International Women's Day:PGI organises Panel Discussion on 'Women's Health is Important'

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 09^th March:- On the occasion of International Women's Day, PGI organized a panel discussion 'Women's Health is Important' at the Bhargava Auditorium. The Director of the institute, Prof S.C.Varma presided over the discussion. In his opening address, he emphasized the importance of the topic and how health of women in a society influenced the health of the society in general.

Prof Neelam aggarwal from the department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics deliberated on reproductive health of women from puberty till menopause and how education of women could empower women to make better choices and improve their reproductive health. Madhu Sharma, former chief Dietician of the institute discussed healthy eating habits, food fads, myths about diet and the importance of diet in maintaining good health right from childhood.

Prof Sandeep Grover from Department of Psychiatry discussed different aspects of mental health in women, particularly in modern society and how to tackle such problems.

Prof Savita Kumari from Department of Internal Medicine talked about common health problems in women, the relationship between healthy diet and good health, the importance of seeking medical help early in the course of the disease and treatment compliance.

Prof F.D. Patel, former Prof of department of Radiotherapy discussed about common cancers in women, the causes of cancer, early warning signs and screening of cancer breast and uterine cervix. The session was attended by students and staff of PGI and also several citizens of Chandigarh.