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Jesus Heals

Constant Lievens Hospital & Research Centre, Mandar, Ranchi 835214 (Jharkhand) A PROJECT OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE IN INDIA (CBCI) VOLUME : 5

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE DIRECTOR’S DESK My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” irst of all I pray for the blessings of “Dear readers in Jesus Christ, FAlmighty God on all of you ! It is my great pleasure to extend I am happy to hear that Constant Lievens heartfelt greetings to the readers of the 5th Hospital and Research Centre, Mandar, Ranchi issue of CLHRC News Letter. This time our is bringing out its 5th edition of its success Newsletter covers mainly the growth and progress of the CBCI stories and milestone events and draw your attention on to it. Medical College project at Mandar, Ranchi. Over the past few months Jesus healed many and still heals many. Healing ministry many historic and milestone events took place for the Project. The was the hallmark of His Mission on earth. His Apostles and close effort, support and prayer of the entire Catholic Church of India are disciples continued this ministry and handed over to us all. Therefore caring for the sick through diverse ministries for the enhancement of visibly seen at every progressive step of this project. You will marvel better health plays mammoth importance for the Church. Catholic at the huge evolution that took place for the old Holy Family Hospital hospitals and health centers round the globe bring thousands back at Mandar. This is simply the professional success of achievements. to their normal healthy life. Constant Lievens Hospital is one among And deep within, you will acknowledge that to a large measure we many that strives hard to play the role of a strong catalyst in its service achieved this by the tough decisions the Board took, stood by and the to the poor and marginalized population of Jharkhand. Hospital management carried forward and executed them. I count it a privilege to be involved in the CBCI Society for My humble acknowledgement with grateful heart to all who Medical Education, North India and I am so happy and touched by stood and stands with us to over come painful obstacles from time the self-sacrificing service and tireless exertion of the Project team to time. Although the newsletter format is limited in the amount and the member Bishops, priests and sisters in the council. of in-depth information it can provide, we will make every effort to On this occasion, I affectionately congratulate every one of describe, if only briefly, our latest achievements in concrete materials, Constant Lievens Academy of Medical Sciences and the CBCI Society mechanics, design, and construction of concrete structures, as for Medical education, North India. I congratulate Rev. Fr. George well as the activities of the project. Any criticism, opinions, and Pekkadenkuzhy msfs, the Project Director and all associates for their dedicated service to the ailing human kind. May the Lord continue to encouragement will be highly appreciated. work miracles in the life of many through CLHRC, Mandar, Ranchi. Rt. Rev. Felix Toppo S.J. Fr. George Pekkadenkuzhy msfs

earty welcome to all! Wishing you all a Happy Easter! The fresh edition of “Jesus Heals” comes to you with news, events and real life Hstories which is definitely going to tell you how well CHLRC has been progressing through the past six months. I was so delighted to go through various activities and events which speak volumes of our compassionate care to the poor. The pictorial narration of the events shows how CHLRC is climbing steps of success everyday on a constant pace. Thank you for your contributions, comments, feedback and encouragement after having gone through the previous edition. Continue contributing to the same. We would like to add onto your knowledge about the continuous developments and new initiatives in the hospital on a regular basis. Let’s continue our healing mission of Jesus with dedication and commitment. Editorial Team: Abhishek Victor, Pritam Simes, Praveen Ekka, Komal Agrawal 2 Series of Events at CLHRC, Mandar Renewal of Pharmacist’s Licence he fresh edition of Jesus Heals brings out icense is a legal document that serves as Tnew milestone events at Constant Lievens La proof that an individual is allowed to Hospital and Research Centre. Thank you for your practice a profession lawfully and at the same time feedback, comments and encouragements after it helps to reduce the burden of errors, accidents having gone through the previous edition. We would and injuries, because it ensures that one has been trained well to exercise an act in the right way. It’s like to add onto your knowledge about the continuous applicable to any profession and all the more to developments and new initiatives in the hospital on the medical profession where a human being is the a regular basis. Consequently, this Newsletter shares subject. Therefore, obtaining licence for pharmacy with you all the events and activities that took place and pharmacists are also inevitable. Constant Lievens during the quarter. You will be happy to know the Hospital & Research Centre (CLHRC) is having its latest progress at the hospital. own registered pharmacy with valid licence obtained Doctors’ day celebration -1st July 2017 ational Doctors’ Day is celebrated on July N1st all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962. Thus,with the intention of acknowledging the contribution of our doctors, doctors’ day was celebrated at CLHRC on 1st July 2017.

