Department of Community Medicine
Lakhimpur Medical College & Hospital, Lakhimpur

Faculty of Community Medicine, LMCH. March 2025

 

Since its inception in 2021, the Department of Community Medicine at LMCH has been dedicated to academic excellence, public health, preventive medicine, and holistic community healthcare. Our mission is to promote health, prevent diseases, and improve the quality of life for populations through education, research, and community outreach. We focus on epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion, and disease prevention strategies, ensuring that healthcare extends beyond hospital settings to the communities most in need.

Currently, we have a faculty strength of eleven who are working full time in teaching the three batches of students, engaging in community outreach activities, along with other activities of the department.

Our department is actively involved in field-based training, enabling medical students to understand the real-world challenges of public health. We conduct regular field visits for each batch of

medical students as a part of the Family Adoption Program, allotting a minimum of 3 families per student. Regular awareness programs and free health camps are also conducted in the 6 adopted villages.

Research is a cornerstone of our work, addressing pressing public health issues such as infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases. All our faculty are engaged in ongoing research work in their fields of interest.

We also play a critical role in guiding policymakers by providing data-driven insights for better healthcare planning. Our faculty acts as External Monitors, Assessors, Nodal Officers, and Resource Persons for ongoing government programs and schemes in the state.

Through a combination of teaching, research, and service, the Department of Community Medicine at LMCH strives to create a healthier society by bridging the gap between medical science and public health implementation. Our commitment is to train future healthcare professionals who will be the driving force in shaping preventive healthcare and strengthening primary healthcare systems.

Vision:

To be a center of excellence in community medicine, fostering innovation, research, and community engagement to improve public health and promote health equity.

Mission:

1. To enhance community health through evidence-based interventions, outreach programs, and preventive healthcare initiatives.

2. To provide high-quality education and training to future healthcare professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to address public health challenges.

3. To conduct impactful research that informs policy and advances public health practices.

4. To collaborate with governmental and non-governmental organizations to strengthen health systems and promote sustainable healthcare solutions.

5. To advocate for health equity, disease prevention, and community empowerment through active engagement and awareness programs. Here's a glimpse into the departmental activities that have shaped our journey toward a healthier tomorrow.

Annual Report Dept. of Community Medicine, ’24-25, LMCH

As we look back on the past year, the Department of Community Medicine, LMCH takes pride in its relentless efforts to promote health and well-being within our local community. Through various programs and initiatives, we have strived to address the diverse health needs of our population. Our faculty has tirelessly endeavoured to achieve a steeper career trajectory and contributed to academia by contributing valuable research.

A. Health Camps and Screenings:

1. Health awareness and screening camp was organized at Puta Pukhuri no 2 village on 3rd April 2024. It saw an overwhelming response with more than 200 villagers availing the preventive and curative services at the camp.

2. Another similar camp was organized at Shantipur village on 7th September 2024 which saw an even bigger response from the villagers.

B. Family Adoption Programs:

1. Our department has completed the adoption of six villages (900 households) in the Lakhimpur district with an average of six visits per batch per year.

C. Academics:

1. January 2025 saw the successful conduct of the final Community Medicine exam (theory and practical) as a part of the Third Professional Examination (Part 1) for the first batch of UG students.

C. Health Education Workshops:

1. Dr. Rashmi Ahmed: Training of Medical Officers as IDSP Nodal Officer, LMCH. External Examiner at TRIHMS, Naharlagun. Chairperson at 1st Assam Chapter Conference on Indian Association of Palliative Care. IAPSMCON 2024, Mangalore.

2. Dr. Jenita Baruah: First prize at Poster Presentation, AIIMS Rishikesh, FMPC 2024. IAPSM IIT MIYCF Workshop, SMIMS, Bengaluru.

3. Dr. Hema Bahety: One-day training of Medical Officers, Health Facility in Charge, Program Officers DPMU/BPMU Officials at the District level under NPCCHH organized by District NPCCHH Unit, Lakhimpur. State-level workshop on NPCCHH, Guwahati.

4. Dr. Jitu Das, Dr. Kaushik Talukdar: Two days training of Medical Officers of Lakhimpur District on Immunization.

5. Dr. Hema Bahety, Dr. Rimpi Gogoi, Dr. Rahul Taye Gam: Training of school teachers on Tobacco and health at Uttar Lakhimpur Sahitya Sabha Bhawan.

6. Dr. Kaushik Talukdar: Workshop on VPD Surveillance at LMCH.

7. Dr. Mandira Chetri: Resource Person for RI Training, Charaideo and Dibrugarh districts for MOs and Nurses. Resource Person, CME on Qualitative Research, AMCH. Resource Person for Training on NCDs for MPWs.

D. Community Outreach Programs:

1. Dr. Hema Bahety: Resource person for two days training of PRI Members, Police personnel, and NGO on Climate change at the District level under NPCCHH organized by the District NPCCHH Unit, Lakhimpur.

