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“Do good to yourself
by
doing good to others.”
-St. John of God
SERVENT OF GOD
BR. FORTUNSTUS THANHAUSER OH
Founder
OUR VISION
That the people whom we serve, especially the marginalized, attain life in abundance through healing, health and wholeness, in the manner of St. John of God. better experience overall. We understand that your journey to health.
OUR MISSION
Our mission aims to continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through health care services that promote life; life in abundance by enhancing physical, mental, intellectual, social and spiritual dimensions of the human being through love, care and compassion.
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HISTORY BEHIND
Five decades ago, when Bro. Fortunatus Thanhauser came to Kattappana the whole High range of the present Idukki district in Kerala was still a very remote area. The nearest hospital was 110 KM away. Patients could not be transported there in time due to lack of proper roads. Most of the serious patients died on the way. Malaria also took the lives of many. The Vincent de Paul Society and the Franciscan Clarist Sisters of Kattappana were trying their best to start at least a small dispensary. Knowing the situation Mar Mathew Kavukatt, the Archbishop of Changanassery, invited Bro. Fortunatus Thanhauser “fromGermany, and Kattappana was selected as the suitable place for the foundation. The Archbishop entrusted Fr. Joseph Meprakarott, the parish priest of Kattappana, with the responsibility to take the necessary steps.
Message From director
Greetings from St. John’s Hospital!!! Dear Patients, Families and Community Members
" Welcome to St. John’s Hospital, where our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services with compassion, integrity, and excellence. As the Director of St. John’s Hospital, I am honored to lead an institution dedicated to improving the health and well-being of everyone we serve.
At St. John’s Hospital, we believe that healthcare is not just about treating illness—it’s about creating a supportive environment that fosters healing and promotes overall wellness. Our highly skilled and compassionate team of medical professionals is committed to delivering personalized care, utilizing the latest medical advancements and technology.
We take great pride in being a trusted partner in your health journey. Whether you are seeking preventive care, treatment for a medical condition, or support during a health challenge, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
This website has been designed to help you navigate our services, learn about our specialized programs, and discover the many ways we strive to meet the needs of our patients and their families.
Thank you for choosing St. John’s Hospital. We are deeply committed to earning your trust and delivering the highest standard of care. "
Br. Baiju Valuparampil OH
DIRECTOR
St. John’s Hospital, Kattappana.
Our Values
Hospitality
create an environment where people can feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed and loved.
Quality
work toward creating Centre of excellence and fostering continuous improvement.
Respect
Recognize the richness of God gifts and his presence in every perform regardless of age, situation in life, culture or religion.
Responsibility
Encourage co- operation as a way of promoting standards oof competence efficiency and accountability as we carry out our duties in the mission
Spirituality
nurture a brighter, happier, and richer life in time of suffering, struggle and empowering confidence in living with joy.
Meet Our Management Team
Hospitaller Order of St. John of God is a Catholic religious Order for men founded by St. John of God. After the conversion followed by the sermon of St. John of Avila, on the occasion of the feast of St. Sebastian, he dedicated himself for serving the poor and the sick in Spain in the city of Granada.
St. John of God, the founder of this religious institution, was born on 8 March 1495 at Montemor Novo in Portugal. In his fortieth year he was drawn strongly to God’s service and began a wonderful life of prayer, penance and charity towards his neighbour. Pressed by the love of God, and of Christ’s suffering members, he founded his first hospital at Granada in Andalusia, around the year 1538 (south Spain), where he tenderly served the sick and afflicted. After ten years spent in the exercise of heroic charity, he died on 8 March 1550. He was canonized by Pope Alexander VIII in 1690 and was declared heavenly patron of the dying and of all the hospitals by Pope Leo XIII in 1898. St. Pius V approved the Order of the Brothers Hospitallers in 1572 under the rule of St. Augustine. The order spread rapidly into the other countries of Europe, and even into the distant colonies. At present, there are more than 1500 Brothers, about 40,000co-workers. We are present in all five continents, in 48 countries. We perform our apostolate on behalf of the sick, the poor and the suffering in 293 Centres.
Springing from the Christian values and holistic approach advocated and practiced by its founders, the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God is dedicated to the provision of health, social, education, and welfare services. It has a mission to ensure that persons availing of its services receive the highest quality care, education, training, treatment or assistance in accordance with their needs.
