April 2009

April is the start of the new financial year, so in the middle of all accounts work, the RHC has to contend with an increase in patient load.

Total Outpatient: 2037
Below 15 years: Male - 134; Female - 109
Above 65 years: Male: 190; Female - 190
15 - 65 years: Male - 633; Female - 781

Income (per month)
INR less than 1000: 1060
1000 - 1500: 651
More than 1500: 326

Eye Care
Total patients: 79
Glasses: 24
Medicines: 50
Surgeries: 05

Antenatal Programme
New registrations: 07
Delivery: 05 (03 in Hospital, 01 LSCS and 01 at home)

A Patient: Thejaswini was brought to the RHC with loss of weight, lassitude as well as recurrent fevers. A routine check revealed that she was Type I Diabetes Mellitus. She was put on Injection Insulin and has stabilised well with 22 units in the morning and 18 units at night. She is doing well.
Her management is supported by Heart and Hand for the Handicapped, USA