A Year to Protect Your Kidneys! – Believers Hospital Launches Year-Long Kidney Disease Prevention Campaign
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On this World Kidney Day, the Nephrology Department at Believers Hospital has launched a year-long kidney disease prevention campaign, reinforcing its commitment to raising awareness, enhancing early detection, and improving kidney health across communities.
The campaign was inaugurated by Dr. George Chandy Matteethra and marks a collaborative effort with the Department of Community Medicine to educate the public and train healthcare professionals on preventing and managing chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Empowering Communities Through Education
In an effort to tackle the rising burden of kidney disease, the campaign will include:
📌 Monthly Awareness Programs in Schools & Colleges
✅ Educating students, teachers, and parents about the importance of a healthy lifestyle
✅ Highlighting the risks of Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension, which are leading causes of CKD
✅ Encouraging early screening and preventive habits for lifelong kidney health
📌 Training for Primary Care Providers Across the State
✅ Conducting Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions to enhance early diagnosis and intervention
✅ Equipping doctors with updated guidelines on CKD management and prevention
✅ Promoting lifestyle-based preventive strategies in primary healthcare settings
Advancing Patient Care with Specialized Clinics
The Nephrology Department has introduced new, specialized clinics to improve diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients with kidney-related conditions:
🏥 CKM Syndrome Clinic – Focusing on the combined effects of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and Metabolic Syndrome.
🏥 Onco-Nephrology Clinic – Providing integrated kidney care for cancer patients, addressing chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity and renal complications.
🏥 Dialysis Rehabilitation Center – Supporting patients undergoing dialysis with holistic rehabilitation programs to improve quality of life.
🏥 Advanced Center for Interventional Nephrology – Offering state-of-the-art procedures like vascular access management and minimally invasive interventions.
Leading Research & Super-Specialty Training
📌 Integrated Nephrology Research Cell
🔬 Led by Dr. E.T. Arun Thomas and Dr. Sneha Anna Joy, this research unit will conduct population-specific studies to enhance treatment protocols and patient outcomes.
📌 Super-Specialty Program in Nephrology
🎓 In collaboration with CMC Vellore, a Super-Specialty Training Program will be launched to equip healthcare professionals with advanced nephrology expertise.
Join the Movement – Protect Your Kidneys!
This initiative aims to create widespread awareness and a proactive approach to kidney health, ensuring that individuals and healthcare professionals work together to prevent kidney diseases before they start.
💡 Early detection and prevention are key! Take charge of your kidney health today.
For enquiries and to learn more about upcoming programs, reach out to Believers Hospital Nephrology Department.
🚀 Together, let’s make this a year to protect our kidneys! 🚀
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