Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar SP Vinaykumar Rathod Urges Police To Prioritise Health Amid Stressful Working Conditions
**Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Health Check-up Camp for Lady Police Officers and Employees**
“The lifestyle of police personnel is stressful and busy. Under these conditions, they often neglect health issues, which can become more severe after the age of 40. Therefore, regular medical check-ups and proper health care are essential,” appealed Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. Vinaykumar Rathod.
Dr. Rathod was speaking at a health check-up camp organized for lady police officers and employees, jointly hosted by the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar SP office and the Government Medical College and Cancer Hospital under the ‘Swast Nari Sashakt Parivar’ campaign on Wednesday.
The camp witnessed a large turnout, including Additional SP Annapurna Singh, Cancer Hospital’s Special Executive Officer Dr. Arvind Gaikwad, Dr. Rishikesh Khadilkar, Dr. Anagha Varudkar, Dr. Archana Rathod, Dr. Bhakti Kalyankar, police officers, employees, and their family members.
Highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, Dr. Rathod said, “As health check-ups are not done regularly, there is often a delay in diagnosing diseases.” He also addressed the prevalent fear and misconceptions about cancer in society. “If cancer symptoms are found in women, society and even their families often view it as a very critical issue. We need to change this perspective. Critical diseases can be cured if diagnosed at early stages. Hence, everyone should take care of their health and undergo regular medical check-ups,” he urged.
Dr. Arvind Gaikwad emphasized the importance of awareness regarding oral cancer. “Oral cancer is primarily caused by tobacco consumption and neglect of oral hygiene. Symptoms include injuries in the mouth, white spots, difficulty swallowing, among others. Immediate medical consultation should be sought if these symptoms appear,” he explained.
Dr. Gaikwad further stated that cervical and breast cancers are more common among women. “Women, especially those above 30 years of age, should undergo annual health check-ups for early detection and prevention,” he added.
During the camp, health check-ups were conducted for 118 officers and employees. Tests included blood tests, PAP smear tests, and others to ensure comprehensive screening.
The success of the camp was made possible through the efforts of Deputy SP Gautam Patare, PI Prashant Mahajan, PI Annasaheb Waghmode, API Sarla Gadekar, Pradeep Bhivsane, and others. The proceedings of the function were conducted by Prameshwar Aadhe.
This initiative marks a significant step towards encouraging regular health monitoring and spreading awareness about critical health issues among police personnel and employees in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
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