from the Controller of Drugs and Cosmetics of Govt. of Jharkhand. Sr. Pushpa MMS was the pharmacy in-charge, till July 2017. Later Ms. Roseline Kullu was appointed in the place of Sr Pushpa as the new pharmacy in-charge. Capping and Lamp Lighting Ceremony of GNM Students -18th July 2017 he Lamp Lighting ceremony of the new Tbatch of nursing students was held on 18th In the morning all the doctors, staff members July 2017 with with Fr. George MSFS Director, Fr. Sijo MSFS the theme ‘Lord Associate Director for Finance, Administrative staff Help Me to of the hospital and nursing staff gathered in the Spread the Light OPD to wish our dedicated doctors who serve the of Love’. There people of the society during their distress and illness. were 20 students The director, Fr. George felicitated all Doctors’ and from the new expressed his gratitude through a short message and batch ready to congratulated them for their dedicated service. As a dedicate their lives in the nursing service. The nurses token of appreciation, the doctors were honoured with attended the Holy Eucharist that was officiated by Fr. a shawl. The staff and the students who were present George Pekkadenkuzhy MSFS and Fr. Sijo Kunnel also greeted the doctors with bouquets of flowers. MSFS, Fr. Chonhas Lakra S.J. were the co-celebrants. 3

Doctors, staff and students were also present for this General staff meeting & release of ceremony, in the hospital auditorium. After the Holy the service rule book – 27th July 2017 Mass Rev. Fr. George Director - CLHRC greeted General Staff meeting of CLHRC employees all freshers with best wishes for their future. The was held on 27th July 2017, in the hospital programme was followed by high tea for everyone A present in the gathering. During the refreshment all auditorium. The entire hospital staff along with employees and staff offered best wishes and welcomed nursing school faculty was present for the meeting. The the new students. meeting was chaired by Fr. George MSFS, the Director. Governing Board meeting at The main agenda of the meeting was to make the CLHRC – 24th July 2017 staffs familiar with the new eeting of the Governing board CBCI Service Rule SME NI of CLHRC is held on 24th July M Book for 2017 in the CLHRC nursing school common room. The Governing Board is the Body that governs all the hospital the activities of the project and the Hospital. The employees. Board reviews the performance of the hospital and The service project and provides guidance on the way forward. Rule book A detailed report on the overall performance of the was released by one of the senior employees namely Hospital and Project is discussed in the Governing Ms. Elizabeth Hans. Each article was read out and Board Meeting. The reports highlight the financial explained by HR, Mr. Abhishek Victor. Some of performance, department wise performance of each the hospital’s concerns also were discussed during department backed by actual data depicting the trend the meeting. Fr. George MSFS, the director in his of performance. The GB Chairman chairs the day concluding message thanked all and appreciated long meeting. Apart from reviewing the hospital performance everyone’s contribution towards the growth of the the Governing hospital. Board also Visit of Italian Ambassador & Bishop discussed each Theodore Mascarenhas – 28th July 2017 proposal put up for approval. LHRC was blessed with the gracious visit After discussing Cof Hon’ble DAMIANO FRANCOVIGH, the proposal the Italian Ambassador on 28th July 2017 along with thoroughly the Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas SFX. The Hon’ble Board either guests were welcomed by the hospital and nursing passes or rejects school management. the proposal. Director – CLHRC Every policy, Fr. George MSFS strategy and proposal for minor or major change honoured the concerning the hospital are passed by the Board Ambassador with a before implementation. shawl and bouquet. The Governing Board has been guiding the He then gave a hospital towards the path of success and that is evident brief overview of in each progressive step that the hospital and project the project and its is taking towards growth & success. development. Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas SFX was also welcomed with bouquets of flower who then 4 introduced the Italian Ambassador to the audience. A memento was given to the Ambassador on behalf of the hospital by the Director. After the grand welcome he was accompanied by Bishop Theodore, Fr. George MSFS Director - CLHRC, Fr. Sijo MSFS Associate Director for Finance and Dr. Sr. Eileen Kujur OSU Medical Director to the various departments of the hospital. The Ambassador observed the progress and Employees meet - 19th August 2017 the new developments of the hospital. He appreciated general meeting of all employees was the good work and progress that the hospital has Aorganised on 19th August 2017 which was achieved in a short time of 2 years. chaired by hospital Director Fr. George MSFS. During Independence Day celebrations the meeting various issues and concerns regarding 15th August 2017 hospital Employees were discussed. It was highlighted he 71st Independence Day celebration by the HR manager that discipline and shift timing Twas held in the hospital premises on 15th should be maintained by all the employees. The August 2017. The guests were officially welcomed by Fr. George, the director of CLHRC. The chief guest of the event was Mr. Bishnudev Kachchap; the Block Development Officer(BDO) of Mandar. He hoisted the flag and gave a message. In the message he appealed to everyone to be patriotic by honestly serving our country. Mr. Shankar Kumar Vidyarthi; the Circle Officer (CO) Mandar was also present for the ceremony. There were several cultural events by Hospital new Service rule book was released among the staff of CLHRC and students of Constant Lievens the employees on the same day and handed over a copy school of nursing. each to all. Mr. Abhishek the HR Manager asked all to go through each article for clarity and understanding. Inauguration of the Dental unit- 28th August 2017 he newly established Dental care unit was Tinaugrated on 28th August 2017. Fr. George Director - CLHRC welcomed Bishop Telesphore Bilung, Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi Archdiocese and Visit and talk of Dr. Siddhartha all other guests. Bishop Telesphore Bilung blessed Mukherjee - 18th August 2017 the Dental unit. eminar on ‘New treatment methods’ was Fr. George msfs Sorganized on 18th August 2017 in CLHRC for specially thanked the doctors’, and nurses’ of the hospital. Dr. Siddhartha Sr. Rosily the provincial of Holy Mukherjee an eminent Physician of Ranchi was the Cross Hazaribagh speaker for the event. Dr. Mukherjee Spoke to the for her generous participants with conviction from the abode of his help towards establishing the unit. He also thanked experience in the medical field. Dr. Chen for his timely guidance in establishing the 5

