Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-31
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Nav London. Jslly 2g.EThe T&.ws Lem don physici3sls arF- not affilia ted. with gtne American Federation oE Labdss Iuis anX like zorga nizatioH< therefore itss1'as jdsth a little bit surprising to learn that some Of the local doctors contemplated estab- fishing an "open" hospital. whatever that may mean in medical parlance. It iiss un- derstood that some of the most reputaz, ble physicians in the city for some reai1 or imaginary breach of professional etiquette ethics or something of that kind. have been penalized to tine ex- tent -thats they. are not permitted tos+treat their patients at the hospital. are not members of ,lle hospital staffs and not entitled to hospital privileges. If that be 90 it can readily be understood why. 9 psysician who was in charge of the naval hospital here. did so much out side practice while in the service, that he decided to locate here after his dis charge from the naval service. As he did considerable surgery, and there was no room for him or his patients at the9 hospital, he opend me of his own.
 It may be that some of the doctors are aboard the-sa craft that is not permitted to berth at the hospital. and that may he the reason why they are combining to. have what is termed an open hospital. wltere any reputable EAiE SACtotA EOull Ad Nt Nlic advantages Ol giving patients hospital treatment on an even basis with any other member of the ''profresh'' It is evident that la- hor language is being adopted by the physicians. for, according to their say -shers ara sopeh''- and there are closed" hospitals in New London or will be when the proposed open" hospital is established here.
 The proposed open" hospital, if the present plans prevail will, be located in Peauot avenue. facing the harbor. very admirable location. in the large building that was headquarters for ma fines during the world war. The struc- ture could readily be converted into large hospital. with plenty of room for, enlargement. There sure is actual need sor material increase of hospital accom- modations in New London, "close" and .:open" combined Even with the propos- ed additional buildings of the Lawrence Memorial Association, including the inn -'slediat5fy needed maternity building, there is still need for another hospital sa New -I.ondon. The open may fill the bill ~ -t.
 -, The Buildings on Pequot avenue, was formerly owned by the late Reuben T. Palmer He had it moved from the cor ner of Broad and Hampstead. streets to its present location. The moving of that building so inconvenienced public traffiq that the ordinance permitting -ssle removal Of buildings through the streets was the ultimate result. After it's. removal which required two trips the building having been halved for the purpose. Mir. Palmer had the structure rerfodelled and generally improved. That building was formerly The ome of Hen -ry-P. Haven. an old-tin1e whaling mer chant, prominent in church; and Sun Jay school work. the founder of the first free evening school in the state, and once republican, candidate for governor II was in this house where Miss Frances h Caulkins wrote much of the History Of New London, she being close rela- tive of the Haven family
 It became necessary for consolidation Of the Memorial and Lawrence hospital when the navy department took over the Memorial hospital together with the new RInshouse. adjacent. This consolidation was carried into effect. by legislative consent, and, the associated institution is now governed by an interlocking board of directors, to the benefit of both insti- tutions and the general public The city of New London that donated the land for the Memorial hospital. has ma gnanimous- Y withdrawn all claim against. the prop sTty. giving the hospital association full power to sell the property and use the proceeds for hospital purposes. This with the cash on hand Will be of material aid h the construction of the maternity and other buildings in connection with the original Lawrence hospital. -. .v.
 With characteristic magnamimity the Memorial hospital offers to sell the hos mtal property in Jefferson avenue to the promoters of the open" hospital ? ready-made institution ready for aI- most immediate occupancy This offer has been made publicly and If there has been response it has not been published This would indicate that the so-termed telose"s hospital would encourage and Eelcome the coming of the proposed open" hospital and regard it as pub D Tie necessity. and in nowise as a compe- tttor. All interested in hospital work realize that the present hospital faciii- ties are entirely inadequate. The very 9fst. and most important hospital need - is the huiiding of that maternity build 1E. and belief exists that the generous public is ready to come across, if need ss, in aid of that worthy project. Governor HeIeor,b vas misunderstood or Drob&blB pets cortserly> reported. ol something Ike that when he was quot ed as saving that he had no knowledge If a national guard company being form zd in New London. or elsewhere in the state, and -that the company if such ex- ,sted. would net receive state recognition This very week. right here in New London, iustS such company was in. speeted by the adiptant general of the state passedf the required exam and he ofiicersi elected and approved In due i1ne this Same governor, or some other Til givs5shis endorsement of acceptance l. !L
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