THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF MDH Volume 3, Issue Number 7 - July 2019

FEATURED IN THIS EDITION

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

July has been all about celebrating new additions and existing traditions. New doctors have been joining our institution and have been adding value to our healthcare team. Given the amicable atmosphere here in our hospital, I am sure that

you will all help me welcome and make them feel at home.

We have also celebrated the 2019 Nurses Week earlier in July and I would like to congratulate each one of our nurses for a job well done. Do know that we appreciate the contributions you have done for MDH and its patients. Happy Nurses Week!In line with the celebrations that we had in our hospital, this issue also features one of the five pillars of Islam, the annual Hajj. This time of the year is an opportunity to start a fresh or new life with deepened faith. We wish our MDH Family a happy Eid. May Allah fill your lives with happiness, your hearts with love and your minds with wisdom. Eid Mubarak!

Sulaiman M. Babiker, Ph.D.CEO

MDH NURSES WEEK 2019

HOW TO PHYSICALLY PREPARE FOR HAJJ

Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a religious pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims across the globe. This is a journey of a lifetime and all Muslims who are eligible to make the pilgrimage are required to do so at least once in their lives.

Since Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most people, the importance of early and adequate preparation cannot be over-emphasized for the Pilgrimage to be fulfilling and meaningful.

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It’s this time of the year again where we highlight the stars of May and they are none other than the heart and soul of healthcare, NURSES.

It was a one-day celebration where we exhibited not only knowledge and skills but stealthand speed, we pushed through with the second MDH NURSE OLYMPIAD where we showcased various obstacles, challenges, tests and clues that would guide our contestants for the win.

MDH NURSES WEEK 2019

HOW TO PHYSICALLY PREPARE FOR HAJJ

WAYS TO PREVENT HEAT STROKE

WELCOMING NEW DOCTOR

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It’s this time of the year again where we highlight the stars of May and they are none other than the heart and soul of healthcare, NURSES.

With the Team, NURSES: A VOICE TO LEAD, the team, Frances Irene Quino (DON), Rechil Gardose (Nursing Supervisor), Renelen Rivera (Nursing Educator), Molly Thomas (Nursing Supervisor), Ana Diaz (NQM Coordinator), Kory Ayson (Staff Nurse) and Jamielyn Cainto (Staff Nurse) collaborated with various departments such as Quality Management and Patient Safety Department, Infection Control Department and Safety Department to facilitate the event.

It was a one-day celebration where we exhibited not only knowledge and skills but stealth and speed, we pushed through with the second MDH NURSE OLYMPIAD where we showcased various obstacles, challenges, tests and clues that would guide our contestants for the win. Pairs from two nursing units were formed and competed:1. ER and ICU - Peejay Atchicoso, Ligin Tharackan

and Abubaker2. OPD and Dialysis – Tagwa3. Surgical and OR - Judie del Mundo, 4. Medical and Pediatric - Cathylyn Aniban and Berna

Balquiedra5. Ob-Gyne and Nursery/NICU - Nina Ricci Relado

and Makarem Adlan

The exhausting, sweat-driven and mind-bugling activity not only made our contestants’ pulses raised but our spectators who followed them from start to finish the greatest olympians conquered the scene, and PEEJAY ATCHICOSO, LIGIN THARACKAN AND ABUBAKER immersed as the MDH NURSE OLYMPIAD CHAMPIONS!

The night thereafter was the Nurses Gala where we renewed our pledges as nurses and we recognized brilliance and excellence of our nurses throughout the years.

We were honored to have Dr. Mohammad Fahim Siddiqui and Dr. Zuhair Kayyali to speak before us and how we are loved and appreciated by our doctors. We

got to have our CEO, Dr. Suliman Dafalla Babiker give us words of inspiration.

That night, we exhibited the families, friends, sisters and brothers that left us but made an imprint to each and every one of us. We recognized the genius and the prowess of our cream of the crop, the Nurses of the Year from 2009 to present. We welcomed our new ADON, Miss Tagwa Esmail and moreover, we awarded Miss Grace Pagtulingan as the Topnotcher in the 2018 Nursing Annual Exam and Miss Nina Ricci Relado as the Nurse of the Year 2018.The night ended with a sumptuous feast that was sponsored by our Nursing Administration and Hospital Management, especially with Miss Manal Ghandour coordinating our needs.

