Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital Explained

Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre
Org/Group:Hurkisondas Hospital
Location:Mumbai
State:Maharashtra
Healthcare:Private
Type:General
Speciality:Multispecialty
Emergency:I
Standards:Tertiary Care
Beds:345
Former-Names:Hurkisondas Narottomdas Hospital
Opened:1925
Website:https://www.rfhospital.org/

Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre is located in Girgaon, Mumbai, India and managed by Reliance Foundation. It was founded in 1925 by Gordhandas Bhagwandas Narottamdas and was renovated and reopened in 2014. The hospital is primarily called "Hurkisondas Hospital" and "Reliance Hospital".

History

Gordhandas Bhagwandas Narottamdas, a physician and social worker, proposed the Harkisan Narottamdas Hospital (also spelt Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital) to his adoptive mother Zaverben and his aunt Mankunwar, wife of deceased Harkisan Narottamdas Sheth and they agreed and donated the bungalow and funds. In 1918, the Lady Willingdon laid the hospital's foundation Lady Willingdon. In 1925, the construction was completed and inaugurated by Lesli Wilson, the Governor of Bombay. Gordhandas worked there until he died in 1975.[1]

The hospital was taken over by the Reliance Foundation in 2006. The renovation of the heritage building and the building behind it started in 2011. After that, It was inaugurated and rededicated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 October 2014.[2][3]

Facilities

This centre has many facilities like

The hospital offers healthcare facilities pertaining to six key areas: Cardiac Sciences, Nephro-Urology, Neuro Sciences, Oncology, Orthopedics and spine and Woman and child Health. Over 258 consultants in various areas of specialization drive and manage the activities. They are assisted by a staff of 1,000, including paramedical and other support. The hospital also provides free and subsidized out-patient and in-patient treatment to the needy.[2]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reliance Hospital . Reliance hospital Facilities .
  2. Web site: Sneak Peek: Mumbai's Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital - Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. The Economic Times. 2018-05-28.