Respected Sir/Madam
I am delighted to be a part of your organization and to be working alongside a global cohort towards a common goal ie; "Healthcare [Information] for all". I came to Know about "HIFA" through one of my college seniors. I am greatly impressed and encouraged by the impact that you have been able to make in bridging the gap of Communication and healthcare. I have written a brief introduction about my profile.
Currently working as a Respiratory therapist at Christian Medical College,Vellore after completing Bachelors of Science in Respiratory therapy from the same institution.
Ardent Enthusiast for Global Health and Health promotion. Interest in Health communication led to pursuing a Masters Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from IGNOU . Actively working towards the SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) 3 'Good Health and Well being' for all in India in by educating and counseling patients on the 'Ill effects of Tobbaco abuse and it's consequences'.
Has the Experience of Working on the frontlines of COVID -19 PANDEMIC at different levels including in the COVID ICU / Wards etc. First line Responder at the Pulmonary ICU and Wards. Experienced in performing and Assessing Diagnostic procedures like Sleep Studies, Pulmonary Function Tests, Bronchoscopy and other interventional procedures that aid in diagnosing Cardio-respiratory diseases. Train and educate patients with respiratory illness illness for a better Quality of life through Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Outpatient Clinics. Previous experience of working in Clinical areas such as Medical ICU and Surgical ICU .
Apart from Academics, A Theatre enthusiast, Travel Vlogger, Vocalist, Orator cum Blogger .
Blogger: https://alexthestoryteller.wixsite.com/themerakiwayoflife
Thanking you
Yours Sincerely
Chithra Maria
HIFA profile: Chithra Maria Alexander is a Respiratory therapist at Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. Interests: Global health (Specific area of Interest is Respiratory Health)/Health Communication/Community Health. She is a member of the HIFA working group on SUPPORT-SYSTEMS: - How can decision-making processes for health systems strengthening and universal health coverage be made more inclusive, responsive and accountable? chithrafeb AT gmail.com
