Our Story
Carmel Hospital grew out of the missionary spirit of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, founder of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC).
In 1965 the Sisters opened a modest dispensary at Thaikkattukara so that families nearby could see a doctor without travelling far. Three years later, in 1968, the dispensary moved to Ashokapuram and took the name Carmel Hospital.
Over the decades the hospital added specialist departments, inpatient wards, intensive care and diagnostic services as the community's needs grew. It also became a place of learning, training generations of nurses through what is now Carmel College of Nursing.
Through every stage, the Sisters have kept the hospital's doors open to everyone, regardless of caste, creed or means.
Timeline
1965
The CMC Sisters open a dispensary at Thaikkattukara to serve local families.
1968
The dispensary moves to Ashokapuram on the Aluva–Munnar Road and becomes Carmel Hospital.
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Carmel School of Nursing begins training nurses.
2011
The nursing school is upgraded to Carmel College of Nursing at Chunangamvely, Aluva.
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Intensive care units (MICU, PICU, CCU) and dialysis services established.
December 2024
Carmel Hospital Palliative Care Unit announced.
March 2025
Homecare services launched, including doorstep sample collection.