🌸 Empowering Women to Empower Others: The Pink Angel Movement Reaches Moradabad

“Empowered women Empowered Societies.”

This powerful belief came alive on 2nd April 2025 at RSD Academy, Moradabad, as 128 passionate participants from the fields of nursing, pharmacy, and paramedical sciences came together to attend the Pink Angel – Empower Her Course, an initiative of the ICanCaRe Women Health Initiative.

The event was not just a training session — it was a celebration of female leadership in healthcare, a call to action, and a platform to create real change at the grassroots level.

🌟 What is the Pink Angel Initiative?

Launched by ICanCaRe, the Pink Angel program is a structured training and empowerment initiative designed to build a cadre of women healthcare workers who act as community health champions. These Pink Angels are trained to:

  • Educate women about common health issues
  • Promote early detection of cancers (especially breast, cervical, and oral)
  • Facilitate access to healthcare and preventive strategies
  • Break taboos and encourage conversations around women’s health

The course has already created ripples of change across several cities in India — and Moradabad just joined the movement with a wave of enthusiasm.

🎤 Inaugural Session – A Warm Welcome

The event began with an inspiring welcome address by Dr. Garima Sharma, Convenor of the Moradabad program and Director at RSD Hospital. She emphasized the importance of reaching out to underserved women and was thrilled to host the program at RSD Academy.

🩷 A Chief Guest Who Walked the Talk

The event’s highlight was the deeply personal and moving address by Dr. Gurusahran Kumar, a cancer winner and the day’s Chief Guest. Her powerful message touched the hearts of all present:

“Early detection saved my life. Now it’s your turn to save others.”

She urged the newly trained Pink Angels to become advocates in their homes, clinics, and communities — changing one life at a time.

💡 Introducing the Pink Angel Philosophy

Prof. Dr. Pawan Gupta, M.Ch., Senior Director of Surgical Oncology at Max Vaishali and Founder of ICanCaRe, introduced the Pink Angel concept with passion and clarity. He described Pink Angels as the bridge between medical expertise and community awareness. He reminded participants that common women’s health issues often go unnoticed — until it’s too late — and that Pink Angels are vital in changing that narrative.

Dt. Sonal Bhatia, Co-Convenor and a senior nutritionist, shared stories of her own experience supporting women through simple nutritional interventions. She highlighted the emotional strength and empathy women bring when supporting one another, making the Pink Angel mission truly women-led and community-focused.

Dr. Rashi Agrawal, Senior Clinical Oncologist and Director at ICanCaRe Women Health Initiative, shared her commitment to enrolling more Pink Angels across India. She emphasized the importance of this network in increasing screening, vaccination, and awareness in both urban and rural belts.

🩺 The Four Pillars of Women’s Health – Course Highlights

The training program included four engaging and interactive expert sessions:

1️⃣ Breast Health and Cancer

Speaker: Dr. Rashi Agrawal
Covered signs of breast cancer, myths around mammograms, and methods for self-examination. The talk empowered participants to teach these skills in their communities.

2️⃣ Oral Health and Tobacco

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Pawan Gupta
Revealed the strong connection between oral hygiene, tobacco habits, and oral cancers. He encouraged participants to screen regularly and educate others using simple visual aids.

3️⃣ Cervical Cancer and Vaccination

Speaker: Dr. Rashi Agrawal
Explained the importance of HPV vaccination and early screening, especially in adolescent girls. Her talk made cervical cancer feel less intimidating and more preventable.

4️⃣ Nutrition, Vitamin D & Osteoporosis Prevention

Speaker: Dt. Sonal Bhatia
Provided real-world advice on using local foods to boost immunity, bone strength, and overall health. She also raised awareness on Vitamin D deficiency — a silent epidemic among Indian women.

🎓 Certificates and a Sense of Purpose

At the conclusion of the course, all 128 participants received official certificates acknowledging their commitment to women’s health. The course was conducted in partnership with:

  • MAX Institute of Medical Education (MIME)
  • ICanCaRe Academy
  • RSD Hospital & Academy, Moradabad

📸 Capturing the Movement

The energy and inspiration from the event were beautifully captured in photographs, now available here:
👉 📸 Photo Album

🌈 Final Thoughts

The Pink Angel movement is more than a training—it’s a transformation. Each woman who attended now carries the knowledge, confidence, and commitment to make a difference. In households, clinics, and streets of Moradabad, we now have 128 empowered women ready to protect, educate, and uplift others.

As this network grows, so does the hope of a healthier, more informed society. The future of women’s health lies not just in hospitals, but in the hearts of women helping women.

Suture Skill Lab 2.0 – Master Surgical Suturing and Energy Devices

Introduction

The Suture Skill Lab 2.0 – Master Surgical Suturing and Energy Devices was successfully conducted on March 9, 2025, at MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali. Organized by ICanCaRe Academy in collaboration with Ethicon, MIMES, and IDA East Delhi, the program aimed to provide hands-on training in essential suturing techniques and the use of energy devices in surgery. The course was attended by 82 doctors from various disciplines, eager to enhance their surgical proficiency.

Date of Cohort 2.0: March 9, 2025
Venue: Conference Hall, Service Floor, MAX Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali

Program Overview

The course was meticulously designed to provide young surgeons, dental surgeons, gynecologists, ENT specialists, and general practitioners with essential skills in suturing, knot-tying, and the safe use of energy devices. The training involved expert-led demonstrations, interactive sessions, and supervised hands-on practice.

Faculty Contributions

The esteemed faculty members provided invaluable insights and demonstrations, ensuring a thorough learning experience. The faculty included:

Master Trainers & Convenors:

  • Dr. Pawan Gupta, M.Ch.
  • Dr. Manoj Johar, M.Ch.

