“Laxmi Poojan’ rituals were observed at Orange City Hospital & Research Institute recently in Jaivik Sabhagruha under aegis of OCHRI “Naman” spiritual wing. Revered Shri.Ugrasen Mishra performed the Pooja rituals.

Shri.Ramesh Pande was the Yajman. Partaking in the rituals were Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair, Smt.Vilasini Nair, Dr. Usha Nair, Dr. Anup Marar, Dr. Vidya Nair, Smt.Divya Nair along with Dr. Smita Harkare, Shri.Simha Chalam, Shri.Roy Thomas, Shri.Sunil Sure, Smt.Priya Sashi, Shri.Niraj Patil, Shri.Prashant Tichkule, Shri.Sajan Nair, Shri.Rajan Thakur apart from members of OCHRI Parivaar.

Mahalakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hinduism. Lakshmi Devi personifies everything that invites good fortune, beauty, intelligence, and prosperity. The word “Lakshmi’ is taken from the word Laksha which means an objective or the goal in life.  However, we often misunderstand the real meaning of Lakshmi mantras. Chanting the Lakshmi mantra is chanting a prayer to gain enlightenment and intelligence to understand and work harder towards the goal in mind. Lakshmi Puja falls on Amavasya of Krishna Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Ashwin, on the third day of Tihar and is considered as the main festive day of Deepawali. People worship Lakshmi Devi for spiritual prosperity and material abundance.  It is believed that she helps remove the troubles that prevent people from moving on spiritual path or carry on their businesses. On Diwali, Lakshmi Devi is worshipped along with Lord Ganesh, who symbolizes auspiciousness and wisdom. He is the destroyer of evils and obstacles and blesses his devotees with success. He is also believed to be the God of education and knowledge along with wisdom and wealth.”

Shri.Sachin Gajbhiye, Shri.Yogesh Pande, Shri. Avinash Ganar, Smt.Manjiri Damle, Smt.Jayshree Jugade, Shri.Ganesh Iyer & Shri. Ravindra Dhande worked hard for the success of this spiritual endeavor.

Prominently present on this occasion to observe this divine venture in a hospital premises were Internationally acclaimed Architect Ar. Prem Kumar Sridharan, accompanied by his noble wife Smt. Shobha Sridharan and accomplished son Ar. Prashant Sridharan who were visiting OCHRI to review the space utilization done.

Dr. Anup Marar- Director of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute had started compiling and circulating inspirational anecdotes/ stories amongst budding medical students when he was teaching in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. Later on interested doctors in central India started asking for a self-copy. Accordingly, with due unflinching backing and sanction of OCHRI management he started publishing the same under the name and style of “Jaivik” which is a Sanskrit word meaning Restoration of life. It is presently being circulated every fortnight to more than 2000 doctors of central India. This issue that comes under head of Day Brighteners are quite poignant and touching compilation of writings from all over the world. The compiled anecdotes/stories, which enthuse all doctors to have caring, ethical, moral approach in all their familial/social/professional deeds has gained immense popularity not only in medical community but all other sections of society.

The management of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited led by Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair continued to generously sponsor the publication and distribution of this fortnightly publication being composed by Dr. Anup Marar since last 17 years. Looking into the need to register such significant publication and to gain requisite standing for this periodical, Dr. Usha Nair, Director- RNHPL applied for registration of the Jaivik as a newspaper.

Accordingly, ‘Jaivik’ fortnightly newsletter of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute was recognised as a registered newspaper under the Press and Registration of Books act 1867 by Government of India by Registrar of Newspapers for India from Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in 2006 with registration No. RNI NO. MAHENG/2006/19054. Owner and Publisher of this Jaivik fortnightly Newspaper is Dr. Usha Nair and Founder Editor is Dr. Anup Marar while Printer is DS Enterprises run by Mr. Harshad Koturwar. Mrs. Manjiri Damle looks after the office formalities of this paper.

Since last 12 years’ postal registration has also been obtained for the Newspaper to ensure concessional postage. Recently Renewal of Postal Registration Number LII/RNP/NP City/296/2018 was done till December 2021 by Senior Superintendent of Post Offices Nagpur City Division for concessional postage.

Mrs. Manjiri Damle and Mr. Anil Dhakate worked hard for renewal registration. Mrs. Kishori Wankhede, Mrs. Saramma Samuel, Mr. Ganesh Iyer, Mr. Ravi Dhande and Mr. Roshan Gotekar work behind the curtains to ensure that this newspaper reach all readers on time

With the aim of building healthy tomorrow, every year, doctors of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute screen schoolchildren under the name of style of “Aglee Peedhi”.

