'The Healis team celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 1st, 2024, with a health check-up for employees, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony at the office. Over the weekend, on August 3rd, 2024, an outdoor Capacity Building Event was held at Monteria Resort, Khalapur. This event featured a variety of activities designed to enhance the skills of Healis team members. As we embark on a new year, we remain committed to making a global impact in Public Health.'
'Press Conference was organized on 24 January 2024 at the Mumbai Press Club for the release of "Tobacco Free Teachers- Tobacco Free Society (TFT-TFS) Program Dissemination of Self- Guided Manual for Headmasters and Teachers "Marathi manual.'
'The Diwali festivities at Healis office commenced with the traditional "Dhanteras puja" this year. Team members adorned in traditional attire engaged in various team-building games and activities as part of the celebration.'
'The Healis team organized an outdoor Capacity Building event at the Durgaraj Adventure, Nashik to commemorate the 19th anniversary of its foundation. Various capacity building activities were organized for the Healis team members. As we embark on a new year, we are looking forward to working toward our goal of making a difference in Public Health globally.'
• Healis, in partnership with private companies, hosted a one-day event on May 31, 2023, in the Industrial Mahape area to mark World No Tobacco Day. The event aimed to raise awareness about the adverse effects of tobacco consumption. It featured a range of activities, including the distribution of informative materials such as pamphlets and brochures to tobacco users, as well as the display of posters and standees conveying anti-tobacco messages. Moreover, for individuals interested in quitting tobacco, valuable information about the National Quitline Number was made available.
• Second collaborative event took place in Chembur, Mumbai, where Healis staff partnered with a private coaching center to raise awareness among adolescents. The Healis team created a specially crafted anti-tobacco message video, which was screened for all the students in the coaching class.
'In November 2022, Dr. M.S. Pednekar and MS. Priyanka Ghosh from Healis, Mumbai along with Dr. Eve Nagler from Harvard School of Public Health, USA visited the Dhar, Ujjain, and Dewas districts of MP. The purpose of this visit was to conduct KIIs and FGDs with some Principals/Head Masters/Teachers to understand their exposure to mobile-based training and the feasibility and practicability of undertaking our program for 6 months.'
'A Press conference was held on 17th November 2022 in Patna, Bihar to announce the results of the study 'Disseminating an evidence-based tobacco control intervention for School Teachers in India.' The 'Tobacco Free Teachers - Tobacco Free Society - Self Help Guide' was also released on this day.'
'Healis directors Dr. Mangesh Pednekar and Dr. P.C. Gupta in the presence of the team released a new ‘Healis Brochure’ on 4 November 2022. This brochure illustrates the organisation's work since its foundation as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementing agency outreach.'
'Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with traditional fervour at Healis office. Members of the Healis team dressed in traditional costumes for the celebration, and they participated in a variety of games and activities that built teamwork.'
'The Healis team organized an outdoor Capacity Building event at the Aayush Resort, Lonavala to commemorate the 18th anniversary of its foundation. As we embark on a new year, we are looking forward to working toward our goal of making a difference in Public Health globally.'
Press Conference was organized on 30th May 2022 at the Mumbai Press Club on ‘Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation (TCP) Project’ findings from a nationally representative survey, India’.
A kickoff event was conducted on 19th April 2022 at the Kolhapur worksite. The event was organized to formally announce the initiation of the canteen and behavioral intervention under the Multicomponent Worksite Intervention Study (MWIS).
At the Healis office, the MIT World Peace University, Pune and Healis meeting was held to form a formal collaboration to work on areas of mutual interest. The meeting discussed multiple joint avenues, and both organizations agreed to work collaboratively, which will benefit the public health community at large.
Holi, the festival of colors, was celebrated with traditional fervour at Healis office.
Dr. James Hebert, University of South Carolina Health Sciences Distinguished Professor, spoke at a colloquium on the topic of ‘Dietary Inflammatory Index’ at the Healis office.
The Healis office celebrated International Women's Day with yoga sessions and other activities.
Management students and faculty from the K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai visited Healis in order to discuss possibilities of collaborating on public health research.
The Healis office celebrated International Men's Day with cake cutting and other activities.
Diwali, the festival of light, was celebrated with traditional fervour at Healis office.
This year, Healis Cultural Committee held a photo contest to
reward those who follow the color of Navratri every day in
their attire. From October 7-14, 2021, everyone was asked to
send their selfie for each day to enter in the competition
Dr. Khushbu Sharma won the female
category and
Mr. Vijay Godambe won the male category
We celebrate ‘Healis Foundation Day’ every year on the first of August by organizing team building activities and other fun activities.