Dr Parkash Gera organized a Guest Lecture on nt Advances in the ment of Rheumatic ” by Dr Manveen Saluja, a I Rheumatology and Prof. Wyane University, USA, The session was by chaired by — Dr Manween making Dr YP Munjal, Direetor __herpresentation , Banarsidas Diabetology and Life Style diseas Chandiwala Institute of Medical Sciences. Speaking on the oceasion, Dr Manveen emphasized the need to payequal attention tolife style management and. regular counseling of patients in association with administering prescribed medications. According to Dr aluja, the theumatologist’s role was vital in the counseling process. He said that contrary to popular belief the incidence of Rheumatic Arthritis also occurs Guest Lecture on Rheumatology Dr Manveen, Dr Munjal and Dr Vijay Agarwal very commonly in the young and thus should not be Viewed only as a consequence of old age. He pointed out that as a result it was extremely important that ‘counseling and life style management be paid attention to in this age group as well. Dr Munjal shared with audience his professional experience and endorsed the ‘guidelines stated by Dr Manveen. ‘The session tended by Physicians, Orthopedic surgeons and General Practitioners from NCR.32 Pushpanjali November 13, 2008 Seminar on “Female Feticide: Social Evil or Medical Vice” A seminar entitled “Female Feticide: Social Evil or Medical Vice” was organized jointly by National Medicos Organization (NMO), Delhi State, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) Department of Social and Preventive Medien Protection of Child Rights, Delhi Gynecologist Forum and Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital at Maulana Azad Medical College Auditorium. ‘The seminar was attended by over 500 persons including doctors and general public Spe the occasion Dr. Aggarwal, President NMO and CMD Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, expressed his concerns on declining female population and theeffects thereof. Dr Arun Aggarwal, Dean MAMC, during his inaugural address said that the medical fraternity and paramedics were equally responsible for the rising incidence of female feticide, which was shameful. He said that these unserupulous persons would need to be identified and weeded out before the situation reached alarming proportions. Addressing the gathering, Ms Suman Nalwa, ACP, In-charge Crime against Women was of the opinion that the female feticide was a heinous crime and that the culprit/sshouldbe dealt with sternly Ms. Sandhya Bajaj, Member, National Commission for Protection of Child Right in her address st. human being had the right to take nature's law into their own hands and that all such actions should be strongly condemned. National Commission for Vinay king 0 ed that no. Didi Maa ari Didi Maa releasing the book advantage of maintaining the male-female equilibrium despite the strong public favor for a male child. She urged nt to become a vital part of the crusade against female feticide which wasboth a social nedical vice Dr Vinay Aggarwal addressing the audience Religious leader and’ activist, Didi Maa Sadhvi Ritambhara reiterated the sentiments of the previous speakers who had expressed the fact that nature's law ‘of equality must notbe tempered with. Shesaid that life was God's gift and that the female ofthe specieswas the mother of life, therefore the act of female feticide was against this balance of nature. She expressed the vi that the need of hour was to educate people about the An attentive audience Dr. Jugal Kishore, Professor, Community Medicine, MAMC thanked the speakers for their thought provoking and highly enlightening words on such a burning issue and extended his services tocurb the evil byeducating the masses. Leading medical activists against female feticide Dr Sharda Jain and Dr Suneela Garg moderated theOctober 13,2008 Tips on Team Work Dr Vijay Agarwal organized a talk by Dr Nandini Mundkar, a leading pediatrician and Child | | sychologist from Bangalore. Dr Mundkur began her Ik with recollections of her college days at Maula | Azad Medical College and her association with both Dr Vinay Aggarwal and Dr Vijay Agarwal. Following | the introduction, she made presentation of her Oncologist attended the Global Investigator meeting at Bangkok for initiating a global clinical trialon pain | ent in cancer pal ses to be fruitful in improving quality of life of sin India, Dr Dinesh Singh also visited Roswell Park Ca Institute, NY State, USA