The Aravalli Centre for Health and Medical Services (ACHMS) began on the campus of the Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod as a small clinic to monitor health and provide primary health care to the University fraternity. It started with a single doctor supported by a staff nurse, a pharmacist, (Engaged through Contractual / Outsource) and an ambulance facility in October 2016.
Since March 2022 ACHMS has been operating from its present building with permanent staff, enjoying the status of a sub-center, catering to basic health needs, providing consultation, and supplying urgent medicines free of cost to the CUK fraternity.
Emergency Ambulance Number: +91 - 9497203698
STAFF DETAILS:-
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Prof. Mathew George, Head ,Health Center
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Dr. Arathy R Nair, Senior Medical Officer (F )
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Dr. Kannan A S , Senior Medical Officer (M)
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Mrs. Divya.E (Nursing Officer)
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Mr. Sajeesh K P (Medical Attendant)
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Pharmacist ( 1 nos. )
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Clinical Psychologist ( 1 nos. )
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Ambulance Driver ( 2 nos. )
FACILITIES PROVIDED:-
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• Daytime medical care through outpatient consultation, and 24-hour on-call consultation.
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• First aid care in case of emergencies and accidents.
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• Assessment and reference to a tertiary hospital in case of emergencies
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• 24-hour ambulance facility and referral to higher government facility.
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• Dispensing medicine free of cost for the CUK fraternity
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• Counselling for students, faculty, and staff. Initial help in case of any mental health problems and appropriate referral.
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• Surveillance of non-communicable diseases on the campuses. Surveillance and care during the pandemic.
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• Documentation, archiving, and retrieval of the medical records of regular employees.
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• Medical advice and guidelines in health matters at any time. Verification of the medical reimbursement claims of regular employees.
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• Organising health camps as an extension activity and social responsibility. Medical services during Arts Festival, Sports Day, NSS Activities.