Abdul Rahim Medical Center

23/08/2022

About the job
We are looking to hire a female physician for two of our primary care clinics in Engineers Town Lahore and Jia Bagga Village.

About us:

Abdul Rahim Medical Centre is a modern, digital, and affordable Family Medicine clinic that is established on the basis of Canadian Healthcare values and is committed to providing patient-centered care to rural and underserved areas. Medications are provided from the clinic. We have one male physician onsite and this seat is now vacant as one of our physicians got into residency. Dr. Khadija Haris (CEO) is committed to expanding Canadian healthcare values to Pakistan and believes in training and teaching the team members about international standards of care.

Job Description:

Part-time (2-3 days per week)
Timings: 4 pm to 8 pm on weekdays/ 8 am to 1 pm on weekends (a few times a month)
Location: For weekdays; Engineers Town, Lahore
For Weekends; Jia Bagga Village (transport may be provided)

Duties:
See patients on the principles of patient-centered and evidence base care.
Use EMR for accurate documentation and notes
Commit to providing longitudinal rapport and long-term patient care
Communicate with Dr. Khadija Haris(CEO) for learning opportunities

Requirements:

Degree in Medicine (M.B.B.S.)
PMC independent license
Computer literacy and acceptable typing speed
Positive and learning attitude
Willingness to travel to Jia Bagga if required

Perks:

Competitive Salary (based on experience)

Friendly and collegial work environment

Chance to practice medicine both in urban and rural/remote settings.

Contact: If you are interested in joining our team, please send your updated resume to Dr. Khadija Haris (CEO and Founder) at armcrahim@gmail.com for consideration.

02/07/2022

We at Abdul Rahim Medical Center were working on a project in the last couple of months; Opening an extension of our services to Jia Bagga Village with a approximate total population of over 100,000 people with minimal medical services available.

After receiving a huge response from public through free medical camps, we have now decided to do regular free clinics in Jia Bagga Village; Every other Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm. Special thanks to Mr. Manzoor for providing his home space for this noble cause and also Dr. Syed Ammad Saeed for giving a dedicated time for public service.

Free medications and physiotherapist services are also available for our patients.

Our mission is to promote patient-centered care targeting lifestyle modifications and non-pharmacological management before pharmacological approach.

Well done team ARMC and all the best!!

-modifications

10/05/2022

13/03/2022

“Continuity of Care Camp series Part 3”

We are happy to announce that we are going to conduct another FREE MEDICAL CAMP at Jia Bagga village on March 20, 2022 from 9 am to 2 pm.

In response to huge success of our last 2 camps, this time, our team is expanding with medical students and another physician along with physiotherapists.

Spread the word and we look forward to serve rural and remote population of Jia Bagga village

02/12/2021

CONTINUITY OF CARE CAMPS SERIES
CAMP 2: Jia Bagga Village on November 28, 2021 Report:

* Another successfull free follow up medical camp was conducted
* This time, patient turn over increased from 150 patients to 326 patients who were consulted for follow up, periodic health assessments with detailed phyical examinations
* As we identified the need for physiotherapy, a team of physiotherapist participated and benefitted about 50 patients
* Free medications were provided to general public as needed
* Following diseases were identified to be prevalent in the Vicinity of Jia Bagga village in addition to the diseases identified previously:
1. Hepatitis C/consequently liver cirrhosis
2. Severe nutritional deficiency due to poverty
3. Undiagnosed hypertension
4. Hygiene issues including head lice and scabies
5. Arthritis and osteoporotic features in post menupausal women
6. Iron deficiency and vit b 12 deficiency anemia
7. Chronic joint pains with dependence on pain medications
8. Gastritis/ epigastric pain 9mostly due to quackery and self medications)

Interesting and rare cases were also identified and diagnosed:
1. Parkinson's disease
2. Muscle dystrophy
3. Congenital torticollis
4. Malignant otitis externa
5. CAP
6. Cerebral palsy
7. Total Procidentia
8. Neuropsychiatric patients
9. Breast Cancer

Specific need for services were identified too:
1. Physiotherapy/ physical therapy- FULLFILLED AND WILL CONTINUE IN THE UPCOMING CAMPS
2. Multivitamins and bone health medications
3. Iron supplements
4. Proper follow up and continuity of care
5. Need for collaboration towards specialist care(surgeons, oncologist, gynecologist, pediatricians, psychiatrists)

Efforts are being made to bring people from specialities in Pakistan for future camps

To ensure continuity of care, Abdul Rahim Medical Center is going to arrange another camp in 1 month to follow up on previous visit and benefit more people as well.