2. Dr. Kaushik Talukdar, Dr. Partha Saikia, Dr. Rahul Gam: External Assessor, Udalguri and Sonitpur Districts, Swastha Sewa Utsav, 2024.

3. Dr. Mandira Chetri: Health Camps in collaboration with BCPL.

E. Research:

1. Original Articles:

• Dr. Rashmi Ahmed: Microbial profile and Antimicrobial Susceptibility pattern in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital, North East India.

• Dr. Rashmi Ahmed: Saha DR, Roy S, Ahmed R, Mahanta Sr P. Clinico-epidemiological profile of vitiligo among patients attending a tertiary care centre of North-East India. Cureus. 2024 Apr 23;16(4)

• Dr. Jenita Baruah: Thengal D, Baruah J, Shyam G, Kusre G. Barriers in Body Donations for Anatomy Teaching: Lessons Learned From Students and Donors. Cureus. 2024 Oct 16;16(10).

• Dr. Jitu Das: Kakoty SD, Das J. Factors associated with inter-district variation of maternal mortality in Assam.

• Dr. Jitu Das: A study on the use of fermented rice beverage (Sujen) by the Deoris of Brahmaputra valley: Socio-cultural values and health-related issues. Indian Journal of Research. V-12. Issue-11. November 2023

• Dr Hema Bahety: Mazumder P, Bahety H, Das A, Mahanta Sr P, Saikia D, Konwar Sr R, Konwar IV R. Sexual dimorphism in teeth dimension and arch perimeter of individuals of four ethnic groups of northeastern India. Cureus. 2023 Apr 20;15(4).

2. Book Chapters:

• Dr. Jitu Das: Metabolic changes and Biochemical Monitoring during Pregnancy. (Chapter no.3). Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Disorders.1st Edition. 2023. Tylor & Francis Group. CRC press. Boca Raton. London. New York.

• Dr. Jitu Das: Telehealth Technologies and Healthcare. Interactive International Publishers (IIP). Volume 3.

• Dr. Migom Doley: The Burden of Diabetes Mellitus – Biochemical and Nutritional Aspects. (Chapter no. 7). Current trends in the diagnosis and management of Metabolic Disorders.

3. Ongoing Research:

• Dr. Jitu Das: Factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly patients admitted in a tertiary care hospital in Assam, India.

• Dr. Jitu Das: Fetomaternal outcomes of adolescent pregnancy: A retrospective cross sectional study in a tertiary care hospital of Assam, India.

• Dr. Migom Doley: Pattern and distribution of medicolegal cases attending emergency department of a tertiary care hospital

• Dr. Partha Saikia, Dr. Rimpi Gogoi: Prevalence of NCD Risk Factors among Medical Students of a Tertiary Care Center in Assam.

• Dr. Mandira Chetri: Assessment of LTBI among Prisoners in Dibrugarh District.

F. Career advancement:

1. Dr. Hema Bahety, Dr. Rimpi Gogoi, Dr. Partha Saikia: CME CUM WORKSHOP on Alcohol and Substance Abuse organized by LMCH in collaboration with NAMS, New Delhi.

2. Dr. Rashmi Ahmed: 51st IAPSMCON ’24, Mangalore, on Feb 2024

G. Collaborative Partnerships:

1. Dr. Partha Saikia, Dr. Rahul Gam: (with NHM) External Observer, IMI 5.0, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts

2. Dr. Kaushik Talukdar, Dr. Partha Saikia, Dr. Rahul Gam: (with NHM) Verification of TB Mukt Panchayat, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji districts

3. Dr. Rahul Gam, Dr. Hema Bahety: (with GOI) State-level training and workshop on NPCCHH at Guwahati, Assam

4. Dr. Kaushik Talukdar, Dr. Rahul Gam, Dr. Partha Saikia: (with NHM) External Observer for Swasthya Sewa Utsav 2024.

Faculty Details:

Sl No.	Photo	Name	Educational Qualification	Designation	Registration No.	Date of Joining
1		Dr. Debojit Chutia	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Professor	11946	24-12-2020
2		Dr. Rashmi Ahmed	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Associate Professor	13094	22-12-2020
3		Dr. Jenita Baruah	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Associate Professor	15377	06-03-2025
4		Dr. Hema Bahety	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	19150	17-02-2022
5		Dr. Rimpi Gogoi	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	19117	22-12-2020
6		Dr. Jitu Das	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	15135	22-12-2020
7		Dr. Migom Doley	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	20572	22-12-2020
8		Dr. Partha Saikia	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	19113	22-12-2020
9		Dr. Kaushik Talukdar	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	19154	22-12-2020
10		Dr. Rahul Taye Gam	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	21077	26-05-2023
11		Dr. Mandira Chetri	MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)	Assistant Professor	24395	05-03-2025

Conclusion:

As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the unwavering commitment and dedication of the Department of Community Medicine toward promoting health equity and empowering our community to lead healthier lives. While challenges persist, our resolve to make a positive difference remains steadfast as we continue our journey toward a healthier, more resilient future.