Truly the essence of this celebration is to see beyond the everyday difficulties and challenges our profession faces. The core of what truly nursing is, is embedded in our soul, and that, in every care we do, we become heroes, Nurse Heroes.

Again, Happy Nurses Week!

MDH Nurses Week 2019

How To PhysicallyPrepare For Hajj

Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is a religious pilgrimage to Mecca for

Muslims across the globe. This is a journey of a lifetime and all Muslims who

are eligible to make the pilgrimage are required to do so at least once in their

lives.

Since Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most people, the importance of

early and adequate preparation cannot be over-emphasized for the Pilgrimage

to be fulfilling and meaningful.

The journey of Hajj involves a great deal of physical activities. Therefore, one

must prepare one’s body for these challenges.

1. Develop a habit of walking at least one month prior to your departure

for Hajj. Start with walking for 30 minutes daily, and then gradually

increase the time period.

2. Practice a few body exercises daily, specially focusing on your

lower abdomen. You can do squats, crunches, cycling, swimming, etc.

to strengthen your muscles for the great amount of physical activity ahead.

3. Pilgrims have to face intense climate, harsh weather along with these

exertions. So it is always better to adapt a healthy and simple lifestyle (if

you›re not used to one!). Include a greater portion of fruits and vegetables in

your diet to get the essential nutrients and ensure adequate fluid intake.

4. Get all your medical tests done before you depart for Hajj. Certain vaccinations

are required to be done and an overall medical check-up is necessary. If you

get approved as medically fit, you are ready for this journey, but still, never

forget to keep along basic medicines and a first aid kit.

WAYS TO PREVENTHEAT STROKE ....Summer has finally arrived, bringing sun, heat, and

plenty of ideas for outdoor activities. But don’t forget that

exposure to heat can have negative consequences, such

as heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are heat-related health

conditions that may be serious and life threatening if not

treated adequately and promptly. And with the increasing

temperature and sweltering weather in the Kingdom

these summer months, heat illnesses become a growing

concern and pose a great health risk to all of us.

Here are some pieces of advice to avoid heatstroke while

enjoying everything that summer has to offer!

1. Limit your exposure to heat and sun.During a heat wave, stay out of the sun and the heat

during the hottest hours of the day, between 10 a.m. and

3 p.m. Find cool or air-conditioned areas like shopping

centres or shady parks.

2. Stay hydrated.Drink about two litres of fluids per day. Choose water or

fresh fruit juices, and avoid beverages containing caffeine

because they increase the risk of dehydration.

3. Dress appropriately.Wear pale-coloured, comfortable, lightweight clothing (for

example, made of cotton or linen) that let air circulate

around your body. Also, always use a high SPF sunscreen

and wear hats and sunglasses while outdoors.

4. Keep your home and workplace cool.Close the curtains during the day to keep out the heat and

use a fan to keep the air circulating and, if you can, turn

on the air conditioner.

5. Don’t overexert yourself.Avoid working out or exercising intensely when

temperatures are high. Also, limit your physical exertion

during the hottest hours of the day. If you can’t avoid it,

drink lots of water to prevent dehydration.

6. Pay special attention to at-risk people.Children and the elderly are more prone to heatstroke

since their bodies do not manage temperature variations

as effectively. Give them something to drink often and

keep them in a cool place. Never expose babies to the

sun or heat for long periods and make sure to never leave

your child alone in a car that’s parked in the sun. Also

keep in mind that certain health problems such as obesity,

hypertension, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

render people more vulnerable to heatstroke and require

particular attention.

Dr.Sami N. El MassryWELCOME MESSAGE

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery SpecialistMaster Degree Maxillofacial Surgery, Cairo University, Egypt.

The services he offers are examination, interpretation of plain radiographs, CT, MRI, Diagnosis and Management of oral and dental lesions, such as:

• Surgical Extraction of badly decayed teeth, under local or general anesthesia.

• Surgical Removal of Impacted teeth in upper or lower jaw bones, under local or general anesthesia.

• Surgical enucleation of Odontogenic or non-odontogenic Cysts, in Maxillofacial area, under local or general anesthesia.

