DEPARTMENTS
Clinical
Accident & Emergency
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Anaesthesia & Intensive Care
The Department of Anaesthesia of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital came formally into being from December, 1993 when the first Consultant Anaesthetist and H.O.D. was appointed in the person of Dr. A. O. Oyegunle on 1/12/93 Prior to this date, Anaesthesia was coordinated by other departments and anaesthetic services were given by Nurse Anaesthetist with occasional assistance by Medically qualified anaesthetics principally from UCH - Ibadan.
Community Medicine & Primary Care
We are concerned with the total health of the individual within the home environment and in the community, and with the application of comprehensive care to the prevention and treatment of illness in the entire community. A strong primary health care system provides access to high quality care delivered by a team of health professionals that meets the needs of patient and their families of all ages in any health care setting.
ENT / ORL
Specialists in a wide range of ear, nose and throat (ENT) and head and neck problems. Our doctors are specialists in head and neck surgery, sinus and allergy disorders, sleep-disordered breathing, laryngology and voice disorders, hearing loss and ear disorders, evaluation of dizziness and imbalance, as well as tinnitus (‘ringing in the ear’).
Family Medicine
We strive to provide continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family practice encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system, and every disease entity.
Medicine
The Department of Medicine was established in December, 1985 with late Dr.E.A. O Fakoya as its first Head of Department and as part of the foundation units of the OACHS and OOUTH. The Department of Medicine renders Clinical Services s well as training for medical students and postgraduate resident doctors of both Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.
Nursing Services
Personalizing the care of each client/ patient. Ascertaining, supporting and maintaining patient’s capacity for meeting his needs and also recognising patient’s strength and limitations. Protecting patients from threats to his safety comfort and well being also supporting the patient and ease his suffering during all phases of illness. Hereby, assisting in the restoration of the patient to the fullest capacity.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Committed to treating diseases of the female reproductive organs also care of women during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs, also specializes in other women’s health issues, such as menopause, hormone problems, contraception (birth control), and infertility.
Ophthalmology
The Department started as a Unit in 1986 with Dr. Quadri running the Eye Clinic once a week on voluntary basis. He was later joined by Dr. (Mrs.) Onabolu, an Honorary Consultant. The Unit became a full Department in April 1999. The Department has successfully trained nine (9) Consultants Ophthalmologist.
Orthopeadic & Trauma
We are devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Also keen to study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents or violence to a person, and the surgical therapy and repair of the damage. hereby, restoring mobility and keeping our nation in motion.
Peadiatrics
The department of paediatrics took off in January 1986 as one of the foundation Clinical departments of the teaching hospital, having a single children ward with 10 cots. With further development in terms of patients turn out and staff strength, the department acquired 3 additional beds and 2 phototherapy units by July 1986. The Inital staff strength was Consultant 1, SHO/Registrars 4, House Officer 3, Senior Nursing Sister 1, Sister 3, Staff Nurses 8.
Pharmacy
Most times Pharmacy (OPD) is the last port to be visited by a patient that has come to the hospital for treatment. Pharmacist (Drug Consultants) are therefore placed in a situation where they need to counsel the patients on the usage and the expected side effects of the prescribed drugs. They are also expected to advice the prescribers on drug interaction and or contraindications.
Physiotherapy
The department of Physiotherapy was one of the departments inherited from General Hospital, Sagamu at inception of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in 1986. The department was formally an old Gymnasium but later expanded to what it is now under the headship of Mrs. I.S. Afolabi (the former Head of Department). A lot of transformation has since taken place in the department till date.
Radiology
Acute diagnosing and treating disease and injury, using medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging, and ultrasound.
Health Information Management
Health information management services are provided by registered health information officers and registered health information technicians. Health information management professionals oversee health records system and manage health related information to ensure that it meets relevant medical, administrative and legal requirements. In a nutshell, health Information professionals act as data brokers in OOUTH, Sagamu.