The Archive · 1940

Beds Seldom Empty

"There is a ward of about 50 beds for children," said the speaker," If any of you question the value of this hospital, I think a peek at these bright-faced youngsters would answer it. There are large wards for men and women. Altogether there are 230 beds, and seldom are these beds empty for more than a few hours.

"In the operating room, very well arranged and lighted, all types of modern collapse operations are carried out. Pneumothcrax, the air treatment, and a great boon to the tuberculous, is given to patients, A large number, well enough to leave the: hospital, come back weekly to "take the air."

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