The Smile Train Regional Centre at MMHRC was established in 2003, and provides free quality corrective surgeries for cleft lip/palate. With the generous grant support of The Smile Train, USA, we not only provide free quality corrective surgeries but also provide free diagnostics and treatment services, accommodation, and food for patients and their attendees. Additional services include speech therapy, nursing care, counseling, and rehabilitation services which are also provided free. At MMHRC we are fully committed to giving a child with cleft a second chance in life.
Objectives of The Smile Train
- To create a world free of cleft lip/palate world
- To help patients and families gain confidence and acceptance in society
- To provide our patients moral and psychological support
- To provide regular medical and counseling services
List of Services Provided at Our Center
- Pre and Post Counseling for Cleft Lip/Palate patients and their families
- Free surgery, diagnostic and treatment, nursing care, counseling and rehabilitation.
- Speech therapy for cleft palate patients
- Well equipped, state-of-the-art infrastructure, including operation theatre, recovery room, pre and post operative wards
- Marketing and public awareness camps
- Medical reference library
THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF THE SMILE TRAIN
1. INSURE PATIENT SAFETY IS OUR 1ST PRIORITY
2. FOCUS EXCLUSIVELY ON THE PROBLEM OF CLEFTS
3. FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH FREE TRAINING & EDUCATION
4. PROVIDE FREE SURGERY FOR CHILDREN WHO CAN’T AFFORD IT
5. EMBRACE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH
6. INVEST IN RESEARCH TO FIND A WAY TO PREVENT CLEFTS
7. LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO ACCELERATE LEARNING RESULTS
8. PARTNER WITH OTHER CLEFT ORGANIZATIONS AND SHARE RESOURCES
9. OPERATE THE MOST COST – EFFICIENCY CLEFT ORGANISATIONS IN THE WORLD
10. WORK OURSELVES OUT OF A JOB
Facilities of Smile Train:
- Smile Train Ward & Nursing Station
- Smile Train Operation Theater and Recovery Room
- Smile Train Consultation Room
- Smile Train Guest House
- Smile Train Library
- Smile Train Infotech Centre
- Speech Therapy
- Smile Train Mobile Van
- Office
- Marketing
- Video Conference Room
- Class Room
- Research Wing