Christian Medical College & Hospital

14/07/2025

American Heart Association inaugurates its ITC at Christian Medical College & Hospital

Christian Medical College & Hospital, became the first International Training Center for Heart Saver, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in Ludhiana and second in Punjab.

Inaugurating the event Dr. Ramandeep Kaur Civil Surgeon said it is a wonderful step made by CMC to bring the International Training Center by American Heart Association to Ludhiana. She said that CMC has always been a guiding light in innovative ways to bring the best the world has to offer for the people of Ludhiana city. This venture too will be a success in transforming healthcare outcomes in situations where patients need it the most.

Dr. William Bhatti Director CMC said that CMC has always been on the forefront of change bringing essential services and skills to help the community it serves. Congratulating Dr. Mary John ITC Coordinator he said it was a very important initiative she has successfully made.

Dr. Jeyaraj Pandian Principal CMC said that CMC is leading the National health research priority of ICMR - INDIA EMS (Emergency Medical Services) project in Ludhiana district. This project to develop a high quality patient centric integrated emergency care system to improve the access to emergency healthcare in the country.

Dr. Mary John, International Training Center coordinator said center aims to train healthcare professionals to gain skills and confidence to always be prepared to respond to emergency situations which may arise at home, work or in public places. The aim is to make our society safer and more productive for the next generation. Sharing the vision of the ITC she said that CMC would be taking the training to the community lay public like schools, colleges, gyms, swimming pool coaches, and first responders i.e police personnel, fire fighters and ambulance drivers.

11/07/2025

"CMC Hospital Ludhiana, in partnership with Sacred Heart Convent School, Sector 39 Ludhiana, successfully organized a health awareness session on reducing sugar intake, facilitated by our Marketing Team. *Dr. Ruma Singh*, Chief Dietician & Associate Professor, delivered an informative presentation on healthy eating habits.

We extend our sincere gratitude to *Sr. Crisping Maria DM, Director Fr. Sebastian Pallassery*, and Ms. Ronita Albert, Medical Coordinator, for their valuable support in making this initiative a success.

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08/07/2025

Annual Pharmacology Quiz in CMC

Department of Pharmacology CMC conducted 18th Annual Pharmacology Quiz “Pharmiz-2025” where 4 teams from 4 MBBS batches from phase 2 to interns participated. A preliminary round was conducted for all batches of MBBS. Dr. William Bhatti, Director, CMC inaugurated the quiz and emphasised on the interesting, fun-filled and motivating methods for the teaching and learning of MBBS students in their hectic schedule. Dr. Jeyaraj D. Pandian, Principal, CMC conveyed his best wishes for the all the four batches of MBBS. Dr. Dinesh Badyal, Vice Principal (Med Edu), Professor & Head, Pharmacology & Quiz master introduced the concept of the Quiz and highlighted continuity of the annual quiz over 18 years. Dr Neena Bhatti, Assistant Prof, Pharmacology informed about the Annual poster making competition by MBBS students on 10 themes where faculty moderators mentor students over 2 weeks to make competitive posters. Dr William Bhatti distributed prizes for the poster, first prize was won by the poster on Theme “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring”. Gr Girish Joseph, Assistant Prof, Pharmacology introduced the 4 teams of the Pharmiz. The quiz had 6 rounds including MCQs, supply type answers, visual round, cross word on drugs, difficulty questions and rapid fire. The winners of Pharmiz-2025 are Anmol Thukral & Naazveer Kaur from MBBS batch 2022. Runners up were MBBS batch 2020 Gagan Goyal & Mridul Jain. They were awarded trophies and certificates.

