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World No Tobacco Day 2023
#NHPL # Nemcare
- 31 May 2023
- IT Desk NHPL
Nemcare Hospitals Guwahati:
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On World Anti-Tobacco Day Nemcare Hospitals aims to spread awareness about the dangers of tobacco addiction and pledge against tobacco use and take a step forward towards better health and cancer-free life. This year the theme of World no Tobacco Day 2023 is “We need food, not tobacco”.
In India, tobacco use is responsible for nearly 50 per cent of cancer cases, including lung, head and neck cancer, making it the leading cause of cancer-related death.
CMD of Nemcare Hospital Dr. Hitesh Baruah Said the importance of awareness towards a tobacco free world. To start with, he explained , we, the people ourselves quite the use of tobacco in any form, and should discuss with other near and dear one about tobacco devastation. The Medical Director Dr. P. K. Baruah explained the WHO’s 2023’s theme for World No Tobacco Day which is - "We need food, not tobacco”. It is aimed at raising awareness about alternative crop production and marketing opportunities for tobacco farmers and encourage them to grow sustainable, nutritious crops. further he added the Nemcare Super speciality Hospital is committed to providing the best care, including oncology. Director, Dr. M K Baruah explained self-awareness to ensure better health and longevity for humankind by avoiding tobacco products.
This year Nemcare Hospital’s Dental Department had organized Poster and Instragram reel making competition for No Tobacoo awareness. On the event day today, the IDA, Assam President Prof(Dr.)Nabanita Baruah , Head, Department of Dentistry, Regional Dental College, Guwahati announced the winners of the competitions and distributed the prizes. Later the programme was enriched with Open stage Drama and No Tobacco Theme activities.
The programme ended with vote of thanks from the organizer Department of Dental, Nemcare Hospitals.
Read this article:
World No Tobacco Day: May every day be anti-tobacco day!
More photos of the events in Nemcare Facebook Page.
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NEMCARE HOSPITAL participates a “Walkathon” event
#NHPL # Nemcare
- 31 May 2023
- IT Desk NHPL
NEMCARE HOSPITAL participates a “Walkathon” event to commemorate World No Tobacco Day 2023, organized by ASSOCIATION of ONCOLOGISTS of NORTH EAST INDIA and INDIAN Medical ASSOCIATION and ASSOCIATIONS of SURGEONS OF ASSAM. The Students of Regional Dental College Guwahati and representatives from the Indian Dental Association (IDA), Assam also participated in the event. The main objective of this event was to creating awareness among the people about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use on people. Tobacco use is not only harmful to people's health, but it also harms the family putting them in emotional, physical and financial distress. Before taking one puff of tobacco, think thrice!
For more picture from the Walkathon please check out our Facebook Page
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Nemcare Celebrates WOHD(World Orthodontic Health Day)
#NHPL # Nemcare
- 15 May 2023
- IT Desk NHPL
Every year 15th May is celebrated as WOHD(world orthodontic health day) to marks the signing of the World Federation of Orthodontist’s (WFO) charter in 1995 during the 4th International Orthodontic Congress® in San Francisco.
On the occasion of World Orthodontic Health Day, Department of Dentistry, Nemcare Hospitals have organized an awareness session among hospital staff and walking patients and attendants.
All of it, making this year’s World Orthodontic Health Day truly a memorable one. Planning and execution of the entire event was done by Dr. Nabanita Baruah, MDS, Consultant Orthodontist, Nemcare Hospitals and Professor & HoD in Department of Orthodontic, Regional Dental College, Guwahati. The Dentistry Department thanks the Nemcare Hospitals Managing Director Dr. Hitesh Baruah, Medical Director Dr. Pradip Kumar Baruah, Director Dr. Mihir Kumar Baruah and other dignitaries for their support and motivation towards the event.
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International Noise Awareness Day 2023
#NHPL # Nemcare
- 26 Apr 2023
- IT Desk NHPL
On the eve of "International Noise Awareness Day", Nemcare Hospitals in association with 'NEBAOI” has organized a walking rally in Guwahati on 26th April 2023. Help raise awareness of the harmful effects of noise on hearing, health and quality of life, and inspire positive action in our community. Protect our Hearing, Protect our Health!
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18TH-20TH NOV 2022 AMASICON 2022
#NHPL # Nemcare
- 25 Nov 2022
- IT Desk NHPL
The Guwahati City hosted 17th International congress of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India from 18th to 20th November 2022 in association with Assam State Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India. AMASICON has organized for the first time in the North Eastern part of India. The NHPL organized free "Laproscopy Surgery Workshop" the Aegis of AMASICON 2022. The live workshop held in all three days covering almost all the laparoscopic procedures in NHPL.Stalwarts in the field of laparoscopy from all over India and abroad had demonstrate advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and exchange their knowledge with the delegates. The academic exercise had enlighten all of us especially the young surgeons and post graduate students.