on a fellowship for two | weeks, The Roswell Park Cancer Institute is the first | dedicated cancer institute in USA and is equipped withthe latest radiotherapy equipments. The Galaxy Cancer Institute at Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital is also using, similar equipment and hence this | interaction with the senior consultants of Roswell Park Cancer Institute will be of vital importa project the world-class care being provided on the home turf October 16,2008 Health Education of PCH Staff Asession on HIV and its prevention was conducted by Dr Ruby Bansal for PCH staff specially nursing, lab ‘ans and departmental heads, ‘Tis session was appropriat acquired infections ha greatest occupational hazards of healthcare workers Inpresent times, HIV is highly feared and thu talk on the care and prevention of HIV was fo ely beneficial forthe group. 1d useful as hospital e been found to be one of the beextrer “The talk was followed by an interactive session where Dr Amit Verma (HOD, Blood Bank) threw light on the prevention of HIV transmission through blood transfusi ‘The nurses found the knowledge useful them break their 0 it helped m mental stigma towards HIV positive patients and thus reflect a more h attitude while caring for AIDS patients and in the process prevent the risk of transmission to themselves. The members of the Nursing department ne were very apprec the need for regular sessions for their professional development. ve of the session and expressed December 5, 2008 Roli Books introduced “Pure and Simple- Homemade Indian Vegetarian Cuisine” by Vidhu Mittal, at the the book launch at ‘The Shangrila by Mr Nandan Nilekani. proud moment for us, as Vidhu is closely related to Pushpanjali being the wife of Mr Som Mittal, Chairm: NASSCOM Who is also a member of the Pushpanjali ‘Vidhu Mittal is a well-known culinary expert based in Bangalore, India, She has been conducting cookery classes years besides making regular contributions to magazines and specialized websites. Vidhu developed an interest in cooking very early in her life and what was hobby becamea passion that she loves sharing with others. Book Release@ The Home Front obe ny poeta ee Rai or 'Guruji' as he is fondly called, was the designated choreographer for the show. Dr RK Sachdeva offered his ‘basement to use whenever required. By early October the rehearsals were in full swing, the costumes ordered, green rooms rented, sound system booked and duties assigned. Finally on the 19th of October a beautiful rangoli was created at the entrance to greet all the guests. Dr PD. Garg welcomed the guests and the show began with a Saraswati Vandana with an accompanying Kathak, Bharatnatam and Manipuri dane trangi Vivah' performed by the staff of jali Medical Centre and CDC. When the curtain opened next, it was to ‘Dance flowers of India’ a Haryanvi dance performed by senior lady doctors. The program that followed consisted of a Rajasthani umber ‘Mharo Hath Mein Churloo Khanke } number, a Gujrati dandia performance and the fi curtain callin tune to the unifying song 'Desh Rangila Rangila, Desh Mer Rangila left the enraptured. ud The evening that followed this medley was extravagant with a Sports fashion show, a skit | ‘Tooti Hai Haddi” and a traditional diya dance performed to the aart Shri Ram Chandra Kripalu Bhajman'. Comperes Dr L and Dr Ila Gupta called all the on Pushpanial stay | the mid broad\siniles, a ts and hearty cheers everyone was invited to iunomaticen thelawns of PSK. ‘An evening worth remembering!“A photo Exhibition tracing Pushpanjali's Diwali Celebrations from 1981 attracted theattention of everySingle visitor. Dr Anita Jain wrote a wonderful report about the event from start to finish. The above is just an abridged version. Unfortunately, a shortage of space prevented receive a copy ofthe o1 withyouremailid. bratior@® Pushpaniali ‘ uushpanjali connect ¢ i November 17, 2008 Coffee over a Book - What a Cool combination ‘eam performed pooja over a many of other PCH Team members participated in the Jy opened Coffee Shop opening ofthe two facilities that bring joy and happiness id Dr Vijay and so toa patient visitors. Mitul Patel, Charu & havan on the 17" morning at and Book Café at PCH. Dr Vinay Book Café being blessed during the Havan September 13, 2008 October 2, 2008 Dengue Awareness Rally Symposium on Carrying on the discussion on dengue and its “Alcohol and its abuse” pre n, the IMA-EDB organized a public