Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode
Appearance
Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode | |
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Government of Kerala | |
Geography | |
Location | Calicut, Kerala, India |
Organisation | |
Care system | Public |
Type | Speciality |
Affiliated university | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Kerala |
Services | |
Emergency department | Yes |
Beds | 474 |
History | |
Opened | 1872 |
Links | |
Website | gmhckkd |
Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode is a public mental health institution and hospital run by Government of Kerala, located at Puthiyara Pottamal Road, Kozhikode, Kerala.[1] The hospital serves northern Kerala and neighbouring states.
Notable people
[edit]- Dr S. Santhakumar, who was appointed as the superintendent of the hospital in 1962. He was the first qualified psychiatrist in the history of the hospital.[2]
- Dr. R.L. Saritha, former superintendent of the hospital and now serves as the director of health services, Government of Kerala.[3]
- Dr. N. Rajendran, former superintendent of the hospital.[4]
- Dr K.C. Remasan, superintendent (2018 to present).[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kerala State Mental Health Authority – Government Mental Health Centres Details". ksmha.info. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Psychiatrist S. Santhakumar dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Dr. R.L. Saritha, Director of Health Services Kerala explaining about disaster control room". YouTube/ Kerala Health Online Training. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Language Experts to find whereabouts of inmates of Mental Health Centre: Dr. N. Rajendran". timesofindia. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Kozhikode Mental Health Centre to start DNB Course: Dr K.C. Remasan". timesofindia. Retrieved 16 June 2021.