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Caring for the Health of Journalists Who Mirror Society's Well-being
Enthusiastic response to the health camp organized by Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust; over 200 people examined.
Nagpur, August 2: Journalists, who work tirelessly to bring societal injustices, ailments, problems, and suffering to light, often neglect their own health. There is a need to care for the health of these individuals who run day and night in pursuit of news and act as a mirror to society's health. A scene highlighting this very need was witnessed in Nagpur on Sunday.
More than 200 journalists and their family members underwent health check-ups at a camp jointly organized by the Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust and the Press Club. The camp received an enthusiastic response, offering free services such as screenings for various ailments, state-of-the-art medical tests, consultations with expert doctors, and necessary medication. Organized to mark the birthday of State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the camp was held at the Gangadharrao Fadnavis Memorial Diagnostic Center in Ujjwal Nagar, Somalwada. Journalists and their families began gathering for check-ups early in the morning. Many journalists, who often lack the time for regular health check-ups due to the hectic nature of their profession, took advantage of this camp.
The camp was inaugurated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Center's President and former MLA Sandip Joshi, Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust President Pradipkumar Maitra, State Chief Information Commissioner Rahul Pandey, and Nagpur Division Information Commissioner Gajanan Nimdev. Information Officers Anil Gadekar and Mahesh Updev, along with other dignitaries, were present on the occasion. The health camp offered screenings for a wide range of conditions, including eye ailments, orthopedic issues, heart disease, neurological disorders, pediatric issues, urological problems, ENT conditions, gynecological issues, skin diseases, mental health concerns, tuberculosis, respiratory disorders, glandular disorders, dental problems, and cancer. Specialist doctors from various departments were available for the journalists' families as well, allowing many to get their health concerns examined. Notably, based on medical advice, state-of-the-art diagnostic tests—such as blood tests, X-rays, sonography, CT scans, MRI, angiography, ECG, EMG, 2D Echo, mammography, BMD, and PFT—were conducted free of charge.
Specialist doctors provided guidance on further treatment for any health issues detected during the screenings, and necessary medication was also administered. Experts from AIIMS and the Gangadharrao Fadnavis Memorial Diagnostic Center were present at the camp. Specialists from various medical departments examined the journalists and their families, offering health-related guidance. Journalism is not merely about writing news; it is about shedding light on the wounds of society. A journalist who takes to the streets to champion public issues—running from hospitals to the Legislative Assembly and from villages to the state secretariat—often fails to find time for their own health. Consequently, this camp for journalists and their families went beyond simple medical check-ups; it underscored the responsibility that society and journalists' associations bear toward the health of journalists. This initiative began in the state's second capital (Nagpur), and there was a collective desire for the camp to be held annually.
Timely health check-ups allow for the control of many serious diseases at an early stage. Consequently, there is a constant need for such camps, and this initiative conveyed the message that the health of journalists is just as important as the profession of journalism itself. The team of doctors from AIIMS included Dr. Ankita Chavan, Dr. Gautam, Dr. Atharva Dange, Dr. Purva Deshmukh, Dr. Rashmi Thakur, Dr. Prachi Dixit, Dr. Ankita Kolhe, Dr. Nikita Raj, Dr. Venkat Reddy, Dr. Thote, and others from various departments.
Enthusiastic response to the health camp organized by Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust; over 200 people examined.
Nagpur, August 2: Journalists, who work tirelessly to bring societal injustices, ailments, problems, and suffering to light, often neglect their own health. There is a need to care for the health of these individuals who run day and night in pursuit of news and act as a mirror to society's health. A scene highlighting this very need was witnessed in Nagpur on Sunday.
More than 200 journalists and their family members underwent health check-ups at a camp jointly organized by the Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust and the Press Club. The camp received an enthusiastic response, offering free services such as screenings for various ailments, state-of-the-art medical tests, consultations with expert doctors, and necessary medication. Organized to mark the birthday of State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the camp was held at the Gangadharrao Fadnavis Memorial Diagnostic Center in Ujjwal Nagar, Somalwada. Journalists and their families began gathering for check-ups early in the morning. Many journalists, who often lack the time for regular health check-ups due to the hectic nature of their profession, took advantage of this camp.
The camp was inaugurated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Center's President and former MLA Sandip Joshi, Tilak Patrakar Bhavan Trust President Pradipkumar Maitra, State Chief Information Commissioner Rahul Pandey, and Nagpur Division Information Commissioner Gajanan Nimdev. Information Officers Anil Gadekar and Mahesh Updev, along with other dignitaries, were present on the occasion. The health camp offered screenings for a wide range of conditions, including eye ailments, orthopedic issues, heart disease, neurological disorders, pediatric issues, urological problems, ENT conditions, gynecological issues, skin diseases, mental health concerns, tuberculosis, respiratory disorders, glandular disorders, dental problems, and cancer. Specialist doctors from various departments were available for the journalists' families as well, allowing many to get their health concerns examined. Notably, based on medical advice, state-of-the-art diagnostic tests—such as blood tests, X-rays, sonography, CT scans, MRI, angiography, ECG, EMG, 2D Echo, mammography, BMD, and PFT—were conducted free of charge.
Specialist doctors provided guidance on further treatment for any health issues detected during the screenings, and necessary medication was also administered. Experts from AIIMS and the Gangadharrao Fadnavis Memorial Diagnostic Center were present at the camp. Specialists from various medical departments examined the journalists and their families, offering health-related guidance. Journalism is not merely about writing news; it is about shedding light on the wounds of society. A journalist who takes to the streets to champion public issues—running from hospitals to the Legislative Assembly and from villages to the state secretariat—often fails to find time for their own health. Consequently, this camp for journalists and their families went beyond simple medical check-ups; it underscored the responsibility that society and journalists' associations bear toward the health of journalists. This initiative began in the state's second capital (Nagpur), and there was a collective desire for the camp to be held annually.
Timely health check-ups allow for the control of many serious diseases at an early stage. Consequently, there is a constant need for such camps, and this initiative conveyed the message that the health of journalists is just as important as the profession of journalism itself. The team of doctors from AIIMS included Dr. Ankita Chavan, Dr. Gautam, Dr. Atharva Dange, Dr. Purva Deshmukh, Dr. Rashmi Thakur, Dr. Prachi Dixit, Dr. Ankita Kolhe, Dr. Nikita Raj, Dr. Venkat Reddy, Dr. Thote, and others from various departments.
