Every voice matters
This is the story of 24-year-old Nupur* from Chhattisgarh. Three years ago, while travelling to college, her dupatta got caught in the wheel of the motorbike. Her neck was strangled and vocal cords damaged. Despite multiple visits to hospitals, Nupur did not get her voice back. Her brother and sister-in-law brought her to CMC Vellore. […]
Be a part of Aunt Ida’s Legacy – Dr. Ida Documentary
Update #4 On 24th May 1960 we bid farewell to our founder Dr. Ida Sophia Scudder. On the anniversary of her death, let us pause to give thanks for her life and legacy. Her compassion and love live on through CMC’s staff, students, alumni and family of friends and well-wishers around the world. To pay […]
Saving Sight for Children
Salim* lives with his wife and 4 sons in Gudiyattam near Vellore. He owns a chicken shop and his wife is a home maker. His boys keep him busy all the time. Especially his youngest son, Abu*. Salim shares a story when Abu almost lost sight in one eye: One evening Abu and his cousins […]
Breast cancer awareness
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Usha Jesudasan, author, friend, patient of CMC Vellore and a cancer survivor herself, shares her insights. Who is a cancer survivor? Someone who has had cancer at some point. Maybe a year later or 5 years later, you […]
Two health insurance schemes for patients of CMC Vellore – CMCHISTN (State scheme) & ABPMJAY (Central Govt scheme) restarted
Two health insurance schemes for patients of CMC Vellore – CMCHISTN (State scheme) & ABPMJAY (Central Govt scheme) restarted; also, Nammai Kakkum 48 (NK 48) – scheme for all accident victims on roads within State border, including tourists from other states and foreigners. Eligible patients from Tamil Nadu and other states can avail of these […]
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
The month of September is observed all over the world as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection and treatment will save a woman’s life! This is the story of Mariyamma who was able to have her treatment at the right time in spite of financial challenges. 47-year-old Mariyamma* lives with her family in a small […]
World Suicide Prevention Day Rally
‘Creating Hope Through Action’ is the theme for World Suicide Prevention Day. India has one of the highest suicide rates globally (12/100,000 population). CMC’s Department of Community Health has been serving rural communities in Kaniyambadi block of Vellore district for decades, acting as a catalyst for remarkable improvements in the health status of the community. […]
World Organ Donation Day
Did you know that in India around 1.5 to 2 lakh patients require a donor for kidney transplant but only about 4% receive it? Arasan* is among the few who could get a live organ donor. He shares his life changing experience with us: In 2009, I was a basketball player in college enjoying life […]
Saving two lives
One in three people in the world are exposed to Hepatitis B. Some become carriers of the virus without any symptoms while others develop chronic infection of the liver. India has 40 million carriers of this virus. Hepatitis B can rarely be a killer disease due to liver failure or liver cancer resulting in one […]
CMC – A Place of Healing & Hope
I am pleased to announce the release of our CMC Year Book 2022-2023. The Year Book, as the name suggests, captures the highlights and milestones of past year. The spotlight is on Ranipet Campus – we have just completed ONE year since the inauguration of the new campus. The CMC community gathered together in the […]