Pain and Palliative CareSt Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Kozhencherry
The Pain and Palliative care unit was inaugurated on 24th August, 2008 by His grace Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Valiya Metropolitan was set up with an aim to extend a helping and soothing hand towards the severely ill and bedridden patients in and around Kozhencherry.
Pain and Palliative Care |
Position |
Name |
Area |
Mobile Number |
President |
Rev. Thomas Mathew |
|
70242 66363 |
Co-ordinator |
V. S. George |
|
94469 13862 |
Finance Co-ordinator |
Aleyamma Abraham |
|
75580 14537 |
Area Co-ordinator |
Joseph Easow |
Kurangumala |
94468 12013 |
Area Co-ordinator |
Jacob Daniel |
Melukara |
94478 61077 |
Area Co-ordinator |
Babu Varghese |
Naranganam |
94464 16500 |
Area Co-ordinator |
T. A. Abraham |
Onthekad and Kanjiraveli |
94008 49365 |
Area Co-ordinator |
George M. Varghese |
Mallapuzhasherry |
94460 84422 |
Area Co-ordinator |
Cherian Joseph |
Keezhukara |
99610 59411 |
Area Co-ordinator |
Adv. M. A. Kurien |
Kozhencherry East |
94467 09927 |
Area Co-ordinator |
Prof. Dr. Joseph John |
Kozhencherry |
94479 58774 |
Patients:
140 patients had registered in the unit till 2012 September 30th. The present beneficiaries of the unit constitute a total strength of 80 patients comprising of cancer patients (19), Paralysis Patients (14), Kidney patients (11), patients with Psychiatric disorders (15), Heart patients (9), and 12 patients with other diseases.
Home Care:
Nursing care at home is made available on every Friday for registered patients in need by Nurses from the National Rural Health Mission since 17th April 2009.
Rice Support:
From 2009 September, food Kits are home-delivered for the economically backward patients by the team leaders. In 2012 October, 22 patients availed the Rice Kit facility.
Medicine Support:
From 2009 September, monthly supplies of required medicines are provided for the patients who cannot afford to buy them, and in 2012 October, 60 patients benefitted from this facility.
Volunteers:
Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) provided the essential training required for volunteers. At present, thirty volunteers provide their services at the unit.
Monthly Meetings:
Volunteer meetings under the leadership of Rev. Thomas Mathew and Sri. V.S. George are held on a day every month at 3:30 pm in the church.
Treatment:
The services of doctors are made available to the patients in our unit by the help and support of the District Palliative Care unit operating at Kozhencherry Government Hospital.