The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
An Institution of Character
and Reputation
81. JoHN,S HosPTrAL

Among the various institutions
which this city possesses and OF which
every citizen is Justly proud, there is
none probably so well respected and
we'll known as the st. Johns hospital
This institution located as 1t is on a
most beautiful and picturesque bank
Of the Red River of the North. just a
convenient distance from the business
district of Fargo, yet away from the
noise and dust of the busy city, Is a
most attractive looking place. The
surrounding and. outside appearance
is far superior to that OF any similar
organization. No matter how warm
the day, the dense shade, the green
lawn, the busy fountain, and the COM
Portable lawn chairs possess cool
and refreshing invitation to one who
is worn out, tired and weary.
Just beside the hospital, and between.
It and the city lies the naturally wood,
ed park Of fourteen acres. All in all
no more ideal spot could have been
selected for an institution OF this
character. 1t is beauty spot in the
city and its keepers are certainly to be
congratulated upon its always artistic
appearance. Situated as It Is in one of
the city's most select resident sections,
it is easily accessible by both street
cars and private vehicles.
But the readers of this paper must
not be lead to believe that all the at
tention at this modern infirmary is
given to the outward appearance, for it
is with even more exactness and far
more accuracy that every department
of the interior is conducted. The at
tending staff is composed Of we'll
known physicians, surgeons, specialists
and nurses, who are at all times pre-
pared to treat with the greatest COM
potency, all known ailments. The hos
pital is open to all reputable physicians
SO that the patients may retain their
own doctors If they so desire.
The equipment is superior, having
been selected by those who have had
large experience in conducting SINH
lar institutions, and is thoroughly
modern in every particular. New de-
vises are added as they are proven
worthy, and practical to the demands
of the patients. The operating rooms
areN>large and well lighted, and have
in connection. every facility for the
best and most skillful, at the same
time speedy operations. The, steriliza-
ton process in connection with this |
room is one Of the features of the hos
pital. This process is carried out in |
detail, not only In the operating room
but throughout the entire establish
ment.
The rooms are all of a good size,
neatly furnished and we'll lighted; the
whole aim appearing to be to make
the patient as cheerful and comfort
able as possible. This, together with
watchful care given by the attendants,
has established for this hospital 9
name and reputation unequaled by any
other in the state.
The house is well equipped with
large piazzas which afford convalesc-
ing patients unexcelled opportunities
for enjoying a wealth of sunshine,
which is so helpful, If not quite essen
tial. in materially assisting convalesc-
ents to regain their strength.
The culinary department is in charge
of experts and is conducted with espec-
ial attention and care In this depart
ment the needs of the sick and con-
valescent are catered to, and the de-
sires also as far as are within the at
tending physicians orders.
In connection with ST. Johns hos
pital, is a training school for nurses,
where young women are instructed in
the care of the sick. Careful attention
is given to this department and the
training school is glad at all times to
furnish information regarding the
services of those under instruction. The
ST. Johns hospital was opened in 1900,
and since that time. has grown in size
and Importance and at the present time
is one OF the largest institutions of its
kind in the northwest.