Faculty Members:

  • Dr. Vivek Srivastava
  • Dr. Ankit Vishwani, M.Ch. (HN)
  • Dr. Amit Tyagi, M.Ch. (HN)
  • Dr. Kamlesh Kumar, M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery)
  • Dr. Asha Khushalani, M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery)
  • Dr. Aashwini Miglani, MDS (Periodontology)
  • Dr. Suman Yadav, MDS (OMFS)
  • Dr. Mayank Singhal, MDS (OMFS)
  • Dr. Chandresh Agrawal, MS (ENT)
  • Dr. Anshul Jain, MDS (OMFS)
  • Dr. Nimish Nimeya

Their collective expertise and dedication made the training exceptionally informative and impactful.

Coordinators and Representatives

Coordinators:

  • Dr. Rajiv Agrawal – IDA – East Delhi CDE
  • Dr. Deeksha Sharma, MDS (OMFS), Fellow HN
  • Dr. Sanchit Mahajan, MDS (OMFS), Fellow HN
  • Dr. Anu Singh, MDS (OMFS)
  • Dr. Minu Kumari, MDS (OMFS), Fellow HN
  • Dr. Shipra Sharma, MDS (OMFS), Fellow HN

Representatives:

  • ICanCaRe Academy: Dr. Pravesh Singh
  • Max Institute of Medical Excellence: Dr. Vanita Mittal
  • EISE Academy: Mr. Mohit Lodhi
  • Ethicon – Energy Devices: Ms. Priya Mishra
  • IDA East Delhi: Dr. Alok Bhisht (President), Dr. Geetika Sharma (Secretary)

Program Conduct and Participant Engagement

Dr. Suman Yadav conducted the program as Master of Ceremony, setting the tone for the event. She welcomed Dr. Pawan Gupta, Dr. Manoj Johar, and Dr. Vivek Srivastava as Convenors of the program and guided the sessions seamlessly.

The participants actively engaged in hands-on sessions and practiced various suturing techniques, knot-tying methods, and energy device applications. Under the guidance of the faculty, they performed:

  • Basic Suturing Techniques: Simple interrupted, continuous sutures, vertical & horizontal mattress sutures.
  • Advanced Suturing Techniques: Subcuticular suturing, hemostatic figure of eight, vessel transfixation.
  • Energy Device Hands-on Training: Ultrasonic, bipolar, and laser device applications for tissue dissection, hemostasis, and vessel sealing.

Feedback & Participant Response

Based on the feedback collected, the course was highly appreciated by the participants. Key highlights from feedback responses include:

  • Course Content & Structure: 100% rated the course as “Excellent” or “Good”.
  • Practical Sessions: 98% found the hands-on training “Very Effective” in enhancing their skills.
  • Faculty & Instruction: 97% rated the expertise of faculty as “Excellent”.
  • Facilities & Equipment: 96% were satisfied with the provided materials.
  • Impact on Future Practice: 100% stated that the knowledge gained would significantly benefit their clinical practice.
  • Recommendation: 100% participants stated they would recommend this course to their colleagues.

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Certificate Distribution

Certificates were awarded to all participants, recognizing their successful completion of the training. The certificates were handed over by Dr. Pravesh Singh, representing ICanCaRe Academy and being the Guest of Honour, along with Dr. Pawan Gupta of MAXDr. Vivek Srivastava from Ethicon and Dr. Rajiv Agarwal and Dr. Nimish Nimeya of IDA East Delhi. Present for the same were Dr. Mayank Singhal, Dr. Chandresh Agarwal, Dr. Suman Yadav, Dr. Ankit Vishwani and Dr Asha Khushalani.

Key Appreciations & Suggestions

Participants expressed their gratitude for the well-structured sessions and expert guidance. Some quotes from participants include:

  • “An excellent course with well-planned practical demonstrations and expert faculty. Looking forward to more sessions!”
  • “Hands-on training was the best part! The faculty was very helpful in guiding us step by step.”
  • “A must-attend workshop for any clinician looking to improve their suturing skills!”

Conclusion & Future Recommendations

The Suture Skill Lab 2.0 was a resounding success, with participants gaining crucial surgical skills and confidence in suturing and energy device handling. Given the overwhelmingly positive response, ICanCaRe Academy plans to conduct an advanced-level Microvascular Suturing Course in the near future.

The success of this program is attributed to the dedication of our faculty, coordinators, representatives, organizers, and enthusiastic participants. A heartfelt thank you to Ethicon, MAX, IDA East Delhi, my colleagues in the department and all the participants everyone involved in making this event a grand success! My special thanks to Mr. Shazad and  Mr. Nikhil Vats who made all the arrangements for seamless conduct of the program. Last but not the least my colleagues Dr. Ankit Vishwani, Dr. Anu Singh, Dr. Deeksha, Dr. Sanchit, Dr. Digjeet helped streamline the entire program.   We look forward to continuing this journey of skill enhancement and surgical excellence.

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Tobacco Awareness Session at Prometheus School, Noida – February 12, 2025

🚭 Tobacco Awareness Session at Prometheus School, Noida – February 12, 2025

A powerful awareness session was conducted at Prometheus School, Noida, engaging 200 students in a critical discussion on the dangers of tobacco and vaping.

🔹 Organized by the Interact Club, led by Samaera Rana and Arush, the event was chaired by Mr. Mukesh Sharma, Chairman of the institution.
🔹 The session emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards all forms of tobacco use, including vaping.
🔹 As a recognition of her leadership in promoting the cause, Samaera Rana was honored with the Tobacco MARSHAL Cap, Badge, and Mug by Akansha Sethi.

The message was clear: Say NO to tobacco and vaping – for a healthier future! 🚫🚭

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