Cancer Screening and Awareness Camp at St.Teresa Church Hall Paldane

Date 3: Oct 29, 2024

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On February 27, 2024, a successful one-day cancer screening and awareness camp took place at St. Teresa Church Hall in Paldane. This initiative, organized by Father Muller Medical College Hospital in partnership with St. Raphaela Mary Convent and Kolkata St. Teresa Church Paldane, was led by the Jewels Group. The camp offered a range of medical services, including a Pap Smear Test conducted by the Department of OBG,Breast ExaminationPerformed by the Department of General Surgery, Oral ExaminationOffered by the Department of Oncology, ECG Testing, GRBSChecking and dispensing of free medicines. Dr. Venita Fernandes, a Gynaecologist, and Dr. Rohan C Gatty, a Surgical Oncologist from Father Muller Medical College Hospital, provided public awareness sessions on cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The camp was effectively coordinated by Ms. Deepika N C, Assistant Professor from the Department of Community Health Nursing at Father Muller College of Nursing (FMCON). Four second-year Post Basic BSc (PBBSc) Nursing students from Father Muller College of Nursing actively participated in the camp. They supported the event by assisting with registration, BP Monitoring, assisting in Pap smear tests and dispensing free medicines. The camp attracted 115 beneficiaries. The event was instrumental in promoting health awareness and offering essential screenings to the local community.