Swami Sivananda Hospital

Swami Sivananda Hospital is right here in Pattamadai. If you live around here, you know it’s a small place where everyone pretty much knows everyone else’s business. We’ve been part of the landscape for a long time. The hospital isn't very large, but it’s got enough room for the daily visitors we get. We don't have any of those fancy slogans or big posters on the walls. It’s mostly just white walls and wooden benches that have been here for years. The air in Pattamadai is usually quite nice, and we keep the windows open to let the breeze through when it’s not too dusty outside. Our day starts quite early, often before the sun is fully up, as people like to come in before they start their own work in the fields or the shops. We keep a ledger for the appointments and the walk-ins, and sometimes it gets a bit messy when we’re busy. The plumbing can be a bit temperamental occasionally, and we have to call the local guy to come fix it. It’s just a regular, local hospital doing what it can for the community. We don't pretend to be something we’re not. It’s hard work, and the days are long, but we’ve gotten used to the rhythm of the place. We just take things one person at a time and try to stay helpful for everyone living here in Pattamadai.