World Health Day Awareness Rally
Organized by the Department of Community Medicine, Government Thiruvarur Medical College
Date: Friday, 4th April 2025
On the occasion of World Health Day 2025, the Department of Community Medicine at Government Thiruvarur Medical College organized a vibrant and impactful awareness rally on Friday, 4th April 2025. The event aimed to educate participants on the importance of health and wellness, and to spread awareness about various health initiatives of the Government of India.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from medical students, faculty members, and healthcare workers. Participants carried informative charts, placards, and colorful posters highlighting key themes such as preventive healthcare, nutrition, sanitation, mental health, and the significance of regular health check-ups.
THEME : HEALTHY BEGINNING HOPEFUL FUTURE
Special emphasis was placed on spreading awareness about National health programs and encouraging the public to take full advantage of Government healthcare services.
The rally was conducted within the college campus, covering key areas to engage students and staff. Participants actively interacted with peers and faculty by explaining the objectives and benefits of health initiatives, distributing leaflets, and encouraging healthy living practices.
The event successfully raised awareness and reinforced the importance of collective efforts in promoting health. It reflected the department’s ongoing commitment to public health education and the broader vision of “Health for All.”
Conducted Health Camp in our Ammaiyappan Village with 450 beneficiaries got benefitted , as a part of our Family adoption programme on 01.08.2024
“Family adoption program” which was introduced by Indian Medical council was inaugurated successfully in Government Thiruvarur medical College by our beloved Dean. Dr. Rajendran sir, in presence of our RMO sir Dr. Ramachandran, Vice Principal Dr. Karthikeyan
This program was organised by the Department of Community Medicine under Dr.Upilli Venkat Ragavan , Dr. Madhan Kumar , Dr. Sharmila , along with other Department heads and Professors of first year MBBS.
The first year students were oriented about the programme using small group discussion with their mentors and CRRIs. Everyone in their group discussed their queriesin SGD and in Whats app groups. Everyone was motivated to begin their role as Community physician.
On 05/4/2025. Under the guidance of Faculties and CRRIs of Department of community medicine, the first year MBBS students visited Pavithramanikam village 7 kms away from Thiruvarur and adopted 5 families each. Hence, 500 families were adopted through this program.
The families adopted through this program would be monitored by the medical students regularly throughout their UG course under the guidance of the respective mentors (Assistant Professors).
By this programme our medical students are going to identify the needs of the people and provide various health services such as screening for NCDs, Identifying any high risk in pregnant mother or in any under five children, Early detection of Malnutrition in Children, providing health education to the family members and creating awareness about endemic diseases ( Malaria, Dengue, Tuberculosis, Chickengunya), early detection of communicable and non communicable diseases, recommending appropriate diagnostics and treatment , provision of first aid care on emergencies like burns or poisonings, and creating awareness about the health welfare programmes of the Tamil Nadu government.
By working as a member of the family they themselves and become familiar with the health of the family and they will bring a small change in their adopted family which can create huge impact in the upliftment of rural health services.
Our Motto
“சிறு துளி பெரு வெள்ளம்”
“Little drops make the mighty ocean”
FAMILY ADOPTION PROGRAMME
GOVERNMENT THIRUVARUR MEDICAL COLLEGE
ORIENTATION ABOUT “FAMILY ADOPTION PROGRAMME” was given by mentors and CRRIS using small group discussions
STARTING OF OUR CAMPAIGN- A JOURNEY TOWARDS LEARNING AND CARING
REACHOUT TO FAMILIES
