Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
ST. LUKE 'SH0ME --|T'S WORK
 DURING THE YEAR JUST PAST

thetic and tactful cooperation, your Board owes a debt of profound grat- itude.
 Respectfully submitted.
 l. w. ATWOOD.
 President and Treasurer
 Superintendent's Report
 Last year we reluctantly reported that we were compelled to curtail our work. owing to our finances This year we are pleased to report that this condition is changed Not only have we been able to care for greater number of patients (eightytwo as compared with siXty-six in 1915), but a much larger number have been cared for at rates ranging from $250 to $1200 per week. Thirteen patients were cared for free Forty-two were cared for at the regular rate. It is to be noted however, that the cost of maintenances has increased and is greater than ever before, being Sl5.24 per week. The average amount paid has been S9l2 which is S232 less than the average last year, The total num- Der of hospital days was 9293. which is $50 more than last year. They were divided as follows:
 Days at full rate ....... 1892 Part free days ........-.......... 3lG2 e As compared with last year there have been AIS more free days. 1l95 more part free days. and 1l23 less days at the full rate. The actual deficit for maintenance was Ss05670 This is much greater than for any previous year In addition, $i345.75 was spent for permanent equipment The most important item in this equip ment was tine installation of appara tus for burning crude oil. This has already proven it's efficiency, as we are now able to heat the infirmary, properly. Oil burning apparatus was also installed in the kitchen. and for heating our steam boiler. In every instance il has been satisfactory. There is every reason to believe that it will make marked economy in our fuel expense.
 The Recreation building has been completed, and has been a source of great pleasure. We now have our own moving picture machine. Through the courtesy of the Mutual Film company we are able 10 give picture shows. which are greatly enjoyed by the pa- tients. Some of our friends in Ihoe- nix who sing have been most gracious l in coming out and singing for the patients.
 Each year friends in Phoenix and | elsewhere have given money and gifts to make a happy Christmas for the patients. and ] want to take this op- ! portunity to thank them. l Needs While the installation of the | apparatus for burning fuel oil has ! helped the problem of heating. there | k still the need of central heating ! plant. This would make il possible to heat all of the bungalows and other i buildings. giving .a maximum of com ! fort for q minimum cost both in fuel and labor. Such a plant would cost about S4o00
 We are still asking for laundry and trust that some friend will give us the money for this purpose lt would cost about S2dp0
 There has been marked progress in the past year and we have every req - son to look forward to our tenth year of work with hope and courage.
 Respectfully submitted.
 E. K. COCKS.
 Superintendent.
 Report of Medical Director In making my report on the work of the medical department of St. Luke S home for the year 1916 have followed precedent by eliminating technical phraseolosy and have endeavored to show the results of treatment m such n way that those interested in the work Ut St. Lukc's home may readily 1 understand
 There were greater number ui hospital days in the past year than in either of the two preceding years. there were 52 patients treated at St Luke'a hoAe. which was the number treated in pi4 and 10 more than were treated last year They have been classified as follows:
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