Baby Memorial Hospital
| Baby Memorial Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Indira Gandhi Road, Arayidathupalam, Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 11°15′37″N 75°47′34″E / 11.260167°N 75.792639°E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Private |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level I trauma center |
| Beds | 500 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1987 |
| Links | |
| Website | babymhospital |
| Lists | Hospitals in India |
The Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) is a multi-speciality hospital located in Kozhikode. Founded in 1987 by K. G. Alexander in memory of his father K. V. Varghese alias Baby,[1] BMH provides 500 beds facility with over 40 medical and surgical departments, 16 operation theatres, and 11 ultra-modern ICUs.[2]
Hospital network
The branches of BMH are located at Kozhikode, Kannur,[3] Payyanur,[4] Thodupuzha[5] and Perumbavoor.[1]
Academics
- Baby Memorial School of Nursing, established in 1995, offers 3.5 years general nursing and midwifery program recognized by Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) and Indian Nursing Council (INC).[6]
- Baby Memorial College of Nursing, commenced in 2002, affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences and is recognized by KNMC and INC. It offers B.Sc, M.Sc, Post basic B.Sc and PhD courses in nursing.[7]
- Baby Memorial College of Allied Medical Sciences, commenced in 2012, offers both degree and diploma courses.[8]
Philanthropic activities
In December 2023, the hospital, in association with ViswaSanthi Foundation announced a project Step Forward, offering free pediatric-orthopedic surgery program under which 25 physically challenged children would undergo surgery and treatment free of cost. The project covers children with issues such as cerebral palsy, congenital limb deformities and scoliosis.[9]
In May 2025, Mohanlal announced a new collaborative initiative between his Viswasanthi Foundation and Baby Memorial Hospital, aimed at providing affordable liver transplants to children from economically weaker sections of society at a significantly lower expense. The project is designed to support families who often can't afford such life-saving surgeries.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b "Proposed hospital to meet international standards". The Hindu. 10 February 2010. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "BMH secures biggest investment in State's private healthcare sector". The Hindu. 2 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "KKR said to acquire controlling stake in Baby Memorial Hospital in ₹2,500 cr. deal". The Hindu. 1 July 2024. Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Baby Memorial Hospitals - About us". in.linkedin.com.
- ^ Jose, Anna (21 October 2024). "Consolidation spree in Kerala's healthcare sector". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "School of Nursing". babymhospital.org.
- ^ "College of Nursing". babymemorialcollegeofnursing.org.
- ^ "College of Allied Medical Sciences". babymhospital.org.
- ^ "Kerala hospital to offer free surgery to differently-abled children". The Hindu. 16 December 2013. Archived from the original on 5 August 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Malayalam superstar, Mohanlal, makes two big announcements on his 65th birthday". The Economic Times. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Viswanathan, Mohanlal (21 May 2025). "Liver transplantation initiative". X. Retrieved 25 May 2025.