At St. Gerard’s Hospital, consultants responds promptly to patients care. They offer personalised care to patients.
The Hospital offer consultancy services in the following surgical and medical areas:

• Orthopaedic
• Paediatric
• Neurosurgery
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Urology
• Endoscopy
• Internal Medicine
• O&G
• Maxillofacial

In St. Gerard’s Hospital, after doctor consultation & diagnosis, nurse work begins. They mainly focuses on helping patients and meets their needs through emotional, social, physical, cognitive & spiritual. Our services include: Communicate with patients At STGCH, lots of people visit in a day either from village or city. People who are not educated required more consultation care as compared to educated one because it’s a matter of someone’s health. For this purpose, effective communication in the healthcare system is necessary that can improve outcomes in the healthcare environment. The nurse has the responsibility of communicating with the patient and clears their doubt because if the communication is not effective, the healing process will be inhibited. Take care of Patient Safety Nurses determine prevent medication errors and ensures patients receive the correct treatment & therapy. In the case of fall or skin breakdowns, our responsibility is to provide proper safeguards. As per patient condition, he/she is charged accordingly, nurses are more likely to recognise inefficiencies and recommend a change if necessary. Caregiver We take care of patients in St. Gerard’s hospitals like a mother takes care of children. The care afforded depends on the needs & requirements of a patient. The care delivered to a patient depends on the stage of illness like if someone suffers from cancer require more care than a person suffers from normal fever. Being a Teacher of patient Nurses at STGCH teach patients about their health and medications. Sometimes a patient will be confused about certain procedures & steps, nurse clears all doubts like a teacher. We provide patient satisfactory services.

SGCH Pharmacy is one of a kind; beautifully designed to carry out hospital pharmaceutical services. The Pharmacy operates 24-hours in a continuum with pharmacists on duty, who are well equipped and up-to-date with information to fill prescriptions for patients, offering pharmaceutical care and educating the patients on the importance of their drug therapy.
The Pharmacy may be consulted about medication-related issues 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The department provides clinical pharmacy services to all patients in the wards by reviewing medicine charts, monitoring drug therapy and ensuring prompt supply of medications. We assist and work together with health care professionals in the hospital to ensure positive clinical outcomes of all drug therapies. The Out-Patient unit is responsible for dispensing medications and filling prescriptions daily for new and follow-up patients in our various clinics as well as walk in clients. Our Core Activities:
The department carries out the following activities:

• Procurement, storage and dispensing of drugs
• Counselling of patients on drug use.
• Provision of information on drug related issues to patients and other health workers.
• Arrangement and presentation of seminars and clinical discussions on patient drug therapy and management and other drug related issues.
• Monitoring of adverse drug reactions

Quality Assurance Services
The pharmacy conduct quality assurance testing to validate the products been consumed by the patients to ensure their safety, potency and preciseness of drug therapy.

Pediatrics
At St. Gerard's catholic Hospital we have a well-staffed and equipped pediatrics Unit where quality care and services are given to all children who pass through our doors. The unit has Consultant Pediatricians managing both Neonatology and General peadiatrics and supported by several highly trained and skilled doctors, nurses and other support staff to provide optimal care to our patients.
Patient Care
At SGCH you are sure to get the best round-the-clock pediatrics out-patient (clinic) and in-patient care (ward) care. In the pediatric out-patient clinics, we treat common illnesses and emergencies in children of all ages from new-born to adolescents. Patients can also call in to book appointments with our doctors. We also run special clinics namely new-born clinic, well-child clinic, and sickle cell clinic. Children requiring in-patient care are admitted into our child-friendly paediatric wards that are properly partitioned into affordable single and double rooms that provide comfort for sick children and their caregivers. Our clients are guaranteed round-the-clock empathetic and professional care, to help them recover quickly.
Special Care Baby Unit/Neonatology
The special care baby unit SGCH is a sub-specialty of paediatrics that focuses on the medical needs of newborn babies. The SCBU is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, to care for premature babies and new-born with complex medical problems. It also provides mothers the opportunity to breastfeed and bond with their babies. The team at the SCBU goes on to provide follow-up care, for new-born at the new-born clinic, which runs two times a week.
Well Child Clinic
In recognition of the huge role of preventive medicine in healthcare, the paediatrics unit of SGCH runs the well-child clinic. At the clinic, well children are seen at stipulated ages for general health checks, growth monitoring, and immunization checks, thus allowing for early detection and prevention of disease. Caregivers are also counseled on child nutrition and general well-being.
Our immunization services are operated by well trained staff, and offer the national routine, as recommended by the Federal Ministry of Health.
Paediatrics Services

