SOUL - Palliative Care HEAL The ILL

17/08/2026

🌿 **A Moment of Great Honour and Encouragement for SOUL Palliative Care**

**SOUL Palliative Care was privileged to welcome Dr. Geeta Joshi, President of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC), to our centre.**

The visit was a deeply encouraging and memorable occasion for the entire SOUL team. As the President of the **Indian Association of Palliative Care — the national professional body representing and advancing palliative care in India —** her visit holds special significance for us.

During her visit, Dr. Geeta Joshi toured the SOUL Palliative Care Centre and took time to understand our work, our approach to patient and family care, our community-based initiatives, and the functioning of our multidisciplinary team.

A detailed presentation on **SOUL’s journey, services, community-based palliative care initiatives, home-care services, patient support and our vision for compassionate care** was presented during the visit. She expressed great appreciation for the work being carried out by SOUL and was particularly impressed by the commitment and dedication demonstrated in delivering palliative care to patients and families.

Her appreciation and words of encouragement are a tremendous source of motivation for our entire team. Having the opportunity to present our work to the President of IAPC and receive such positive recognition is a moment of great pride for SOUL.

🙏 **We sincerely thank Dr. Geeta Joshi for visiting SOUL, taking the time to understand our work, and encouraging our continued efforts in strengthening palliative care services.**

Her visit reminds us that every effort towards ensuring **comfort, dignity, compassion and quality of life** for people living with serious illness truly matters.

**SOUL Palliative Care remains committed to taking palliative care closer to the community and ensuring that no one has to face serious illness without care and support.** 🌿

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31/03/2026

31/03/2026

*SOUL Palliative Care Conducts Two-Day Nursing Training Program in Collaboration with Savita College of Nursing*

SOUL Palliative Care, a dedicated organization committed to providing compassionate, community-based palliative care and promoting awareness and education in the field, successfully organized a two-day Nursing Training Program to enhance nurses’ knowledge, clinical skills, and patient-centered approach.

The program was inaugurated by *Ms. Preetha Mahesh*, who shared the vision and journey of SOUL Palliative Care and its ongoing efforts to improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Expert sessions were delivered by *Dr. Nirupa Sundaravadanam* on palliative care concepts, *Dr. Mallika Tiruvadanan* on communication skills, and *Lt. Mrs. Alice Stella Verginia,* who led extensive sessions on symptom management and essential nursing procedures including wound, bladder, and tracheostomy care.

Further sessions by *Dr. Divya Narayana* focused on end-of-life care and ethics, while *Dr. Revathi Saravanan* highlighted psychological support. *Dr. Mohamed Nidhal* S concluded with an insightful session on pain assessment and the WHO pain management ladder.

The training covered key areas such as dyspnea, delirium, nausea, constipation, and holistic care practices, combining theory with practical learning. The program was highly interactive and well-received, strengthening participants’ ability to deliver dignified, patient-centered, and compassionate care.

08/03/2026