Activities

FOUNDER’S MEMORIAL DAY 2021

March 25, 2021

Founder’s Memorial Day was observed by School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF (DU), Salem on 25.03.2021.On account of this day, NSS Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, distributed the tree saplings at Founder’s Temple, University Campus, VMRF (DU). Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Director/SAHS presided over the event. This event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chancellor Dr.A.S.Ganesan & Director Dr.Anuradha Ganesan, VMRF (DU) Salem.

And also SAHS organized a blood donation camp at College campus. Dr.M.Raveendran , Blood Bank Medical Officer, Govt.Mohan Kumaramangalam College & Hospital, Salem & Dr.Sarankumar, Medical Officer- Govt.Hospital, Omalur were invited as a chief guest of the programme. Totally 52 members of students & faculties were donated blood to District blood Bank office, Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam College & Hospital, Salem.

Finally, the Director, Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Faculties & students of SAHS paid a floral tribute to Hon’ble Founder Chancellor, Dr.A.S.Shanmugasundaram,VMRF (DU) at college campus.

The whole programme was well organized by Dr.R.Dhanasekar,M.P.Varshini, Dr.S.Harishraj, Mr.R.Inbasagar, Mr.V.Vigneshwara & Ms.R.Ragitha, NSS & RRC Coordinators of SAHS..

Career Guidance Program 2021

March 25, 2021

Career guidance program at Swami Vivekanandha Matriculation Higher Secondary School,KK Nagar,Ellampillai on 25/3/21 between 4.30 to 7 Pm by Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean and Director of School of Allied Health Sciences

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2021

24 March 2021

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24 is observed to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease.

On account of this, NSS Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem,VMRF (DU) observed a“World Tuberculosis Day” and organized a awareness programme on 24.3.2021 at PIDC Auditorium.

Director Dr.B.Sendilkumar delivered the welcome address and gave a special talk about the history & significance of the day. Dr. V. Gokula Krishnan, Deputy Director Medical & Rural Health Services – District TB Centre, Salem invited as a Chief Guest of this programme. He delivered a speech about “Prevention & Treatment method of TB” to students. Dr. Ashok Kumar, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupanandha Variyar Medical College & Hospital - Deputation, District TB Centre, Salem, Mr. E. Thanga Raju, Health Adjudicator, District TB Centre, Salem, Mr. R. Pandiya Rajan, District Programme Coordinator, District TB Centre, Salem, Mr. Senthil Kumar, Senior Treatment Supervisor, Nainampatti Division, District TB Centre, Salem, Mr. Andrew Santhosh Kumar, Health Visitor Nainampatti Division, District TB Centre, Salem were felicitated the programme.

All the students & faculties of SAHS were participated in this programme. At the end of the event all the students were took a pledge. The overall programme was well organized by NSS coordinators Dr.R.Dhanasekar & Ms.M.P.Varshini.

World Optometry Day 2021

23 March 2021

Every year the world optometry day is celebrated on the 23rd March as a symbol of celebrating optometry as a profession and to spread awareness about vision to publics. On account of this day, Past one month, Department of AHS/Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU), Salem conducted various activities like Low vision awareness walkathon, Human chain event on Glaucoma awareness at Fairlands, eye screening programmes in Child orphanage & old age home at various places in Salem. Nearly 5000 peoples were screened in this eye screening programme and the spectacles were freely distributed to 320 needy peoples.

And also, Department of Optometry organized a mass event of vision screening with maximum number (113) of optometry students in a day on 19th March 2021 at college campus. This event was recognized by World book of Records London and registered as a World Record Event in this book. The World Record certificate was also issued by WBR, London.

World Optometry Day celebration was organized at Skill lab Auditorium on 23.3.2021. The day was started with lighting of lamp and followed by prayer song. The optometry student delivered the welcome address. Director, Dr.B.Sendilkumar delivered a special speech on “importance of optometrist in healthcare profession”. Mrs.R.Tamilchudar, In-charge , Department of AHS/Optometry, SAHS delivered a special address on “History & Significance of the day celebration”. The other optometry faculties Ms.Gayathri, Ms.Priyadharshini, Ms.Nivedhitha, & Ms.Valarmathi were delivered a speech on role & responsibilities of the Optometrist in healthcare profession. On this occasion the World Record Certificate was handed over to Director Dr.B.Sendilkumar by R.Tamilchudar & other faculties of optometry. On account of this celebration various events like short film presentation, speech, etc were conducted by students.