department. Further he introduced Dr. Priyanka, Obtaining No-Objection Certificate BDS who would be heading the dental unit. Sr. Anila (NOC) for Nursing School Paul S.H was also introduced as the new Nursing o-Objection Certificate (NOC) for Superintendent on the same day Nthe Nursing school, in its new name Inauguration of CLHRC Emergency Unit (Constant Lievens School of Nursing) was obtained after prolonged and continuous efforts from the he newly setup emergency department Government of Jharkhand. The original copy of Twas blessed and inaugurated by Bishop the certificate was issued on 2nd September 2017 Telesphore Bilung on 28th August 2017 in the presence and on the same day the school got a hard copy of of many special invitees. The department is fully the certificate along with an electronic certificate. equipped with modern life supporting equipment. The fresh NOC permits the school to have an intake It definitely helps the critical patient coming from capacity of 30 students for each academic year. far and wide. Bishop Telesphore Bilung gave and encouraging message on this occasion where many priests, religious and invited guests were parents.

Doctors’ and staff Seminar - 1st September 2017 Employees Meet - 16th September 2017 seminar on ‘Shock Management’ was held n 6th September 2017, the fifth general Aon 1st September 2017 in the Nursing Omeeting of the employees for the year School auditorium for the doctors, Nursing faculties 2017 was held at the hospital auditorium. The and senior nursing staff. The speaker for the event was meeting was chaired by Fr. George MSFS, Director - Dr. Saurabh Kumar an expert on Anaesthesiology & CLHRC, attended by Fr. Sijo Associate Director, Mr Critical Care from Ranchi. With the help of audio visual aids, he explained the topic in depth. Dr. Saurabh Kumar enlightened the participants with techniques of diagnosing a patient going in shock due to various reasons. The seminar was well appreciated by all.

Abhishek Victor HR Manager and all employees of the hospital. During the evaluation session various department heads briefed on the performance of their departments and highlighted area of improvements. In the open forum various issues, concerns and queries of employees were addressed. 6