In-patient Clinic

Out-patient Clinic

Neonatology

Newborn Intensive care

Pre-term baby care

Maternity We recognize that pregnancy and birth are really important times for women and their families and we will support your individual birth choices with up-to-date facilities, information and highly trained staff treating you with compassion and respect. We adhere to the concept of comprehensive maternity care which encompasses;

• Preconception care,
• Antenatal services
• Intra-partum and post-natal services.

Maternity Services
Our Maternity Department support new mothers and their babies, as well as expectant mothers who require hospitalization during pregnancy. We’ll help you and your family welcome your new baby and prepare for your new life together. Our maternity services include:

• Preconception Care
• Prenatal Translucency [NT])
• Antenatal Care
• Ultrasound Scan
• Fetal Surveillance
• Cardiotocography
• Labour and Delivery
• Operative Deliveries
• Contraception

Others
Labour & Delivery
Our team will provide you and your baby with nurturing care and an extraordinary birth experience and help your family welcome your new baby and prepare for your new life together.
Developmental Pediatrics
When babies are born prematurely or at high risk for developmental or behavioral issues, our team monitors and supports their development. Parents can also consult with our team when they have concerns or questions about their child.
OBSTETRIC AND GYANAECOLOGICAL CARE
Our physicians and nurses have expertise for every type of pregnancy and delivery.
GYANAECOLOGY
Our Gynaecology unit manages all gynaecological cases.

Orthopedic Surgical Services
The objectives of orthopaedic and surgical services in the hospital include the following:
1. To obtain medical knowledge for the work up, classification and treatment options for a variety of bone and soft tissue tumor or injured organ both in adults and children. .
2. To obtain knowledge and comprehension of common surgical approaches for common bones and soft tissue tumor or injuries to organs.
3. To obtain acumen in diagnosing and proposing treatment in clinical setting and the surgical treatment of pathological fractures.
4. Good interpersonal communication is equally adhered to. The focus of orthopedic and surgical services in the hospital is to prevent and treat both ante-chronic from mild, moderate or severe conditions. Some services offered in this unit include:

• Musculoskeletal Disorder
• Fracture
• Joint Replacement
• Neurovascular problems
• Continuous passive motion therapy.
• Casting of plastic of paris
• Exploratory loparatomy
• Hermiamophy
• Appendicitis
• Colostomy
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Bone alignment
• Skeletal Traction
• Craniotomy
• Debridement
• Lominectomy

Intensive Care Unit
The hospital in her quest to render significant services to the masses, radical approaches have been employed to increase the quality of services rendered through diagnosis and management of life threatening conditions requiring sophisticated organ support including invasive and non-invasive mentoring. The unit manages life threatening illness from medical, surgical, trauma cases. Machines used in the department are;
Ventilator, Cpap machine, Mobile X-Ray/Ultrasound, and ECG machine etc.

This is a point at which accident and emergency cases are attended to. Urgent attention is given adequately to emergency cases of trauma, surgical, medical etc that occurs within and outside Kaduna metropolis including Referral cases from other facilities across the country.

