The annual general report of the American Hospital for Refugees shows much fine work is being done in giving medical treatment to the destitute Chinese of Shanghai by the institution. Out of a total of 5294 patients treated in the hospital from December 1939 to November 1940, 94 per cent. received absolutely free attention, The whole income derived from patients was only sufficient to pay six per cent. of the expenditures for the year. To maintain the hospital for another year will cost in the neighbourhood of $400,000, and the committee is urgently appealing for funds to carry on the magnificent work of the institution In his report Dr. J, C. McCracken, the Superintendant, says.
"This report covers the work dene ty the American Hospital for Refugees during its third and largest year of service to the destitute sick of Shanghai, "The generous assistance of the American Red Cross, The China Child Welfare of New York and a large number of relief organizations and charitably inclined individuals, both in Ching and in America, has made it possible for us to maintain more than two hundred and fifty free beds. We are deeply indebted to all who have helped so generously.
"I wish again to thank the thirteen doctors who came faithfully throughout the year and gave their services freely.
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