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Number of first, second and third grade children examined ... 3520
Number of dental clinics 211
Number of children attending clinics 2977
724
Number of dental appointments given out
3337
Number of dental appointments not kept
473
Number of emergency cases
113
Number of completed cases
448
Number of children refusing treatment
49
Number of permanent teeth filled 1120
Number of temporary teeth filled
652
Total number of teeth filled
1772
Number of permanent teeth extracted
74
Number of temporary teeth extracted
1137
Total number of teeth extracted
1211
Number of prophylactic treatments-Grade I-III
580
Number of prophylactic treatments-Grades IV-VI
822
Number of prophylactic treatments (during summer)- Grades VI and upper grades 170
Total number of prophylactic treatments
1572
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY A. DELLA LUCCA Dental Assistant
REPORT OF PRE-SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC
January 1, 1941.
DR. RICHARD M. ASH
Commissioner of Health
Dear Dr. Ash :-
I herewith submit to you the report of the Pre-school Dental Clinic for the year ending December 31, 1940.
96
Number of children attending clinics
931
Number of different children treated
201
Number of appointments not kept
210
Number of children refusing treatment
9
Number of children referred for gas anesthesia
13
Number of teeth filled 653
Number of teeth extracted 51
Number of prophylactic treatments 91
Number of treatments (drainage, grinding)
120
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY A. DELLA LUCCA Dental Assistant
Number of clinics
Number of different children treated
204
CITY OF QUINCY
REPORT OF MILK INSPECTOR
January 1, 1941.
DR. RICHARD M. ASH
Health Commissioner
Dear Doctor :-
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1940.
The following statistics refer to all milk, cream, ice cream, chocolate milk and oleomargarine, produced, distributed and sold in the City of Quincy.
Dairies in the City of Quincy
1 dairy having 63 cows 1 dairy having 32 cows 2 dairies having 2 cows 4 dairies having 1 cow
Total quarts of milk produced daily by daires in the City of Quincy 1,500
Total number of cows in nearby daires producing milk for distribution and consumption in Quincy (approx.) 1,200
Total quarts of milk produced in nearby dairies for sale in Quincy 15,000 Number of producers in New England Milk Shed contribut- ing to Quincy supply 8,969
Milk contractors' processing plants, storage and creameries, distributing malk, cream and ice cream in the City of Quincy 60
Teams and automobile trucks used for distribution of all milk, cream, ice cream, chocolate mlik and other dairy products in Quincy (approx.) All have been inspected and reinspected 200
Milk and ice cream plants in Quincy
Amount of milk pasteurized in Quincy daily (quarts) 35,000
13
Milk consumed daily in Quincy (quarts)-All pasteurized, except certified raw 30,000
Ice cream manufactured in Quincy daily (gallons)
1,400
Ice cream sold and consumed in Quincy daily (gallons) 2,500
(All ice cream is pasteurized)
Certified milk sold in Quincy daily-raw and pasteurized (quarts) 58
Grade A milk sold in Quincy daily (quarts) 2,200
Cream, all grades, sold in Quincy daily (quarts) 1,500
Buttermilk sold in Quincy daily (quarts)
500
Retail licenses issued for sale of milk, cream, ice cream and oleomargarine in the City of Quincy (1940) . 1,545
Milk samples collected for analysis (bacteria and chemical) Milk samples collected for Phospatase test 625
767
Milk samples collected from teams and trucks 1489
Milk samples collected from stores and schools 338
Milk samples collected from dairies 336
Milk samples collected before pasteurization (raw) 88
205
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Milk samples below State Standard for fats and solids
11
Milk samples in excess of State and City Standards for bacteria
62
Ice cream samples collected for bacteria 32
Ice cream samples collected for fats and solids
32
Number of dairy inspections and reinspections
331
Number of processing plants inspected and reinspected ... 356
Store milk and ice cream cabinets inspected and reinspected (approx) 700
In furthering the control and regulation of milk, ice cream and other dairy products, I recommend the following be adopted:
(1) Registration of all vehicles used in the distribution and delivery of all milk products in Quincy.
(2) Inclusion of Laboratory Phosphatase test on all samples.
