Montana labor news., 1937-09-23
GALEN Patients
PROTEST ARTICLE


We, the patients of Galen SAM
tarium, noticing the article on condi-
tons at Galen which appeared in
the Montana Labor News of Sep
TENDER 2, 1887, and the Miners Voice
feel that it was the work of a crank
who had a personal grudge against
DR.. Terrill. Knowing DR.. Terrill as
we do, we r sure he would not
stoop to answer such trash and criti-
cism. We, ourselves, certainly don't
feel that it is elevating us any to
answer the work of this person, but
there r many people in Montana
who do not know the true conditions
existing here. Therefore We feel
that the cause is worthy of our de-
scending to the level of this dis
gruntled patient. although his
name is not attached to the article,
he is well known to us.)
First of all, we are glad to know
that the Butte Miners Union en-
dorsed DR.. Frank Terrill for super
intendent Of the sanitarium and we
still feel that a good choice was
made. If the Miners would care to
investigate the situation by consult
ing unprecedented patients they
would consider that a good selection
vas made, We do not go on record
as stating that no discrepancies have
ever occurred, but we know that
several changes have been made
since Dr.. Terrill was appointed
which r for the benefit of the
patients and all concerned.
The dietitian's position here con-
sists of the supervision not only of
diets and meals but also, due to the
limited budget, of all non-profes-
sional help and their living quarters.
This position is very difficult to fill
and DR.. Terrill tried to get a dieti-
tan with the necessary qualifications
in Montana, but none was available
at the time the vacancy occurred.
This ~necessitated the selection of one
from Iowa.
Due to the rural location of Galen
the yearly turnover of help is great,
and we feel that DR.. TerrIn is willing
to cooperate with anyone who would
suggest an improvement of this sit
uation.
It is well known that changing the
head of arv institution invariably
changes the personnel, always seek
ing to improve conditions which
necessitates the aforementioned
changes.
Owing to the employing of both
male and female help under the
isolated location of Galen it is neces-
sary to enforce a rigid moral code.
We know that our present dormi-
tory matron is putting forth her best
efforts to maintain this high stand
ard of conduct. These moral regu-
lations would surely be appreciated
by your mother or daughter, who at
some time might seek employment
here.
The patients of Galen take this
opportunity to inform the people of
Montana Of the untiring efforts of
the Miners Union in connection with
the Montana Anti tuberculosis So
ciety and the management of Galen
in securing the new receiving hospi-
tai; and of their willingness to con-
fer with both patients and manage
ment for the betterment of condi-
tons at the sanitarium.
The receiving hospital is now, as
always, used as the name implies.
All incoming patients r received
and after due examination by staff
physicians they are assigned to the
various buildings most appropriate
to their conditions and under the
direct supervision of a registered
nurse with an adequate corps of
trained assistants. These buildings
are equipped with electric call bells
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