Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh
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| Type | Dedicated oncology hospital and research institute |
|---|---|
| Established | 2022 |
Parent institution | Tata Memorial Centre |
| Director | Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Gulia |
| Location | New Chandigarh , India |
| Website | tmc |
The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a 300-bed oncology hospital in New Chandigarh, Punjab.[1] It has been built by the Tata Memorial Centre.[2]
History
[edit]The Punjab government granted 50 acres (20 ha) of land for construction of the hospital.[3] The foundation stone for the hospital was laid in 2013 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.[4][5] It was inaugurated on 24 August 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[2] The Director of the hospital is Dr. Ashish Gulia.
Hospital Services
[edit]The hospital is a 300-bedded facility and has 11 departments including Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology to provide specialized quality oncology treatment to patients.[6] Day care facility is available for chemotherapy. The department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology is equipped with 3T MRI, CT scan, Ultrasonography, Mammography and Digital X-ray unit.
Health Schemes Available for Patients
[edit]Source:[7]
- Ayushman Bharat (Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojna) for up to an amount of Rs. 5 Lakh
- Mukh Mantri Punjab Cancer Rahat Kosh Scheme for up to an amount of Rs. 1.5 Lakh
Medical Research
[edit]Various interdisciplinary and multi-institute clinical trials and research in done at the hospital. 24 research projects are being done at the Institute as of August 2023.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Service, Tribune News. "PM Modi to inaugurate Tata Memorial's Homi Bhabha cancer hospital in Mohali on August 24". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ a b "PM Modi inaugurates cancer hospital in Punjab's Mohali, says health care a priority". The Hindu. PTI. 2022-08-24. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ "Manmohan lays foundation stone for cancer hospital in Punjab". The Hindu. PTI. 2013-12-30. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ "Sukhbir Badal seeks sub-centres of Homi Bhabha hospital in Jalandhar and Amritsar". The Tribune. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ Victor, Hillary (2021-12-02). "Mohali cancer hospital: First phase to open by month end". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
- ^ "Maajor Equipment - HBCH&RC". tmc.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- ^ "SCHEMES - HBCH&RC". tmc.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "RESEARCH - HBCH&RC". tmc.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-08-21.