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Dignity in Dementia-PGIMER Sounds Alarm on Rising Dementia Burden; Stresses Early Diagnosis and Caregiver Support

Newer Alzheimer’s medicines make early diagnosis crucial; PGIMER to introduce advanced body-fluid tests and patient support programme

PGI Chandigarh #190261 - 21-Sep-2026 04:57 PM

27-Year-Old Road Accident Victim Becomes Organ Donor; Kidneys Give Second Lease of Life to Two Renal Failure Patients and Corneas Gift of Sight to Two More, thereby impacting Four Lives at PGIMER

“In Their Deepest Hour of Grief, Kuldeep’s Family Chose to Give Others a Second Chance at Life” “Their Personal Tragedy Became Hope for Others, Making Organ Donation a True Gift of Life”: Prof.VivekLal

PGI Chandigarh #190235 - 20-Sep-2026 06:18 PM

PGIMER's Three-day conference on "Mastering the Precision and Newer Techniques in Joint Replacement" concludes successfully

“Annual PGI Arthroplasty Conference 2026 a Hugely Successful Academic Endeavour, Fostering Precision, Innovation and Practical Learning”: Prof.Vijay G.Goni, Organising Chairperson

PGI Chandigarh #190231 - 20-Sep-2026 05:47 PM

PGIMER Chandigarh under the aegis ARTHROPLASTY SOCIETY OF TRICITY Hosts Annual PGI Arthroplasty Conference 2026 on Precision and Newer Techniques in Joint Replacement

“Technology can assist doctors but can never substitute human experience, compassion and the emotional touch,”: Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER

PGI Chandigarh #190185 - 18-Sep-2026 05:21 PM

"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करें"-Body Donation/Embalming Helpline– 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)

PGI Chandigarh #190179 - 18-Sep-2026 04:51 PM

PGIMER में हिंदी दिवस पर हिंदी के व्यापक प्रयोग का आह्वान

निदेशक प्रो. विवेक लाल ने हिंदी पुस्तक प्रदर्शनी का किया उद्घाटन, राजभाषा हिंदी के प्रचार-प्रसार का लिया संकल्प

PGI Chandigarh #190146 - 17-Sep-2026 06:04 PM

PGI Hosts 20 Swedish Medical Students for Two-Week Elective Exchange

The delegation began its visit with courtesy calls on the Director, PGI, Dr. (Prof.) Vivek Lal, and the Academic Dean, PGI, Dr. (Prof.) Sanjay Jain.

PGI Chandigarh #190139 - 17-Sep-2026 05:12 PM

Thalassaemic Charitable Trust organized its 341st Blood Donation Camp

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by the Sh. Rajinder Kumar Sharma, Councillor Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. Smt Taruna Mehta Councillor, an Ex-Dy Mayor, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh blessed the voluntary blood donors

PGI Chandigarh #189077 - 15-Sep-2026 05:11 PM

*PGIMER Chandigarh's Project SARATHI Receives National Recognition for Transforming Patient Navigation and Safety*

*Honoured as an Outstanding Best Practice in Patient Safety at National Patient Safety Conference 2026, Nagpur*

PGI Chandigarh #189041 - 14-Sep-2026 05:40 PM

PGIMER Chandigarh Successfully Concludes 8th Public Health Policy and Management Programme, Strengthening Global Health Cooperation and South-South Partnerships

Reflecting on the decade-long journey of the initiative, Dr. Sonu Goel remarked, "Over the last ten years, IPHMDP has grown into a globally recognized model for leadership and management training. Rooted in India's timeless philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'- the world is one family -the program has gone beyond academic learning to build lasting partnerships, promote mutual trust, and foster international collaboration."

PGI Chandigarh #189038 - 14-Sep-2026 04:25 PM

देहदान - महादान - जरूर करें-Body Donation/Embalming Helpline 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)

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PGI Chandigarh #188977 - 12-Sep-2026 11:33 AM

"Don't Let Pain Become a Way of Life": AOPM Takes Pain Awareness to Panjab University*

To mark September as Pain Awareness Month, the Association of Pain Medicine (AOPM), in collaboration with Panjab University, organised a pain awareness programme at the Department of Physical Education, reaching out to around 150 students and staff.

PGI Chandigarh #188967 - 11-Sep-2026 07:01 PM

ROTTO North, PGIMER Takes the Message of Organ Donation to Eternity Logistics

Two Awareness Sessions Engage Morning and Night-Shift Employees in a Powerful Workplace Initiative

PGI Chandigarh #188962 - 11-Sep-2026 05:05 PM

"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करे"

The Department is grateful to the family members for this noble gesture. Body Donation/Embalming Helpline– 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)

PGI Chandigarh #188936 - 10-Sep-2026 06:36 PM

Health Professionals from 25 Countries Witness Best Practices in Telemedicine, Tele-Evidence and the Green Hospital Concept at PGIMER, Chandigarh

The key to success in public health lies in innovation and its effective implementation, said Dr. Navneet Dhaliwal, Additional Professor-cum-Joint Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, Chandigarh, while briefing the delegates on the concept of a green hospital during the field visit of 45 international delegates from 25 countries participating in the 8th Public Health Policy and Management Program, organized by PGIMER, Chandigarh

PGI Chandigarh #188928 - 10-Sep-2026 05:19 PM

Public Health Policy and Management Program Inaugurated at PGIMER Chandigarh

*The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. Sonu Goel, Sonu Goel, Program Director, IPHMDP, and Professor, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

PGI Chandigarh #188896 - 09-Sep-2026 05:13 PM

World Physiotherapy Day 2026 Celebrated at PGIMER

The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Vijay GGoni, Head, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and Prof. Dheeraj khurana.

PGI Chandigarh #188866 - 08-Sep-2026 05:33 PM

ROTTO North, PGIMER Organises Organ Donation Awareness Session at the Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts

CCA Leads from the Front: 60% of Participants Make the Life-Saving Pledge under nation wide campaign ‘Jug Jug Jiyo Abhiyan’

PGI Chandigarh #188710 - 02-Sep-2026 09:01 PM

"देहदान-महादान-जरूर करें"-Body Donation/Embalming Helpline– 0172-2755201 (office hours), 9660030095 (24x7)

PGI Chandigarh #188704 - 02-Sep-2026 05:05 PM

Dr Vidya Rattan Assumes Charge as Head of Oral Health Sciences Centre at PGIMER Chandigarh

Renowned Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr Vidya Rattan, has officially taken over as the new Head of the Oral Health Sciences Centre (OHSC) at the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.

PGI Chandigarh #188668 - 01-Sep-2026 05:19 PM