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PUTNAM MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL REPORT
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library, where it is hoped to accumu-
late workable reference library and
provide place for staff meetings.
A new technician was employed in
October, 1921, and a dietitian added
to the staff in May 1929, which tends
to develop a more efficient organize
ton.
The installation of a complete re.
frgerating plant, the Christmas gift
of Henry Putnam, has added much to
the equipment Of the service depart
ment.
The exteriors of the hospital and
nurses home have been reprinted and
the interior had some needed repair
and painting done.
| Some road construction and grad.
ing has been necessary and this
promises to be completed during the
summer.
An unsightly spring has been
stored up and an old fashioned well
curb and sweep placed which adds
much to the appearance OF the
grounds.
The vegetable cellar, with capaci.
ty of two thousand bushels has been
completed and found most satisfac.
! tory and the hospital policy OF grow.
ing its own vegetable supply for stor-
ing and canning, has demonstrated
the practical value of the farm and
kitchen garden.
have much pleasure in thanking
! the executive committee for the help
full cooperation It has been my
great good fortune to have, also the
doctors, whose unfailing courtesy and
kindness towards the entire hospital
staff, is great incentive for continu
Ousiy better work.
The Women's Hospital League has
been specially helpful the past year.
through its various committees, In
providing necessities of hospital gar
ments, dressings, etc. and in caring
for the hospital mending, always a
serious problem The flowers and
books arc always enjoyed, by the pa
tients.
The song services given by the vii
lage choirs and TIE Lotus Club OF
Boston, were relief from the
monotony Of illness that must be felt
to be realized
The car provided by special
group of generous women, for week
ly trip to the village, during the
winter, was much appreciated by the
women who elected to do nursing in
| the hospital.
The Junior Red Cross was happy
! in deciding upon their very practical
program of work They gave valu
able help in the preparation of yege.
tables for canning.
am especially grateful to the
| graduate nurses who have served on
the Putnam Memorial hospital staff
for the past year The fine type of
service given, rebounds to the pres
tigc of the hospital and feel most
| fortunate in being surrounded by ef'
ficient, loyal nurses and assistants,
In addition, the general good Will
Of the people Of Bennington Cour
all conduce to the comfort and con
tentment of the patients, whia is
/ the great end in view. towards wihic,
the hospital is faithfully working.
The financial report is included in
the auditors report and tie statisti
/ cal report is attached.
beg to remain
Yours very truly,
Mary A. Baker.
superintendent.
Report for Year Ending June Both,
1929.
4 A total of 2940 patients have been
admitted to the H. w Putnam Mem
1 oria hospital since it opened on June
/ 10th, 1918
A total OF SIS patients have beer
admitted during the past year, ending
June Both. 1922
There were 80 births, i6 ceaths,
4 512 surgical cases and AIS operations
at the hospital during the past year
Number of patients admitted
since July LIST 1921 ST.
4 Number of patients remain
ing in hospital July lst
1922 2J
| Number of patients discharg-
ed during the year 792