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Hans India
4 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Health min calls for reduction in C-sections in govt hospitals
Vijayawada: Minister for medical, health and family welfare Y Satya Kumar Yadav urged secondary hospitals to reduce Cesarean operations and promote natural childbirths. He noted that 41 per cent of deliveries in these hospitals are C-sections and requested strategies to lower this rate and increase natural births. At the launch of a four-day state-level training programme for district coordinators of health services (DCHSs) from 26 districts at the secondary health directorate office in Tadepalli on Tuesday, the minister called for reforms in DCHS operations. He stressed the need for better leadership, accountability, and service delivery in public healthcare. The training aims to address issues identified during a recent review with DCHSs and district medical and health officers (DM&HOs) to improve service quality. Satya Kumar encouraged district officials to lead teams and foster coordinated efforts for better healthcare. He also introduced a mobile application developed by the secondary health directorate to support this effort. Addressing allegations of hospital corruption, the minister stated that corruption will not be tolerated. He directed DCHSs to ensure transparency, take responsibility, and compete to improve medical service quality. He added that field visits are crucial to identify hospital and healthcare system issues. He emphasised punctuality in hospitals, warning that doctors who fail to comply will face strict action. Satya Kumar described health as the foundation of economic progress and urged a committed approach to achieving Viksit Bharat and Swarnandhra Pradesh goals. He instructed DCHSs to strengthen NTR health services in secondary hospitals and increase pre-authorisations under the scheme. The minister detailed infrastructure upgrades, including ultrasound services in 90 hospitals, 149 X-ray machines installed, tele-radiology services in 89 hospitals, 20 new dialysis centers, and 13 Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHLs) offering 139 diagnostic tests since the NDA government took office. Over 15,000 doctors serve in the public health sector, including DMHOs, DCHSs, and state-level officers. The minister urged them to develop leadership skills for efficient administrative management. He reported an increase in secondary hospital attendance from 60 per cent to 84 per cent, aiming for 95 per cent. Of 12,779 sanctioned posts in 242 secondary hospitals, 1,803 are vacant, though 462 doctors were filled in the past year.
New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
AP CM Naidu approves new health staff transfer rules to curb graft, boost efficiency
VIJAYAWADA: In a decisive move to tackle corruption and boost administrative efficiency, the Health Ministry has introduced special transfer guidelines that override the standard rules framed under GO dated May 15. Approved by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the new rules aim to improve service delivery across medical establishments. The revised guidelines target two key categories of employees: junior and senior assistants, and senior medical officers of Additional Director of Medical Education (ADME) rank, including principals and hospital superintendents. While existing rules allow transfer after five years at one station, the Health Ministry will now transfer administrative staff after just three years, responding to complaints of corruption, insubordination, and poor performance. Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav proposed the framework after consultations with Special Chief Secretary MT Krishna Babu and department heads. The move follows a detailed review of transfer guidelines issued by the previous government. Notably, the amended rules allow transfers after just two years of service in some cases, diverging from standard guidelines that do not specify a minimum period. The changes seek to bring greater accountability, especially among staff in offices of Regional Directors, DM&HOs, DCHS, and superintendents, where complaints of delays, inefficiency, and malpractice have surfaced.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dougherty Comprehensive High School celebrates 'Miracles on the East Side' in class of 2025 graduation
