Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode Explained
| Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode |
| Org/Group: | Government of Kerala |
| Country: | India |
| Healthcare: | Public |
| Type: | Speciality |
| Specialty: | Mental Health |
| Emergency: | Yes |
| Affiliation: | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Kerala |
| Beds: | 474 |
| Founded: | 1872 |
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
- 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
- Web site: Kerala State Mental Health Authority – Government Mental Health Centres Details. ksmha.info. 2021-06-16.
- Web site: Psychiatrist S. Santhakumar dead . The Hindu. 2021-06-16.
- Web site: Dr. R.L. Saritha, Director of Health Services Kerala explaining about disaster control room. YouTube/ Kerala Health Online Training. 2021-06-16.
- Web site: Language Experts to find whereabouts of inmates of Mental Health Centre: Dr. N. Rajendran. timesofindia. 2021-06-16.
- Web site: Kozhikode Mental Health Centre to start DNB Course: Dr K.C. Remasan. timesofindia. 2021-06-16.
