Hospital Map

Overview

Hospital Map is a web application designed to help users locate nearby hospitals on an interactive map. The application uses geolocation services and mapping technologies to provide real-time hospital locations, making it easier for users to find healthcare facilities quickly.

Features

• Interactive Map Interface - Browse a user-friendly map to find hospitals in your area.
• Geolocation Support - Automatically detects your location and centers the map accordingly.
• Hospital Information - Displays details about each hospital, including name, address, and contact information.
• Search Functionality - Users can search for hospitals in specific locations.
• Responsive Design - Works on both desktop and mobile devices.

Technologies Used

Frontend:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• EJS (Embedded JavaScript Templates)

Backend:

• Node.js
• Express.js

APIs and Libraries:

• Leaflet - A lightweight JavaScript library for interactive maps.
• OpenStreetMap - Provides free geographic data.

Installation

To run the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/SAPtadeep27/hospital_map.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd hospital_map

3. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the Application:

   npm start

   The application will run on http://localhost:3000 by default.

Usage

1. Access the Application: Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000 or visit the live version at Hospital Map.

2. Enable Geolocation: Grant permission for the app to access your location for accurate results.

3. Explore Hospitals:

   • Use the interactive map to find hospitals.
   • Click on markers to view hospital details.
   • Search for hospitals by city or address.

Project Structure

hospital_map/
├── public/
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── styles.css
│   ├── js/
│   │   └── main.js
│   └── images/
├── views/
│   ├── index.ejs
│   └── layout.ejs
├── app.js
├── package.json
└── README.md

• public/: Contains static assets like CSS, JavaScript, and images.
• views/: Holds EJS templates for rendering HTML pages.
• app.js: The main server file for handling requests.
• package.json: Manages dependencies and scripts.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Description of changes"

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Open a Pull Request.

Acknowledgments

• Leaflet for the interactive map library.
• OpenStreetMap for providing open-source map data.

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Thank you for using Hospital Map! Feel free to contribute and enhance the project.