At the end of the session the participants were appreciated with certificates by Director Dr.B. Sendilkumar .

The whole programmes was well organized by Mrs.R.Tamilchudar, Ms.S.Gayathri, Ms.M.Priyadharshini, Ms.S.Valarmathi , Ms.Nivedhitha, Dr.R.Dhanasekar & Dr.S.Harishraj, faculties of SAHS.

ARUVI | Short Film | SAHS | International Women's Day 2021

March 8, 2021

A tribute for all struggling women in this challenging world. On behalf of International Women's Day 2021, Male faculties and Students of School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - DU Directed and Acted in a shortfilm titled with AARUVI - A girl's Struggle. This film depict the challenges that Aaruvi faced in her career.

World Education Summit 2021

March 3-6, 2021

Our Dean and Director of AHS,VMRF-DU Dr.B.Sendilkumar as a panelist at World Education Summit on “New Trends in Higher Education in 2021 “organized by DL and elets.

VETRI NAMATHE 2021

February 28, 2021

Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean and Director, AHS-VMRF giving Career guidance talk for school students at Sivaraj Holiday Inn,Salem organized by Omega events in collaboration with School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF-DU on 28th February,2021.

National Science Day 2021

February 27, 2021

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY MONTH - STRESS MANAGEMENT

February 09, 2021

"Road Safety Week" is observed throughout the country every year in order to highlight and emphasize the need for safe roads. This year instead of "Road, Safety Week", a month-long campaign "National Road Safety Month" will be observed from 18th January 2021 to 17th February 2021.This campaign initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The main aim of the observance is to create awareness of road safety to public and keeping in mind the increasing prevalence of deaths owing to road accidents.

On account of this, NSS Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU) jointly with Salem South Regional Transport Office organized a stress management training programme for drivers on 9th Feb 2021 at RTO Office, Salem South. Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Director, SAHS & Mr.Saravanabhavan, RTO, inaugurated the session. Dr.J.Jamuna, Psychologist, SAHS gave a training on “How to overcome the stress to drivers”.

Around 120 drivers were participated in this programme. The program was well organized by Dr.R.Dhanasekar & V.Sathishkumar, faculties of SAHS.

SAFER INTERNET DAY

February 09, 2021

Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation.

On account of this, School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU) organized a Guest Lecture programme on “Are you Safe in Online” at PIDC Auditorium. Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Director, SAHS delivered a Welcome Address . Mr.Ragavendran Nagarajan, Official Cyber security Consultant , Salem City Police & Corporate Trainer was invited as a chief guest of this program. He delivered a special talk about “Safety measures in Internet usage, Types of Cyber crime attack & methods of prevention”.

SAHS students, faculties were participated in this programme. The program was well organized by Dr.R.Dhanasekar & Ms.M.P.Varshini, SAHS .

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY MONTH - 2021

February 06, 2021

"Road Safety Week" is observed throughout the country every year in order to highlight and emphasize the need for safe roads. This year instead of "Road, Safety Week", a month-long campaign "National Road Safety Month" will be observed from 18th January 2021 to 17th February 2021.This campaign initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The main aim of the observance is to create awareness of road safety to public and keeping in mind the increasing prevalence of deaths owing to road accidents.

On account of this, NSS Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU) jointly with Salem South Regional Transport Office & Department of Traffic Police, Salem (Dt) organized an awareness programme for students and drivers on 6th Feb 2021.

Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Director, SAHS delivered a Welcome Address and insisted about a “death ratio due to road accident & its reason and the importance of safe driving”. Mr.Saravanabhavan, RTO, Salem South RTO Office, Mr.Rajamani, Regional Motor Vehicle Inspector, Salem South, & Mr.Rajarajan , Traffic Inspector, Salem were invited as a chief & special guests of this program. They are delivered a special talk on “Importance of wearing helmet and seat belt, importance to follow the traffic rules and procedure to take vehicle license ,etc”.