03/07/2025

FREE HLA TYPING CAMP AND AWARENESS SESSION ON STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION HELD AT GMC AMRITSAR
Amritsar, 1st July 2025 – A Free HLA Typing Camp and Awareness Session on Stem Cell Transplantation was successfully held at the Thalassemia Ward, Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar. The event was jointly organized by the Department of Pediatrics, GMC Amritsar and Department of Clinical Haematology and BMT, Christian Medical College (CMC) Ludhiana, and was the first such camp following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Punjab Government, represented by the Honourable Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, and CMC Ludhiana. The MoU aims to strengthen thalassemia care and stem cell transplantation services in the state.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Manmeet Kaur Sodhi, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatrics, GMC Amritsar, who highlighted the commitment of GMC Amritsar in giving the well-deserved care at the Thalassaemia day care center. The camp was graced by Dr. J P Atri, Vice-Principal, GMC Amritsar, as the Chief Guest. In his address, Dr. Atri lauded the collaborative effort between government and private institutions to provide curative treatment for thalassemia to the underserved population of Punjab.
The event witnessed an attendance of over 200 people, including patients, families, medical professionals, and volunteers.
The scientific sessions began with Dr. Shruti Kakkar (CMC Ludhiana) delivering a talk on Comprehensive Care and Clinical Evaluation in Thalassemia. Dr. M. Joseph John, Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation at CMC Ludhiana, presented a detailed session on Basics of Stem Cell Transplantation in Thalassemia, followed by an interactive Q&A.
In his address, Dr. Joseph John highlighted that transplant is a team effort and the current cost of stem cell transplantation ranges from Rs. 12-15 lakhs. He emphasized that this cost can be significantly subsidized—making transplants nearly free—through schemes such as the Thalassaemia Bal Sewa Yojana (providing Rs. 10 lakhs per transplant), and through collaborations with the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, DKMS, Uniparts Gift of Hope Patient Support Program, Vardhman Patient Support Fund, Pahuja Trust, and other well-wishers of the city. He further shared that efforts are ongoing to subsidize post-transplant care costs and to create provisions for local accommodation in Ludhiana during the critical 3-to-6-month post-transplant period. It is now possible to do an almost free transplant for a patient from Punjab.
Dr. Joseph John also stressed that stem cell transplantation is a curative option for thalassemia, offering children the hope of a life free from the burden of regular blood transfusions.
A deeply inspiring moment of the event was when 3 post-transplant patients from CMC Ludhiana hailing from Amritsar itself, addressed the audience:
Ms. S (Ex- Thalassaemia major) (post-transplant 2 years; matched unrelated donor transplant with a German donor)
Ms. J (Ex Thalassaemia major) (post-transplant 10 years; related donor transplant with her brother as the donor)
Both young girls, along with their mothers, shared their experiences and described how they have overcome the challenges of thalassemia to lead normal, healthy lives today and attending regular schools.
Mrs P who had undergone stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma by autologous stem cell transplant 6 years ago impressed upon the need for routine yogo and keeping a positive outlook.
The camp’s key activity—Free HLA Typing through collaboration with DKMS—enabled 20 patients to undergo testing for donor matching, an essential step towards planning for transplantation. This meeting was also attended by the District Education officer Mr Amar Bahadur.
The event concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment of GMC Amritsar, CMC Ludhiana, and their partners to work towards a thalassemia-free future for Punjab’s children through the public private partnership.
For more details on HLA typing or stem cell transplantation services, families are encouraged to contact the CMC Ludhiana (Phone numbers: 85580-00358, 97800 05333)

02/07/2025

Oration awarded to CMC Vice principal
Dr. Dinesh Badyal, Vice Principal (Med ed), Professor and Head, Pharmacology is awarded Smt G Lailavathi Oration by APMEDUCON 2025 at Alluri Siatarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Elluru, AP for his work in medical education. The award was conferred in the conference which was held from June 27-29. Dr Badyal delivered his oration talk on “Immersive learning in simulated environment” in the conference where he highlighted the role of immersive learning techniques in medical doctors training including virtual realty, augmented reality and alternate reality. He added that doctors can learn skills when they are in virtual reality in real world like scenarios where they can do procedures, decision making, training in team work and communication role plays. Dr Badyal also conducted workshop and trained 40 doctors in “Creating simulated patient programs”. Dr Badyal informed that after COVID-19 as well as the new competency based medical curriculum, there is urgent need in India to create program to include simulated patients in teaching and assessment of doctors in MBBS and postgraduate courses. He informed about virtual reality lab of CMC, the ist in India on pediatric trauma training. Dr Badyal is member, National Curriculum committee, National medical commission and contributed significantly to new CBME curriculum for MBBS and PG courses.

01/07/2025

Happy Doctor's day to all our incredible doctors who always put their patients first and give them the gift of health.

30/06/2025

CMC Ludhiana Hosts Cadaveric Workshop on Minimal Access Spine Surgery

The Department of Anatomy, Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana, in collaboration with India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd., organized a cadaveric workshop titled Total MAST Solutions. The program focused on minimal access surgical techniques for managing degenerative spinal conditions and thoracolumbar trauma.

The workshop began with a word of prayer by Reverend Nitin, followed by a welcome note from Dr. Aprajita Sikka, Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, who expressed gratitude to the institution’s leadership for the opportunity to host the event.

Dr. William Bhatti, Director, CMC Ludhiana, described the workshop as a golden opportunity to gain hands-on experience in advanced surgical methods. He expressed great enthusiasm about such initiatives, noting their critical role in enhancing practical skills and bridging the gap between theory and clinical application.

Dr. Jeyaraj Pandian, Principal, CMC Ludhiana, shared how the idea for the workshop was conceived and collaboratively brought to fruition, expressing hope that it would be the first of many such academic endeavors.

The workshop featured expert faculty Dr. Anupam Jindal, Director, Deptt. Of Neurosurgery, Fortis, Mohali and Dr. Anil Dhingra, Director, Deptt. Of Neurosurgery, Paras Hospital, Panchkula renowned spine surgeons recognized for their expertise in minimally invasive spinal procedures, who guided participants through detailed hands-on training sessions.

