About us
St. Ignatius Hospital, nestled atop the hillock of Prabhatnagar in Honavar, stands as a beacon of hope and healing for the coastal community of Uttara Kannada District. Established in 1978 under the guidance of the Missionary Sisters of the Queen of Apostles, the hospital has been steadfast in its commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality healthcare to all, regardless of caste, creed, or economic status.
With a humble beginning as a 150-bedded facility, St. Ignatius Hospital has evolved over the years, expanding its services and infrastructure to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region. Surrounded by the St. Ignatius Health and Education Centre, St. Ignatius Institute of Health Sciences, and other vital institutions, the hospital forms the heart of a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem dedicated to serving the community.
Driven by a spirit of service and guided by the principles of integrity and excellence, St. Ignatius Hospital has become a trusted healthcare provider in the region, touching the lives of countless individuals and families through its unwavering commitment to healing and holistic care.
Our Mission
To make available dedicated, quality service to the sick and suffering humanity with compassion and utmost care irrespective of caste , creed and economic status.
Our Vision
Our Vision is a Christ-centered; of an integrated human society living in Love, Freedom, Justice, Peace, and in harmony with the creation.
Our Values
- Compassion and competent care
- Respect for life in all its stages
- Working in collaboration with medical staff, employees and management to provide better health care to society
- Responsible management of resources
Our Objectives
To practice patient centric approach & remain sensitive to the needs of our patients and clients
To provide safe, effective and high quality patient care
To ensure safety of patients, employees and other service providers.
To improve the efficiency of services and health information system and communication.
Use of advanced technology for quick diagnosis and treatment.
To monitor, measure, assess and improve our performance to achieve service excellence.
To empower and involve all employees in continuous quality improvement.
To provide psycho-social and spiritual support through counseling to patients as well as their families to help them cope with stressful situations.
To provide a platform for continuous learning through in-service training for staff
To avail health scheme facilities from Government and NGO’s to assist rural patients
Hospital Committees
- Core Committee
- Interdepartmental Committee
- MRD Committee
- HIC Committee
- Safety Committee
- Grievance redressal Committee
- Drug and Therapeutic Committee
- CPR Committee
- Ethical Committee
- Audit and Quality Improvement Committee
Administration
Sr. Philippa Pereira SRA
Administrator
Sr. A. Susai Mari SRA
Superior – St. Ignatius Convent
Sr. Dr. Rita D’souza SRA
Chief Medical Officer
Sr. Susan Scaria SRA
Nursing Superintendent
Mr. Herrick Fernandes
H.R. Manager
Mr. Anthony Lopes
PRO