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Nemcare’s Covid-19 vaccination drive crosses 1000 doses
#Covid-19, #Vaccination, # Second Phase
- 11 Mar 2021
- IT Desk NHPL
The vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Nemcare Superspeciality Hospital is progressing steadily as hundreds of people are being inoculated every day in Second Phase. In the First doses, total 1111 healthcare workers were covered. Nemcare vaccinated the highest number of people on March 8 when nearly 150 people were inoculated against Covid-19 in Second Phase. As of March 10, 2021 evening, a total of 1060 vaccine doses were administered in the Nemcare Hospital in second phase. Nemcare Hospital is one of the fastest Hospital to reach the 1000 milestone..
Launching the of the programme a week back, Dr Kishor Kumar Barman, Covid Vaccine Site Manager, Nemcare Hospitals, said "Long awaited time for Vaccine is now over. People are happy in seeing a new hope for life. Never forget to use mask, social distancing, hand sensitization and to follow covid-19 Protocols even if vaccinated as per Government norms. Thanks to Government for this kind of noble initiatives and select Nemcare to work towards eliminate the virus."
A complicated, rare cardiac surgery was performed successfully on 16th November 2018 by a team led by internationally renowned Cardiac Surgeon from Assam Dr. Apurba Kumar Sarma at Nemcare Heart Institute & Research Centre, Guwahati.
The 28 year old patient Mr. Lakhyajit Saikia who hails from Nagaon was diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints and heart. Involvement of the heart is the most serious complication which over time can cause the aortic dilatation and finally rupture which is fatal. The heart valve may become floppy and leaky leading to various symptoms. Having breathlessness for last few years Mr. Saikia consulted at various Cardiac centres in NE region and Bengaluru where the high post operative complications and mortality rates upto 80-90% were explained to the family. The cost of the surgery was unaffordable to the family which was said to be between 8-10 lakhs of rupees.
They then came back to Guwahati and consulted Dr. Apurba Kumar Sarma who heads the Nemcare Heart Institute, Guwahati. Dr. Sarma decided to operate upon the patient after proper evaluation and adequate preparation for operation. “BENTALL DE BONO” surgery was performed on 16/11/2018 which involves composite graft replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root and ascending aorta with re-implantation of the coronary arteries into the graft. The post operative course was uneventful, the patient has been relieved of his cardiac symptoms and is ready for discharge from the hospital.
It is an encouraging news for the cardiac patients of the region who require complicated surgeries. World class cardiac surgery facilities and skilled manpower are available in the state and is ready to provide service to people of the region at an affordable cost.
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RARE, COMPLICATED CARDIAC SURGERY PERFORMED SUCCESSFULLY
A complicated, rare cardiac surgery was performed successfully on 16th November 2018 by a team led by internationally renowned Cardiac Surgeon from Assam Dr. Apurba Kumar Sarma at Nemcare Heart Institute & Research Centre, Guwahati.
- 30 Nov 2018
- IT Desk NHPL
The 28 year old patient Mr. Lakhyajit Saikia who hails from Nagaon was diagnosed with Marfan’s Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints and heart. Involvement of the heart is the most serious complication which over time can cause the aortic dilatation and finally rupture which is fatal. The heart valve may become floppy and leaky leading to various symptoms. Having breathlessness for last few years Mr. Saikia consulted at various Cardiac centres in NE region and Bengaluru where the high post operative complications and mortality rates upto 80-90% were explained to the family. The cost of the surgery was unaffordable to the family which was said to be between 8-10 lakhs of rupees.
They then came back to Guwahati and consulted Dr. Apurba Kumar Sarma who heads the Nemcare Heart Institute, Guwahati. Dr. Sarma decided to operate upon the patient after proper evaluation and adequate preparation for operation. “BENTALL DE BONO” surgery was performed on 16/11/2018 which involves composite graft replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root and ascending aorta with re-implantation of the coronary arteries into the graft. The post operative course was uneventful, the patient has been relieved of his cardiac symptoms and is ready for discharge from the hospital.
It is an encouraging news for the cardiac patients of the region who require complicated surgeries. World class cardiac surgery facilities and skilled manpower are available in the state and is ready to provide service to people of the region at an affordable cost.
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World No Tobacco Day 2023