It is remarkable that, during session 2018-19, team of OCHRI D octors have screened almost twenty thousand schoolchildren encompassing various schools. Camps were organized prominently in Bhavan’s Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir (BBPVM), Civil Lines branch, BBPVM, Trimurti Nagar Branch, BBPVM, Shrikrishna Nagar Branch, BBPVM, Ashti Branch, Centre Point School, Katol Road Branch, Nagpur and other schools. Team of OCHRI doctors also rendered their expertise in the screening of Schoolchildren of Saraswati Vidyalaya, Shankar Nagar organized by Saraswati Vidyalaya Alumni Association.

This general health screening camp was carried out to facilitate early detection of deficiencies and general health of school children. Team of doctors addressed various important medical issues like general health, hygiene lifestyle diseases etc.

Dr. Anup Marar, Director & Paediatrician- Orange City Hospital & Research Institute expressed that, “Childhood is the age of learning and it is the time when a child start developing practices and attitude towards health. It is very important to target the children for health and lifestyle awareness. School is considered as place for learning where children learn not only subjective knowledge but also life style practices and health seeking behaviours. Schools can provide an ideal platform for not only promoting positive health but for disease prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and follow up of defects and awakening health consciousness in children”.

Dr. Deepak Dongre, Coordinator- OCHRI Aglee Peedhi added that, “Since last 22 years OCHRI regularly organizes School Health check-up camps under the name and style of “Aglee Peedhi” as a Corporate Social Responsibility. This is to ensure and make children aware of the importance of taking care of their health from a young age. Such regular school health examinations help to build a sound foundation for student’s future.”

Team of doctors comprised of Dr. Ajay Mungle, Dr. Kishan Ramani, Dr. Shweta Jain, Dr. Sneha Wasake, Dr. Tushar More, Dr. Deeksha Bodele, Dr. Akshay Jaiswal, Dr. Shweta Lodhi, Dr. Tanisha Ingle, Dr. Shrutika Wanjari, Dr. Himanshu Bisen, Dr. Mithilesh Ramteke, Dr. Ashwini Gore, Dr. Priyanka Rathod, Dr. Pradnya Agre, Dr. Deepika Dongre, Dr. Ghanita Pawar, Dr. Ruchika Shende, and Dr. Neha Bhoyar screened the students under the guidance of Dr. Kuldeep Sukhadeve, Consultant, Dept. Of Paediatrics, OCHRI. Sister Papita Kokate, Sister Prashika Dive, Br. Virendra Meshram and Br. Pratik Sonekar assisted the doctors in this camp.

Smt. Anju Bhutani, Principal, BBPVM, Civil Lines Branch, Smt. Parvati Iyer, Principal, BBPVM, Trimurti Nagar, BBPVM, Smt. P. Nirupama Shankar, Principal, Shrikrishna Nagar Branch, Smt. Vandana Bisen, Principal, BBPVM, Ashti Branch, Smt. Shilpee Ganguly, Centre Point School, Katol Road Branch, Nagpur and other schools. Shri. Prabhu Raman, Principal, Saraswati Vidyalaya, Shankar Nagar applauded the professionalism and efforts taken by Team of OCHRI Doctors. They thanked OCHRI Management for this valuable gesture towards schoolchildren.

Smt. Balbir Kaur of BBPVM, Civil Lines, Ms. Aruna & Shri. Sanjay Deshpande of BBPVM, Trimurti Nagar, Ms. Gauri, BBPVM, Shrikrishna Nagar, Shri. Nandkishore , BBPVM, Ashti, Ms. Carol, Centre Point School, Katol Road and Shri. Kulkarni of Saraswati Vidyalaya, Nagpur led their respective school teams and worked hard for the success of these Health Screening Camps.

Shri. Rajan Thakur, Shri. Anil Dhakate, Shri. Ramakrishna Nimakar and other OCHRI Staff worked hard under guidance of Shri. Sunil Sure, GM, OCHRI.

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute added one more feather in its overflowing cap by becoming the official medical service provider for the India- Australia 2^nd ODI played recently at VCA, Jamtha, Nagpur. Orange City Hospital & Research Institute’s medical & Ambulance services was sought by VCA, Nagpur for providing emergency medical and other related health care services to players and more than 45 thousand spectators for practice session and match day. OCHRI was also the official Medical Service Provider for month long ICC WC T20 at Nagpur in 2016. ICC and BCCI observers had applauded the professional disciplined services of OCHRI conducted under aegis of VCA during the said month long undertaking.