DOTs Center
Tuberculosis is a persistent problem in the developing world and the biggest cause of mortality. The advent of AIDS has made the disease a major public health problem which has recently been exacerbated by increasing numbers of high-risk patients. A rapid and timely diagnosis of tuberculosis is thus essential to combat this disease. At SGCH we use the latest PCR technology to diagnosis TB and therefore give accurate diagnosis and faster turnover of test results. We also provide patients and family members with valuable information During counselling, patients are informed about TB, how the disease spreads, signs and symptoms, consequences of not following treatment guidelines, why treatment is long and why completion of treatment is critical, likely adverse events during therapy, and cost involved in treatment and what free/public services are available to patients. Patients need to be told that TB is a fully curable and treatable disease. We must use patient centered approaches, and recognize that all TB patients deserve a minimum package of holistic TB care services that are not restricted to diagnosis and pharmacological treatment, but include counselling and support services as well.

physiotherapy is the treatment and rehabilitation of disease conditions, deformities (either congenital or acquired) and traumatic injuries by physical means. Such physical means can be in the form of therapeutic exercises (i.e. as in exercise therapy), soft tissue mobilization ( massage), manipulations (i.e. of soft tissues or of the musculoskeletal system) and the use of variety of physical agents such as water at therapeutic temperatures (i.e. as in hydrotherapy), lights or radiations (i.e. as in actinotherapy), heat including moist, dry and radiant heat as in thermotherapy, electricity including the use of low, medium and high frequency electrical currents (i.e. as in electrotherapy), low temperature media such as ice or as can be effected by some chemicals (i.e. as in cryotherapy), applied mechanical and electromechanical appliances including applied supportive gadgets, mechanical vibrations including the therapeutic use of ultrasonic energy (i.e. as in ultrasound). Physiotherapy is extensively employed in the management and rehabilitation of acute and chronic conditions. It is employed in the management of under listed conditions just to mention a few. 1. Respiratory infections 2. Degenerative inter vertebral disc disease resulting in pains in the back. 3. Soft tissue injuries such as contusions, ruptures, ligamentous and tendinous injuries. 4. Joint injuries such as subluxation, dislocation, sprains, strains e.t.c. 5. Surgical operations, either those planned or the ones carried out in emergencies in an attempt to save lives. 6. Burns as caused by fire or flame, hot water, hot oils, electrical or chemicals. 7. Cerebrovascular accidents or other neurological conditions of sudden onsets. 8. Management of the semi-conscious or unconscious patients. At SGCH, physiotherapists play major roles in the enhancement of comprehensive health care delivery. They work as part of the interdisciplinary team comprising of Doctors, Nurses and others.

      The Radiology Department offers a comprehensive range of imaging tests in support of the clinical practices of the hospital. These highly sophisticated imaging services provide our doctors and patients with the most accurate, timely and informative results. Mission, Vision & Value

• • Provide high-quality, safe and compassionate care to patients through medical imaging.
  • Advance the frontiers of medical science by integrating our clinical expertise with research.

Our Vision: To be the Centre of Excellence in medical imaging. We are committed to delivering the highest quality and safest care to our patients. What We Do St. Gerald’s catholic hospital radiology Department offers diagnostic and interventional radiology services that include:

• • Digital radiography (general radiography)
  • Fluoroscopy-guided special studies in HSG, IVU, Barium investigations
  • 4D ultrasonography
  • Colour Doppler
  • General CT investigation –whole body CT
  • CT angiography
  • CT colonography and bronchoscopy
  • CT and ultrasound-guided biopsies
  • Theatre radiography

Our Team We have a highly integrated team consisting of radiologists, radiographers, sonographers, nurses and support staff to provide the best patient outcomes. Hours of Service

• • • Monday – Friday: 8am – 8pm
    • Saturday: 9am – 1pm

Why Choose Us? Individualized care and specialty expertise: We provide individualized care for each patient to obtain the highest quality images and ensure the most accurate diagnoses. Safety: as some imaging studies require the use of radiation, we always ensure that safety measures are maintained and kept to the highest possible industry standards for you and our medical staff. Reliability: we accurately provide the service you require ensuring all parameters are met to deliver the highest quality. Responsiveness: we are willing and able to help clients promptly. This includes being able to fit in appointments, doing the required imaging on time and sending the films and report soon after the tests. Assurance: you will be comfortable and confident with the service you receive while being comforted that we have your best interests at heart.

