Sacred Heart Hospital is a general hospital with some 250 licensed beds, bays and treatment spaces. The campus is located within 1 km from Thoothukudi old bus stand.

It is the major health care provider for the Thoothukudi region. S.H.H provides a wide range of health care services with a 24 hour emergency care centre and comprehensive medical, surgical, maternity, pediatric and rehabilitation services. The hospital accommodates a specialist medical center as well as pharmacy and diagnostic services.