OCHRI Medical Committee consisting of Dr. Anup Marar, Dr. Noorul Ameen and Shri Sunil Sure and VCA Medical Committee Chairman Adv. Dilip Daga assisted by Mr. Irfan Razaq and Mr. Kunal Bhumralkar executed the medical emergency plan successfully for players and spectators in the stadium over and above laid down BCCI medical guidelines. Inside VCA stadium; Two Emergency rooms equipped with monitor, Ventilator, Defibrillator and other paraphernalia apart from 2 Cardiac Ambulances, 2 BLS Ambulances along with comprehensive Medical Team of Intensivists, Physicians, Orthopedicians, Cardiologist, Neurosurgeon, Ophthalmologist, Maxillofacial surgeon, Anesthetist, Diabetologist, Rheumatologist, Medical Officers and Paramedical staff rendered their expert services. These specialists were spread all over the stadium to handle any eventuality. On site emergency medical centers was capable of handling all types of medical emergencies at the venue. There was well equipped Player Medical Centre, Spectator Medical Centre, on field Rapid Response Team, 4 First aid stations and 11 medical booths in specific stands. Dr. Noorul Ameen- Medical Coordinator and Shri. Sunil Sure- Admin Coordinator for this event under the expert guidance of Dr. Anup Marar successfully synchronized the whole project for VCA on behalf of OCHRI.

Dr. Vidya Nair, Director- RNHPL who as First Aid Coordinator of this venture organized and supervised the 4 First Aid stations stated that VCA’s intentions to have first aid stations was justified when it was noticed that more than 150 odd spectators availed the benefit. Over and above; medical services of 11 booths were utilized by around 300-400 odd spectators. Timely emergency care to 2 needy spectators and officials and Ambulance transports of needy to hospital by Spectator medical center manned by Dr. Palak Arora was also noted. Earlier OCHRI’s ambulances along with medical team also escorted the India and Australia Team from Airport to their respective hotels.

The commendations on behalf of VCA was conveyed by Adv. Dilip Daga, Chairman- VCA Medical Committee. He stated that the unity, spirit and passion seen in each OCHRI staff member to keep up the image of their city and OCHRI is quite rare and creditable. The medical services provided by TEAM OCHRI was the best-coordinated undertaking. VCA officials were unanimous that such a huge presence of trained qualified medical personnel in uniforms and aprons and easily distinguishable caps all over stadium were never seen earlier.

Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director and Chief Coordinator of this event, said that “OCHRI set a benchmark amongst all Cricket associations of India as stated by VCA officials of assembling so many super- specialists, specialists, trained nursing and paramedical staff with ALS and BLS ambulances more than laid down guidelines, we could help Nagpur becomes trend setter for others to follow in country.” He also conveyed his gratitude to each one of the participating members for their devotion and missionary enthusiasm, which led to success of this project.

Usually only Orthopedicians and Physician are expected in PMC, SMS and RRT while all 4 first aid stations and 11 booths were expected to be manned by MBBS doctors as per laid down VCA guidelines; However, OCHRI medical committee on basis of their previous experience in managing 2016 WCL T20 felt that a varied group of super specialists and specialists were ideally essential on site to face any eventuality. Hence TEAM OCHRI proactively ensured range of specialities to manage any varied emergency needs even from Neurosurgery to Cardiology.

Dr. Noorul Ameen thanked all super-specialist’s specialists namely Dr. Akash Saoji, Dr. Rajesh Atal, Dr. Palak Arora, Dr. Prashant Rathi, Dr. Shantanu Sengupta, Dr. Ramakrishna Shenoi, Dr. Shailendra Anjankar, Dr. Abhay Agashe, Dr. Sunil Dixit, Dr. Yogesh Kamdi, Dr. Sagar Shrivastava and Dr. Rupam Divthane, who selflessly responded to call of OCHRI to keep up the image of Nagpur City Health Care sector. VCA also specially recognized the efforts of Ambulance team led by Shri.Santosh Arke and Shri. Saurabh Chapane. OCHRI In-house medical team consisted of Dr. Santosh Gadge, Dr. Himanshu Dudeja, Dr. Deepak Dongre, Dr. Tanisha Ingle, Dr. Mayur, Dr. Tushar, Dr. Ankit and Dr. Swati Bangare. 25 nursing and 25 paramedical personnel under supervision of Sr. Jessy Abraham, OCHRI Nursing In-charge were also deputed on site to assist the team of doctors.

