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Yesterday’s camp at Gurdwara Nanakmatta Sahib was a great success. 437 people registered for check up at the camp. The camp was organised by Baba Ravi ji who organises the Kar Sewa activities even in Delhi Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and Bala Sahib Hospital.
It is a historic Gurdwara. Guru Nanak Dev ji visited the area during his third udasi (around 1514 A.D.) and transformed the place, originally the abode of the devotees of Guru Gorakhnath, into a site of spiritual significance. The town is also associated with Guru Hargobind ji.

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SPINE20 2023

Spine20 2023 was held in India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 10^th and 11^th August 2023. Spine wellness and Care Foundation was collaborating society of Spine20 2023. Spine20, a non-official Engagement group of G20, is an advocacy group founded in 2019 in an effort of improve spine care on global level through recommending policies to the G20 countries that help them alleviate the burden of spine disease through various means including stimulating better spine health, advanced spine research, enhancing spine innovation pathways and improving spine care and treatments. Spine20 Annual Summit is held just before the G20 meeting in the hosting country. Since India hosted G20 2023, spine20 was held in India. Dr. H S Chhabra was the chair of spine20 2023 the finalized recommendation were submitted to Shri Amitabh Kant Sherpa Spine20 2023 for circulation amongst G20 countries. It was also submitted to the ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and Niti Ayog. The main recommendation of Spine20 2023 was to have a National Spine Care program.

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SCI-DAY 2023 & 2024

Spinal ailment can have devastating consequences as is evident from the persons with spinal cord injuries who get paralysed below the level of injury. It impacts not only the individual but also the whole family.

Since 2016, the International Spine Cord Association (ISCoS) has decided to celebrate “SCI Day” on September 5 every year. Each year it is celebrated under different slogans and themes that highlight the most topical issues concerning people with spinal cord injury. Various societies working in the field of spinal cord injury organise programs every year on 5^th September for spreading awareness about the ailment. In India too centralised activities are organised in New Delhi and activities are also organised by various societies/stakeholders across India.

Spine Wellness and Care Foundation was one of the Organising societies for centralised SCI Day 2023 and SCI Day 2024 activities.in Noida Stadium on 3^rd September 2023and National Centre for disease control on 7^th September 2024.

In 2023, a day long event was organised in Noida Stadium on 23^rd September 2023. The event consisted of para games during the first half and cultural event during second half of the day along with lunch and refreshments for the participants. In 2024 a health check-up camp was organised. The event started with a health check- up camp for SCI patients and attendants followed by lunch, para games and cultural events. The event was wrapped up with a ramp walk of health care providers with patients and refreshments.

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INJURY PREVENTION WEEK-2023 & 2024

Spine wellness and care foundation join hands with others like minded medical societies in India. To organise an “injury prevention week in India” from 1^st to 7^th September every year. This initiative was organised under AEGIS of directorate general of health services.

 Programs were organised during the week, with the intention of increasing awareness and training protocols for preventing injuries amongst general public. It is presumed that the awareness program would safer techniques in everyday activities resulting in reduced impact of injuries to the Indian p[population.

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CAMPS

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Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib

Organizing a free spine health check-up camp at Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib was a significant milestone, as securing permission to conduct such an event at this revered site is a rare and prestigious achievement. The camp was successfully held in collaboration with the Spine Wellness and Care Foundation and Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, marking an important step in promoting health awareness within the community. The event recorded an impressive footfall of 994 individuals, including devotees from as far as Mumbai, Patna, Karnataka, Lucknow, Punjab and Haryana who travelled long distances to seek blessings from the almighty and medical consultation. The presence of Giani Ranjit Singh, Head Granthi of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, added immense significance as he started the camp with Ardour, invoking blessings for the health and well-being of all attendees.

The camp aimed to raise awareness about spinal health issues, given that back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Various common spinal problems were addressed, including back and neck pain, disc prolapse, sciatica, lumbar canal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, spinal deformity, osteoporosis, and spinal infections or tumors. Attendees received free health check-ups, including blood sugar tests and blood pressure measurement, as part of the "SEWA" initiative.

A dedicated team led by Dr. H S Chhabra including doctors, along with rehabilitation specialists such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, provided expert consultations. Notably, 38 individuals sought psychological consultations, which is a remarkable number considering the general lack of awareness about mental health within the community. This underscores the growing recognition of the importance of psychological well-being alongside physical health. Attendees were guided on effective treatments, preventive measures, and rehabilitation strategies to manage spinal disorders. Additionally, mental wellness counselling, exercises and meditation sessions, and nutritional guidance were offered by experts to promote holistic health.

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Gurdwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib

Our camp on 16^th March at Gurdwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib went well. Though our footfall (105 patients) was not as much as in Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib, we had anticipated that, expecting around 100 patients. Many of these patients had serious Spinal problems. Some had come from as far as Gurugram and Chitaranjan Park. We were able to make a proper diagnosis for one of the patients based in UK who has been on treatment for last 6 months there without a proper diagnosis or relief. The Vice President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and President of Gurdwara Sri Nanak Piao Sahib graced the occasion.

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Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha

The Spine Wellness and Care Foundation, in collaboration with Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, conducted a Free Spine Health Check-Up Camp as part of a community sewa initiative at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, DLF Phase 1, H-Block, Gurgaon. The event was supported by Angel’s Blessings Foundation.

A total of 79 individuals attended the camp and benefited from services including. Spine health consultations by a team led by Dr. H. S. Chhabra. Evaluation and guidance by doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and a psychologist. Blood sugar and blood pressure were done for all those who came for check-up.

The camp aimed to raise awareness and provide care for common spinal problems such as back/neck pain, disc prolapse, lumbar canal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, spinal deformities, osteoporosis, infections, and tumors.

The event was well-received and successfully contributed to spreading awareness on spinal health within the community.