What is the new hospice facility in Chennai?

The new facility is Chennai's first government-run end-of-life care center, providing specialized services for patients with advanced cancer and chronic diseases.

What services does the Tambaram hospice offer?

The hospice offers pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and ICU care for patients in their final stages of life.

How many beds does the new hospice in Chennai have?

The hospice is a 180-bed facility, including a 16-bed intensive care unit, 134 general ward beds, and 30 paid wards.

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COVID Ward Repurposed for End-of-Life Care in Chennai

19 Feb

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Chennai launched its first government-run hospice for patients.
The facility offers specialized services like pain management and support.
It is a repurposed 180-bed facility from a former Covid-19 ward.

COVID Ward Repurposed for End-of-Life Care in Chennai

A pioneering government-run end-of-life care center has been inaugurated in Tambaram, Chennai, offering specialized services for patients with advanced cancer and chronic diseases. This 180-bed hospice, repurposed from a former Covid-19 isolation ward, was officially opened on Wednesday.

The facility, affiliated with Madras Medical College, is designed to provide comprehensive care focused on comfort and dignity for patients in their final weeks or months. Services include pain management, symptom control, and crucial psychosocial support.