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute has a dedicated academic division which ensures that all personnel are kept abreast of the advancements in their respective fields. OCHRI caters to maximum number of varied critical care patients referred from all over central India to Nagpur and has a 40 bedded Critical Care Complex.

A training program on How to use, handle and important features of Savina Ventilator was organized recently at OCHRI especially for all CCU nurses. Mr. Suhail Inamdar, Respiratory Therapist, Drager Healthcare was the main speaker who explained the working, settings, various modes of Savina Ventilator. He gave demonstration of the machine which was actively participated by the nurses. He said that Savina is an advanced ICU ventilator for Adult & Pediatric patient. It has NIV (Non Invasive Ventilation) in all modes of ventilation. He also explained about Volume mode, pressure control modes with auto flow options and Spontaneous breathing available in all modes to reduce invasiveness of mechanical ventilation.

Mr. Ankur Jha said that Savina ventilators has BIPAP/PCV+ -Open breathing mode for tailored gas delivery and smooth transition for weaning phase.

Dr. Anup Marar– OCHRI Director expressed the need to acquire these lifesaving skills and said such regular trainings to personnel who are in critical care sections enhance the understanding of the advances in clinical applications of mechanical ventilation.

The use of ventilators has markedly increased over the past two decades, and invasive and noninvasive ventilation has now become an integral tool in the management of both acute and chronic respiratory failure in critical care units.

Lecture was followed by a question answer session.  Sr. Preeti Joseph, Sr. Sindhu Rao and all other CCU nursing professionals attached to OCHRI attended this training program. Shri.Roy Thomas and Sr. Jessy Abraham arranged this educational initiative for the benefit of nursing staff.

International Nurses Day commemorated at OCHRI

International Nurses Day as a part of birthday of Ms. Florence Nightingale, founder of modern Nursing was celebrated on 10^th May 2019 at Jaivik Hall in Orange City Hospital & Research Institute. In the weeklong programme, nursing staff organized various events during 6^th to 10^th May.

The programme was started with a welcome song sung by all ward section supervisors. Welcome speech was given byMs. Neesha Ashok, WSS, OT. The programme was inaugurated by the chief guest Smt. Vilasini Nair, Director, Nairsons IT Services and guest of honour Dr. Nikhil Balankhe, Consultant, Dept. of Critical Care Medicine, OCHRI by lighting the lamp.

Subsequently, garlanding photo of Sr. Nightingale, cake cutting was done. Nurses took pledge to render medical services to the needy patient with commitment and dedication. Pledge was delivered by Sr. Jessy Abraham, Nursing I/c, OCHRI. Ms. Jessy Abraham described about the importance of the day and tribute to Ms. Florence Nightingale was devoted by describing the history of her contribution to humanity through nursing profession. She highlighted the theme of nursing day “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit”. Prominently present on this occasion were Dr. Usha Nair andVidya Nair, Directors, RNHPL.

Entertaining cultural programme was also held on this occasion. Nursing staff performed Singing, Dances, Fashion Show and Skits. Prizes were presented to the successful nursing staff at the august hands of dignitaries. Judges of the various competition were Dr. Archana Jain, Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Vandana Tomey, Consultant General Surgeon, Dr. Swapna Bhure, Consultant Anaesthesiologist, and Dr. Abhay Agashe, Consultant Ophthalmologist. Sr. Rahel Patrange & Mr. Samyak Gajbhiye, ICNs conducted the proceedings as master of ceremony. Dr. Vidya Nair proposed the Vote of Thanks.

On this occasion prominently present were, Dr. Rajesh Atal, Consultant Critical Care Medicine Physician, Dr. Meenakshi Ghadge, Consultant Chest Physician, Dr. Smita Harkare, Dr. Neeta Deshpande, Anaesthesiologist, Dr. Priyanka Wankar, Registrar, Dept. Paediatrics, SMO I/cs Dr. Anit Prakash, Dr. Noorul Amin, Dr. Kavita Dhurve, Shri. S. Chalam,ED, Shri. Roy Thomas, CGM, HRD, Shri. Sunil Sure, GM, Admin, Smt. Priya Sashi, PRA I/c, Shri. Prakash Shende, all WSS and large number of Nursing, paramedical and admin Staff.Programme ended with rendition of national anthem. Shri. Prashant Tichkule, Shri. Ganesh Iyer, Shri. Ravikant Hadke, Shri. Pankaj Wankhede, Shri. Ravi Dhande and Shri. Roshan Gotekar worked hard for the success of this programme.