Nearly 100 students, faculties, drivers were participated in this programme. At the end of the programme road safety pamphlets are issued to all the participants. The program was well organized by Dr.R.Dhanasekar & Ms.M.P.Varshini, NSS Coordinators, SAHS and Dr.Senthilnathan, Admin Manager, SAHS .

KALAM WORLD RECORD - 2021

February 04, 2021

Kalam World Record Foundation is a private organization. The main aim of the foundation is to motivate and help the achievers and also showcase the achievement of a person or team. It creates record breaking campaigns to engage audience with unforgettable moments of absolute happiness and amazement that delivering the core result.

School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU) has been honored by kalam world Record foundation for creating a cancer awareness rally by 100 youngsters.

Regarding this Honour, Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean & Director – AHS said that SAHS conducted a Awareness rally to create awareness of cancer to public on World Cancer Day. In this event 100 students were participated in cancer awareness rally , 100 students performed logo formation of cancer & 100 students insisted the public to join hands to support cancer patients through their hand prints and signature. All these activities were conducted in a single day infront of Kalam World Record Team.

For this achievement, the honorary function was arranged in SAHS Auditorium. Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean & Director, AHS inaugurated the function and delivered the welcome address. Dr.Kumaravel, Founder & Chairman, Kalam World Record Foundation delivered a speech on “What is the reason for Giving this Award & Certificate to SAHS”. Dr.Harish, Adjudicator, Kalam World Record Foundation delivered a felicitation address.

At the end of the event Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Dean& Director, AHS honoured with medal by Kalam World record Foundation for organizing the event successfully and greatfully

World Cancer Day

February 04, 2021

On the Account of World Cancer Day- Feb 4, 2021, School of Allied Health Sciences Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation conducted a National Seminar on “Novel Cancer Therapy Technology and Biological Effects” followed by an Awareness Rally.

In the National Seminar the Welcome address was given by Dr.B.Sendilkumar,Director, SAHS,VMRF(DU). Followed by that a homage for two minutes and a Tribute video was played to Padma Vibhusan Dr.V.Shanta for her dedication and service towards the Cancer Community at The Cancer Institute, Adyar Chennai. The seminar session included talk by Mr A.Selvakumar Chief Radiotherapy Technologist & President of Indian Society of Radiolographers & Technologists(ISRT), Indra Prasatha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, Dr.B.Grace Mercy Priscilla Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Madras Medical College, Chennai and Dr. Aruna Rajendran, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Hematology, Institute of Child Health, Egmore, Chennai.

The seminar was attended by more than 700 participants from various institutions across the country.

Followed by the National seminar, National Service Scheme Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU) conducted an Awareness rally on “Causes and Prevention of Cancer” .

Dr.P.S.Manoharan, Pro Vice Chancellor VMRF-DU & Mr.Sivaranjan District Sports and Youth Welfare Officer were invited as the Chief Guest. Dr.K.Meenakshi Sundaram, Medical Director, VIMS, was invited as a Guest of Honor .

Dr.B.Sendilkumar Dean and Director, AHS-VMRF Presided over the Awareness programme .The rally was Flagged off by Chief guests & Special guest of the programme. Around 100 Allied Health Sciences students, teaching faculties & Non-Teaching faculties participated in this rally from Salem collector office and closed at the Mahatma Gandhi Stadium.

Placards with slogans was carried , Slogans recitation on Causes & Prevention of Cancer and also distribution pamphlets with elaborate information for the public to create awareness were done by the students.

At the end of the programme , the students performed logo formation of cancer and they insisted the public to join hands to support cancer patients, through their hand prints and signature.

The entire programme was well organized with proper safety protocols by the NSS Coordinators, Faculties and Non-Teaching Faculties of SAHS.

REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION - 2021

January 26, 2021

School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem VMRF (DU) celebrated 72nd Republic day on 26.1.2021 at college campus. The ceremony took place in the presence of Dr.B.Sendilkumar, Director, faculties, supporting staffs and students of SAHS.

