The Talapark Clinic is the largest of Calcutta Rescue's four clinics and is located next to the large Talapark playground in the north of Kolkata. Not only people from the city of Kolkata visit the Talapark Clinic, but also people from all over West Bengal, and many of them travel long distances.
General medical services
In The clinic carries out simple examinations, treats a wide range of diseases are treated and wound care and health education are offered. Among others, patients with the following diseases are treated treated: respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, rheumatologic and neurological diseases, kidney and thyroid diseases, tuberculosis (including multi-resistant forms) (including multi-resistant forms), Wilson's disease (a copper storage disease), cancer, aplastic anemia and thalassemia (two specific forms of anemia). of anemia). Medicines that are not provided by the state hospitals are hospitals, the clinic gives them to needy patients free of charge.
The clinic also has a mother and child ward with pre- and postnatal care for mothers and babies. In addition, special food is provided for malnourished infants.
In The Talapark Clinic also treats patients with burns, wounds after surgery and other wounds and ulcers. after surgical procedures and other wounds and ulcers. Wound care and dressing changes are offered daily.
Disability department and HIV consultation hours
In addition to the general medical services, the clinic also has a department for people with disabilities. Physiotherapy and speech therapy are offered four days a week. Walking aids are also provided. Those affected can also benefit from a special education program and art and dance lessons.
HIV consultation hours are held every Thursday at the Talapark Clinic. HIV patients receive medication, advice and support here, for example in the form of food. Calcutta Rescue works closely with the School of Tropical Medicine in Kolkata, which regularly refers HIV patients to the Talapark Clinic. HIV patients are also referred to Calcutta Rescue by the state hospitals
. These hospitals only provide first-line and some second-line HIV drugs, while Calcutta Rescue dispenses all second-line and third-line drugs. For patients who are also infected with the hepatitis B virus or suffer from an AIDS-related infection, the Talapark Clinic also provides medication against these additional infections.
An Talapark-Klinik also offers training in health issues. health issues. The lessons, which take place on a regular basis, are always are tailored to the needs of the patients.
Depending on their income, social circumstances and state of health, the sick receive not only medical care but also food, clothing or financial contributions towards transportation costs. Older people in need are also supported in particular.
Read the report from Sean Duggan when he was back at the Talapark Clinic.
Reports from the Talapark Clinic
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