(3) Inspection of country collection plants at least twice a year.
(4) Dated caps on all milk delivered in Quincy.
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. CURTIN Sanitary Milk Inspector
REPORT OF BACTERIOLOGIST
January 1, 1941.
Plate counts (milk)
720
Plate counts (ice cream)
16
Babcock tests (ice cream)
16
Microscopic examinations (milk)
720
Chemical examinations (milk)
752
Total examinations 2224
EDWIN E. SMITH, M.D.
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CITY OF QUINCY
REPORT OF VENEREOLOGIST
January 1, 1941.
Female Clinic
Treated for gonorrhoea (patients)
5
Visits for gonorrhoea
19
Contacts examined
22
Treated for syphilis (patients)
25
Visits for syphilis
405
Discharged
2
Lapsed treatment
7
Remaining under treatment
16
Total visits by females
453
Male Clinic
Treated for gonorrhoea (patients) 7
Visits for gonorrhoea
45
Contacts examined
5
Treated for syphilis (patients)
24
Visits for syphilis
389
Lapsed treatment
10
Discharged
9
Remaining under treatment
12
Total visits by males
442
EDWIN E. SMITH, M.D.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND SLAUGHTERING
DR. RICHARD M. ASH
Commissioner of Health
Quincy, Massachusetts
Dear Sir :-
I hereby submit my report for the year 1940:
Number of animals quarantined under suspicion of rabies
January 1, 1940 to December 31, 1940. 190
Number of cattle inspected 104
To our knowledge there were no positive cases of rabies dur- ing this period.
There were two dogs quarantined because of sarcoptic mange. They were ultimately disposed of.
Respectfully yours, EDWARD A. deVARRENNES, V.S. Inspector of Animals
January 1, 1941.
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH .
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
January 1, 1941.
DR. RICHARD M. ASH
Health Commissioner
Dear Sir :----
I hereby submit my annual report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year 1940.
Applications filed
. . 1882
Received for permits $2082.75
The following is a list of applications filed and the amount received by months :
Applications Received for Permits
January
151
$122.50
February
113
95.00
March
138
124.75
April
172
186.75
May
170
168.25
June
167
245.25
July
154
203.00
August
152
218.50
September
152
158.75
October
216
250.50
November
137
149.25
December
165
160.25
New building for which permits were issued
221
Dwellings
204
Other Buildings
17
Manufacturing Building
2
Broadcasting Station
1
Garage
1
Filling Station
3
Church
1
Stores
1
Apartment House
1
Funeral Home
1
Power House-Fore River Yard. 1
1
Mercantile
1
Dog Hospital
1
Office Building (temporary) 1
Office Building
1
Other buildings for which permits were issued 1661
Buildings connected with the sewer
New
203
Old
52
Buildings connected with cesspools 21
New
15
Old
6
255
Telephone Building
208
CITY OF QUINCY
Buildings connected with septic tanks
New 5 Old 0
5
Master Plumbers Registered 221
Residents of Quincy 41
Non-residents 180
On many occasions during a period of several years my at- tention has been directed to the difference in the cost of permits. Fees for permits at present are as follows :-
All new buildings which require plumbing, $3.00 per permit, ^^ to six fixtures, or 50 cents per fixture.
All old buildings which require a permit, $1.00 for permit, to include not over six fixtures, or sixteen and two-thirds cents per fixture.
The fee for the replacement of a water closet or any other fixture, other than a sink, sink and tray combination or domestic hot water boiler or appliance, is one dollar or one dollar per fix- ture. The one dollar fee is charged, perhaps not more than four or five times a year, but I do not believe it was the intention of the council that this variance in the cost of permits should exist. Therefore, I respectfully recommend that Section 2, Paragraph 6, be changed to read:
Fees for permits shall be as follows :-
All new buildings which require plumbing, $3.00 per permit, up to six fixtures, and 50 cents for each additional fixture.
All old buildings which require a permit, 50 cents for the in- stallation or replacement of each plumbing fixture.
The cost of permit for installation of plumbing would then be 50 cents per fixture regardless of the number of fixtures.
Respectfully submitted, JERE J. CURTIS Inspector of Plumbing
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MEATS, PROVISIONS AND EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
January 1, 1941.
