Overview of Odisha's Health Institutions

The Government of Odisha, through its Health & Family Welfare Department, operates a comprehensive network of public hospitals and health centers. This network is structured to provide tiered healthcare services, from primary care at the village level to advanced medical treatment at state-level medical colleges. This directory helps citizens locate the appropriate government healthcare facility for their needs.

Types of Government Hospitals

The health institutions are classified into different categories to serve the population effectively:

• Medical Colleges & Hospitals: These are the highest-level referral centers, providing specialized care, medical education, and advanced research.
• District Headquarters Hospitals (DHH): Located in each district, these are the main hospitals offering multi-specialty services to the district's population.
• Sub-Divisional Hospitals (SDH): They cater to the healthcare needs of sub-divisions and provide a range of general medical and surgical services.
• Community Health Centers (CHC) & Primary Health Centers (PHC): These are the primary points of contact for rural communities, providing essential healthcare, maternal and child health services, and preventive care.

Key Government Hospitals

Here are some of the most prominent government hospitals in Odisha:

• S.C.B. Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack: One of the oldest and largest medical colleges in the state, serving as a primary referral center.
  • Address: Manglabag, Cuttack - 753007
  • Phone: 0671-2414355
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar: A leading autonomous public institution providing advanced medical care and education.
  • Address: Sijua, Patrapada, Bhubaneswar - 751019
  • Phone: 0674-2476789
• Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar: A major government hospital in the state capital, offering various specialties and emergency services.
  • Address: Unit-6, Bhubaneswar - 751001
  • Phone: 0674-2391983

Important Official Portals and Directory

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• Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department: The official portal for all health-related schemes and information. https://health.odisha.gov.in/
• Directorate of Health Services, Odisha: Contains a list of various health institutions. https://dhsodisha.nic.in/
• DHH Odisha Portal: A dedicated portal for all District Headquarters Hospitals. https://dhhodisha.in/
• Online OPD Registration: An e-services portal to facilitate online registration for hospital services. https://ehealth.odisha.gov.in/