Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals
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Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals is a prominent public hospital located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the oldest hospitals in the city and serves as a major healthcare facility for the region. The hospital is affiliated with the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and provides a wide range of medical services to the public.
History[edit | edit source]
The hospital was established in the year 1867 and was initially known as the Bowring Civil Hospital. It was named after Lewin Bentham Bowring, the then Commissioner of Mysore. In 1911, the hospital was expanded and renamed Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals in honor of Lady Curzon, the wife of the Viceroy of India.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals is equipped with various departments and facilities to cater to the healthcare needs of the population. Some of the key departments include:
- Emergency medicine
- General surgery
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Orthopedics
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Pathology
The hospital also has specialized units such as the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Burns Unit.
Education and Research[edit | edit source]
As an affiliated hospital of the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals plays a significant role in medical education and research. It provides clinical training to undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals. The hospital is also involved in various research projects aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.
Community Services[edit | edit source]
The hospital is known for its community outreach programs and conducts regular health camps, awareness programs, and vaccination drives. It also collaborates with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government agencies to provide healthcare services to underserved populations.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
Many distinguished medical professionals have been associated with Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospitals, contributing significantly to the field of medicine both in India and internationally.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
- Victoria Hospital (Bangalore)
- NIMHANS
- St. John's Medical College
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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