Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh
{{Short description|Hospital in Mohali, Punjab}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh, Mohali, Punjab
| image = Official logo of Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.jpg
| type = Dedicated oncology hospital and research institute
| established = 2022
| parent = Tata Memorial Centre
| director = Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Gulia
| city = New Chandigarh
| country = India
| website = {{URL|https://tmc.gov.in/hbchrc/}}
}}
The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a 300-bed oncology hospital in New Chandigarh, Punjab.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=PM Modi to inaugurate Tata Memorial's Homi Bhabha cancer hospital in Mohali on August 24 |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-tata-memorials-homi-bhabha-cancer-hospital-in-mohali-on-august-24-424217 |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en}} It has been built by the Tata Memorial Centre.{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=2022-08-24 |title=PM Modi inaugurates cancer hospital in Punjab's Mohali, says health care a priority |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-cancer-hospital-in-punjabs-mohali-says-health-care-a-priority/article65805649.ece |access-date=2022-09-16 |issn=0971-751X}}
History
The Punjab government granted {{convert|50|acre|abbr=on}} of land for construction of the hospital.{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=2013-12-30 |title=Manmohan lays foundation stone for cancer hospital in Punjab |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manmohan-lays-foundation-stone-for-cancer-hospital-in-punjab/article5519250.ece |access-date=2022-09-16 |issn=0971-751X}} The foundation stone for the hospital was laid in 2013 by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Sukhbir Badal seeks sub-centres of Homi Bhabha hospital in Jalandhar and Amritsar |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/sukhbir-badal-seeks-sub-centres-in-jalandhar-and-amritsar-424987 |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Victor |first=Hillary |date=2021-12-02 |title=Mohali cancer hospital: First phase to open by month end |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/mohali-cancer-hospital-first-phase-to-open-by-month-end-101638389238830.html |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}} It was inaugurated on 24 August 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Director of the hospital is Dr. Ashish Gulia.
Hospital Services
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.{{Cite web |title=Maajor Equipment - HBCH&RC |url=https://tmc.gov.in/hbchrc/majorequipment |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=tmc.gov.in}} 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
- 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
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.{{Cite web |title=RESEARCH - HBCH&RC |url=https://tmc.gov.in/hbchrc/RESEARCH |access-date=2023-08-21 |website=tmc.gov.in}}
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