DR. RICHARD M. ASH Commissioner of Health Quincy, Massachusetts
Dear Doctor :-
I herewith submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1940.
Regular inspections
2795
Bakery truck inspections
152
Complaints
32
Condemned as unfit for human consumption :
MEATS:
Frankfurts
338 pounds
Beef
259 pounds
Dried beef
4 pounds
Liver rings
5 pounds
Lamb
447 pounds
Pork
125 pounds
Veal
52 pounds
Ham
359 pounds
Liver
16 pounds
Fresh shoulders
75 pounds
Smoked shoulders
87 pounds
Poultry
230 pounds
Liverwurst
8 pounds
Oxtails
10 pounds
Link sausage
27 pounds
Sausage meat
30 pounds
Spare ribs
22 pounds
Bacon 20 pounds
Scotch ham
3 pounds
Salt pork
35 pounds
Daisy hams
10 pounds
Veal loaf
12 pounds
Hamburg
151 pounds
Bologna
8 pounds
Corned beef
10 pounds
Salami
3 pounds
Spiced ham
9 pounds
Blood rings
15 pounds
FISH :
Haddock
499 pounds
Lobster
85 pounds
Swordfish
195 pounds
Halibut
15 pounds
Scallops
6 quarts
Salmon
6 pounds
Shrimp
2 pounds
210
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Smelts
19 pounds
Mackerel
63 pounds
Filet sole
15 pounds
Clams
7 quarts
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES:
Smoked filet
22 pounds
Tomatoes
10 pounds
Grapes
2 bushels
Grapefruit
3 dozen
Oranges
41/2 crates
Mushrooms
3 quarts
Cabbage
25 heads
Butter beans
11/2 bushels
Green beans
512 bushels
Lettuce
7 heads
Cauliflower
12 heads
Strawberries
72 quarts
Hulled corn
5 pounds
Carrots
2 bushels
Celery
59 bunches
Vegetable mix
8 packages
Green peas
1/2 bushel
Raspberries
2 quarts
Green corn
1 bushel
PASTRY:
Eclairs
30
Cream puffs
8
Turnovers
27
Squash pies
2
Lemon tarts
6
Mocha cakes
3
Lemon pie
1
Custard
1
Apple
1
GROCERIES:
Lobster
1 can
Sardines
2 cans
Salmon
1 can
Asparagus
1 can
Spiced herring
6 cans
Pickles
2 jars
Flour
2 barrels
Corn meal
10 pounds
Whole wheat biscuits
4 pkgs.
CONFECTIONERY :
Chocolate eggs 32 dozen
Chocolate coating
50 pounds
Jelly eggs
55 pounds
Divinity rolls
60 pounds
Nut crisp
10 pounds
Candy croquettes 50 pounds
Starlite kisses 30 pounds
Peanut butter kisses 35 pounds
Rum & but. waffles 90 pounds
211
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DELICATESSEN:
Fish cakes 7 dozen
Sauerkraut
1/2 barrel
Cheese 19 pounds
Vegetable salad 10 ponds
Potato salad
20 pounds
Cooked spaghetti
7 pounds
MISCELLANEOUS:
Drinking straws 8 dozen
Eating Establishments in Quincy :
Restaurants 75
Soda fountains
47
Lunch stands 36
Others
24
Food stores:
Meat wholesaler
1
Meat markets
99
Grocery stores 52
Variety stores 57
Fruit and vegetable stores
12
Bakeries and bakery stores
25
Fish
7
Creamery stores
9
Candy and nut stores
6
Delicatessen stores
4
Bottling establishments (soft drinks) 3
Liquor Establishments:
Package stores-all alcoholic 16
Common victualers-all alcoholic 59
Common victualers-wine and malt 7
Retail stores-wine and malt
12
Taverns-all alcoholic 2
Drug Stores 22
Clubs-all alcoholic
5
Clubs-wine and beer 7
Bottled beer only
3
It is urgently recommended that facilities be provided for the taking of bacteria counts on eating and drinking utensils. This method of determining the cleanliness of glasses and other eating and drinking equipment is being used in the more progressive com- munities and is the only sure way of protecting the public against the numerous diseases which are capable of being contracted by using utensils which have been improperly washed.
