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. Khadija Haris, th CEO is from Canada and wants to promote good healthcare values to Pakistan. The clinic offers onsite family doctor facility and Telemedicine

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.