Thakurganj T B Hospital

Thakurganj T B Hospital is a local fixture in the Thakurganj area. It is a large enough building that mostly deals with T B cases. The halls are long and usually smell a bit like floor cleaner. We have many windows to let the air circulate because that’s important here. The staff wears white coats that aren't always perfectly pressed. We start the rounds early in the morning when the sun is just coming up. There is a garden area outside, but it’s mostly just grass and a few trees. We have benches scattered around for people to sit. The records are kept in big metal cabinets in the main office. It can get a bit loud during visiting hours, but otherwise, it is a quiet place. We have a kitchen that prepares simple meals for those staying here. The roof leaks a tiny bit when the monsoon is very heavy, so we put buckets out. It’s an old institution and everyone in the area knows where it is. We don't have any high-tech screens in the waiting room. Just some flyers about health on the bulletin board. The gates stay open during the day and we have a watchman who sits by the entrance. It is a very plain, functional hospital. We have a routine that we follow every day, from checking the charts to making sure the laundry is done. Most of the furniture has been here since the place opened.