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About us
St. Joseph’s hospital, Baramulla is under the direction of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, which is a Catholic and Charitable Institute. Its objective is to glorify God by the practice of the greatest commandment: To love God above all things and neighbour as ourselves for God’s sake. We endeavour to love our neighbours by alleviating the sufferings of the sick, poor and needy in our locality with Love and Truth as our motto. We try to render efficient Medical, Surgical, Paediatric, OBG, ENT and Ophthalmology, Nursing and other paramedical services to all those who come to our hospital. St. Joseph’s Hospital has been in its existence since 1921. Our doctors and staffs have been working selflessly, braving the bitter cold and hostile terrain to serve the poor and needy.
Our Philosophy
We believe that St. Joseph’s Hospital has been established to render health service for women and children of this Northen Kashmir, as Jesus Christ the Divine Healer set out healing the sick and suffering, our mission is to participate in His healing ministry. We recognize that our service should be extended primarily towards the poor and needy irrespective of cast, creed, colour and religion.
In the present world where materialism and consumerism are resulting in the violation of the sacredness of life, human rights and eco justice, we endeavour to direct the health care service in the spirit of justice, peace, love, respect and integrity of creation. St. Joseph’s hospital stands as a little flame to counteract the darkness of evil forces that threaten the very life of individual, even of intra-uterine life.
Code Of Ethics
The saving presence of God should be visible in the health facilities offered by St. Joseph’s hospital. The total good of the patient is our prime concern and we should minister to the whole person, always bearing in mind the dignity of person and their spiritual, psychological and social needs.
Milestones of St. Joseph’s hospital. 100 Years of journey
| Year | Events |
|---|---|
| 1921 | St. Joseph Hospital was established on Sep 21 st 1921. The first four sisters came from Rawal Pindi by tonga; the Mill hill fathers handed over to them a small dispensary. |
| 1930 | The foundation stone was laid for the maternity hospital and a new dispensary. |
| 1935 | Four wards and adjoining private rooms were built. An x-ray department and laboratory were also set up. |
| 1941-1951 | It was a decade of suffering and sorrow. War brought with it a severe epidemic of Typhus which swept through the surrounding village of Baramulla. |
| 1947 | On 27 th October in the attack of brigands, Mother Teresalina saw them aiming at the Mother Superior. She flung herself in front of her seriously wounded by 3 bullets, she slowly bled to death. After this attack, the sisters left the mission. In 1949, at the invitation of the civil and military authorities, four sisters returned to Baramulla to begin their work again. |
| 1949 | Four sisters returned to Baramulla to begin their work again. |
| 1951-1973 | St. Mary’s English Medium Nursery and Primary School was opened by the hospital authorities and later integrated with St. Joseph’s School. |
| 1966 | The Management started an Auxilliary Nurses – Midwifery Course and recognized by the Government in the year 1968. |
| 1992 - 2002 | The sisters cared for all the people of the valley in the midst Militancy and terrorism. |
| 2003 | Dr. Sr. Melanie who served the people of the valley for 17 years died, which created a great void. |
| 2005 | In collaboration with Caritas India the management of the hospital attended to 57 villages during the earthquake of Oct 8 th 2005. |
| 2006 | Dr. Sr. Angelina from the Sisters of St. Joseph Of Tabres, joined the mission to rendered valuable service. |
| 2007 | Dr. Sr. Placida took over responsibility for the mission as a full pledged Obstetrician. Gradually the concept of building a new OPD evolved. |
| 2011 | The foundation for the new OPD building was blessed by His Excellency Archbishop Salvatore Pinocchio & The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course was inaugurated under the leadership of Sr. Carmine Mathia. |
| 2013 | A Laparoscopic instrument was made available in 2014. The Laboratory was updated according to the Christian Medical College (CMC) External quality Assurance scheme, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. |
| 2014 | The Laboratory was updated according to the Christian Medical College (CMC) External quality assurance scheme, Vellore, Tamilnadu. |
| 2015 | Inauguration of new OPD, Canteen Building and Central Heating System. |
| 2017 | The seventieth anniversary of the post-Independence massacre which took place on this hospital campus was commemorated on 27 th October 2017. |
| 2018 | Renovation of maternity wards; an extra floor with six AC rooms was added. |
| 2019 | The 20 KLD ETP plant had been was successfully completed. |
| 2020 | During the pandemic, the management of the hospital distributed food material to poor and needy. |
| 2021 | Centenary year Celebration – A Journey of Love and healing…. |
| 2022 | The Ayushman Bharat Scheme was started at SJH |
| 2023 | 500 to 600 patients were benefited through the medical camp at SJH. |