Students and Lecturers of the D4 Medical Laboratory Technology (TLM) study program at Megarezky University/Unimerz Makassar carry out community service. The service was centered at the Tinggimoncong Community Health Center, Malino, Gowa Regency, Friday (12/8/2022). The Unimerz Makassar academic community presented material on anemia screening, preeclampsia screening and infectious diseases in pregnant women.
A number of pregnant women came to listen to the material. The implementation of this service is in the context of implementing the tridharma of higher education. These pregnant women also received education regarding infectious diseases in pregnant women. Examples include HIV, hepatitis and syphilis
The health checks of these mothers went smoothly. "We also carry out health examination activities for pregnant women," said the head of the Unimerz Makassar Medical Laboratory Technology D4 Study Program, Nirmawati Angria SSi MKes
"Starting from blood pressure checks, hemoglobin checks and urine checks as well as providing nutrition for pregnant women," he continued
The students were assisted by the Tinggimoncong Health Center nurses. Meanwhile, lecturers monitor how students deal with patients. Apart from service, this activity is an opportunity for students to practice their knowledge. Nirmawati MKes hopes that similar activities can continue to be carried out.
"Hopefully this community service activity can become a means of service for lecturers and students, especially the Medical Laboratory Technology (TLM) Study Program at Megarezky University (Unimerz)," said the Head of the Unimerz Medical Laboratory Technology D4 Study Program.
"We plan to continue similar activities at various other points," he concluded.
