FK Unud Doctoral Study Program Holds Community Service with a Focus on Elderly Health in Gianyar

FK Unud Doctoral Study Program Holds Community Service with a Focus on Elderly Health in Gianyar


The Doctoral Study Program in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University (FK Unud) Class of 2023, held Community Service activities which were held on Sunday, April 21 2024, located at Wantilan Pura Dalem, Celuk Village, Sukawati, Gianyar. The series of community service activities started with elderly exercise, health services, and distribution of purple sweet potato capsules to elderly people in Celuk Village, Sukawati.


Apart from the activities mentioned above, there are also Health Education and Promotion activities. During the health education activity, the Coordinator of the Medical Doctoral Study Program, Prof.Dr.dr, was directly present. I Made Jawi, M. Kes. During this community service activity, he provided counseling regarding "Herbal Medicine and Purple Potatoes."


Not to forget, this community service activity also aims to provide new knowledge to the elderly community in Celuk Village by holding Health Promotion sessions. This session began with a presentation of material by Dr. Ni Ketut Putri Ariani, Sp.KJ(K), with the topic "Chair Yoga and Pranayama in the Elderly". Next, the second topic was explained by Dr. I Nyoman Wawan Tirtha Yasa, SpB.Subsp.Onk(K), with the topic "Detection Early Breast Cancer".


This health promotion session went smoothly because of the enthusiasm of the residents who were very enthusiastic in the discussion and question and answer sessions. Of course, behind this smooth discussion, this health promotion session was guided by a moderator, namely Dr. I Gusti Putra Eka Santosa, M.Fis.