It is also recommended that the licensing board consult the Health Department relative to sanitary conditions in liquor estab- lishments before granting licenses.
Respectfully submitted, CLARENCE L. EDWARDS Inspector of Meats and Provisions
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
FIFTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY CITY HOSPITAL
For the Year Ending December 31, 1940
Member of the Massachusetts Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association. Approved by the American College of Surgeons. Approved by the American Medical Association for the Training of Internes.
CITY OFFICIALS FOR 1940 MAYOR THOMAS S. BURGIN
City Council for 1940 MYRON N. LANE, President
NEIL A. MCDONALD LOUIS A. GEORGE LAURENCE J. CURTIN WILLIAM W. JENNESS
FRANK N. ORCUTT CHRISTIAN A. BURKARD ALDO DELLA CHIESA JOSEPH J. KENDRICK
BOARD OF MANAGERS GUY W. HART, Chairman 41 Summit Avenue JAMES F. REYNOLDS, Secretary 10 Dayton Street
FRANKLIN S. NICHOLS 45 Elm Street
MRS. T. NEWELL LANE 126 Brook Street
J. BROOKS KEYES 66 Dixwell Avenue
SCHOOL OF NURSING COMMITTEE
DR. CHARLES S. ADAMS MR. GILBERT BALKAM MR. ERNEST COLLINS MRS. CARLE HAYWARD MRS. THEODORE NIEMI
MISS KATHERINE BACON
MRS. T. NEWELL LANE MRS. WILLIAM ROBB MRS. EMMA TOUSANT
MES. WILFRED FUNNELL
DR. JOSEPH P. LEONE MISS HELEN O. POTTER
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SOCIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
MRS. MALCOLM SARGENT
MRS. FRED BERGFORS
MRS. HAROLD P. NEWELL
MISS SADIE PAPILLE
MRS. MERTON RIX
MRS. T. VINCENT CORSINI
MRS. EVERETT ROBBIE
MRS. EDWARD DOBBYN
MRS. JOSEPH SERAFINI
MRS. HARRY E. DUPEE, JR.
MRS. FREDERICK TOBBEN
MISS HELEN GAVIN
MISS CARLENA WALKER
MISS MARJORIE WELCH
MR. GUY W. HART
DR. JOSEPH P. LEONE
MRS. PAUL KARCHER
MISS RUTH DARR
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
President-F. RAMON BURKE, M.D .- 1939 and 1940.
Vice-President-JAMES M. WARD, M.D .- 1939 and 1940.
Secretary and Treasurer-GEORGE D. DALTON, M.D .- 1939. WILLIAM L. KRIEGER, M.D .- 1940.
Executive Committee
F. RAMON BURKE, M.D. JAMES M. WARD, M.D.
DANIEL B. REARDON, M.D. WALTER L. SARGENT, M.D.
WILLIAM L. MCCAUSLAND, M.D. CORNELIUS J. LYNCH, M.D.
WILLIAM L. KRIEGER, M.D.
EXECUTIVE STAFF Superintendent JOSEPH P. LEONE, M.D .- F.A.C.H.A. Assistant Superintendent MISS BERNADETTE BOUTIN, R.N. Secretary to Superintendent MISS HELEN NELSON Admitting Officers
MISS MINNIE HARRON, R.N. (x) MISS ALICE GRAY, R.N. MISS EVELYN MAHONEY, R.N. MRS. ADA WHARTON, R.N.
Superintendent of Nurses and Principal of School of Nursing MISS HELEN O. POTTER, R.N. Assistant Superintendent of Nurses MISS BARBARA E. HOBBS, R.N. x - Resigned in August, 1940.
Ward Instructor Night Supervisor MISS JANET WILSON, R.N. MISS RUTH P. HORRIGAN, R.N.
Instructor of Sciences Assistant Night Supervisor MISS CONSTANCE LUNDY, R.N.
MISS RITA KELLEHER, R.N.
MRS. EDWARD M. NATHAN
MRS. ALFRED BROWN
MRS. F. RAMON BURKE
MRS. ROBERT O. GILMORE
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Instructor of Nursing Arts MISS MARY ORMOND, R.N.
