March 8th is observed all over the world as International Womens’ Day. It is a day to celebrate womanhood, promote gender equality, inclusiveness and dignity for all. Being an institution committed to the welfare of women Yenepoya Specialty Hospital, Kodialbail has honoured three outstanding women achievers with ‘Woman of Substance’ award. Smt. C. S. Radhika (Entrepreneur and Healthcare Worker), Smt. Tabassum (Carer of HIV Infected Girl Children) and Prof. Maria D’Costa (Academician and Social Worker) are the recipients of the award for the current year. The awards were presented to the recipients in a formal ceremony on March 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the central auditorium of Yenepoya Specialty Hospital, Kodialbail, Mangalore.

Yenepoya Specialty Hospital in collaboration with the Sam’s Clinic observed the international day of persons with disabilities on December 3rd 2021 A Handbook titled ‘Menstrual Management in the Intellectually Disabled’ for caregivers, written by Dr Mehnaz Abdulla, Consultant obstetrician and Gynecologist, YSH, was launched by the chief guest, Sr Maria Jyothi this was followed by talks by Ms Vidya Shenoy and Mrs Ledith Pinto who had personal experience in dealing with persons with disabilities.

Dr. Muhammad Thahir, Medical Director, assured special consideration for persons with disabilities and announced the plan of starting special needs op for those in need.

The function was also attended by Dr Sally Mary Abraham, HOD of the department of OBG, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital.

In order to promote the Basic Life support at the Fitness centres, Yenepoya Specialty Hospital had conducted a BLS Training and an awareness talk session for the fitness trainers at one of the top profile Fitness centres in Mangalore, Atomm Fitness Club, Managudda, Mangalore.

A big shout-out to the management of Atomm Fitness club for supporting and promoting Basic Life Support Training.

The session was conducted by:

Dr Priya Naik
Critical Care Specialist and Anaesthetist
YSH

Dr Vinayak Nayak
Consultant Cardiac Anaesthetist
YMCH

Dr Harshavardhan
YMC