Shimona Kanwar

Southern Asia

Special Correspondent and Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India

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PGI forms panel to probe doctor’s ‘controversial’ post

4 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

Chandigarh: The PGI has formed an internal committee to probe the matter after a senior resident doctor's critical postcaused a controversy on the campus and social media.Sources indicate the post gained traction across the border, further escalating the gravity of the situation.
Hospitals instructed to strengthen disaster preparedness

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

NewsHospitals instructed to strengthen disaster preparednessChandigarh: As the city gears up for a nationwide civil defence mock drill scheduled for Wednesday, the UT administration has directed medical establishments to cover all windows with thick curtains during the drill and remain alert. During a meeting held by the UT deputy commissioner on Wednesday, the inability of hospitals to switch off electricity due to the needs of patients in critical condition was discussed.
Kataria seeks solutions as PGI grapples with patient overload

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

TrendingChandigarh: PGI, a premier tertiary care hospital, is grappling with a significant patient overload, with over 8,000 patients visiting its OPDs daily. This influx of patients, not only from Chandigarh but also from neighbouring states like Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, has prompted Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria to seek immediate solutions.
PGI’s project Sarthi struggles with volunteer training, patient assistance

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

NewsPGI’s project Sarthi struggles with volunteer training, patient assistanceChandigarh: The PGI's ambitious project Sarthi, designed to aid patients with volunteer support, is facing challenges due to the insufficient familiarity of student volunteers with the hospital's layout. Launched on May 6 last year, the project engages National Service Scheme (NSS) students to assist patients in navigating the OPDs, locating test centres, and accessing other necessary services.
PGI forms new institute body for strategic growth & development

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

Chandigarh: PGI has constituted its new institute body (IB), the highest decision-making authority within the institution, featuring a panel of experts and administrators. The newly-formed body comprises 15 members, including prominent figures from the fields of science, management, and medicine. A key appointment to the IB is Dr K Vijay Raghavan, former principal scientific adviser to the Prime Minister.
GMCH-32 announces schedule for delayed NEET PG counselling after SC order

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

NewsCity Newschandigarh NewsGMCH-32 announces schedule for delayed NEET PG counselling after SC orderTrendingChandigarh: After months of delays and legal battles, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) 32 has announced the schedule for the pending NEET PG counselling for institutional seats. This development follows a Supreme Court order that cancelled the state pool for PG admissions. GMCH's NEET PG admissions were delayed, causing distress among aspiring medical students.
PGI central drug store operated for years without CCTV amid scam allegations

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

NewsPGI central drug store operated for years without CCTV amid scam allegationsChandigarh: A significant revelation has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the private grant cell scam at PGI. The central drug store, which houses all hospital drugs, consumables, and crucial patient indent books, was operating without any CCTV surveillance for years. This included the period during which the fraudulent activities are believed to have taken place.
PGI faces strain as Himachal delays payment for free treatment under HIMCARE scheme

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

Chandigarh: Himachal residents, particularly those with limited means, are finding it difficult to get free treatment in PGI as the Himachal government hasn't paid the hospital about Rs 14 crore for treatment of such patients under the HIMCARE scheme, a state-run health insurance initiative. Around 40% of the patients admitted in PGI are from Himachal Pradesh. HIMCARE is a govt programme in Himachal Pradesh that helps families get cashless treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh each year.
No more endless wait, GMCH gets new queue management system

4 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

TrendingChandigarh: To alleviate patient anxiety and streamline the waiting process, Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) will launch a state-of-the-art queue management and display system in its ENT OPD from Wednesday. This unique initiative promises to enhance the patient experience by providing clear and real-time information about their consultation turn.
PGI vigilance to probe ‘missing’ Ayushman bills

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shimona Kanwar

Chandigarh: The PGI vigilance department has been tasked with conducting an inquiry into misplaced verified bills related to Ayushman Bharat, Himcare, and other schemes. While the medical record department and Ayushman cell confirmed that no entire files were missing, a number of verified bills were found misplaced on March 26. The institute clarified that a comprehensive list of these misplaced bills is available within the central cell.