The pulmonary companies at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, have been prolonged to the hospital’s south campus in Sector 48.

Pulmonary care pertains to accidents and ailments of the respiratory or pulmonary system, which incorporates the lungs, trachea, diaphragm and associated constructions.

“Both indoor and outdoor treatment facilities for respiratory patients have been made available at the south campus,” stated Dr Varinder Saini, division head of TBRD.

He added that each one companies and expenses had been on par with the hospital in Sector 32. The residents of Sector 48, surrounding areas and Mohali can avail of the amenities and keep away from the frenzy in Sector 32 hospital.

According to Dr Saini, the OPD companies for respiratory sufferers had been presently out there on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm.

“A 30-bed inpatient ward is also functional. Specialized services like PFT, mantoux, bronchoscopy and X-Ray are available on the south campus,” he added.

Additionally, the departments of dermatology, radiation oncology, tuberculosis and respiratory medication and psychiatry are additionally working their follow-up OPDs from the south campus.

GMCH-32 had began the OPD companies on the south campus on December 1, 2022.

Councilor Rajinder Kumar Sharma stated, “The establishment of this hospital in the southern part of the city was much needed, especially for the elderly population residing in the nearby areas. This has proved beneficial for them as they no longer have to stand in long queues at GMCH-32 for treatment.”