rally to raise awareness in the community. The rally was attended by members of the MCD and CDC as well as the residents of Karkardooma and surroundings areas. The rally was flagged off in the early hours of September 13 at about 7:00 am from the CDC and concluded about 4 kms away at Surajmal Vihar. Passers-by were curious and came forward tojoin the rally and asked a lot of questions. Cricketer Chetan Chauhan, Dr VK Monga, Dr Ravi Malik, Dr BB Wadhwa actively participated in the rally. Dr Narendra Saini and Mr Akshya coordinated the programme. ‘Dr Vinay weleomes Seeretary Health, GOI ‘A symposium on “Alcohol and. its abuse” was organized by Indian Alcohol Policy Alliance (LAPA) on Mahatama Gandhi's Birthday at India International Centre. The symposium was attended by luminaries including Swami Agnivesh who lauded TAPA activities and requested IAPA to advocate for total prohibition. Dr Vinay Aggarwal, trustee IAPA Mr Akshya and Dr Narender Sain lead the March ‘welcomed the delegatesto the symposium.oe Pushpanjal Reaching Out November 4, 2008 While returning back to earth, people and civilization, 1 realized Thad justmadeatrip toheaven. Riding down from the hills of Mirik to the flat plains of Bagdlogra, I return to the labyrinthine paths of memory lanereminiseingeachand every moment of ast week. Thad come to this place in hope of completing a 100- mile race in one of the most rugged terrain of the Himalayas. The Himalayan run-and-trek held annually in early November since 1991 can be defined as a truly magnificent ultra-m: rathon which offers the best of connect HIMALAYAN m ie MILE or RACE -2008 Winner! After 100 tough miles 4-11-2008 ure and the best of challe well, Itis a 5-day stage race preceded by a day of sightseeing in Darjeeling that gives the runners an opportunity for acclimatization. The race starts and ends in the sleepy village of Maneybanjang. Alo sts on either sides and, if in between you can’ view Kanchenjunga (3rd highest peak inthe world). od by Dr Neeraj J igthe way the view sfilled with lush there is an empty the November 9, 2008 Beet dein” was organized by nber 9, 2008 at A musical concert “Beeti Yaad Pushpanjalj Crosslay Hospital on Nov SiriFort Auditorium. Dr, Narottam Puri, Director Quality, Fortis Healthcare musical concert. The pro; by over 250 doctors and their fa Strategy Planning & performed at the am was attended: nily members. Dr Narottam Puri Vradein Dr Satya Prakash compered the event, Dignitaries of the music world like music composer, Sri Ravi and daughter of great music director Sri AK Biswas isopresen ng songs of 1 and Mukesh from indi films of the bygone years. Dr, Lalita performed duet songs of Lata along with Dr. Pur eel Lauadern ty Dr. Narottam Puri A Panoramie View of the Stage® Pushpanjal connect é ushpanjal ee November 9, 2008 Baby W -A tradition at PMC A baby show cum interactive session was held at Sapphire International School in association with, Pushpanjali Medical Centreon 9.11.2008. Children upto years age were assessed with res to their immunization, anthropometric status, general health status, parental awareness and baby looks, The assessment was done by a group of pediatricians and few othersrenowned | ‘The aim of the whole exercise was to provide a jlatform where the young parents and their families foul share their doubis and anxieties with others YDetbak Pande hands over the Pre and the experts. This was done thought an interactive session of the participant families with Dr. Deepak Pande and Dr. Vine twas a very fruitful session lasting for 172 hours which saw enthusiastic participation from the audience, About 100 children were managed very efficiently by Drs. Deepak Sarin, Dinesh Aggarwal, Piyush Jain, Manpreet, Rajeev, Alok, Rajat and staff nurses Archana, Flora and Ancy of Pushpnjali Medical Centre. PMC has been condueting such baby show every year is associated with ! International School for last 6-7 years and we are thankful to them for the associ Es wish to thank everyone who contributed in making the programme a success. a Dr Deepak Pand 7 (November 22, 2008 PCH initiative for Public Service As a part of our commitment to social Seis fac = responsibilities, on the asking of space for a "Cold Chain Centre” to store vaccines by Dr A K Dhaon, €MO Ghaziabad, Dr Vinay Aggarwal who has always been on the forefront to serve society, immediately accepted the request. PCH has provided a dedicated space in the Nursing Hostel with 24X7 