24/06/2025

Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana scripts history in advanced cardiac interventions
On 19th June 2025, the department of cardiology performed an advanced intervention on a patient with a significantly leaking valve in the heart which hampered his daily routine activities. Dr Gurbhej Singh who received his extensive training from Europe for advanced cardiac interventions with the support of a multidisciplinary team decided to perform a procedure for treatment of the heart valve using a special clip called MyClip which was the first of its kind in the region.
The procedure which lasted around 2 hours was made a success through the efforts of Dr Gurbhej Singh, Dr Melchisedec Singh (Cardiac Anaesthetist), Dr Allen Joseph (Medical Superintendent & Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery), Dr John Livingston, Dr Karun Khanna and all team members.
This procedure called mitral valve clip implantation is performed at very few cardiac centres around the world. It involves bringing the leaflets close together and plastering with the help of a clip in a beating heart.
Post operatively, the patient was able to perform his day-to-day activities from the next day onwards. He was discharged on the 3rd day of procedure.
This historical day for the institute brings hope to many such patients with heart valve diseases.

23/06/2025

Report of INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY - 2025

The 11th International Yoga Day was observed on 20th June, 2025 in the College of Nursing, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana on the theme, Yoga for One Earth, One Health with great enthusiasm under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Harjit, Professor & Principal, College of Nursing, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana.
The program began with a prayer, followed by an inspiring address by Dr. Harjit, highlighting yoga's significance in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being particularly for healthcare professionals. She emphasized the association of personal well-being and global health, where healthy individuals can better support their communities and the environment. A subsequent one-hour yoga session, led by SNA-SBA Coordinators Prof. (Mrs.) Suman Kumar and Mrs. Ashima Baweja, Associate Professor, along with student facilitators, introduced participants to various asanas like Tadasana, Shavasana, and Trikonasana etc. The session emphasized safe practices, benefits, and contraindications of each asanas. Concluding the event, students pledged to integrate yoga into their lives, embracing it as a tool for holistic health.

16/06/2025

Patient Quality, Safety, and Nursing Excellence Quiz Conducted at CMCH, Ludhiana
To promote patient safety, quality care, and nursing excellence, a Patient Quality, Safety, and Nursing Excellence Quiz was organized for the nursing staff across various departments at Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMCH), Ludhiana. The initiative aimed at updating clinical knowledge, reinforcing best practices, and strengthening the overall quality of nursing care.
The top-performing participants were felicitated with certificates by Dr. Kavita Mandrelle, Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, CMCH. While appreciating their outstanding performance, she emphasized that such academic activities play a vital role in enhancing the knowledge and clinical skills of nurses, ultimately contributing to improved patient care services.
Dr. Gurbhej, Professor & Head, Department of Cardiology, also graced the occasion and distributed participation certificates to all the nurses. He encouraged them to continually upgrade their skills and stay informed of the latest developments in nursing practice and patient care standards.
Ms. Sangeeta Nichols, Nursing Superintendent, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed faculty members for their unwavering support, motivation, and encouragement to the nursing department. She also honoured them with mementoes as a token of appreciation. In her address, she commended the nursing staff for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Their unity, dedication, and pursuit of knowledge are essential for delivering high-quality patient care,” she added.
The event served not only as a knowledge-enhancing platform but also as a moment of motivation and recognition for the nursing team at CMCH.

14/06/2025

The Department of Plastic Surgery at Christian Medical College (CMC) Hospital, Ludhiana, conducted an informative and interactive session on “Awareness on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery” today, aimed at enhancing understanding among healthcare support staff.
Dr. Pinki Pargal, Professor and Head, Department of Plastic Surgery, led the session and highlighted the difference between reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. She said this session is to spread awareness about the wide range of safe and effective cosmetic procedures being done at CMC Hospital, Ludhiana. She highlighted that both surgical and non-surgical treatment options are being done in CMC Hospital which included Facial rejuvenation with Fillers, Botox , Threads & Microneedling (Mesococktails), hair rejuvenation (PRP, GFC, Exosomes) and hair transplast, Body contouring, Liposuction, Gynaecomastia and fat grafting, Breast surgeries like Reduction , Augmentation and Breast lift, vaginal rejuvenation and eye rejuvenation (Blepheroplasty).
Dr Pinki emphasized that Nursing staff forms a strong pillar of the Hospital and play a crucial role in spreading awareness about various treatment modalities.She thanked Nursing Superintendent , Sister Sangeeta Nichols for gathering such large number of female staff which included Ward In charges, Nursing staff as well as helpers. The nursing staff showed great enthusiasm and actively participated in the interactive session. Emphasis was placed on dispelling myths around cosmetic treatments and promoting evidence-based approaches to enhance patient care and personal wellness.
Participants engaged actively in the discussion and appreciated the opportunity to better understand this evolving field of cosmetic surgery. The Department of Plastic Surgery which includes Dr Pinki Pargal (Professor & Head), Dr Pallavi Nigam (Assistant Professor), Dr Noopur Bansal (Assistant Professor) thanked all the attendees and hoped they will disperse the information gained from this session in their family, friends and society so that all can be benefitted.

11/06/2025

https://punjabenews.com/punjab/punjab-signs-landmark-mou-with-cmc-ludhiana-to-establish-states-first-public-sector-bone-marrow-transplant-facility/

Punjab News: In a pioneering move to strengthen tertiary care services in the state, the Government of Punjab today signed