THE HOSPITAL BOARD.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 70, 14 July 1914, Page 6

THE HOSPITAL BOARD.

MONTHLY MEETING. The Board mot this morning, when there were present—Messrs J. McAllister (chairman), W. Rogers, E. Hine, E. Walter, A. Meredith and J. Christoffel.—An apology for absence was received from Mr J. Smith. REPORT'S. Dr. Steven (Medical Superintendent) reported: During June eighteen patients were admitted, twelve were discharged, and one died. Fourteen remained at the end of the month. Seven operations were performed under anaesthetics. Towards the end of the month the accommodation for female patients was taxed to its limit, and one case (an urgent one) had to be declined admission for a few days. The Health Inspector reported:— Infectious Diseases: One death from tuberculosis was notified in Stratford County. All precautions were taken against spread of disease. Two cases of scarlet fever were notified. One occurred in Eltham and the patient went to her home in Stratford County. 1 lie other case was notified in Stratford Borough. The patient was removed to hospital and the premises were disinfected. Disinfection was carried out at premises in Stratford Borough alter a recovered scarlet fever case. Recommendations were carried out in connection with two previously notified infectious cases. Stratford Borough: The drainage and plumbing work at the public hospital and three private hospitals was inspected. Two premises wore reported on re insanitary drainage. Three samples of milk were forwarded to the Dominion Analyst for analysis. Each sample complied with the regulations under the “Sale ot Food and Drugs Act, 1908.” Hour milk carts were inspected and found to be satisfactory. Three butchers shops were inspected. Stratford County: One drainage nuisance and one livery stable were inspected. Disinfection fees; I beg to report that it is the custom to charge householders who can pay for disinfection. When the Hqalth Department did the work it was charged for. When I was appointed here the Hawera Boards,arranged to supply the disinfectants for the whole district and instructed me to charge those who could pay. The fees collected just about pay for the material used. Shpuld the Strqtford Board wish to do the work free of charge it could be done providing that the Board supply the disinfectants for tlieir own district.. The apparatus used belongs to the Health Department. The gardener reported: The work is well up and hy another week will be almost ready for seed sowing. I am still able to supply vegetables, haying a good supply of broccoli, artichokes, carrots, leeks and Brussels sprouts, with a fair amount of parsnips!, though they are getting scarce. My work last week was mostly digging and clearing empty plots. I have got three- dozen cabbage plants out, peas and’ broad beans above ground, and I think they will stand any frost we may have. GENERAL.

A resolution of sympathy with the matron (Miss O’Brien) in the recent loss of her father was passed. Copies of resolutions passed by the Wellington Board in regard to venereal diseases were read.-—lt was decided to inform the Wellington Bpayd that the Stratford Board would give the movement every possible help. The gardener reported that damage had been done to the lawns and borders by stock wandering' in through the gates, which seemed to be left open often. He’ drew attention to the damage which might be done il the stock managed to get into the vegetable garden.—lt was decided that the wardsman be made responsible for the closing of the gates.—The chairman said he had been told by the Borough Inspector that he had twice last week impoquded stock from the vicinity.