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{{Short description|Multi speciality hospital in Kerala}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox hospital
| name = Baby Memorial Hospital
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| logo = Baby Memorial Hospital.png
| logo_size = 150px
| pushpin_map_size= 200
| coordinates = {{coord|11.260167|75.792639|region:IN-KL|format=dms|display = inline}}
| location = Indira Gandhi Road, [[Arayidathupalam Junction|Arayidathupalam]]
| region = [[Kozhikode]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| country = IN
| opened = 1987
| beds = 500
| emergency = [[Level I trauma center]]
| website = {{URL|babymemorialhospitals.com}}
}}

The '''Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH)''' is a multi-speciality hospital located in [[Kozhikode]]. Founded in 1987 by K. G. Alexander in memory of his father K. V. Varghese ''alias'' Baby,<ref name="kochi">{{Cite web |date=2010-02-10 |title=Proposed hospital to meet international standards |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/Proposed-hospital-to-meet-international-standards/article16813708.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210910042716/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/Proposed-hospital-to-meet-international-standards/article16813708.ece |archive-date=2021-09-10 |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> BMH provides 500 beds facility with over 40 medical and surgical departments, 16 operation theatres, and 11 ultra-modern ICUs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-02 |title=BMH secures biggest investment in State’s private healthcare sector |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/bmh-secures-biggest-investment-in-states-private-healthcare-sector/article68359836.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240702155202/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/bmh-secures-biggest-investment-in-states-private-healthcare-sector/article68359836.ece |archive-date=2024-07-02 |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

==Hospital network==
The branches of BMH are located at [[Kozhikode]], [[Kannur]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-01 |title=KKR said to acquire controlling stake in Baby Memorial Hospital in ₹2,500 cr. deal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/kkr-said-to-acquire-controlling-stake-in-baby-memorial-hospital-in-2500-cr-deal/article68356167.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713070705/https://www.thehindu.com/business/kkr-said-to-acquire-controlling-stake-in-baby-memorial-hospital-in-2500-cr-deal/article68356167.ece |archive-date=2024-07-13 |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> [[Payyanur]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.linkedin.com/company/babymhospital |title=Baby Memorial Hospitals - About us |website=in.linkedin.com}}</ref>
[[Thodupuzha]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jose |first=Anna |date=2024-10-21 |title=Consolidation spree in Kerala's healthcare sector |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2024/Oct/21/consolidation-spree-in-keralas-healthcare-sector |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> and [[Perumbavoor]].<ref name="kochi" />

==Academics==
* Baby Memorial School of Nursing, established in 1995, offers 3.5 years general [[nursing]] and [[Nurse midwife|midwifery]] program recognized by [[Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council]] (KNMC) and [[Indian Nursing Council]] (INC).<ref>{{Cite web |title=School of Nursing |url=https://babymhospital.org/academy/school-of-nursing/ |website=babymhospital.org}}</ref>
* Baby Memorial College of Nursing, commenced in 2002, affiliated to the [[Kerala University of Health Sciences]] and is recognized by KNMC and INC. It offers [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing|B.Sc]], [[Master of Science in Nursing|M.Sc]], [[Nursing in India|Post basic B.Sc]] and [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] courses in nursing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=College of Nursing |url=https://babymemorialcollegeofnursing.org/about-us/ |website=babymemorialcollegeofnursing.org}}</ref>
* Baby Memorial College of Allied Medical Sciences, commenced in 2012, offers both degree and diploma courses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=College of Allied Medical Sciences |url=https://babymhospital.org/academy/college-of-allied-medical-sciences/ |website=babymhospital.org}}</ref>

==Philanthropic activities==
In December 2023, the hospital, in association with [[ViswaSanthi Foundation]] announced a project ''Step Forward'', offering free [[Pediatric surgery|pediatric]]-[[orthopedic surgery]] program under which 25 physically challenged children would undergo surgery and treatment free of cost. The project covers children with issues such as [[cerebral palsy]], [[congenital limb deformities]] and [[scoliosis]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-12-16 |title=Kerala hospital to offer free surgery to differently-abled children |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hospital-to-offer-free-surgery-to-differently-abled-children/article67642164.ece |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805165634/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hospital-to-offer-free-surgery-to-differently-abled-children/article67642164.ece |archive-date=2024-08-05 |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

In May 2025, [[Mohanlal]] announced a new collaborative initiative between his Viswasanthi Foundation and Baby Memorial Hospital, aimed at providing affordable liver transplants to children from economically weaker sections of society at a significantly lower expense. The project is designed to support families who often can't afford such life-saving surgeries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-21 |title=Malayalam superstar, Mohanlal, makes two big announcements on his 65th birthday |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/malayalam-superstar-mohanlal-makes-two-big-announcements-on-his-65th-birthday/articleshow/121310349.cms |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Viswanathan |first=Mohanlal |date=2025-05-21 |title=Liver transplantation initiative |url=https://x.com/Mohanlal/status/1925026175401001286 |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=[[Twitter|X]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
* [https://babymhospital.org/ Official website]

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[[Category:Hospitals established in 1987]]
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Baby Memorial Hospital - Revision history

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