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Pediatric and Neonatal Care and Research Centre in association with Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health Centre, United Medicity, Rawatpur observed ‘World Breastfeeding Awareness Week’ from August 1 to 7 by organizing awareness programs in rural and urban areas of Prayagraj district. The camps were organized at the anganwadi centres of Masika and Chirala Mujapta village of Chaka Block and Bamrauli respectively. Doctors from Department of Community Medicine, United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS), Rawatpur educated lactating mothers about the importance of mother milk to infants and about the right postures while breastfeeding. Dr Sanjeev Kumar told the importance of breastfeeding week while Dr Amit Kumar explained how breast milk is different from artificial feeding. Similarly, Dr Anjani Kumar talked about infant milk substitute, bottle feeding and right posture while feeding. Free distribution of low cost nutritive food supplements were also given to mothers in the camp. They were asked to take nutritious foods. On this occasion, UIMS students also participated in a poster making competition followed by an awareness session on the importance of breastfeeding. The camp was organized under the supervision of Head of Department of community Medicine Dr Sanjeev Kumar. He said that the events organized during the week planned in accordance with the theme of World Breastfeeding Week for this year "Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support". Dr Anuj Kumar Singh said that mother’s milk has no substitute as it is the only source of immunity and nutrition from mother to newborn that remains a lifelong health asset. Mementos were given to Aganwadi Supervisor Ms Meera Shrivasta and aganwadi worker Renu Shukla. Dr Shishikiran, Lady Medical Officers (LMO) Dr Sana with medical staff Shripal, Rakesh, Arshe Alam and Saima Faroqi were present in the camp.

15.5kg tumor removed from a patient at United Medicity A team of doctors of United Medicity, Rawatpur, Prayagraj successfully removed a 15.5kg tumor from a 27-year-old patient. This is the first case where a tumor of such a big size has been removed from any patient in the hospital. The team of doctors who performed surgery includes Dr Shiv Kumar Yadav, Dr Akhilesh Yadav, Dr Akshay Bright, Dr Ayushi and Dr Ankush. Dr Shiv, Astt Prof , Deptt of surgery United Medicity , said that the patient Dhara Pal, a resident of Rajendra Nagar, Kaushambi was admitted in the hospital on July 19 after having a complaint of abdominal swelling, vomiting with weight loss for the last six months. He was admitted in the hospital and was examined thoroughly. Dr Kumar said that a CT Scan of his abdomen was also done which showed a large tumor after which a surgery was performed. He said the patient’s condition is stable and that he is recovering fast.

United Medicity, Rawatpur is now among very few hospitals in Uttar Pradesh which have the facility of performing open heart surgeries or cardiothoracic vascular surgeries (CTVS). It includes bypass surgery, repair of a hole in the heart and damaged heart values. The hospital recently performed the surgery on two patients including 28-year-old Mangal Das Yadav, a resident of Karari in Kaushambi and 49-year-old Anjani Tripathi, a resident of Kaudiya, Gohani Kalan of the same district. Both the patients were admitted to the hospital on July 11 after having a problem in the heart. Commissioner, Prayagraj Division Sanjay Goel and his wife Shradha Goel on Monday met the two patients at the CTVS Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Medical director, United Medicity Dr. Pramod Kumar said that the surgeries performed on the patients were recovering fast. He said that with this surgery, United Medicity is now among the few hospitals in the state to provide the facility to its patients.

A tree plantation drive was carried out on the campus of United University (UU) and United Medicity (UM) in Rawatpur, Prayagraj. The drive was carried out in association with Regional Transport Office (RTO), Prayagraj. Around 200 saplings of both fruit-bearing and non-fruit bearing trees were planted. Vice-chairman, United Group Satpal Gulati, pro-vice chancellor, UU, Prof AM Agarwal, medical director of United Medicity Dr. Pramod Kumar, principal, United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS) Dr. Mangal Singh, dean planning and development, UU Chetan Vyas, and RTO officals were present during the plantation drive.

On the occasion of the 8th International Yoga Day, a two-day free health check-up camp was organized by the Department of Community Medicine, United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS), Rawatpur, Prayagraj. The camp ended on Wednesday. Interestingly, as many as 250 patients received treatment at the camp. The camp was organized by Urban Health Training Center (UHTC) and Rural Health Training Center (RHTC) at Sheikh Sarwa village of Bamrauli and Rehi Miya Ka Purva village of Naini respectively. RHTC in-charge Dr. Anuj Singh informed the media that the men, women, and children who attended the camp were made aware of the benefits of yoga in improving lifestyle and health. He further said that the patients were also given suggestions for practising a couple of asanas such as Surya Namaskar, Pranayama, Anulom-Vilom to stay healthy and fit. UHTC in-charge Dr. Nitin Kumar Singh also told the news daily that the patients suffering from health problems like seasonal flu, diabetes, hypertension, weakness, malnutrition, and other diseases were recommended tests and given medicines. On this occasion, a yoga practice session was also organized at United Medicity and UIMS in which several doctors and the university faculty members participated. The event was led by yoga experts Parmanand Kushwaha and Rahu.

