The District Nurses work in conjunction with the charitable organisations of this city, and, more especially, with the King's Daughters' Society. An office was maintained at this Society's premises and visits were received from the poor who require assistance. Sick persons were visited in their homes and nursing assistance rendered. There were 3,134 visits paid to such homes during 1037. The Convalescent Home of the above Society was visited regularly and appropriate steps were taken when infect tious diseases were discovered. During the past year there was an outbreak of Scarlatina in the Home (T cases). These were sent to Hospital and the Home quarantined.
Visits were also paid to the Florence Spooner Home for aged women, and nursing assistance.given when re quired.
Maternity cases were given cards for admission to the Sacred Heart Hospital and also to the St, Marie Hospital. Free milk was distributed to mothers and children who were given instructions regarding feeding and general cleanliness.
Thirty to forty pounds of free milk were obtained daily during September and October.
Attempts were made to provide free dental treatment, but only one family availed itself of this service.
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