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{{Short description|Hospital in Chennai, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}}
The '''Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital''' is a government-run healthcare facility located in Guindy, Chennai, India. Inaugurated on 15 June 2023, by [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] [[M. K. Stalin|M.K. Stalin]], the hospital was established with an investment of ₹230 crore - ₹380 crore.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Jane |first=Sinduja |date=2024-03-12 |title=Chennai: Lack of access ails new hospitals at King Institute campus in Guindy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2024/Mar/12/chennai-lack-of-access-ails-new-hospitals-at-king-institute-campus-in-guindy |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> It has a capacity of 1,000 beds and provides advanced medical services free of cost under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Medical Insurance Scheme.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital, Guindy, Chennai - 600032 |url=https://www.kcssh.org/home |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=www.kcssh.org |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-06-15 |title=Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital benefits thousands of patients in a year |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/city/kalaignar-centenary-super-speciality-hospital-benefits-thousands-of-patients-in-a-year-790345 |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref>

== History ==
The Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital was a proposed 500-bed multi-super specialty hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2021-06-03 |title=TN government announces 500-bed multi-super speciality hospital in south Chennai |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-announces-multi-specialty-hospital-in-south-chennai-free-bus-travel-for-transpersons-persons-with-disabilities/article34715777.ece |access-date=2024-11-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was planned to be constructed on the [[King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research|King Institute]] campus in Guindy. Announced by the Tamil Nadu government on 3 June 2021, the hospital was to be established at a cost of ₹250 crore.<ref name=":5" /> The project was part of a series of initiatives unveiled to commemorate the 98th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister and DMK leader [[M. Karunanidhi]].<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2023-04-28 |title=President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate new multi-super specialty hospital in Chennai on June 5 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/president-droupadi-murmu-to-inaugurate-new-multi-super-specialty-hospital-in-guindy-on-june-5/article66788587.ece |access-date=2024-11-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It spans an area of 51,249 square meters and consists of seven floors, with a total capacity of 1,000 beds. The project was completed at a cost of ₹230 crore.<ref name=":6" />

Although initially invited, President [[Droupadi Murmu]] was unable to attend the hospital's inauguration due to scheduling conflicts with her state visits to [[Suriname]] and [[Serbia]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |date=2023-06-09 |title=Not Murmu, but Stalin likely to inaugurate Guindy hospital on June 15 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/not-murmu-but-stalin-likely-to-inaugurate-guindy-hospital-on-june-15/articleshow/100881119.cms |access-date=2024-11-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Consequently, the inauguration was presided over by Chief Minister Stalin on 15 June 2023.<ref name=":7" /> The hospital was formally opened on 15 June 2023, by M. K. Stalin, alongside four nurses.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news |date=2023-06-16 |title=Stalin, nurses open Kalaignar super specialty hosp at Guindy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/stalin-nurses-open-kalaignar-super-specialty-hosp-at-guindy/articleshow/101032219.cms |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> A feature of the event was a golden statue of DMK patriarch [[M. Karunanidhi]], seated with a pen and writing pad.<ref name=":8" /> The six-storied hospital building was constructed in a record 15 months.<ref name=":8" />

The hospital houses the National Centre for Ageing, a 200-bed facility with 40 intensive care units. This centre functions under the [[Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital]] and was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on 25 February 2023.<ref name=":4" /> It is particularly focused on providing specialized care for elderly patients, including those referred from the Geriatrics Department at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.<ref name=":4" />

In its first year of operation, the hospital treated over 2 lakh outpatients, admitted 63,505 in-patients and conducted 2,179 surgeries.<ref name=":3" />

The hospital has performed many complicated surgeries over its time some of them are:

* [[Cardiac surgery|Cardiac Surgery]]<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-06-15 |title=Kalaignar centenary hospital marks one year of medical service |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/kalaignar-centenary-hospital-marks-one-year-of-medical-service/article68293988.ece |access-date=2024-11-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* Neurosurgical Surgery<ref name=":3" />
* [[Orthopedic surgery|Orthopedic Surgery]]<ref name=":3" />
* [[General surgery|General Surgery]]<ref name=":3" />
* [[Surgical oncology|Oncological Surgery]]<ref name=":3" />
* [[Digestive system surgery|Gastrointestinal Surgery]]<ref name=":3" />

== Infrastructure ==
The KCSSH comes equipped with impressive infrastructure, some key features are:

* State of the art facilities - The hospital comes with Modern Intensive Care Units (MICU), CT Scans, MRI, and Cardiac Cath Labs.<ref name=":1" />
* Specialized Departments - The department includes [[Cardiology]], [[Pulmonology]], [[Neurology]], [[Oncology]], and [[Gastroenterology]].<ref name=":1" />
* Public Essential Spaces - The hospital holds yoga rooms, prayer and reading rooms, and recreational areas like [[Carrom|Carom Boards Games]] and chess rooms to support the well-being of patients and staff.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Vrnewschennai |title=KALAIGNAR CENTENARY SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL achieves GOLD Rating under IGBC Green Healthcare Facilities Rating |url=https://vrnewschennai.com/kalaignar-centenary-super-speciality-hospital-achieves-gold-rating-under-igbc-green-healthcare-facilities-rating/ |access-date=2024-11-15 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Green Building Practices - The hospital has achieved the Gold Rating under the CII Indian Green Building Council's Green Healthcare Facilities Rating. The hospital focuses on [[sustainability]] and [[Environmentalism|environmental responsibility]].<ref name=":2" />
* Comfortable Accommodations - The KCSSH offers pay wards with air conditioning, separate baths and toilets, and Modern Intensive Care Units ([[MICU]]).<ref name=":1" />
* Obtainability - The hospital is disabled-friendly, with lifts and [[CCTV camera]], Security Guards for added security.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-06-15 |title=Stalin inaugurates Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Guindy |url=https://www.dtnext.in/stalin-inaugurates-kalaignar-centenary-super-speciality-hospital-in-guindy |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=www.dtnext.in |language=en}}</ref>

== Incidents ==
On 13 November 2024, Balaji Jagannath, an oncologist at KCSSH was stabbed by one of his patient's relatives. The relative, Vignesh, stabbed Jagannath in the neck, head and back many times. The stabbing occurred due to dissatisfaction with the treatment given to his mother, who is suffering advanced-stage cancer.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-14 |title=Chennai govt hospital doctor stabbed by patient's son |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/chennai-govt-hospital-doctor-stabbed-by-patients-son/articleshow/115274147.cms |access-date=2024-11-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Following the incident, the [[Greater Chennai Police]] established outposts staffed by one sub-inspector and two constables at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital and several other government hospitals, including the [[Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital|Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Specialty Hospital]] and [[Royapuram Government RSRM Hospital]].<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-11-14 |title=Greater Chennai Police sets up outposts in three government hospitals |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/greater-chennai-police-sets-up-outposts-in-three-government-hospitals/article68868562.ece |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Hospitals in Chennai]]
[[Category:2023 establishments in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Hospitals established in 2023]]

Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital - Revision history

DamienLorenz695 at 23:48, 29 March 2026