# Baptist Christian Hospital Tezpur

Baptist Christian Hospital (BCH) is a multi-specialty healthcare institution located in Tezpur, Assam, India. Established with a mission to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare, the hospital is a leading center for medical services in the region. It offers a wide range of specialties, including emergency medicine, critical care, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, and community health. It is also home to the School of Nursing, Baptist Christian Hospital, which has been training nursing professionals since 1954.

## History

It was founded in 1952 as a small dispensary by Christian Missionaries from the Baptist General Conference USA. In 1954, it became a 30-bed hospital. In 2024, it had a capacity of 130 beds. Baptist Christian Hospital was founded with the goal of delivering quality healthcare services to rural and underserved populations in Assam. Since its inception, the hospital has played a pivotal role in improving healthcare accessibility in the region.
Over the years, BCH has expanded its medical facilities, infrastructure, and educational programs to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community. The School of Nursing, established in 1954, continues to train professional nurses, contributing to the development of skilled healthcare workers across India.
In keeping with its mission, the hospital actively engages in community health initiatives, including child health programs, preventive healthcare, and outreach services to remote areas. With a dedicated team of medical professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, BCH remains a trusted healthcare institution in Northeast India.

## Services

The Baptist Christian Hospital offers a variety of services, including:
i- Clinical Services
* General Surgery
* Open & Laparoscopic
* General Medicine
* Orthopedics
* Obstetrics/Gynecology
* Dermatology
* Pediatrics
* Anesthesia
* Dentistry
* Physiotherapy
* Accident and Emergency Services- 24-Hour Service
* Outreach Services/Camps
* Immunization Services
* Dedicated Stoke Unit
* Mobile Stroke Unit
* High Dependency Unit (HDU)
* Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
* Palliative Care Services
* Digital Dispensary (At Udalguri)
ii- Diagnostic Services
* Pathology
* Microbiology
* Biochemistry
* Virology
* Radiology
* Automated Laboratory – 24-Hour Service
* Digital X-Ray Services – 24-Hour Service
* Ultrasonography
* CT scan
* Endoscopy
* ECG
iii- Other Services
* Pharmacy (24-Hour Service)
* Community Health Department
* Research
* Hospital Dietary Services to Inpatients
* Back Up Electricity Supply – 24 Hours
* Canteen

## School of Nursing

The School of Nursing, Baptist Christian Hospital, was established in April 1954 by Ms. Arlene Jenson and Ms. Betty Pierson, Christian Missionaries from the Baptist General Conference (BGC) USA. The school's main objective was to train nurses who could contribute to improving healthcare delivery in the region. The founding of the school marked an important milestone in the field of nursing education. In its inaugural year, the School of Nursing admitted its first batch of six students. The General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) program offered by the school is recognized by the Assam Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council.
During the training period, students are posted in the parent hospital (Baptist Christian Hospital). However, they also get opportunities to gain clinical experience outside of their parent hospital, including clinical postings/exposure at institutions like LGBRIMH (Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health), the Tezpur Cancer Centre and Makunda Christian Leprosy & General Hospital.