ALBANY – Dougherty Comprehensive High School Principal Jerry Sanders wants everyone to know that the 'miracle bus stopped by 1800 Pierce Ave. again.' On Friday, 260 of those miracles walked across the stage at the Albany Civic Center as graduates of DCHS. Fifty of them graduated with honors, earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher. 'These children had to go through rocks and ridges to get here today,' Sanders said. 'I got a list today, and the list is long because that's what Trojans do. We go above and beyond, and we still make it, even though the roads might get rough, the hills might get high. … Trojans make it through anyhow.'Kanijah Holliday gives her salutatorian speech. Staff Photo: Lucille LanniganKanijah Holliday was honored as the school's salutatorian. Through extracurriculars like 4H and Beta Club, she expressed her creativity as a photographer and videographer. She'll attend Georgia State University in the fall as a Film and Media Studies major to pursue her passion for storytelling through visual arts. She joked with her fellow graduates that high school was a 'group project we volunteered for, a never-ending drama series and a pop quiz we didn't quite study for.' 'Despite it all, here we are Class of 2025,' Holliday said. 'We may not have every solution, but we carry with us the strength of perseverance, countless memories and just enough energy to chase down our ambitions. We are a generation forged by change.' Samantha Aberdeen was honored as the school's valedictorian. Aberdeen was a highly involved student, serving most notably as secretary of the Beta Club. Her peers described her as 'an avid reader … active in her church' who 'enjoys helping others.' She'll attend Mercer University to study Biology and eventually chase her aspirations as a teacher and lawyer. Samantha Aberdeen gives her valedictorian speech. Staff Photo: Lucille LanniganAberdeen said high school was a chapter with lessons, extending beyond the classroom – that success is about more than just grades, but about resilience. 'With the world evolving faster than ever, our voices, our actions and our dreams have the power to shape it, whether we are heading to college, starting careers, serving our country, starting businesses, starting families, or venturing into the unknown,' she said. 'We survived those early morning classes, the late nights and the moments where we thought we couldn't do it. We are proof that perseverance works, that growth is possible, and that each of us is capable of achieving greatness.' DCSS Superintendent Kenneth Dyer addressed the eastside graduates. He applauded them for weathering challenges from the start of their journey, including a global pandemic and natural disasters. 'You've proven strength isn't just about physical endurance,' Dyer said. It's about showing up when it's hard, speaking up when it matters, standing tall when life tries to knock you down. Your village is proud of you, part of what you become, and proud of what you are becoming.' He reminded graduates that they are only reaching the beginning of life's journey. 'The world you're entering needs your realness,' Dyer said. 'It needs your compassion. It needs your creativity, your hustle and your heart. Whatever path you choose … do it with purpose. Don't just see success, but also see significance.' Sanders presented a diploma to the mother of Carlos Donnell Lamar, a Trojan who passed away in 2022. From left: Jerry Sanders and Kenneth Dyer present a diploma to the mother of Carlos Donnell Lamar, a 'fallen Trojan.' Staff Photo: Lucille Lannigan 'Carlos could not be here with us today, but we would not be Trojan nation if we did not honor his mother and have her come today and walk for her son because he could not walk for himself,' Sanders said. The rest of the evening remained filled with tears and cheers as the DCHS class of 2025 rose to receive its diplomas. 'Congratulations class of 2025,' Aberdeen said. 'We did it. We did it. We did it.'DCHS honors students who have lost loved ones. Staff Photo: Lucille LanniganPrincipal Jerry Sanders congratulates the DCHS class of 2025. Staff Photo: Lucille LanniganParents cheer as their students enter. Staff Photo: Lucille Lannigan
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Daviess County Public Schools Summer feeding program kicks off
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WRHT) — School may be out for the summer, but Daviess County Public Schools are still showing up for kids and families with meals they can count on. DCPS officials are hoping to continue the fight against food insecurity through their summer feeding program. It offers free meals to kids 18-years-old and under. Officials say the effort is more than just convenience, it's a lifeline. Boat tour sheds light on Pigeon Creek debris The district's kick-off event aims to get families excited and acclimated to one new important change. State regulations now require meals be eaten on site to make sure one meal is served per child. 'They're all congregated sites. You at least have to start eating your meal inside. Like, we'll go on probably before you finish, and you can take it or go. We have to stay on site for the duration,' says Connie Beth Fillman, the food service director for DCPS. Statistics show more than 3,000 children face food insecurity and that number spikes when school cafeterias close. Daviess County High School's assistant principal has worked in the district for 22 years and says one of its biggest benefits is nutrition. '…the availability of whole grains, nutritional breakfast [and] lunch that these kids can get their hands on… something that's going to be nutritious. It's going to fill them up, and it's going to give them energy to want to get out and and do more,' says Paul Howard, the assistant principal of DCHS and a parent of two DCHS students. From now until August 1, the district's food service vans will make pit stops at over a dozen locations like spray parks and neighborhoods. With the exception of holidays like Fourth of July and Memorial Day, three vans will make their way across the county. 