Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital

You can find Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital right at No. 1, just across from the Central Railway Station on E V R Periyar Salai in Park Town. Being so close to the station means this place is never, ever quiet. You can hear the trains, the announcements, and the constant roar of traffic outside at all hours. It is a massive place, and because it is a government hospital, it is always overflowing with people. Thousands come through here every day. It can be quite overwhelming if you are not used to it. The buildings are old and have a lot of history to them. Some parts of the hospital have high ceilings and wide corridors that stay relatively cool, while others get quite hot and stuffy in the afternoon sun. We have patients coming from all over the state, often arriving by train and walking straight across the road to see us. The nurses and ward boys are always on the move. There is a lot of shouting and calling out names to keep things organized. It is not a place for peace and quiet. The floors are worn down from so many feet walking over them over the years. We deal with everything from minor injuries to very serious cases. It is a gritty, busy, and very real place where the city's heartbeat is felt every minute. We do not have luxury, but we have people working hard.