We convey with regret the sad demise of Srimathi Rukmani Ammal – Mother of our Chairperson & Mother-in-law of Honorable Chancellor on 04th October 2024. The management, faculty and nonteaching staff of Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore, express their sincere condolences to the family.
Date: 30th September 2024
Place: UHTC Channasandra.
The event was led by Dr. Shashikala Manjunatha, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, RRMCH focusing on raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health with help of banner and other health educational materials. Dr. Manasa A.R (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine) along with postgraduate students Dr. P. Sri Harshitha and Dr. Nitish Kumar Dhal, participated in the campain around the area. Undergraduate (MBBS) and paramedical students also took part, and the staff from UHTC played an active role in coordinating the program. RRMCH provided refreshments and transportation, contributing to the successful conclusion of the event.
It is happy to share with all that Dr. Prabhakara S, Professor & Head, Department of Genetics & Central Research Lab got Second Year ICMR funding of Rupees Nineteen lakhs nineteen thousand and forty-three (Rs.1919043) for the ICMR project.
The project entitled ”Identification and Screening of candidate genes for Paroxysmal Movement Disorders by Next Generation sequencing approach for developing molecular diagnostics”.
The Management of RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital congratulates our Central Research Lab Research faculty Dr. Prabhakara S for getting ICMR Grant.
Title: “Big Nose, Big Problems, Let’s Fix It”
Date: Saturday, 28th September 2024
Speaker: Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, ENT & HNS
Moderator: Dr. T. M. Nagaraj, Professor and HOD, ENT & HNS
Audience: All specialty faculty.
Dr. Rajendran Dinesh Kumar presented an insightful session on giant rhinophyma, a severe manifestation of rosacea characterized by nasal tissue hypertrophy. He began by explaining the etiology, linking it to chronic sebaceous gland inflammation. Rhinophyma predominantly affects males and is exacerbated by risk factors..
The speaker presented a compelling case report of a patient with giant rhinophyma, highlighting the significant physical and psychological toll of the condition, including nasal obstruction and social embarrassment. Dr. Rajendran elaborated on medical management options for early cases, including topical treatments and systemic antibiotics, but stressed that surgical intervention is often necessary for advanced cases like the one presented.
The patient was successfully treated with CO₂ laser ablation and scalpel excision, achieving both functional improvement and cosmetic restoration. The speaker detailed challenges such as intraoperative bleeding and emphasized postoperative care for optimal healing.
During the discussion, moderated by Dr. T. M. Nagaraj, faculty members engaged in a multidisciplinary dialogue on surgical approaches, potential recurrence, and differentiation from nasal tumors. The session concluded with a focus on the importance of early diagnosis and collaborative care in managing rhinophyma, especially in its severe forms.
ln line with its commitment to promote public health and combating the adverse effects of tobacco use, the Government of India has decided to establish Tobacco Cessation Centres in medical colleges across the country. This initiative aims to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure by integrating specialized services for tobacco cessation into the educational and healthcare framework. Accordingly, the Tobacco Cessation Centre at RRMCH was inaugurated virtually by Hon’ble Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri J.P.Nadda on 24th September 2024. The program was presided over by Dr. Sathyamurthy B, Dean, RRMCH, Dr Praveen Kumar, Medical Superintendent, RRMCH and Dr Basavaraj Bhandare, Vice-Principal, RRMCH.
The event was attended by Heads of various departments of RRMCH along with teaching staff. The centre constitutes team members from Departments of Community Medicine (Nodal Officer), Psychiatry and Pulmonary Medicine under the guidance of Dean/Principal.
The program started around 11am with key note addresses from various dignitaries from the department of Health and Family Welfare, national level sportspersons and other celebrities. Virtual inauguration of TCCs at all medical colleges across the country was done by the Union Health Minister. The programme concluded successfully with all of us taking the pledge to stop tobacco use, encourage and support others in quitting tobacco use.
Wishing our esteemed Founder Chancellor a very Happy Birthday! Your dedication, leadership, and vision have shaped our group of institutions into a beacon of knowledge and excellence. May this year bring you joy, health, and continued success!
As an inclination Rajarajeswari Group of Institutions celebrated our beloved Founder Chancellor’s Dr. A. C. Shanmugam’s Birthday in a very splendid grade at ACS Conventional Hall in Rajarajeswari Medical College Campus. This celebration was also graced by his family members Mrs Lalitha Lakshmi, Mr. ACS ArunKumar and family for this magnificent merriment of Founder Chancellor’s Birthday. A series of outreach activities, Inter collegiate Sports and Cultural Programs were conducted.
Celebrating our Founder Chancellor’s birthday which has always been a festive juncture interspersed with Community Outreach programs like
voluntary blood donation, distribution of Rice, distribution of bread and fruits to the patients in our hospital, Sports and Cultural events, Competitions amongst our group of institutions.
All the institutions under the umbrella of RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions have enthusiastically shouldered the responsibilities and conducted various sports and cultural events. As we all are aware that our respected Founder Chancellor Dr. A. C. Shanmugam’s has a very strongly believes in equality and togetherness, what better way to celebrate his birthday than EKATTVA-INVICTA the fest of oneness. Its needless to say how splendid and accomplished EKATTVA was. The cultural fest was also accompanied by non medical and medical workshops conducted by various depts. As the sports component of EKATTVA-CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY an Inter-state South Zone Cricket tournament was organized by RRMCH. RRGI participated in all the various sports events which were conducted by each institution making all the events a huge success. Apart from Cultural and sports, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital going in the footsteps of our FOUNDER, initiated many donations, Health Camps were made.