United Institute of Medical Sciences (UIMS), Department of Community Medicine, Prayagraj conducted a health awareness campaign on Anti-Tobacco Day at Sheikh Sarwa village of Bamrauli on Tuesday. In the village to check the health of the people. Free health check-up camp was also organized. Describing the dangers of tobacco consumption, Dr. Nitin Kumar Singh said that the use of tobacco causes lung cancer. He said that about 80 to 90 percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer have a history of tobacco smoking. Shri Singh also suggested ways for the people to get rid of the consumption of e-tobacco. Expressing concern over the changes taking place in the environment, Dr. Anjani Srivastava said that the tobacco industry has a huge harmful effect on the environment and it should be taken seriously. Giving information to villagers in a health awareness campaign on Anti-Tobacco Day, Dr. Srivastava appealed to the people to save nature and the environment by planting trees around them. Medical students also conducted a survey on tobacco consumption by the people of the village. They asked people many questions related to the use of tobacco. Like from what age they started consuming tobacco and what health problems they faced after consuming it etc. Saima Farooqui and Rajiv Gangwar were also present during the camp.

Asthma screening mandatory for school children: Prof. Rajendra PRAYAGRAJ: The Department of Respiratory Medicine of UIMS on Saturday Organized seminars on Asthma and Allergy Updates and Help in Asthma Management by Yoga. It began with the release of the book 'Open Secrets of Allergy and Immunology' authored by Prof. Alok Chandra. Prof (Dr) Rajendra Prasad, Medical College, Lucknow unveiled the book. Special guest and Vice President Satpal Gulati congratulated Prof. Chandra. Speaking on Asthma and Allergies, Prof. Prasad said that 75 percent of cases of asthma are due to some kind of allergy. School children should get tested for asthma. Prof. Suryakant, Dr. Mangal Singh, Dr. Pramod Kumar, Dr. Balkishan spoke. Directed by Prof. Geeta Jaiswal.

In a seminar organized in the Department of Respiratory Medicine, United Institute of Medical Sciences, Prof. Guest released the book Open Secrets of Allergy and Immunology written by (Dr) Alok Chandra. Professor Alok Chandra's book released Prayagraj. United Institute of the program was inaugurated by Prof. The Department of Open Medicine (TB and Chest) Secrets of Allergy and Immunology, authored by (Dr) Respiratory Sciences, Alok Chandra, coincided with the release of the UIMS conference on Saturday. The Director of Asthma and Allergy in the hall held a seminar on the topic of Medical Education and Major Updates and Help from Yoga to Asthma Management in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine ERA Medical College, Lucknow, Prof. (Dr) Rajendra Prasad unveiled the book. Special guest Satpal Gulati presented Prof. Congratulations Chandra. Prof. Suryakant, Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UIMS Dr. Mangal Singh etc. spoke on different subjects.

On the occasion of World Asthma Day, the Department of TB and Respiratory Diseases, United Institute of Medical Sciences (UNITED MEDICITY ), Rawatpur, Prayagraj started a 30 day long 'Asthma Month'. This will continue till 3rdJune 2022. Dr Mangal Singh, Principal, UNITED MEDICITY informed that during the month of Asthma, all the patients suffering from asthma and allergies will be provided free of cost treatment and medicines along with free check-ups. During the meeting organized on the occasion of World Asthma Day at UNITED MEDICITY , he urged doctors and medical students to treat patients better. A large number of patients also participated in the programme. On this special day, Dr Alok Chandra, Head ofthe Department of TB and Respiratory Diseases gave information on the causes of asthma and allergies and their possible medical treatment. Sharing his thoughts on the importance of inhalers for asthma patients, Dr Bal Krishna talks about the right way to use an inhaler. He also informed that a souvenir on Asthma and Allergy will be released on 14th May 2022 to educate and make people aware.

Sansu, Naini: On World Asthma Day, the Department of TB and Respiratory Diseases of the United Institute of Medical Sciences has commenced with a 30-day long Asthma Month. The last day of Asthma Month will be marked on 3rd June 2022. Dr Alok Chandra, Head, gave information on the causes of asthma and allergies along with their possible medical treatments. Dr Bal Krishna said that a souvenir on asthma and allergies would be released on May 14 to make people aware. According to Dr Bal Krishna, the souvenirs on asthma and allergies will be launched on May 14th, 2022, to spread awareness among people about Asthma.