Nurses’-week celebration Teachers’ Day Celebration - 28th 25th September 2017 September 2017 he nurses’ week celebration of the School of good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the TNursing commenced on 25th September 2017 Aimagination, and instil love of learning. We in the hospital auditorium. The nurses’ put up various know that teaching is a very noble profession that shapes competitions such the character, calibre, and future of an individual. We as dance, group have fondled memories of our school and college songs, skit, etc. there days where we were guided by wonderful teachers was full percent whom we cannot forget. Teachers’ day was celebrated participation by the in the Constant students & nursing Lievens School of staff. During the Nursing on 28th week long event September 2017. number of other Various cultural competition also program beautified were held like Card the celebration. Making, elocution, Solo and duet song, Rangoli, Doctors’, staff and students were present for the event. mono etc. Fr. George MSFS– Director CLHRC, wished all the MSFS feast Celebration – teachers on this occasion and appreciated their good 30th September 2017 work. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the n 30th September 2017 the Missionaries of cultural and the literary competition. OSt. Francis De’ Sales (MSFS) congregation MIBE Board Level competitions – foundation day and the Feast Day of Medical Mission 11th October 2017 Sisters was celebrated. The programme was organized e have heard the saying, “all work and at the CLHRC auditorium and was attended Wno play makes jack a dull boy”. Extra- by distinguished guests from various parishes curricular activities create interest in the students and religious to focus on studies as well. In order to boost up the congregation. Sr. nursing students from their rigorous routine studies Pushpa MMS and and duties. Mid India Board of Education (MIBE) Sr. Veronica MMS had organised competitions to showcase their talents spoke about their and ability in different field of events. The students Community and participate in the championship held on 11/10/2017. the great work Among 34 school that took part in the competition of Mother Anna Constant Lievens School of Nursing stood first and won Dengel. Fr. George the over all Championship Trophy. Congratulation to MSFS spoke about the winning team. their Founder Venerable Father Peter Mermier the Founder of the Missionaries of St. Francis De’ Sales. Colourful cultural programmes were put up by nursing students. During the same function the Meritorious students for academic excellence and other co-curricular activities were awarded with certificates. The programme came to an end with chanting of national anthem and fellowship meal. 7 Hospital Day Celebration Lievens Extended Health Mission- 7th November 2017 12th November 2017 onstant Lievens Hospital celebrated its o spread the awareness of CLHRC’s selfless CHospital Day on 7th November 2017. The Tand committed services to the sick and occasion marked the death anniversary of the Apostle suffering based on the vision “To heal and comfort the of Chotanagpur Fr. Constant Lievens and in whose suffering with compassion and respect, by sharing the name the hospital stands. At 6.00 p.m. in the evening, fullness of life, we envisage a society where everyone there was a solemn Holy Eucharist celebration in attains holistic health and wellbeing, specially the hospital auditorium and His Eminence Cardinal recognizing the rights and dignity of the tribal and the marginalized”. On 12th November 2017 there was Telesphore P. Toppo DD the Archbishop of Ranchi a meeting organised by CHLRC under the leadership Presided over the eucharist. He briefed during his of the Director. Representatives from various homily the history of Holy Family Hospital Mandar surrounding hospitals joined in for this meeting and how that presently turned into Constant Lievens committed to serve the rural and deprived population Hospital. Many priests, religious and lay faithful took of the area. Fruitful discussions were held to identify part in the celebration. ways and strategies of how CHLRC can reach out far and wide, to serve the people in a better way. Representatives from neighbouring district hospitals of Palmau and Latehar also attended the meeting. Welcome of the New OT in-charge - 17th November 2017 Staff Picnic- 12th November 2017 n operation theatre in a hospital is a major Acontributor of quality healthcare service. picnic is an occasion that ideally generates It always depends on the efficiency of the person Athe we-feeling in-charge how well the OT is maintained and good and togetherness quality of service is ensured. On 17th November 2017 among people along CLHRC Mandar got its new Operation Theatre In- with relaxation, change charge as Sr. Arockia Mary of scene and fun that OSF, the Medical Sisters of boosts team spirit. Third Order Regular of St. Thus, to strengthen the Francis of Assisi Raipur. morale of the staff one- Sr. Arockia was welcomed day staff picnic was organized for the hospital staff by the Director CLHRC on 12th November 2017 to Nandini Dam situated in and introduced her to the hospital staffs. She took Bhandra block of Lohardaga district. Approximately 75 hospital staff participated and enjoyed the one day over the department from Sr. Benedictta MMS who picnic which is an annual event of the hospital. had been multi-tasking and managing 2 departments together namely OT & Mess. 8

management in order to ensure that their employees Lievens’ Sportsutsav - 2017 are equipped with the proper knowledge and training ports and Games are essential for many to face any such emergency, especially relating to Sreasons. They not only help us to maintain fire incident, organised a Fire Safety mock drill on good health but also foster friendship, discipline and 23rd November 2017. The drill was conducted in good behaviour. Constant Lievens School of Nursing collaboration with the state department of Fire and organised “Lievens Sportsutsav” on 16th and 17th of Safety, Jharkhand. The objective of the drill was to create awareness among the staff on how to handle November 2017. Bishop Telesphore Bilung, Auxiliary Fire and Safety issues in case of a fire incident. Bishop of Ranchi Archdiocese was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. He inaugurated the event and Health camp- 24th November 2017 declared the Sportutsav open followed by a pledge s part of community outreach programme taking ceremony by the Captains and team members. Atowards creating a healthier society by A number of field and track events, selected games promoting preventive measures, The Hospital were part of the Lievens Sportsutsav. Students organizes periodic awareness programs on various participated enthusiastically in all these events which issues of health and hygiene both in villages and were a welcome break from their busy schedules. The nearby hospitals simultaneously. A health checkup “Lievens Sportsutsav” had a grand completion with camp was organised on 24th November 2017 at distribution of prizes to the best performing teams Chourya village of Chanho block. Sr. Dr. Eileen OSU, and individuals. Dr. Abhilasha and Dr. took care of patients. The Lab technicians and the personnel from the pharmacy department also assisted them with lab tests and distribution of medicines. Total 211 patients attended and benefitted from this medical camp. There was a remarkable co-operation from the villagers and the village administration.

