Overview
Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Karor Lal Esan is one of the leading government healthcare institutions in Tehsil Karor, District Layyah. It serves as the main medical center for the tehsil, providing essential healthcare services to the residents of Karor Lal Esan and surrounding rural areas. The hospital is designed to bridge the healthcare gap between basic health units and the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Layyah.
Infrastructure and Facilities
The hospital comprises an emergency department, outpatient department (OPD), indoor wards, diagnostic facilities, and a pharmacy. It has separate units for male and female patients, ensuring privacy and comfort. The hospital is equipped with modern medical instruments and diagnostic services to meet the needs of the growing population.
Departments and Services
- Emergency Department: Provides urgent care for accidents, trauma, and sudden illnesses, available 24/7.
- Outpatient Department (OPD): Specialist consultations in medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and gynecology.
- Inpatient Services: Admission facilities for patients requiring extended treatment and monitoring.
- Surgical Services: General surgeries and minor procedures are performed under skilled surgeons.
- Maternity and Child Care: Gynecology and obstetrics department with labor rooms and newborn care.
- Laboratory and Imaging: Basic laboratory tests, X-rays, and ultrasound facilities.
- Pharmacy: In-house pharmacy providing essential medicines to patients.
Special Features
THQ Hospital Karor Lal Esan is recognized for offering affordable and accessible medical services to people of the tehsil. It also runs vaccination programs, maternal and child health services, and preventive healthcare campaigns in the community.
Emergency and Critical Care
The hospital has a 24-hour emergency unit, staffed with trained doctors and paramedics. It provides first-line treatment and stabilizes patients before referral to DHQ Layyah or other specialized hospitals when required.
Community Role
The hospital plays a vital role in improving healthcare access in Karor Lal Esan. It caters to thousands of patients monthly and reduces the burden on larger hospitals by providing quality care at the tehsil level. It also supports government health initiatives such as polio eradication, immunization drives, and public health awareness campaigns.
FAQs
What are the main services available at THQ Hospital Karor Lal Esan?
The hospital provides emergency care, OPD consultations, surgical services, maternity care, diagnostic tests, and pharmacy services.
Is the hospital open 24/7?
Yes, emergency services are available round the clock.
Does the hospital have maternity services?
Yes, the gynecology and obstetrics department offers maternity and newborn care.
Can patients get diagnostic tests at the hospital?
Yes, the hospital offers laboratory tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds.
Does THQ Hospital Karor Lal Esan provide free treatment?
Yes, many services are provided free or at minimal cost as it is a government hospital.
Is referral to larger hospitals possible from here?
Yes, patients requiring advanced treatments are referred to DHQ Layyah or specialized hospitals.