[Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, Petersfield R.D.C.

  • Petersfield (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1937
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Credit: [Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, Petersfield R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INFECTIOUS DISEASES. The Isolation Hosjiital is under tlie control of the Peters- field Joint Hos])ital Board. The accommodation has ])rovcd adequate durino; the year for cases from the Urbaii and Rural Districts, though the jirovision of cubicles or side-wards would help considerably in the general management of this hospital; it is expected that this will be provided in the near future. An efficient steam disinfector is available for the sterilisation of articles from infected homes. Small Pox Hospital. Where necessary the County Council provide arrange¬ ments for removal of cases to their Small Pox Hospital at Winchester. Sanatoria. Sanatoria for cases of Tuberculosis provided by the County Council at Bishopstoke and Chandlers Ford. Infant Life Protection. The Children Act, 1908, as amended by the Children and Young Persons Act 1932, is administered by the County Council. All foster-parents and children are regularly visited by the Medical Staff or Health Visitors of the County, and suitable action taken if indicated. Orthopaedic Treatment. Cases from Child Welfare Centres and Schools are referred to the Clinic held at Ha\'ant or Alton. ArranQcmcnts have o been made at the Treloar Cripples’ Hospital at Alton for those requiring hosi^ital or operative treatment. Maternity and Nursing Homes. There is one registered Nursing Home in the District.
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