Laboratory Services

The laboratory department provides laboratory information and services needed for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. It is saddled with the responsibility of processing, mentoring, evaluating, and carrying out research work. It encompasses such disciplines as chemical pathology, Haematology and medical microbiology. We also offer a comprehensive HIV/AIDs care and support program otherwise known as Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART).

We operate for 24 hours every day exception of ART unit who operates from 6:00 am to 3:45 pm from Monday to Friday exclusion of public holidays. We have a total of twenty-one trained and licensed professionals ranging from Medical laboratory scientist, Microbiologist, and Medical pathologist and Medical laboratory technicians.

The department render over a Hundred and Eight tests which include:

Chemical pathology: Services rendered at the chemical pathology axis are; Hormonal Assay, Glycoted haemoglobin (HbATc), Lipid profile,Liver function, Kidney function, Rheumatoid factor etc. Haematological Services: These include; Full blood count, packed cell volume / Haemoglobin, Hepatitis B profile, Clotting Profile, Genotype, ABO blood grouping, CD4 count etc Medical Microbiological Services: These include; Bacteriology, Parasitology, Immunology, Mycology, Gene expert etc. HIV/AIDS testing and Counseling Services. Blood Banking Services.

We have also acquired sophisticated modern digital machines to render adequate services to the general public. These include: Full Automated Chemistry Analyzer, Cyflon Machine, Haematology Analyzer, Reflofron Plus, Urine Analyzer, Gene Expert Machine, Microplate Reader, Blood Bank, Spectrophotometer, Glycated Haemoglobin Analyzer etc.

In addition, the testing quality is always monitored through quality control which is run and analyzed before samples are processed on regular basis. Samples for proficiency testing also known as External Quality Assessment on the other hand are sent to our clinical Laboratory from the Medical Laboratory Science of Nigeria (MLSCN) with the aim of assessing the performance of our test thereby improving the patient’s safety.

All these are done to make sure that:

• Reliable quality result are produced
• Timely release of test result
• Patients treatment are enhanced
• Patients get better in good time
• Trust is established along treatment line
• To maintain confidentiality of patient test result
• Good interpersonal relationships are employed etc

NHIS

ST Gerard's Catholic Hospital is an accredited provider of the national health insurance scheme which is a Scheme established under Act 35 of 1999 constitution by the Federal Government of Nigeria, which is aimed at providing easy access to healthcare for all Nigerians at an affordable cost through various prepayment systems. NHIS is totally committed to securing universal coverage and access to adequate and affordable healthcare in order to improve the health status of Nigerians, especially for those participating in the various programmes/products of the Scheme NHIS is to provide social health insurance in Nigeria where health care services of contributors are paid from the common pool of funds contributed by the participants of the Scheme. National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of St. Gerard’s Catholic hospital was established to make St. Gerard’s the most preferred healthcare provider among all NHIS accredited Hospitals by being responsive and compassionate to all clients including NHIS enrollees and partnership alike. We currently work with over 37 HMOS to provide this service.

Our core processes includes management of Clients (Consultation, Drugs and Investigations) which are closely monitored and fast track to avoid unnecessary delay, bills of H.M.Os and other clients on monthly basis for settlement, consultation at the Centre or at the Family Medicine Department, registration and opening of green folder after due confirmation.

The mortuary at St. Gerard's catholic Hospital provides a dignified, efficient, and compassionate service in attending to the needs of relatives and the respectful care of the deceased.