power supply for the centre known as “Sheet Shrinkhla Kendra’. Saturday November 22, 2008 morning the centre was formally inauguratedby none other than young and dynamic Shri Deepak Aggarwal, IAS, DM. Ghaziabad. Present on the occasion were our CMD CMD in discussions with Dr and ED besides Dr Dhaon and other officials of CMO, Ghaziabad Health Department. Shri Deepak Aggarwal visited our PCH and was taken around the Hospital. He spoke to PCH Team at the conference hall and expressed his happiness onthe initiative of PCH Top management of setting up such a huge and international standard healthcare facility at Ghaziabad which according to him is a boon to the population of Ghaziabad, West U.P and in fact the whole world. Thanking Hon'ble DM, Dr Vinay Aggarwal once again assured all possible support to health infrastructure of Ghaziabad and lauded the activities of Dr A K Dhaon, ‘Shri Deepak Aggarwal, IAS, Distt. Magistrate Ghaziabad : ‘eulting the Ribbon and opers “Sheet Shrinkhila Kendra” 10)SF Pushpanjali Healtheare “connect, Pushpanjati Crosslay Hospital Pramod Marwah ~ Sr. Manager - Engineering and Maintenance Mr Pramod has the unique quality of accepting and meeting even complex challenges, which has earned him the nickname “Mr Fix-it”. Pramod, PCH is proud to have you in the PCH team, you are an inspiration to one and all. May you keep. Youngand strong foralltimestocome Ramesh Sahni Manager Finance - figures strength to strength. Consultants Dr Pallavi Waman Nanaware ~ Jr. Consultant - Emergency & Critical Care Imini Manager Dr Saurabh Gahlote ~ Manager - Medical Services Mr Mitul Rohit Patel ~ General Manager ~ Hospitality Services Mr Anil Bansal ~ General Manager - Administration Executive Ms Pooja Jain ~ Sr. Frecutive- ERP Ms Esha Khanna ~ Sr. Executive - Front Office Ms Barkha Vyas ~ Dietician Ms Nidhi Chopra — Dietician Ms Shaveta Sharma ~ Executive - Front Office | Mr Mayank Saxena — Executive - Front Office Ms Maya Pant — Execative- Front Office Stal Mr Prakash Chandra — Floor Coordinator ‘Mr Shrikant Mahadik ~ Technical Supervisor ~ Quality Control ‘Mr Nishant Sharma ~ Support Engineer ~IT ‘Mr Sohan Bisht ~ System Administrator a a A very diligent worker, Mr Ramesh puts intelligence and business acumen when working the Ramesh, we congratulate you, and may you go from . Pushpanjali Medical Centre Ms Subiya ~ Sept., 2008 Technical Physiotherapist Dr Shivani Raina — Junior Physiotherapist Team leaders Ms Krishna Kumari K ~ OT Ms Anila Varghese — Nursing Ms Shinu Jacob ~ Nursing Nursing Stall Mr Shiji M. Raju — 1CU/CCU Ms Gurmeet Kaur Technicians Mr Brijesh Singh Tomar — Sr. Blood Bank ‘Technician Mr Yatender Kumar ~ Sr. Blood Bank ‘Technician Mr Ajay Kumar Tiwari —Sr. blood Bank ‘Technician Ms Tripta Pathania — Sr. Blood Bank Techni Mr Bhuwan Chandra — Junior Lab ‘Technician Mr Pramod ~ Lab. Technician Mr Harish Chand — Jr. OT Technician Ms Khushboo Gandhi — Sr. OF Technician Mr Rajesh Kumar ~ Sr. OT Technician Ms Shweta Mittal — Non-Invasive Techni Mr Ram Dutt Sharma ~ Gas Manifold Techni Pharmacy ‘Mr Virender Negi ~ Pharmacy Aide ( Contributors are requested to send in their reports. Please do limit the words to 100 only J | u$3 Pushpanjali Healtheare " October 21, 2008 Board Meeting at PCH ‘The Board of Directors of Crosslay Remedies Limited ‘met for the first time at the Board Room at PCH for ‘a review of the progress of the company. The meeting, ‘was attended by all directors including Dr Arun Narula, Dr Neelam Narula and Mr AKhil Jain, all of who had travelled from USA to be present at the ‘meeting. They expressed their satisfaction with the progress of the company and lauded the efforts of Dr Vinay Aggarwal, Dr Vijay Aggarwal, Dr PD Garg and Mr Sudhir Singhal in taking the company forward. The Board meeting was followed by a special ‘meeting with the senior Executives of Crosslay Remedies, many of whom met the visiting directors from USA forthefirsttime. ‘The Board meeting was followed by a dinner at Magnolia, India Habitat Centre. Crosslay Directors, Governing Council & Advisory Committee Members, Heads of different medical departments, friends and ‘well wishersattended thefunction. sso EE Pushpanjali Medical Centre gets ISO 9001:2000 Certification for Quality Management Systems vnz ; Sm Va ‘Edited, Protea Publis by Atul Gandara. on teal of Puspanjal Heabheare, 4, Yojaa Vihar, Dthi- 10 O92. New Del and prised Kumar Offset Prine, Dahiya Tel; Big bob ‘or Private Creulation only.