Annual report of the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital : 1922.

  • Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.
Date:
1922
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Credit: Annual report of the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital : 1922. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Mrs. Helen Hoag, who had served us faithfully and ably as Librarian since 1918, resigned in November to take up home duties. Her place has been filled by Miss Edith Robbins, Assistant Librarian since July, and who came to us with special training for her work. The wards in the two surgical pavilions and in one of the two medical pavilions have been painted as have all of the four clinical laboratories. All of the patients’ beds and bedside tables have been re-enamelled. Obsolete laundry machinery has been replaced at an expense of about $3,000. A private fire alarm box has been installed in the Ad¬ ministration Building near the Information Desk. Our building needs, an addition to the Nurses’ Home and a building to house the Resident Staff, private offices for the Visiting Staff, and new quarters for the X-Ray Department, are still unfulfilled. We repeat them here, making an urgent appeal for funds for these much needed additions to the Hospital. Good reading matter helps patients to pass the time in convalescence, and our Library lacks in the number and kind of books needed. Contributions of money or suitable books will be gratefully received. Probably in no way can a small sum of money contribute more to the pleasure of patients. While little out of the usual has been accomplished during the year in the Administrative Department, it has been a busy year and for its successful completion, thanks are largely due to many officers and employees who have worked with an interest and enthusiasm rarely seen. I wish to thank the Trustees and the Staff for hearty co-operation and support throughout the year. JOSEPH B. HOWLAND, M.D., Superintendent. December 31, 1922.