New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-14
Gan BE CURED HERE.
Nosarsth Branch Prores Nesr-Y York
Air Good for Consun ptiUes.

AR eTOOG TOT COnS17n pliCeS.
=, The snow cannot fall too deeply or remain too
Tong for half a hundred little people IN the
lrSsrsreth branch OF the Seton Hospital, at
lEpuyten Duyvil A kind friend gave a large
number Of sleds the other day. and the little
aSnll1s began at once 10 long for the time when
4he hills on the spacious hospital grounds should
DE covered with snow and converted into sliding
spihoes.
We're the little folks ct Seton Hospital like
fhe hundreds Of other little children within the
aconfnes OF greater Nsw-York, there might be
enothing worth noticing IN the fact that they
ere anxious for sliding time 20 come, but the
half hundred little people IN the Nazareth
branch OF the hospital suffering from con-
sumption, and the fact that IN spite OF the
dreadful malady with which their lives
Handicapped almost at the very start they take
euch keen interest IN outdoor life and sport is
regarded as a favorable omen for the open air
cure by the physicians trained nurses and pa
Eent Sisters OF Charity in charge.
Nor are the little ones the only lovers OF the
open air az Seton Hospital. The two hundred
men patients believe in II. and il IS the gospel
OF the one hundred women patients who with
the children occupy Nazareth branch In fact,
81 IS this loys OF the open air. combined with
the advantages for ENJOYING the same that has
called especial attention recently 10 the work
that is being done by Seton Hospital in COM
batting the great white plague" and has served
20 dispel the popular theory that consumption
cannot be cured IN the climate OF New-York
City.
The fact that out OF l,19S patients receiving
treatment in the year 1904 more than 800 were
reported improved and thirteen as positively
cured coupled with the fact that the figures
Tor 1905 win show further gains IN cures and
improved cases. is taken by consumption spe-
cialists IN New-York not only as evidence Of
the value Of the open air treatment but also
OF the fact that cures be effected in the
climate OF New-York city. for Seton is strictly
q New-York hospital Situated on the east
bank OF the Hudson just across Spuyten Duyvh
Creek the hospital tract includes about sixty
acres OF high, wooded land fronting on Spuyten
Duyvil Parkway on the east and running back
20 the bank OF the Hudson, from which beauti-
ful view Of the river IS 10 be had. II would be
hard TO find IN the Adirondacks or elsewhere a
spot more favored by nature for a consumptives'
hospital than that enjoyed by the Seton.
Probably the most interesting feature OF the
work at the Seton is that connected with the
Nazareth branch. which is devoted especially
20 the care of women and children. Though the
mems department OF Seton Hospital is eleven
years old the Nazareth branch has been founded
only TWO years. In that short time its value has
been amply demonstrated. and already the need
OF facilities with which TO broaden its work has
been felt one OF the greatest needs OF the
branch has been boiler house and laundry,
and this IS being supplied by the erection
of substantial brick building, properly
equipped, al a cost Of about $4,000. To DO this
has exhausted the funds at the command Of the
branch and its friends are now endeavoring
10 make good the expenditure II is planned TO
raise something over $4,000. Those who desire
TO help In the work sending their contriou-
lions 10 the superintendent OF the branch.
Though the new boiler house is not yet COM
rlete, Il will probably be ready by February
Then the pavilions, OF which there are three two
For boys and one for girls VIII be heated DS
steam These payilions have been found 10 bt
a source OF much good IN connection with tbs
work OF the branch, and as soon as the neces'
sary funds are available more Of them, and
buildings Of a more substantial character, WI
be erected. The present payilons are or wood
and while very comfortable are not very attrac-
tive structures. one of the pavilions at the pres
en-. time is devoted 10 orthopedic cases There
Is another frame building for convalescents.
Children OF all ages are received at the Naz-
Hreth branch, ranging from babies few days
old 20 the child OF fifteen years. While pure
food and romps IN the fresh air are building VI
she impoverished bodies OF the little ones. the
ten Sisters OF Charity who have the branch
work IN hand are looking after their mental as
well as their bodily welfare. Kindergarten
GLASSES, well classes Cor children of more
advanced years. are held daily two hours being
devoted 70 girls in the forenoon and the same
length OF time TO boys in the afternoon.
The children. as Well as the women and men
Gre however. urged TO stay out OF doors as much
as possible All OF the wards are light and airy
and balconies surrounding the main building or
all sides are at the disposal OF those not able &c
walk much. There is q recreation room that IS
IN much demand duh days. Not only ID
great attention paid 10 the diet OF the patients
which consists principally OF beefsteak eggs
and cereals. with plenty OF bread, butter milk
coffee ana tea, but every known preoaution Is
taken 10 insure the destruction OF disease germs
Most OF the cleaning IS done by mopping and
ecruebing daily 10 prevent raising dust and
when broons are used II Is only after they have
been dipped IN strong disinfectants As further
prepenuves against contagion the bed. ana bed.
ding are sirec in the sunlight and from time e
time the walls. floors ana ceilings OF the ward.
are washed thoroughly with 6isinfectants Their.
are also the periodical examinations OF patient.
~ the visiting physicians. that are common e
sSosritais Tor the treatment of tuberculosis
Atnoush The Nazareth branch IS under the di
recuon or a Catholic sisterhood Il Is open Ia
panents OF ali faiths. Neither religious belle
nor color makes any difference and Protes tan
eno csthoio and Hebrew, white or black al re-
ceavs the same attention and careful trea,uen.
oEiy necently the sisters nave cared for Janan.
csc ana Chinese patients among the others
Inc Sisters are equally broad minded IN ,h.
ns.ser OF charge Tor the OF patients Mos,
OF those received ut the branch arc sent bv IN,
citys pet There are many others who apply foI
Aio, sno while not able 10 pay The small Ereeirix
nAiSs are In such physical condition that they