OCHRI’s Dr. Deepak Dongre is NQAS External Assessor

Dr. Deepak Dongre, Convener- OCHRI Quality Division has successfully cleared the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) External Assessors Exam held by National Health Systems Resource Centre, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. Of India. Out of 46 successful candidates across India, he is the only one representing Mahara

shtra, who has cleared this prestigious exam. With this achievement, Dr. Deepak Dongre is included in select 325 group of NQAS External Assessors at national level. He will be assessing public health facilities for National Quality Assurance Standards in all the states of India except Maharashtra.

 National Quality Assurance Standards have been developed keeping in the specific requirements for public health facilities as well global best practices. These standards are International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQUA) accredited and meets global benchmarks in terms of comprehensiveness, objectivity, evidence and rigour of development. NQAS Assessors are being carefully chosen from the pool of Hospital Superintendents, Quality Managers, Matrons & Nursing Superintendents, Health Administrators, Nodal officers for Quality Assurance in State health departments across the country. Public Health facilities are required to follow step wise process of baseline assessment, internal assessment, gap closure and external assessment for fulfilling the criteria laid down for State & National level accreditation.

 Dr. Anup Marar– Director, OCHRI congratulated him and stated that, “Orange City Hospital & Research Institute will share inbuilt quality culture being practiced at OCHRI with the Public health facilities and Patients will get benefited.”

 On this occasion Dr. Usha Nair, Director- Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited told that, “Good infrastructure structure and better processes are two important key factors to bring about best quality healthcare outcome. We always strive for ethical quality healthcare as per national & international standards, through process of self and external assessment.” She further assured to provide know-how to public healthcare facilities on implementation of national quality standards.

 Dr. Vidya Nair, Director (Quality) -RNHPL stated that, “Quality Accreditation of hospitals stimulates continuous improvement and enables them in demonstrating commitment to quality care. It raises community confidence in the services provided by the hospitals. It also provides opportunity to healthcare unit to benchmark with the best.”

  Dr. Deepak Dongre expressed his heartfelt thanks to NHSRC faculties and OCHRI management for motivating him to excel in the field of Quality management. Shri. Udaybhaskar Nair, Chairman-Nairsons’ Group, Board Directors-RNHPL, OCHRI Consultants & staff and large number of well-wishers congratulated him for this achievement.

A novel program was recently organized by Somalwada wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh at Jaivik Hall, Orange City Hospital & Research Institute wherein south Indian community based at South west Nagpur welcomed Shri.A. Vinod, Kerala Prant Seva Pramukh of RSS who addressed the gathering and highlighted the selfless service of RSS workers and volunteers belonging to Seva Bharthi in Kerala state during flood times and even rebuilding Kerala after post flood.

The audience appreciated the immense efforts taken selflessly by RSS workers who have been in forefront to save stranded Keralites during flood and also are still involved in rebuilding the state including constructing more than 1000 homes for those who have been rendered homeless apart from running hundreds of counselling centers for traumatized Keralites. Hundreds of Bal sadans, Matru sadans and Vrudha sadans are also being managed by Seva Bharthi in Kerala. The program was organized under the supervision of Shri.Sanjayji Joglekar, Karyavah- Somalwada branch of RSS who was supported by Shri.Sane Guruji, Shri.T.G. Kawale and Shri.C.S.R. Murthy.

Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair, Chairman- NAIRSONS Group who hosted the event stated that he has personally observed the passion with which lacs of RSS volunteers are spread across Kerala to help needy Keralites even after flood and commended the national building efforts of RSS.Prominently present on the occasion was Dr. Anup Marar, OCHRI Director. Shri.Roy Thomas, OCHRI CGM(HR) worked hard for success of this event.

Although Maharashtra Medicare Act 2010 is in place, Vidarbha Hospitals Association had desired that Government should seriously introspect as to how many stringent convictions have been noted from inception till date and later publicized for public awareness? They had also prayed that Government should also initiate public campaign to dissuade people from taking law in their hands by setting examples.