PS: pictures are taken with patients' consent

Special thanks to people of Jia Bagga and our enthusiastic team who worked as a well-oiled machine and made the delivery of care in camp model possible.

Regards,
Dr. Khadija Haris
CEO and Founder
Abdul Rahim Medical Center

26/11/2021

Antibiotic Resistance in Pakistan

🚫High Priority Post:

✅Antibiotic resistance is developed as a result of overuse without indications.

✅Antibiotics work only for specific infections

✅Research has shown majority of common illnesses are viral in nanture and patients recover naturally with supportive measures

🛑 if someone keeps taking antibiotics for minor illnesses, the medications stop working for actual infection that would have been responsive to antibiotics otherwise 🛑

Please do not self medicate with antibiotics and consult your family physician for further advice

We at Abdul Rahim Medical Center promote No antibiotic until absolutely necessary to fight against antibiotics resistance.

Telemedicine services can be provided for more information

Dr.Khadija Haris

Abdul Rahim Medical Center is a modern clinic opened to provide quality healthcare to all. Dr. Khadi

23/11/2021

CONTINUITY OF CARE CAMPS SERIES

CAMP 1: Jia Bagga Village on November 21, 2021 Update:

* A successfull free medical camp was conducted
* 150 patients were consulted for periodic health assessments with detailed phyical examinations
* Free medications were provided to general public as needed
* Following diseases were identified to be prevalent in the Vicinity of Jia Bagga village:
1. Hepatitis C/consequently liver cirrhosis
2. Severe nutritional deficiency due to poverty
3. Undiagnosed hypertension
4. Hygiene issues including head lice and scabies
5. Arthritis and osteoporotic features in post menupausal women
6. Iron deficiency and vit b 12 deficiency anemia
7. Chronic joint pains with dependence on pain medications

Interesting and rare cases were also identified and diagnosed:
1. Parkinson's disease
2. Muscle dystrophy
3. Congenital torticollis
4. Malignant otitis externa
5. CAP
6. Cerebral palsy

Specific need for services were identified too:
1. Physiotherapy/ physical therapy
2. Multivitamins and bone health medications
3. Iron supplements
4. Proper follow up and continuity of care

To ensure continuity of care, Abdul Rahim Medical Center is going to arrange another camp in 1 week to follow up on previous visit and benefit more people as well.

PS: pictures are taken with patients' consent

20/11/2021

Abdul Rahim Medical Center is pleased to announce the first Free Medical Camp in the series of CONTINUITY OF CARE CAMPS on Sunday November 21, 2021
Venue: Jia Bagga Village and surrounding remote areas of Punjab, Pakistan
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Facilities: Periodic health assessments, free blood pressure and blood sugar checks with evaluation, preventative health and vaccination counselling free medications will be provided as needed
Our team consists of:

Physicians:
Dr.Khadija Haris (Family physician with healthcare experience from Canada. Special interest in Women’s health and mental health)
Dr. Ammad Saeed( Family Physician with special interest in child health)

Support Staff:
Sajjad Ahmad (Medical Office Assistant)
Mr. Rafeeq and Mr. Manzoor (Providing furniture and space for the camp

Feel free to come and join us in our aim to serve rural and underserved areas

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14/11/2021

Having witnessed so many stories in my close family due to Diabetes, We at Abdul Rahim Medical Center, stand by today with education as a tool to prevent diabetes.

If not type 1, diabetes and its complications are preventable with lifestyle modifications and early screenings.

Specially pre-diabetes is the area where non-pharmacological management can do wonders.

Feel free to message us for further guidance

30/10/2021

🔹 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DENGUE 🦟

* We are currently facing Dengue epidemic in Pakistan.

* It spreads with a bite of a special type of mosquito that carries Dengue virus.

* It can result in severe illness

*If you’re having the following symptoms, take necessary precautions and get screened from health authorities immediately.

