"Organised by the CMAI Doctors Section and moderated by Dr Abhijeet Sangma, the webinar featuring Dr Bertha Rathinam focused on paradigm shifts in cancer care. The discussion moved beyond traditional diagnosis and treatment to emphasise a holistic approach encompassing prehabilitation, rehabilitation, and perihabilitation..." read more Webinar on "ReImagine Cancer Care: Holistic Prehabilitation

Organised by the CMAI Doctors Section and moderated by Dr Abhijeet Sangma, the webinar featuring Dr Bertha Rathinam focused on paradigm shifts in cancer care. The discussion moved beyond traditional diagnosis and treatment to emphasise a holistic approach encompassing prehabilitation, rehabilitation, and perihabilitation. Over 80 participants joined the webinar, with approximately 70% remaining until the end. The audience primarily consisted of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare administrators, and chaplains, representing 61 institutions across 15 states. Dr Bertha emphasised that a cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer, from the point of diagnosis until the end of life, including family members and caregivers. She highlighted the importance of addressing unmet needs through physical, nutritional, and psychological support. Prehabilitation, built upon these three pillars, was presented as a means to improve functional capacity before, during, and after treatment. The discussion covered validated assessment tools, interventions at universal, targeted, and specialist levels, and the importance of monitoring patient progress. Dr Bertha stressed the need to "PREPARE" patients, using the acronym for Physical activity, Respiratory exercises, Eat well, Psychological well-being, Ask about medications, Remove bad habits, and Enhance recovery.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/0vkY_ZJeKgM

Key discussion points included:
· Leveraging technology (smartwatches, apps) for personalised interventions.
· Addressing cultural and socioeconomic diversity in patient assessments.
· Integrating different intervention levels into a comprehensive care pathway.
· Training healthcare providers and community volunteers for holistic support.
· The role of support groups and faith-based organisations.
· The importance of physiotherapy and other multidisciplinary team members.

Dr Bertha also shared her personal experience as a cancer survivor, highlighting the existing gap in holistic care and her motivation to pursue specialised training. She announced a forthcoming certificate course on cancer survivorship at AIIMS Bhopal. Participants discussed the need for affordable care, the potential for churches and NGOs to provide support, and the importance of volunteer training. The webinar concluded with a call to implement holistic strategies and empower cancer survivors.

A one-year distance learning programme integrating theory and practice for healthcare professionals in mission hospitals in rural and semi urban areas.

The staff of small hospitals face big challenges from rising patient expectations, expanding regulatory requirements and the rapid pace of change in healthcare. On-the-job training and experience may not be sufficient for them to meet these challenges.
The Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) has joined hands with the Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI) to introduce a blended learning programme designed for employees of mission hospitals: Diploma in Hospital Administration.

The course will help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become efficient managers and leaders while continuing to serve their institutions. It will help them to integrate theoretical and scientific frameworks with their own experience to implement best practices in their hospitals. Moreover, it will help them to develop the confidence and ability to deal with a range of management issues.

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CMC is involved in developing the services within the hospital and the community and in training healthcare workers to respond to the invites applications from those interested as we look for more helping hands to join us in rebuilding the services. Wanted Doctors & Nurses for REYNOLDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Washim, Maharashtra (Hospital under a tripartite management between CMC Vellore, EHA and the Church of the Nazarene.)

Need for:
-  Medicine -MD/DNB
-  Family medicine-MD/DNB
-  Community Medicine-MD
-  Obstetrics & Gynaecology- MS
-  Surgery – MS
-  Paediatrics – MD/DCH
-  Medical Oncology - DM
-  Medical Officer - MBBS
-  BSc Nursing – Tutor
-  MSc Nursing – Psychiatry, Community
-  Allied Health – BSc Radiodiagnosis
-  Administrator – MHA, MBA (Medical background preferred but not mandatory)

100 Bedded hospital with good infrastructure to develop services
Location of Job: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Washim, Maharashtra
Semi furnished accommodation within the Hospital campus

CONTACT INFO:
Missions Office, Directorate, CMC Vellore
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Call: 0416 228 6117/6229
(WhatsApp Number) – 892539611