Latest news with #GaneshShankarVidyarthiMemorialMedicalCollege
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Breast Milk Expression room launched for newborn care at GSVM medical college
Kanpur: Newborns who need to be separated from their mothers, can now receive breast milk through the breastmilk expression facilty at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College (GSVM, Kanpur). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This innovative facility marks a significant advancement in neonatal care at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College's maternity and child hospital. The collaboration with Harvard University and the PATH organisation brings international expertise to the project. Prof Sanjay Kala, medical college principal, confirmed that Harvard University provided two electric breast pumps and ten manual breast pumps for the unit. These devices facilitate the collection and timely delivery of breast milk to infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). "Obstetrics and paediatrics departments collaborated with Ilana from Harvard University and Raven from the PATH organisation to launch a Breast Milk Expression Room within the Lactation Management Unit on Thursday," Dr Kala informed. The Breast Milk Expression Room features state-of-the-art equipment and is staffed by trained healthcare professionals who guide mothers through the process of expressing and storing breast milk safely. The unit operates round-the-clock, ensuring that mothers can express milk at any time according to their convenience and their babies' feeding schedules. The expressed milk is properly labelled, stored in sterilised containers, and maintained at appropriate temperatures, before being transported to the NICU. Dr Renu Gupta, who heads the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department, emphasised that this initiative will particularly benefit premature babies and those with medical conditions requiring special care. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dr Gupta said that this facility was developed with support from the Community Empowerment Lab. "The facility also includes counselling services to help mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges and maintain adequate milk supply during separation from their infants," she said further. The electric breast pumps provided are hospital-grade equipment, ensuring efficient and hygienic milk expression. The manual pumps offer a reliable backup option and can be used by mothers who prefer them. The Lactation Management Unit also maintains detailed records of milk expression and feeding schedules for each mother-baby pair. This systematic approach ensures that every infant receives their mother's milk safely and regularly. The staff provides comprehensive support, including proper hygiene protocols and storage guidelines to maintain milk quality.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
GSVM student found dead in hostel
Kanpur: A paramedical student at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College in Kanpur ended his life in his room at the college hostel in Swaroop Nagar police station area on Tuesday afternoon. After the student did not answer the calls, his father reached the hostel. On breaking open the door of his room, his body was found inside. The police have initiated an investigation after sending the body for an autopsy. Arvind, 19, son of Moti Lal, a resident of Bamharoula village in the Marka police station area of Banda district, was a first-year BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) technician student at the medical college. He took admission in Dec, 2024. According to his father, he went to college from home on Friday. He had the last conversation with his family at 3pm on Saturday and after that his phone was unreachable. When the family members couldn't contact him on Sunday and Monday evening, they reached his hostel late on Monday night. His room was found locked from inside and there was no response to repeated knockings. His father informed the police. The police, along with forensic team, broke the door and found youth's body. Inspector Suryabali Pandey of Swarupnagar stated that student committed suicide. "The body has been sent for post-mortem, and further action will be taken based on the report," he added.
