As a part of World Pharmacist Day Celebrations. Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Mysuru local Branch in association with Department of Pharmacy Practice & NSS Unit of JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru Organized a health screening camp at Kurubarahalli, Panchayat Hall, Siddhartha Layout, Mysuru on 21st September 2024 between10.00 am to 12.30 pm. The aim of the health screening camp was to sensitize the residents of kurubarahalli on the importance of regular monitoring of health and right use of medications to improve the health-related quality of life. Prior information about the health screening camp was circulated among pourakarmikas (sanitation workers) and residents of kurubarahalli with the help of the area corporator through proper channels. A total of 52 citizens attended the health screening camp for blood pressure & blood glucose levels. At the time of monitoring,12 citizens were found to have elevated blood glucose levels & 5 with higher than normal blood pressure levels. Those residents were advised to consult a physician for better management of their condition. The participants were counseled about adherence to medications, life style modifications and prevention/ management of complications for blood pressure and diabetes. The residents said that such a program was helpful to them and requested for more such camps with an increased number of diagnostic/ screening tests to be included in the camps conducted in future
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