75,0000 meals were served last summer and 1,000 kids were served each day.'Hamburgers. And we got apples and chips. Carrots and their milk. And then we're also sampling our fruit slushies. We serve these at high school and have a cup of fruit. So we're letting the kids see those, too.' One rising eighth grader attended the event with his family and says the program makes his battle with celiac disease easier during and outside of school hours. 'I think it definitely helps instead of having to pack my lunch every day. I really like how they made me a gluten free sub sandwich,' says Jack Tichenor, a rising 8th grader at Daviess County Middle School. The school program's second annual kick off at the county high school's football field aims to give families a taste of the new protocol with games and vendors offering free items occupying their time while they eat. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DCHS says goodbye to Class of 2025
The senior class of Daviess County High School was ready to receive its diplomas Wednesday night, leaving high school behind while taking the memories and friends they made into the future. The graduating class is 360 students. Some graduated early, so about 340 students were ready to walk the line in their red caps and gowns Wednesday at Reid Stadium. Graduate Ariadne Malave, who is heading to the University of Kentucky in the fall to study business and Spanish, said her time as a DCHS Panther was special. 'It has been great,' Malave said. 'I love all of my friends, the experience has been amazing, and educationally of course, successful.' When asked about her favorite memory from DCHS, Malave said during Wednesday's commencement practice in the school stadium, 'I'd say this moment right now. It's very nice to see all the group of friends, and everyone excited to graduate. 'I've done several theater musicals throughout high school, and just rehearsing for them is a great journey to go through as a theater kid.' Malave credited the school's choir director Jacob Hein as being a strong source of support. 'He's the one who basically introduced me to musical theater at Daviess County,' she said. 'He has supported me in extracurriculars in school, for applications for scholarships, recommendation letters. In both sides of the scope, he has always been there.' Malave said of graduation, 'I think everyone is not trying to get it over with, because the nostalgia is hitting right now more than ever. The last few days I've been feeling the so-called 'senioritis' more than during my entire senior year, but now that we're here, it's like, 'OK, we did it.' Now, I can relax and soak it all in, as much as I can.' Madalyn Brown, the class' honor graduate, was involved in a variety of activities at DCHS, including tennis, Race Red, the student academic team and being president of the National Honor Society. When asked about her favorite memory of high school, Brown said the school's sense of family was an important part of life at DCHS. 'I think honestly, the sense of community here has been a big memory for me — just meeting so many friends and being able to say 'good morning' and 'hi' to so many people, and making those connections.' Brown, who is heading to Murray State University to study English, said of graduation day: 'It is really sad. I feel like I'm a pretty sensitive and emotional person, so this has been really big for me. But, it's also really sweet, and I'm really excited.' Principal Jeff Wethington, who is finishing his first year at principal at DCHS, said graduation day was an emotional day for him. 'It's going to be emotional when I give a speech, just talking about how proud I am of all the students,' Wethington said. 'Watching them throughout the year, being a cheerleader, being a fan, getting to seem them perform or compete in what they are passionate about, and then being able to send them off like this, it's really nice. It's definitely a privilege.' Wethington said, 'It's bittersweet, because you're happy for them, because they are so excited. But we can't hold them back from what they need to be doing next.' The graduating class had a lot to celebrate in terms of achievement. Wethington said, 'I think we've got close to $6.2 million in scholarships from this group. There are some super high achievers. But there are so many great kids.' 'A lot of these kids I knew from middle school,' Wethington said. 'I'm just so proud of them. I'm proud of them and I'm proud for them.'
