Pulinkunnu: The newly renovated Pushpagiri Hospital in Pulinkunnu has commenced operations, marking a considerable milestone in rural healthcare in the region. The solemn blessing ceremony was led by His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Mor Koorilos, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archieparchy of Tiruvalla, while the formal inauguration was performed by the honourable Kuttanad MLA, Mr. Thomas K. Thomas. This renewed healthcare facility is now dedicated to serving the local community with enhanced services and infrastructure.
Comprehensive Healthcare Services Available
The Pushpagiri Hospital is equipped to provide 24-hour emergency care, including ambulance services, ensuring prompt and efficient medical assistance. Specialised departments now operational include General Medicine, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Paediatrics, Dentistry, Gynaecology, and ENT. These services aim to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the local population.
Collaboration with Pushpagiri Medical College
Patients requiring advanced care will benefit from a seamless referral system to the Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital in Tiruvalla. This integration ensures continuity of care and access to state-of-the-art medical facilities. Rev. Dr. Biju Varghese Payyampallil, CEO of Pushpagiri Institutions, highlighted that this collaboration reflects the institution’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare across all levels.
Dignitaries and Contributions
The inaugural event witnessed the participation of esteemed dignitaries, including Jacob Punnoose IPS, Chief Advisor to Pushpagiri Institutions; Rev. Fr. George Valiyaparambil, Director of Pushpagiri Medical College; Jalaja Kumari, President of Champakulam Grama Panchayat; Benny Varghese, Ward Member of the Rural Hospital; Dr. Saiju Hameed, Superintendent of Pulinkunnu Taluk Hospital; Very Rev. Fr. Tom Puthenkalam, Vicar of St. Mary’s Forane Church, Pulinkunnu; Thankachan Vazhachira, Member of Pulinkunnu Grama Panchayat; Sunitha Santhosh, Secretary of the SNDP Union at Punnakkunnam; Jose Koyippally, representative of the citizens’ committee; and Dr. Betsy A. Jose, Hospital Administrator. Each of them acknowledged the vital role of the hospital in transforming the healthcare landscape of Pulinkunnu.
A Vision for Rural Healthcare
The Pushpagiri Rural Hospital stands as a proof of the Church’s mission to serve the community with compassion and excellence. With its comprehensive services and robust infrastructure, the hospital is poised to address the critical healthcare needs of the rural population, embodying the values of faith, care, and service.
As we celebrate this new chapter, let us keep the healthcare workers and the institution in our prayers, that they may continue to shine as a beacon of hope and healing for all.
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