May 2008 Issue



May 2008 Issue www.hihtindia.org Founder: Dr. Swami Rama

	Conscious Living A Guidebook for Spiritual Transformation by Dr. Swami Rama What is the aim and goal of life? You think I am going to tell you it’s God? No, that’s not being practical. The aim of life is contentment and for that you need adjustment. Can you adjust yourself mentally, physically, and through speech so that you are content? What do you mean by being content? I always say: do not be satisfied yet remain content. Contentment is a great virtue that you can develop in your daily life. If it is not there, your God business is not going to help you, let me assure you. Repeating God, God, God, God, God, without understanding! What a waste of time and energy! I am not an atheist, but I have learned to analyze things with clarity of mind and that’s how I was trained. And that same thing I am imparting to you now.
From *Conscious Living: A Guidebook for Spiritual Transformation* by Swami Rama, an HIHT publication. ISBN 81-88157-03-1, Rs.120, paperback, 160 pages To order Contact: Swami Ram Centre, Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, Swami Ram Nagar, P.O. Doiwala, Distt. Dehradun - 248148, Uttaranchal, India, Phone: 135-2471233; Fax: 135-2471122; src@hihtindia.org; www.hihtindia.org

HIHT Update HIHT organized a free Eye Camp in shanty Niwas Health Centre, Kala Garh, Pauri Garhwal on 23rd March 2008, where more than 1,000 patients were benefited. HIHT has also organized a free Eye Camp in Shanti Dham Hospital, Sarsawa, on 14th March 2008 where more than 500 patients were benefited. Eye Department has also organized free com-prehensive Eye Care Camp on 9th March at Dhoolkot, Shaspur. Our Senior Physician regularly visited IIT for free medical services to their employees. Our Institute was recognized by State Aids Control Society for operating State Reference Laboratory (SRL). HIHT has completed 2,531 cases of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate corrections under SMILE TRAIN project till March, 2008. TIFAC mobile hospital completed its 22nd visit from 19th March 2008 to 26th March 2008.
High Tech Critical Care Ambulance It is difficult and risky to transport sick patients from peripheral centre to point of care tertiary level hospital. Many sick patients can not avail treatment at higher centre and may die, as they can not be safely transported by usual means. A "High-Tech" fully equipped ambulance has now been commissioned by HIHT to help such patients. This ambulance has all the amenities for managing a critical patient during transit. It is equipped with a portable ventilator (artificial respirator), oxygen supply, multichannel multiparameter monitor oxygen saturation in blood (Sp02), electrocardiograph (EKG), pulse oximetry, blood pressure, detachable stretchers for shifting patients in and out of ambulance. All the equipment that may be needed to resuscitate a patient, if the need arises, is available such as cardiac defibrillator, suction apparatus, facility for intubations, syringe pumps etc. Medical and Paramedical personnel accompany the ambulance, besides the drivers have also been trained to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during an emergency. This ambulance may prove to be a boon to heart, respiratory or other sick patients who perish for want of a suitable way of transfer from far off areas to a higher centre.
National Cancer Control Programme Oncology services of HIHT have started training the medical officers of Uttarakhand under the National Cancer Control Programme. A batch of Twenty-five medical officers each participated in these workshops. Under this Programme three, 3-day workshops were organized in the month of November 2007, January 2008 and March 2008. The training module is designed to provide information regarding prevention, early diagnosis, treatment of cancer, palliative care and prevention. Major focus was given on the modification of lifestyle which includes dietary habits and cessation of use of tobacco. Faculty members of ‘Art of Joyful Living’ seminar like Mr. Vijay Dhasmana, Dr. V. Chauhan and Dr. Anil Singhal etc. gave the teaching of Swami Rama in relation to disciplines of life. More than 16 senior faculty members of HIHT taught the medical officers of Uttarakhand. Dr. Sunil Saini, Oncologist of HIHT organized this programme and Dr. R.K. Pant, Nodal Officer from the state government was also present.
Emergency Medical Technician Course From 18-21 February, an Emergency Medical Technician Course was held at Himalayan Institute. Two speakers were from the US and one from India. The purpose of this course was to train the instructors as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). More than 20 doctors from various specialties, including nurses, participated. These instructors will train the students of basic EMT. The speakers taught various issues of emergency care
Friendly Cricket Match The HIHT Recreation Club organised a friendly cricket match between HIHT family and Indian Medical Association (IMA), Dehradun, on Sunday (30th March 2008). This was held in the playground of HIHT near UG hostel. On this occasion the President of IMA, Dr. B.K.Oli, and IMA Secretary, Dr. Gairola, along with HIHT members, Mr. Vijay Dhasmana, Dr. V. Chauhan, Dr. Prakash Keshaviah, Dr. Sunil Saini, Dr. Sachan, Mr. M.K. Singh and other respected staff were present. Dr. Harsh Bahadur was the captain of HIHT team. Mr.Vijay Dhasmana, member Presidential Body HIHT, also played. Both teams played enthusiastically. The HIHT team won the match. Lastly, gifts were distributed to each member of the IMA team as a token of love. This game promoted healthy relations with IMA.
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