Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-14
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Backus Hospital.

Mr.. Editor: AS one who has come
into close contact with the publicity
the past ten years. and who has also
come into close touch with the Back
us hospital, has had the opportunity
to note the equipment, and observe
the service it renders and is capable
of rendering to the community, I have
been surprised to find that the people
generally seem to know but little of
an institution, of which they have ev-
every right to feel justly proud and
thankful.
l have come to know the hospital
well. and 7 feel that it compares IA
vorably with some of the beds on our
country. Not only has it a beautiful
site healthful location, and fine build
ines but an excellent equipment, and
the services of competent physicians
and surgeons.
A visit of inspection will show that
certain of the wards are extensively
used and apparently appreciated, most
of the beds being occupied. but it is
surprising to find that the whole
maternity department, both public
and private wards, while used to some
extent, IL by no means doing all that
it is canahle Of doing or would do, if
the mothers Of Norwich realized its
advantages-"au the comforts of
home. with none of the discomforts."
The location of the ward gives COM
plete privacy and quiet: no noise of
street traffic or children: no disturb
ance from inquisitive friends or GU
riOuS neighbors. Even a casual in
spection will show that the equipment
in this department is most complete.
The public ward is q large, bright
sunny room with an adjoining nurs-
cry The patients have the services
of the house physician and nurse, with
medicine food. and laundry: and
am told that the prices in this ward
| H.
a nominal sum for those who are I'M
able TO pay, up to the small amount Of
ten dollars per week for those who
can afford the full charge. No APP
nlicant is refused admission to this
department. But the private maternity
rooms ntist be seen to be appreciated.
| Every room is a large outside room
with windows on two sides admitting
plenty of fresh air and ample sunshine.
| The rooms are far larger than in the
majority of hospitals 7 have visited
| even some of those with national rep
utations. In this department patients
| have their own private nurse and
| physician; and all the proper equip
| ment necessary for emergency use.
| which is lacking even in the best of
homes. I believe if the ADVANTAGES
| and qualifications for real service were
| generally known, the hospital would
| have to be enlarged.
| This letter may seem somewhat like
| an advertisement from the hospital
| press-agent. but I assure you that
| what I write is on my own authority
and if it seems biased in favor of the
hospital it is only because of my in
terest in the institution which is doing
| so we'll, in one sphere. the kind OF
! healing, helpful work. I have been do
ing but poorly in Observation-Disclosures
to the health and happiness of those
| with whom It deals.
The more I see and learn Of the
Backus hospital, the more I feel that
| the people of Norwich should know II
more. Hoping that the hospital and
people may come to know and serve
each other better. I am very truly
yours,
F. ]. BOHANAN.
Norwich Conn., March 49, 1916