The Matria Hospital for Women and Children, formerly known as Cradle Hospital Calicut, is a hospital in Calicut, Kerala, India.[1] Founded in 2010 by Dr. V. K. Kutty, the hospital specialises in gynecology and neonatal care.[2][1]
| Formerly | Cradle Hospital Calicut |
|---|---|
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Calicut, Kerala, India |
Key people | Dr Mohammed Kutty, Founder and Chairman Dr Mohammed Kasim, Managing Director |
| Services | Maternity hospital |
| Website | matria |
In its first 10 years, the hospital delivered 15,000 babies.[3] Each time a new baby is born, the hospital gifts a mango sapling to the parents.[3][2] The tradition was started by Dr. Kutty because his mother was unhappy that so many trees were cut down to make way for the hospital.[3]
The hospital takes a modern approach to care for women and children, offering laparoscopy surgery and diagnostic services.[1][4] In 2015, the Cradle Hospital Calicut launched a mobile health app to help parents manage prenatal and paediatric needs, such as vaccinations and appointments.[5]
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Cradle Hospital Calicut – Welcome to Matria". Matria. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b "'One baby one tree' practice of Matria hospital turns 10". mathrubhumi.com. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "This Kerala hospital has a sapling for each newborn". The Hans India. 4 June 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Return to India". International Federation of Perioperative Nurses. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "App that Helps Manage Prenatal, Paediatric Needs". The New Indian Express. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2024 – via ProQuest.
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