St. Joseph's Hospital, Baramulla

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St. Joseph's Hospital, Baramulla is a renowned healthcare institution located in Baramulla, a city in the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The hospital is known for its comprehensive medical services and compassionate care.

History[edit | edit source]

St. Joseph's Hospital was established in the year 1942 by the Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI). The hospital was founded with the aim of providing quality healthcare services to the people of Baramulla and its surrounding regions.

Services[edit | edit source]

St. Joseph's Hospital offers a wide range of medical services. These include General Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, and Radiology. The hospital also has a well-equipped Emergency Department that provides round-the-clock services.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment and facilities. It has a well-maintained Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Operation Theatre (OT), Laboratory Services, Pharmacy, and Radiology Department. The hospital also has a Blood Bank that operates 24/7.

Community Outreach[edit | edit source]

St. Joseph's Hospital is deeply committed to serving the community. The hospital runs several Community Health Programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of the people in the region. These programs focus on areas such as Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.

See Also[edit | edit source]

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD