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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
MGMGH library in Tiruchy gives healthy dose of knowledge to all
TIRUCHY: What was once an empty corner at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) now draws a steady crowd of doctors, students and attendants alike, thanks to the library that was set up at the spot last month. With newspapers and magazines, and a patch of peace on offer, the newly set-up facility has become an unlikely but welcome morning ritual for many nowadays. While the library inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin via videoconferencing on June 10 failed to find takers for the first few weeks, the facility now is attracting over 60 visitors daily. They include those who come exclusively to read, say authorities. 'We didn't expect such a response,' says A Dhrama who heads the libraries in Puthur region. Librarian P Pradeepa. who is employed with the Directorate of Public Libraries, said, 'Doctors, students, drivers, and even people waiting with patients have made this a regular stop, especially in the mornings.' The library currently offers five dailies in English and Tamil, besides three Tamil magazines. While the collection is modest, visitors vouch for the mood the set-up creates. A UG student said she and others often visit the spot before duty. "We have a college library, but this is more relaxed. We skim the papers and unwind a bit before the day begins," she adds. P Selvaraj, who has been attending to his wife at the hospital for a week, says he now makes it a habit to stop by at the library every morning. "I read the papers regularly at home. Finding this space has made the wait less burdensome," he shares. D Ranjith Kumar of Woraiyur expressed surprised at such a facility. "It's a gem inside a hospital," he says. S Vijaya of Srirangam, an orthopaedic patient, visits the facility thrice a week. "It makes the long hours feel lighter," she adds. "A government hospital can be overwhelming not just for patients, but also for their families and even healthcare staff," said S Kumaravel, Dean, KAP Viswanatham Government Medical College, Tiruchy. "Having a quiet reading space like this offers a brief mental break and brings a sense of normalcy in a high-pressure environment," he added. Meanwhile, visitors request drinking water facility and faster plumbing fixes for restrooms. Hospital officials propose adding introductory medical books to the current collection.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
PET CT scan and Gamma camera to be commissioned at Tiruchi GH soon
A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) scan centre with Gamma camera (SPECT) will become functional at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) in Tiruchi by the end of the year, according to official sources. As per a recent work order issued by Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation, the project is to be executed by Bengaluru-based company Matrix Imaging Solutions India, under the 'Build, Own and Operate' model of private-public partnership, which will not create any new expenditure for the State Government. 'The successful bidder (service provider) will have to pay 10% of their monthly collection to the Hospital Maintenance Fund for the utilisation of space, water and electricity,' according to the work order. Experienced specialists and technicians will be recruited by the service provider. The period of the contract is initially set at five years. 'We have identified a place for the new facility, and since it will emit radiation, stringent precautions will be taken to ensure safety. All the materials used will be approved by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The facility will be designed according to industrial specifications. 'Hot toilets' will also be built inside the premises. We expect the centre to be ready by the end of this year,' a senior MGMGH official told The Hindu. He added that two rooms had been earmarked in the Super-Speciality Block of the hospital to provide easy access to patients from private and public hospitals. According to the initial price list (applicable to all patients), a whole body PET-CT scan will cost ₹11,000. Other scan prices range from ₹9,200 to ₹6,500. Gamma camera studies will cost ₹1,200 to ₹12,900. Patients covered by the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme will be scanned on cashless mode with requisite authentication.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
College students take out a rally against substance abuse
Over 300 students and faculty of colleges in the city participated in a special programme to observe International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organised by the Department of Psychiatry, K.A.P.V. Government Medical College in association with the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, on Thursday. The activities included a rally from the Collector's office to the medical college auditorium, and awareness lectures for students, centred on this year's theme 'Breaking the Chains! Prevention, Treatment and Recovery for All'. Tiruchi District Collector V. Saravanan administered an oath against the use of narcotics and other addictive substances to the gathering and flagged off the rally. S. Kumaravel, Dean, K.A.P.V. Government Medical College, likened addiction to a whirlpool that could pull people in without their knowledge. 'We have to learn to say 'no' to drugs. The brain is the main generator of all ideas and can be trained to stay balanced. Beyond substance abuse, we are facing a major challenge with addiction to chewing tobacco, electronic devices, and internet overuse,' he said. MGMGH medical superintendent Udhaya Aruna urged the students to stay alert for behavioural changes among their peers and advised them to seek medical attention at the earliest. A. Niranjana Devi, professor, Department of Psychiatry, spoke.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Man who died after head surgery tested positive for Covid
Trichy: A 60-year-old man, who contracted Covid-19, died at Trichy MGMGH on Sunday following complications of head surgery which he underwent after a road accident on May 11, according to officials. Health officials said the deceased, Govindhanathan, was admitted to a private hospital after an accident on May 11 and underwent FTP decompression craniotomy. He took a swab test at the private hospital on May 20, and the results returned positive on May 23. He was discharged from the hospital and was isolated at his home. A health official told TOI, "He was admitted to MGMGH on June 5 with a poor Glasgow Coma Scale score. Health staff came to know about the Covid history later and isolated him at the GH. But no retest was conducted due to a lack of testing availability at the time. Meanwhile, he died around 8.45am on Sunday." The official denied that the cause of death was related to Covid-19. "The cause of death can be concluded only after an autopsy report comes," the official added. Meanwhile, health officials reported that there are two active Covid-19 cases in the district. Both patients, a 25-year-old female and a 51-year-old male, are in home isolation.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NRI praises care given by MGMGH team to elderly parents
Ramachandran Saravanan, a non-resident Indian (NRI) solicitor in London, UK, has expressed his appreciation of the care given to his Tiruchi-based parents by the medical team at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH), in a letter addressed to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Mr. Saravanan's father, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Labour with the Government of Tamil Nadu, and mother, aged 85, are senior citizens living alone in Tiruchi. Mr. Saravanan, who shifted to the UK in 2010, had been monitoring his parents' health through regular video calls. He sought assistance from the local authorities in April when he noticed that his mother seemed to be ailing. 'In response to my concerns, the team at Tiruchi Government Hospital, including Dean Dr. S. Kumaravel, [medical superintendent] Udhaya Aruna and [deputy superintendent] Arun Raj conducted a comprehensive medical assessment for both my parents and initiated a master check-up. My mother, who was suffering from an infected tooth, received prompt and effective treatment,' he wrote in his letter, shared with The Hindu, on Saturday. On April 7, Mr. Saravanan alerted the authorities again fearing she had suffered a stroke. The MGMGH team diagnosed facial palsy and admitted her to the intermediate care unit (IMCU) for further observation and care. 'Despite initially being unable to speak, swallow, or drink, she made a remarkable recovery ,' said Mr. Saravanan. 'I cannot emphasise enough how deeply grateful I am for the dedicated care my parents received from the team at Tiruchi Government Hospital. Their professionalism, expertise, and compassion are truly commendable,' he wrote.
