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14 HEALTH July 11, 2025 www.desitalkchicago.com – that’s all you need to know CITY VIEWS delivered to a packed audience gathered under a large outdoor tent. He spoke elo- quently on the significance of Patotsav and the timeless values of Vivek (spiritu- al discernment), Dhairya (patience), and Ashray (divine refuge). His words were well received and deeply appreciated by the assembled devotees. The event also showcased youth- led cultural performances. Children from the VYOE and the Tavasmi group recited Yamunashtak, presented the five foundational principles of Pushtimarg, and performed an artistic dramatiza- tion of the life and teachings of Shree Vallabhacharyaji, the founder of the Pushtimarg tradition. Shree Tilak Bawa commended their dedication and en- couraged continued youth engagement in spiritual practices. The success of the 17th Patotsav was made possible by the collaborative ef- forts of the Trustees, Management Com- mittee, Flower Mandal Committee, Kir- tankars, Parking and Food Committees, Manorathis, volunteers, and the families of the temple’s young Bal Gopals. Shree Tilak Bawa personally acknowledged and honored all contributors for their commitment to seva (selfless service). The event concluded with the Shayan Aarti and the serving of Mahaprasad (sacred meal), offering a serene and communal closure to a day marked by devotion and unity. Under the spiritual guidance of Shree Tilak Bawa and the leadership of Dr. Umangbhai Patel, the 17th Patotsav served as both a celebration of tradition and a testament to the thriving Vaishnav community in the United States. 17th Patotsav Celebration At Shreeji Dwar Haveli Draws Hundreds In Chicago Two Indian Doctors Campaign In America To Provide Type 1 Diabetes Care To Children T wo Indian doctors, who are also sisters hailing from Gujarat, Dr. Smita Joshi and Dr. Shukla Raval, are appealing to the NRI community in the US for support in their campaign to provide pain- less advanced diabetes care to Indian children suffering from type1 diabetes. In a press release June 30, 2025, they say that after India has the highest number of type 1 diabetic chil- dren. The United States ranks second. However, because of the use of painless advanced diabetes care in the West, these children do not have to suffer the pain of daily insulin injections. Also, they say, life expectancy of children in US is 70-80 years, whereas in India, the life expectancy of children suffering from diabetes is only 20-40 years. According to the two doctors, Prime Minister Naren- dra Modi’s slogan of Make in India could be a solution to this problem. However, to do research on indigenous manufacturing of affordable Advanced Diabetes Care in India, Drs. Joshi and Raval, are hoping to learn from US examples. They are traveling around the US at their own expense, in the states of California, Georgia, Texas, Ten- nessee, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., NewYork, New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio etc., meeting Indian origin experts, renowned doctors, scientists in universities, and other organizations for the next four months i.e. July, August, September and October. They have started this research campaign from San Francisco, Ca., to seek cooperation from Indian Ameri- cans. They are inspired by Delhi All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS, Director Dr. M. Srinivas, who they met while spreading awareness about diabetes type 1 in ten states in India. He told them that the MRI machine in AIIMS Delhi is indigenous and Make in India, which is quite cheap. Whereas, earlier these MRI machines used to come from foreign companies. In these costly machines, the plate is the most important, and that is also made by a company in India. Both the sisters have been involved in spreading awareness about the condition and engaged in policy- making at the national level in India. In the past, they have also traveled 7,000 kms by car at their own expense from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in India and from west to East coast in states of America. They say that it was because of their efforts that the state governments of Gujarat and Rajasthan have, for the first time in India, taken important decisions in their budget speeches to establish special cells for type 1 diabetes in all the medi- cal and health centers of the state. On the same lines, commendable steps have also been taken in Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). The two doctors are hoping that the Make in India policy in coordination with India’s Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare, would be able to produce advanced diabetes care in the country. “Then, not only will we be able to make a commendable contribution to the whole world for diabetes treatment, but we will also be able to prove the concept of making India a world leader once again,” they say. In addition, manufacturing painless Advanced Dia- betes Care in India, would be the humane way to avoid pain for children and their mothers and fathers on a daily basis. With the support that they are garnering, Drs. Joshi and Raval say, “We all wish that children suffering from diabetes in India get painless treatment and long life.” Among those already helping their campaign are Dr.Anil Raval, trustee of Dr. Vasudev J. Raval Charitable Trust, Unjha, Dist. Mehsana Gujarat; Dr. Ketan Joshi, president of Physician Association of India, Gujarat (2024-25) and Children of Family, Dr. Raja Joshi and Dr. Mann Pancholi. By a StaffWriter PHOTO:CourtesyDr.Smita Joshi PHOTO:CourtesyDr.Joshi Governor, Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, Dr.Smita Joshi, Dr.Shukla Raval pose for a photo. India’s Union Health Minister J.P.Nadda, Dr.Smita Joshi. PHOTOS:CourtesyPrachi Jaitly Scene from the 17th Patotsav celebrations held June 22, 2025, in Chicagoland, which attracted hundreds of Vaishnav devotees. - Continued From Page 12