🔺 SYMPTOMS OF DENGUE 🦟

Dengue causes a high grade fever of up to 104 F degrees along with at least two of these symptoms:

1. Headache
2. Muscle, bone and joint pain
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Pain behind the eyes
6. Swollen glands
7. Rash

🔺 DENGUE PREVENTION 🦟

1. Use mosquito repellent
2. Do not let water become stagnant
3. Use hand sanitizer or soap to keep germs away
4. Stay well-hydrated

🔹 STAY SAFE ~ STAY HEALTHY 🔹

🔹 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DENGUE 🦟

21/10/2021

Dengue is preventable and needs awareness. Stay safe everyone.

21/08/2021

InstaCare has been our electronic medical record at Abdul Rahim Medical Centre. So proud to be part of bringing innovation to People of Pakistan.

16/05/2021

Call for contributions!

Abdul Rahim Medical Center is planning another Free Medical Camp in nearby village of Engineers Town. Any pharmaceutical sales manager in here or anyone willing to help, are welcome to contact us if they can contribute in this noble cause.

Regards,
Khadija

24/04/2021

Assalamualaikum,

Our Ramzan timings are 9 am to 1 pm
Mondays to Fridays

24/03/2021

What is depression?

While we all feel sad, moody or low from time to time, some people experience these feelings intensely, for long periods of time (weeks, months or even years) and sometimes without any apparent reason. Depression is more than just a low mood; it is a serious condition that has an impact on both physical and mental health.

Depression is a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops a person from doing routine activities. Different types of depression exist, with symptoms ranging from relatively minor to severe.

Common signs and symptoms to recognize depression in yourself or your loved ones are explained in the picture below!!!

Depression is often not recognized and can go on for long time if left untreated which can have many negative effects on a person's life, including serious relationships and family problems, difficulty finding and holding down a job, addiction problems and most importantly, suicidal ideas.

There is a range of effective treatments and health professionals who can help people to recovery. There are also many things that people with depression can do for themselves to help them recover and stay well. The important thing is to find the right treatment and the right health professional for a person's needs.

We at Abdul Rahim Medical Centre provide counselling services for depression. If you feel depressed, see your doctor; don't delay. If you see your loved one suffering from depression, ask for help for them. Seeking support early can help stop symptoms becoming worse.

Discrete appointments via Telemedicine can also be booked with Dr. Khadija Haris from Canada who has broad experience in counselling skills. Please contact us if you need help

20/03/2021

What is the difference between a general practitioner and a Family Physician???

The truth is, people go to general practitioners when they get sick. However, a family physician's Moto is to take care of your health from childhood to old age, educating you of different health challenges you may face during each phase of life and guide and help you in dealing with them.

Family Physicians are jacks of all trades and have some experience in every speciality may it be paediatrics, Psychiatry, Gyne, surgery or ENT etc.

We at Abdul Rahim Medical Center, promote health first and focus on disease prevention. Treatment of disease is a plus side of a long-term doctor patient relationship which is a perk of Family Medicine.

19/03/2021

" I worry about my career all the time and feel I cannot work effectively due to worry"

" I am worried about my child's health and I fear my child will not grow well as compared to other children his/her age and I cannot sleep at night worrying"

" I worry about my old age, there will be no one to take care of me, sometimes I feel like its all hopeless"

These are the common complaints in our population that we don't think are conditions worth mentioning. We are here for you to raise awareness.

Let's talk about Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by the following:

1. Excessive and persistent worrying that is hard to control
2. It causes significant distress or impairment in everyday life
3. It occurs on more days than not for at least six months.

Other features include psychological symptoms of anxiety, such as apprehensiveness and irritability, and physical (or somatic) symptoms of anxiety, such as increased fatigue and muscular tension.

Effective treatments for GAD include psychological interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, applied relaxation, and medications that we practice at ARMC. Lets not stigmatize mental health and make a commitment to treat it.

Regards,
Dr. Khadija Haris

18/03/2021

Mental Health in Pakistan:
Psychological problems in Pakistan are widespread. According to one estimate, around 50 million people in Pakistan suffer from mental disorders. A range of psychiatric disorders have been reported, such as depression, addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Mental illness is not well understood especially in our country, it frightens people and all too often it carries a stigma as the awareness about mental illness is poor. Such illness is generally attributed to supernatural causes—it is considered to be a curse, a spell, or a test from God. This dichotomy needs awareness/recognition of the actual reality.

Let's break the myths via a series of mental health conditions awareness posts and how doctors at Abdul Rahim Medical Center helps their patients' mental health. For consultation and counselling, please message us here on our page.

Regards,
Dr. Khadija Haris
CEO and Founder
ARMC-Lahore