The Bibi Manmohan Kaur Memorial Welfare Society celebrated 141st anniversary of Dr Brown

Medical college celebrates 141st anniversary of Dr Brown
Our Correspondent

Ludhiana, March 24
Dr Edith Mary Brown was born on March 24, 1864, at White Haven England. Moved by the plight of women she founded Christian Medical College and got a 30 bedded hospital constructed in a rented school building in 1895. Today, this hospital is equipped with 785 beds and modern equipment. The Government of India awarded Dr Brown with Kaiser-i-Hind. Even today, villagers know this institution as "Brown Hospital."
The hospital organised the annual alumni meet on the 141st birth anniversary of Dr Edith Mary Brown. The batch celebrating the silver jubilee, shared the nostalgic memories of their college life with others.
Dr Elsa.C.Verghese, Professor of Anesthesia, Manipal, spoke on the topic 'post operative pain relief in children'. Dr George Thomas, consultant orthopedic, UK, discussed various avenues available in the field of medicines. Dr Mandeep Sandhu, Associate Professor, neuro psychiatry, Ohio, USA, spoke on 'male erectile disorders'. Dr Meera Luthra, consultant, pediatric surgery, New Delhi, highlighted advancement in pediatric laparoscopy.
The Bibi Manmohan Kaur Memorial Welfare Society celebrated her birth anniversary at Gurmail Complex, opposite CMCH. Mr N.S.Chahal, secretary of the society, exhorted all members to imbibe the spirit and zeal of Dr Brown.
Mr Satpal Gosain, former Deputy Speaker, Punjab, urged the authorities to establish a chair in the name of Dr Brown the Baba Farid University of Health and Medical Sciences, Faridkot. It was resolved during the meeting that the matter be taken up with the Punjab Government and the university. Mr Ravinder Pal Singh Khalsa, suggested that funds for poor patients be raised so that such patients were treated at CMCH. The society agreed to share the responsibility of such patients and requested people to contribute.
Mr Nathaniel Gill said a tribute to Dr Brown would be to bring her mortal remains from Srinagar and place them at a suitable location in the hospital.