Hospital Ministry

Inside Mercy Hospital

Until the late 1990s, Kerala was covered by a state-run public health system. During the 1990s, that system deteriorated dramatically, leaving the residents vulnerable to disease and sickness with little access to healthcare. Since then, the government has decentralized health care. While the situation is somewhat improved, the poorest citizens who cannot pay for healthcare remain particularly susceptible.

P.V. Alexander Ministries provides a variety of medical services to meet the physical needs of the local people. Sharing in their physical trials often opens doors to allow us to share to love of Jesus Christ in a tangible way. Patients are asked to pay for services at whatever level they can, however no one is refused treatment because of an inability to pay.

Outside view of Mercy Hospital

Mercy Hospital in Valakom is the foundation of our medical outreach ministry efforts. The hospital was started in 1995 and has grown steadily since opening. We now have a multi-specialty hospital with 200 beds.  We provide a variety of much-needed services that are scarce in the area. All of our departments are staffed by qualified medical staff. Staff salaries, equipment and medical supplies makes this one of our most expensive ministries. Your financial contributions can help us continue and expand our services. Contact us today to get involved.

We target our services toward the poor of Kerala. In recognition of our hard work and dedication, we received special recognition from the Indian Secretary of Health.  The hospital has also been recognized by the Royal Family of Kerala.

In addition to medical services, the hospital has a minister on staff and offers daily prayer meetings and bible studies for both patients and staff. New Testaments are distributed free to anyone who comes to the hospital.

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Pediatric	Declared as one of the "baby friendly" hospitals in India. Our pediatric unit has all the facilities for treating pediatric patients, including Neonatal care.
Skin & Sexually Transmitted Diseases	The Skin and STD unit treats chronic skin diseases, as well as viral and sexually transmitted diseases.
Psychiatry	We provide care for general psychiatric diseases, child guidance clinic, alcohol and drug addiction, family counseling. An experienced psychiatrist is on staff and follows up on all cases.
Gynecology	Our facilities provide basic gynecological services, including laparoscopic surgery, and infertility treatment, as well as major surgeries.
Orthopedic & Physiotherapy	The orthopedic and physiotherapy department provides care for chronic painful bone diseases, accident and trauma care and major orthopedic surgeries.
General Medicine	We offer a fully equipped six-bed unit that includes all of the needed medical equipment and staff.
Urology and General Surgery	Our urology and surgery department provides the facilities and staff needed to care for most patient needs, including endoscopic surgery.
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery	Our trained staff can treat children and adults suffering from congenital anomalies, and burns. We also work with chronic, non-healing wounds and other difficult to treat cases. Our plastic surgeons can correct defects including cleft lip and palate, facial reconstruction, mamoplasty, rhinoplasty and other corrective surgeries
Ear, Nose & Throat	Our Ear Nose and Throat Department is fully equipped with endoscopic facilities to meet the needs of all emergencies.
Dental	Our trained staff provide care for most dental issues, including basic oral hygiene, root canals, crowns and bridges, as well as other cosmetic procedures. Our orthodontics program helps correct alignments and quality of life issues for young and old patients.
Ophthalmology	Our ophthalmology department is equipped with many modern instruments to treat most eye ailments. We perform route screenings for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and other common diseases.
Radiology	Our radiology department provides the latest equipment and well trained staff for most cases.
Surgery	Our operating rooms are well equipped to meet most emergency situations. We are staffed by fully trained surgeons, anesthesiologist and support staff.
Emergency Care	We offer 24-hour accident and emergency services.

Staff

The staffing needs of our medical care center are considerable. We strive to provide qualified, trained staff for all areas of operations. We employ more than 20 doctors, 30 nurses, 10 technicians, and a variety of other support staff.

We work closely with the Nursing Schools to provide hands-on training for their students, as well as care for hospital patients.