VHA had demanded that apart from arresting all those mobsters who attack hospital personnel and destroy hospital property; Government should ensure that they are even convicted under stringent charges and due publicity be then made to dissuade people from taking law and order in their hands. Positive Confidence building measures should also be earnestly initiated by government to reduce the feeling of insecurity amongst medical fraternity.

Accordingly, P.S. Bajaj Nagar recently organised a novel interactive session in Jaivik Hall, Orange City Hospital & Research Institute as part of regular confidence building measure to secure health care service providers serving in their area as per directives of Dr. Bhushan Kumar Upadhyay, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Nagpur. P.S. Bajaj Nagar officials led by Shri.Raghavendra Singh Kshirsagar, PI Incharge under guidance of Shri.Vivek Masal-DCP assured total security for all health care establishments and help them render ethical expertise without any fear. Vidarbha Hospitals Association led by Dr. Anup Marar- Secretary and Dr. Alok Umre- Secretary Elect thanked P.S. Bajaj Nagpur for organising and Orange City Hospital & Research Institute for hosting such CB sessions. Dr.Noorul Ameen, Shri.Sunil Sure and Shri.Ganesh Iyer under stewardship of Dr.Anup Marar- OCHRI Director worked hard for the success of this recently held meet.

A 39 years old male, from Betul, MP, came to Orange City Hospital & Research Institute with h/o severe pain & weakness in Lt. Leg and difficulty in walking since 6 months. He was diagnosed as Neurofibromatosis Lt. Leg with neuropathy and had been attending various hospitals of City and Central India and even approached AIIMS and Medanta Hospital, New Delhi but no relief. They were conveyed that there is chance of losing power in left leg after surgery. He used to shrike in pain due to the radiating pain caused by compression of two main nerves by the tumors.  He came to OCHRI after being counselled by his father. He was admitted under care of Dr. Shailesh Kelkar- OCHRI Senior Neurosurgeon. He was thoroughly investigated and diagnosed as Neurofibromatosis encasing the Left femoral and Left Tibial nerves with related Neuropathy. Inspite of risks involved; his relatives having complete faith on OCHRI due to previous successful treatment gained by many of Betul residents since last 23 years; consented for surgical intervention by Dr. Shailesh Kelkar as it was very unbearably painful for the patient.

Dr. Shailesh Kelkar said that “Neurofibromas tend to encase the nerve roots, in contrast to schwannomas which commonly displace the nerve root due to their asymmetric growth. Schwannomas are usually round, whereas Neurofibromas are more commonly fusiform.” This patient was suffering from Plexiform Neurofibromatosis and had to be excised as it was causing compressive symptoms on two important left leg nerves, he added.

The intricate surgery for resection of rare and complicatedly positioned tumors over both Left Femoral & Tibial nerves was performed by Dr. Shailesh Kelkar. Dr. Neeta Deshpande-Anesthetist provided the necessary anesthesia. Dr. Kavita Dhurvey, SMO Incharge- Surgery and Sr. Geetanjali assisted them. Dr. Rajesh Atal, Critical Care Physician look after pre & post-operative management.  Dr. Milind Pande- Pathologist and Dr. Nishikant Lokhande, Radiologist rendered diagnostic support while full time round the clock team of medical officers Dr. Mayur, Dr. Usha, Dr. Swati, Dr. Rivyani led by Dr. Anit Prakash, SMO I/c Wards provided necessary post op care. Smt.Nisha Ashok and Sr. Jaismita Bhongale led nursing & paramedical team in Operation theatre and wards while Dr.Atul Dekate led the team of Physiotherapists. The surgery was uneventful and post operatively; he was happy, ambulatory and discharged home. The relatives thanked TEAM OCHRI led by Dr. Shailesh Kelkar for the care and concern.

Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director complimented Dr. Shailesh Kelkar and his team and stated that although many head injury “hot” cases are routinely managed at OCHRI; it is “Cold” neurological case management (like tumors etc.) that proves the surgical acumen of OCHRI Department of Neurosurgery which presently comprises of 3 Neurosurgeons Dr. Shailesh Kelkar, Dr. Sumit Hire and Dr. Shailendra Anjankar. Needy central Indians with varied brain and spine tumors apart from spinal disc complaints reach OCHRI to seek solace in view of the round the clock comprehensive diagnostic, surgical, critical care and rehabilitation facilities available under one roof. He thanked the family for having shown faith on OCHRI after having visited best of centers in India. He added that OCHRI attracts many needy patients from Betul and others districts of Madhya Pradesh and even Chhattisgarh for varied diseases.