The ceremony commenced with 11th (Tamilnadu) Signal Company (Battalion) National Cadet Corps Parade and unfurling of the National Flag by Dr.B.Sendilkumar . The honor of NCC parade was accepted by Director, SAHS and he delivered the speech about “The importance of the Constitution and its unique features such as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic enshrined in the preamble of the constitution”.

On account of this celebration various cultural events like singing, dance, & speech, were conducted. The faculties, non-teaching staff & students saluted the National Flag and took pledge to uphold the honour and integrity, diversity and uniqueness of India.

At the end of the programme, SAHS students formed an India map as a part of 72nd Republic Day Celebration.

The celebrations were well organized by NSS CoordinatorsDr.R.Dhanasekar, Ms.M.P.Varshini, and Lecturers Ms.M.Saranyaa & Ms.M.Priyadharshini.

PARAKRAM DIWAS 2020-2021

January 23, 2021

In order to honor and remember Netaji's indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, the Government of India has decided to celebrate his birthday on January 23 every year as 'Parakram Diwas' to inspire people of the country, especially the youth, to act with fortitude in the face of adversity as Netaji did, and to infuse in them a spirit of patriotic fervour.

On account of this, as per guidelines of UGC, NSS Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (DU) organized a webinar on “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – The Nation Builder”.

Director Dr.B.Sendilkumar delivered the welcome address. Mr.Prem Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of History,  Periyar University, Salem invited as a Chief Guest of this programme. He delivered a speech about “Life History of Netaji & Significance of the Day” to students.

Around 300 participants were participated in this programme. At the end of the programme the participants were appreciated with e-certificates.

The overall programme was well organized by NSS coordinators Dr.R.Dhanasekar, Ms.M.P.Varshini & Ms.A.K.Swathipriya.

NATIONAL YOUTH DAY

January 12, 2021

National Youth Day has been celebrated annually on 12^th January. The day marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day is observed every year to honour the ideals and thoughts of Swami Vivekananda, who had been extremely vocal about the importance of youth in the process of nation-building. It is to honour his contributions to the country that the government of India, in 1984, declared his birthday as National Youth Day. One of the main objectives of National Youth Day is to promote rational thinking among the youth, who are the future of the country.

As per recommendation of UGC, NSS Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem, VMRF celebrated a National Youth Day and organized a webinar on “Youth Empowerment”.

Prof.Dr.B.Sendilkumar Dean and Director of SAHS,delivered the welcome address and gave a short note on “History & Significance of the Day”. Dr. Ponraj Vellaichamy, Advisor to Former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, Former Scientist -G, Ministry of Defense, Bangalore invited as a Chief Guest of this programme. He delivered a speech about “Importance of youth contribution in Nation building and he motivated the students to follow the path of Swami Vivekananda by quoting several instances from his life”.

Around 300 participants had participated in this programme. At the end of the programme the participants were appreciated with e-certificates.

The overall programme was well organized by NSS coordinators Dr.R.Dhanasekar & Ms.M.P.Varshini.

Fit India Prabhatpheri

December 1 to 6, 2020

On behalf SAHS Youth Club & National Service Scheme, School of Allied Health Sciences, VMRF - DU Organized Prabhatpheri On December 1st 2020. The Public of Periyaseergaapadi Samathuvapuram widely Participated in this Event with Prescribed Guidelines and Social Distancing.

AS per the directions from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), School of Allied Health Sciences, VIMS Hospital Campus, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation,

• Organized a Fit India Prabhat Pheri from 1st December 2020 to 6th December, 2020.
• NSS Volunteers and SAHS Youth Club members actively participated and uploaded the photo undertaken by them.
• Nearly 490 students uploaded their activity undertaken by them.
• On completion of the event SAHS, VMRF-DU, received “Fit India Prabhat Pheri” Certification from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for organizing the event.
• Around 490 participants received their participation certificate from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

The Program was initiated by Dr.B.Sendilkumar,Dean and Director-AHS,VMRF-DU and well organized by Dr. Dhanasekar, Ms.M.P.Varshini, NSS Co-Ordinators, SAHS.