SH Medical Centre (SHMC) marked a significant milestone with the blessing and inauguration of its new clinic at Pampady Velloore on December 29, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to expanding quality healthcare services to the community. The event was held with solemnity and wide public participation.

The blessing ceremony was conducted at 2:30 PM by Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Kollara, Vicar of Devamatha Church, Chenammpally, Pampady. The formal inauguration followed at 4:30 PM and was officiated by Shri V. N. Vasavan, Hon’ble Minister for Ports, Cooperation, and Devaswoms.

The program began with a welcome address by Rev. Sr. Jeena Rose, SH, Director of SH Medical Centre. The blessing address was delivered by Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Kollara, while the presidential address was given by Rev. Sr. Catherine Nedupuram, Provincial Superior, St. Mathews Province, Changanassery. The inaugural address was delivered by the Hon’ble Minister Shri V. N. Vasavan.

Several dignitaries extended their best wishes on the occasion, including Adv. Siju K., Pampady Panchayat President; Shri Jaiji, Pampady Block President; Smt. Ushakumari, Kottayam District Panchayat Member (Pampady Division); Smt. Susan Kuruvilla, 1st Ward Member, Pampady; Shri Jeenu, President, Velloore Cooperative Bank; Dr. Raj Kumar Kaimattom, President, Ellom Citizen Forum; Shri Reji T.S., CPM Local Area Secretary; Rev. Fr. Kuriakose, Blossom Valley; Shri Shashidharan, Secretary, Public Library Citizen Forum; Shri Rojan Kozhisheri, Citizen Forum President; library-wise presidents and resident association treasurers; Shri Kurikose, 20th Ward Member; Shri Praveen, 21st Ward Member; Shri Aneesh Gromattom, Congress Mandalam President; and Dr. Cherian Eapen, Founder and President of Roy International Children’s Foundation.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Dais James, PRO, Pampady, and the function concluded with the Hospital Anthem. The inauguration of SHMC Clinic Pampady marks an important step forward in strengthening accessible and compassionate healthcare services for the people of Pampady and surrounding areas.