Fire Safety mock drill- 23rd November 2017 afety is the first and foremost priority at every Sworkplace and it becomes of far greater value for a hospital since the wellbeing of Patients and their families is involved. Most fire incidents become critical and serious due to lack of knowledge of proper fire safety and emergency procedures. The hospital 9

“Christmas-Anand Mela” - 17th December 2017 n 17th December 2017 Christmas Anand OMela was organised in the hospital campus by the Nursing school students. The event was inaugurated by the Director Rev. Fr. Geroge msfs in the morning at 8.00a.m. Many games were conducted and food stalls and Christmas trees were arranged for the visitors which were enjoyed by everyone.

Visit of His Grace Cardinal Telesphore P. Toppo DD – 26th December 2017 n 26th December 2017 His Eminence OCardinal Telesphore P. Toppo DD Visited Christmas programme- 20th December 2017 CLHRC Hospital Mandar to share the love, blessing hristmas is celebrated worldwide to and happiness of Christmas to the CLHRC staff Ccommemorate the birth of Jesus Christ all members. His Eminence was greeted in the Business over the world. It’s a time of Joy and Celebration, Office by Fr. Sijo MSFS Associated Director for exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, finance and other colleagues. His Eminence blessed attending church, sharing meals with family and all who were present. Further he visited the wards and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to shared the love and blessing of New Born Christ to arrive. Keeping with the festive spirit a Christmas inpatients. On a later stage His Eminence visited the Milan programme was organised on 20th December Rihaa, where alcoholics are treated and taken care for 2017 at the hospital auditorium jointly for the Hospital a fresh life. and the school of nursing. The event was decorated by various programmes such as dance, songs, fun activities and so on which were really interesting for all the participants and spectators. This get together was in preparation of the Holy feast of Christmas. 10

Bishop Felix Toppo SJ Chairman, addressing CBCI-SME-NI His Eminence Cardinal Toppo presenting CLHRC 1st Anniversary GB Meeting Memento to Late Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara

Bishop Theodore SFX introduces Italian Ambassador CLHRC Staff Meeting Mr. Damiano Trancovigh, during his visit at CLHRC

71st Independence Day Celebration in CLHRC Livens Sportsutsav 2017

Sr. Rosily SCSC inaugurates CHLRC Dental Unit HOD Briefing in Staff Meeting (CHLRC) 11

Principal Greets MIBE Overall Champions - 2017 Lievens’ Extended Health Mission Discussion

Health Camp Choriya in Action Dr. S. Mukharjee with CLHRC Doctors

Introduction of CLHRC Service Rule Book by CLHRC Director CLHRC Staff Meeting

Holy Eucharist Celebration on Hospital Day Teacher’s Day Celebration 12

Nursing Session Nursing School Library

Dr. Shiv Sankar Harijan the Civil Surgeon of Ranchi Nurses’ Week Celebration Inaugrates New Nursing Academic Session

Blessing of CLHRC Dental Unit by Bishop Telesphore Bilung CLHRC Kitchen Staff in Fire Safety Action 92631 80313 / 14 15 ● Kailashpaper.org Dr. Shiv Sankar Harijan the Civil Surgeon of Ranchi is being ● CLHRC Staff in Fire Safety Action

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“Your contribution will help save lives and create a better world for our nation’s Kindly Contribute marginalized and poverty-stricken sectors. Proverbs 19:17 says, ‘Whoever is Name of the Account : CBCI Society for Medical Education-North India kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have Bank Indian Overseas Bank, Bank Axis Bank, Sujata Chowk, done’. You will be remembered with fond gratitude in our prayers of thanks.” Purulia Road, Ranchi - Main Road, Ranchi - 834991, Jharkhand Rt. Rev. Felix Toppo S.J. Governing Board Chairman 834001, Jharkhand, Account No. 150801000013500 Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas SFX, Executive Committiee, Chairman Account No. 916010014798538 IFSC Code IOBA0001508 Fr. George Pekkadenkuzhy MSFS, Project Director IFSC Code UTIB0002753 Pan No. AABTT7090G