Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode
| Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode | |
|---|---|
| Government of Kerala | |
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| 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.