HEALTHCARE AWARENESS

Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida in association with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation for Health Education organized a Healthcare Awareness Session on ‘Thyroid and its Disorders’ in the college campus under the banner of DGI SMILE Club on 21st July, 2014. The objective of the event was to increase knowledge and awareness about the most common disease Thyroid.

Dr. Amit Gupta, Consultant, Physician and Diabologist at Max Multispecialty Hospital conducted the awareness session. The event began with the floral welcome of Dr. Gupta by Prof. M.S. Murali Director, DGI, Greater Noida.

Dr. Gupta began his session by sharing informative videos of thyroid effected people. He also presented the most recent national surveys that reveal that 42 million people in our country are affected by thyroid. He pointed out that dysfunction of thyroid is a major cause of man’s health problems including Heart and Kidney diseases. He added that it can affect any age group from new born to adult. He also suggested some preventive methods such as taking iodine in the right quantity, regular exercise and proper diet.

He discussed the serious consequences of disease if it is not treated properly and timely.

The session ended with the queries and questions of the staff members. Dr. Gupta answered the questions and removed several misconceptions regarding Thyroid. He was presented a memento by director DGI for his valuable contribution in conducting the awareness session.

Dr. Shilpi Saxena, Coordinator, DGI SMILE Club rendered Vote of Thanks.