Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-05
HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL.
An Institution That Does Much
Good in a Quiet Way,


tions--A Refuge Indeed for Those in
suffering That Must be Borne.
Peninsula Methodist
Good Methodists everywhere read
with much interest of the great work of
the Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn and
of the good service done in the newly
built Methodist Hospital in the city of
Philadelphia. These attract our atten-
ton, because Of denominational interest:
but as we admire them and the good
work they are doing, we may not realize
that in this goodly city of Wilmington,
where the Permissible Methodist is pub.
lished, there is also tiue institution
for the healing Of the people; one that is
entirely unsGctarian, and yet supported
and patroni2ed by people of all creeds,
and is doing great amount Of good IN
II quiet way.
The Homeopathic Hospital of Will
mington receives all who apply for ad-
mission; without regard to race, re-
ligion or coloE the destitute and dis.
eased are helped, comforted, and healed
II possible; and by means of several
free beds, this is TO many without
money and without price.
This hospital is chiefly supported by
voluntary contributions from those who
believe that there is need for it, and
VINO believe IN the work II is doing for
those VINO cannot otherwise receive
such attention as Is given inside its walls,
and VINO believe in providing suitable
place, with perfect sanitary arrange
ments, proper dietary ana good nursing,
with the best medical and surgical
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attendance the city affords for those
Who,oy reason OIL varying circumstances,
cahhot, IN thelr own homes or boarding
houses, be as well cared for as in well
equipped hospital, where a moderate
rate Is c9afged and patients can have
all the quiet anu privacy they desire.
once before III these columns, the
Work OF the nurses training school was
placed pelore an interested public, with
lhe result OF such a favorable impress.
sion, that several competent young
Wcmen applied 70 enter the school for
me TWO years, course OF study, by
when to ut themselves for such a
worthy HE work; and already the com
mehcement OIL THIS school Is looked for,
as one OF the yearly events Of interest
III our city.
IN thls hospitaple there have recently
been made many needed improvements;
an open stairway has been placed in the
interior 81 the building; long corridors
nave oGen arranged, to entirely detach
ING Wafds FROM the entrances to the
rooms ior private patients, SO that one
IN SPECIAL room can be as much sepa-
rated from inc olher inmates as though
IN another building. The whole inte-
rlor mas been painted in light, cheerful
colors, 70 harmonic with the furnish
lngS; ana the entire establishment put In
suGA thorough order and repair in sani-
| tafy respects, as We'll as IN those OF
beauty, That u Is really pleasure to
walk through the wards, and realize
/ now comfortable sick people can be
made by outward Influences: and what
rest and comfort can be had IN the still
ness ana beauty oil the rooms for pri-
waite patients, The board OF managers,
all women, who have charge of this in
stitution, are glad to have visitors go
through the hospital and see its work
ings, on the regular visiting days which
are sundays and Wednesdays, between
the hours OF 9 and D y. IN.
there are many advantages offered
here Tor those needing, expecting, and
preadlng surgical operations, or who
are stricken With diseases incident to all
humanity. They can be really better
cared Tor than IN most homes; having
all needed appliances, and being pre-
pared for emergencies, with trained
nurses at hand, enforced quiet and
system, so needtul to perfect recovery
from illness or surgical treatment.
The nurses in their neat uniforms and
dainty little caps bending over the beds
their quick glances, trained TO note the
slightest change IN ones condition;
their deft hands TO bring ease and com.
Tort TO tlfeu body or aching head; the
sense OF being well taken care Of and
having no care for ones self or sur
roundlngs, are all potent factors in
fastening complete restoration to
health. These trained nurses, aside
from their good work in the hospital
fill growing need that is felt both by
physicians and families, for skilled
assistance in sickness of whatever SORT
it may br.
Recently the nurses from this hospital
have been sent out BY the physicians
request, upon emergency or accident
calls, rendering fine and immediate
help, as specially needed. They have
also responded 10 requests for temporary
help, in cases brought to the notice. 81
the Associated Charties-such sickness
as otherwise means suffering without
care, or means to provide it.
Miss Mary White, the competent
tion charity for humonity,s ,noor ~