Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-06
8AckUS HOSPITAL
 ADMITTED e63 PATIENTS
In Past Year-&53 Were Discharged
 Cured-AnnuaI Report is Issued.

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 cured-Annuai Report is Issued.
 The big and imuortant work done by l the well equipped Backus hospital is shown in the 18th annual report of the l institution, just issued in printed form It is nicely illustrated.
 Executive Committees Report. The following is in part the annua report Of the executive committed, F 1 l.. Wooward, secretary, for the year ending Sept. 30, 1912:
 Number of meetings held, IA; num- Der of patients treated in genera l wards, 497: number of patients treat ed in private rooms, 166; largest num- her Of patoents at one time 35; daily average, 31; average cost per week SEQ; number of out patients, 1,247; in i volVing 3,117 visits; genera diseases 1,143, involving 2.S57 visits; eye and ear. SS, involving 90 visits; woman's l diseases. 21, involving ITO visits: num- Der of ambulance calls. 123: number of births. 43; number of deaths. 64. The Eliza A. Tompkins free bed has been occupied during the entire year 1 and the new wing has been in use 1 several months, proving a valuable addition to the hospital buildings.
 There has been no change in the medical and surgical staff except the greatly regretted death of Dr. Patrick H. Hartman and the appointment of Dr. Harry E. Higgins to succeed him.
 Changes in Superintendent.
 The hope expressed at tn , last an nual meeting that the superintendent, Mir. Symfngton, might be fully re- l stored to health. has not been realized ! and his resignation, which was ten 1 dered in July, was accepted. In recog- hilton of his long and faithful service it was voted to continue his full salary to Oct. l, and to grant him smaller amount each month from that date fnrfhaT action hA
 Staff Changes.
 The resignation of Miss Mary L. Love as matron and superintendent of nurses, and of Miss Alica Fitz as dietitian, have also been received and accepted, the vacancies having been filled by the appointment of Miss Kathleen A. Dowd, former head nurse, salary, and the appointment of Miss Ida M. Egil. one of our graduate nurses, te fill the position of head nurse. Temporarily, the position of E. Moriarty. Miss Helen P. Ryder, graduate of Mary Heminway depart ment of household arts of the state normal school, Birmingham, Mass. has been appointed to succeed Miss Fitz as dietitian.
 For several months MT Trumbun treasurer of the hospital, has been too i'll to perform the duties of that office. and he offered his resignation, but he was persuaded to withdraw it until the annual meeting, and the sec retary was appointed acting treasurer in the meantime.
 During the year the rates for use of ambulance and of board for pa tieIits have been increased to partially cover the increased cost to the hos pital
 Ladies Advisory Board Reports.
 The ladies' advisory board, compris- ing Mrs. Hugh H. Osgood, Mrs Charles L. Hubbard, Mrs John C. Averill and Mrs. James L. Case, makes reports as follows:
 During the past year we have made more than our usual number of visits, and are glad to report great improve ment in all departments of the hos pital. We are most fortunate in our new superintendent and matrcn. They are untiring in their efforts to raise the work of the hospital to the high est efficiency. taking great personal pride and interest in everything con nected with it. We wish to thank all who have in any way contributed to the comfort and pleasure of the pa tients and nurses on the different holi- days during the year. We egret the resignation of Mrs. Adam Reid from our committee, her place now being filled most acceptably by Mrs. James l.. Case.
 superintendent's Report
 Supt. F. Leon Hutchins reports as follows:
 Number of patients remaining in hospital Oct 1, 1911. r: admitted dur ing the year, 6ss; total, 6S0; males, 34S; females, 315: total, 663
 Discharged Well 453, improved 7s, not improved II. not treated 3. died 64 born in hospital 43.
 Remaining in hospital Sept 30. 1912 males 1s. females r: total s6; high est number any one day. 55; lowest number any one day, Is; daily aver, age. 35: number of weeks occupied, tendants and others averaged 40; total average, 75; ambulance calls. 122.
 Out Patient Departments.
 For general diseases: Number of pa tients treated, 1,2s4; number of visits made, 2,563.
 For diseases of the eye and ear. Number of patients treated. 83; num- Der of visits made, 90. Glasses were furnished to 75 patients, of which paid.
 patients treated, 21; number of visits made, ITO Total number of patients treated, 1.247; total number of visits made, 3.117.
 The Eliza Tompkins free bed has been occupied every day during the year; g patients have been treated entirely free. occupying the hospital 7l4 days; S1 patients have been par italy supported either by themselves or by the different towns
 The current expenses of the year. including all items. amount to $36. S16.s9, & detailed statement of which appears In the superintendents ac count.
 Summary of Expenses.
 Extraordinary expenses: Lectures to nurses. $12s: insurance, s305: outsids water s1s.3s; total s44s.3s: balance current exnenses. s35,s61.51; total, sss.s10.5e. Deduct cash received from rsIas AE s>counts. s1s4s5; deduct