• Surgical Excision of benign lesions in oral soft tissue or jaw bone.

• Surgical management of sever Orofacial Infections and fascial Space cellulitis or abscess infection.

• Surgical Management of Salivary gland stones (Sialoliathesis).

• Non- Surgical Management of TMJ disorders.• Management of soft tissue injuries and laceration.• Management of traumatic Cases (RTA).• Management of maxillary and/or mandibular

fractures.• Management of Oro-antral Communication.• Surgical preparation of the dental arch and soft

tissue prior denture Construction.• Surgical Management of medically compromised

dental cases.• Surgical preparation of the mouth prior radiotherapy.

Dr. Sami El Massry

• Surgical management of dental anomaly.• Surgical management and repair of skin fistula of

dental origin.• Surgical correction of the tongue tie.• Surgical correction of enlarged labial frenum.• Surgical correction of a high attachment of upper

lip (Gummy Smile).

Dr. Amr G. Elsenousy WELCOME MESSAGE

ENT consultantProfessor of ENT Cairo university MD of ENT

Service offered in the clinic are examination, diagnosis and simple procedures including endoscopy of ear, nose and throat.

• Surgical skills: endoscopic and microscopic procedures of ear, nose, para nasal sinuses and throat. Rhinoplasty.

• Surgical management of chronic disease of paranasal sinuses.

• Correction of deviated nasal septum and hypertrophied nasal turbinates.

• Endoscopic adenotonsillectomy. • Surgical treatment of middle ear infection and

connection of ear drum retraction. • Micro laryngeal surgery for treatment of lesions of

the larynx.

Dr. Amr El Senousy

Dr. Abdelmoniem Mohammed WELCOME MESSAGE

MB Bch (1999) Bachelor Degree in medicine& surgery

Faculty of medicine, Menoufia University, EgyptMSc. Of general & vascular surgery (2004)

Doctorate degree (MD) of general &vascular surgery (2010)

Services offered:• Vascular surgery services a venous (treatment

&follow up deep venous thrombosis – insetion of IVC filter – high ligation of varicose veins –multiple ligation of perferators- injection sclerotherapy- insertion of porta & prime cath for chemotherapy & renal dialysis –arteriovenous malformation disconnection

• A-V shunt for dialysis (radiocephalic shunt –brachiobasilic- brachiocephalic - synthetic A V shunt – arterio arterial shunt in selected cases

• Arterial surgery (embelectomy-arteril repair after trauma-arterial bypass surgery –aortic aneurysm –iliac aneurysm –femoral false aneurysm- angioplasty for iliac stenosis with stenting – femoral endarterectomy with patch graft – infragenicular angioplasty -femoral angioplasty with stenting

• Diabetic foot care (debridement- minor and major amputations)

• General surgery operations (adult and congenital hernias – pilonidal sinus- splenectomy –

Dr. Abdelmoiem Mohammed

thyroidectomy – thyroglossal cyst – breast biopsy & mastectomy –resection anastomosis &abdominal exploration –sialedinectomy of the submandibular & parotid glands –piles perianal fistula

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Mangment Editorial BoardSulaiman M. Babiker, Ph.D (CEO)

Editor in ChiefFrances Irene Quino (Nursing Director)Mary Kaye Tacuel ( Quality Director)

Design and Artistic DirectionManal Ghandour ( Media Head )

ProductionBusiness Development Department

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Dr. Lotfy ElsayedWELCOME MESSAGE

Dr. Lotfy Elsayed

He joined NMC healthcare Saudi Arabia on 5th of June, 2018 as the Revenue Cycle Management Director. He obtained his MBBCH and post-graduation Diploma from Ain Shams University. He came with more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry in the healthcare providers as a clinician in the field of ENT surgery and as outpatient department director, then as a senior manager of the clinical governance department at Bupa Arabia which is one of the leading insurance companies worldwide.

Dr. Lotfy was a member of different committees within Bupa Arabia aiming the provision of high quality and safe medical services to the insured members at the different healthcare providers throughout continuous monitoring, assessment, gap analysis and profiling plus the internal audit within Bupa on the medical decisions of the medical teams to insure the compliance with the agreed international medical rules and guidelines.