Obstetrical Department Supervisor MISS VELMA MCBRIDE, R.N.
Operating Room Supervisor MISS MARY A. BAILEY, R.N. Anesthetist MISS JESSIE M. BLISS, R.N.
House Mother MRS. EDITH OVERLOCK
Bookkeeper MRS. MARGARET MITCHELL Assistants: MISS FLORENCE CAPOBIANCO, MISS FRANCES DECELLE, MRS. FLORENCE FORD
Social Service Department Director: MISS RUTH DARR Assistant : MISS PEARL FELDMAN Clerk: MISS BETTY MCNICOL
Record Room MRS. ALICE F. BRODERICK Assistants: MRS. EDNA C. SWAIN MISS PHYLLIS ACEBO MISS HELEN SOUDEN
X-Ray Department Director: CHARLES WHELAN, M.D. Technicians: MRS. REBECCA PHILBRICK, R.N. MISS CONSTANCE LARKIN, R.N., ELLIOT VINING.
Laboratory Department Director: FRANCIS P. MCCARTHY, M.D. Technicians: MISS FRANCES MORRIS, MISS ELINOR RICH, MISS M. MARJORIE DAVISON, MISS MARY MALONEY, MISS MARGARET HUNT Clerk: MISS JEANETTE POMPEO
Physical-Therapy Department Director : ('LAUDE L. PAYZANT, M.D. Technicians: LELAND STEVENS, MISS ELIZABETH GORDON.
Pharmacist EDWARD M. FANTASIA
Dietary Department Head Dietitian : MISS LAURA WENDT Assistants: MISS OSSELA KAY, MISS DOROTHY KEYES.
Maintenance Department Chief Engineer: CARL ERIKSSON
Housekeeper MRS. CATHERINE LAUDER
Laundry Head: JOHN SMITHI Assistant. WILLIAM UZZELL
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CONSULTING STAFF (As of January 1, 1941) Physician CADIS PHIPPS, M.D. Surgeon FRED B. LUND, M.D.
Associate Surgeon HOWARD M. CLUTE, M.D.
Gynecologist CHARLES H. HARE, M.D.
Neurologist MINER H. A. EVANS, M.D.
Discases of Ear, Nose and Throat GEORGE H. POWERS, M.D. WILFRED G. FUNNELL, M.D.
Discases of the Eye GEORGE H. RYDER, M.D.
Pathologist, Bacteriologist and Dermatologist FRANCIS P. MCCARTHY, M.D.
Roentgenologist CHARLES WHELAN, M.D.
Orthopedist JAMES W. SEVER, M.D.
Pediatrician RICHARD CANNON ELEY, M.D.
Urologist ROGER C. GRAVES, M.D.
Assistant Urologist CHARLES J. E. KICKHAM, M.D.
Chest Surgeon RICHARD H. OVERHOLT, M.D.
Associate Chest Surgeon REEVE H. BETTS, M.D.
Neuro-Surgeon JOHN S. HODGSON, M.D.
Dental Department FRANK J. KENNA, D.D.S. IRVING L. SHAW, JR., D. D.S.
Hematologist WILLIAM P. MURPHY, M.D.
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VISITING STAFF
(As of January 1, 1941)
Surgeons *RICHARD M. ASH, M.D.
* WALTER L. SARGENT, M.D. * DANIEL B. REARDON, M.D.
* WILLIAM R. HURLEY, M.D. *F. RAMON BURKE, M.D. FRED A. BARTLETT, M.D.
Consulting Surgeon -* WILLIAM J. MCCAUSLAND Associate Surgeons
*JAMES H. COOK, M.D. *T. VINCENT CORSINI, M.D.
*J. EDWARD KNOWLTON, M.D. DAVID H. MONTGOMERY, M.D. *ENSIO F. K. RONKA, M.D.
Junior Surgeons
GEORGE D. DALTON, M.D. FREDERIC N. MANLEY, M.D.
F. MURRAY BRITTON, M.D. J. FRANK BELIN, M.D. WILLIAM A. MCCAUSLAND, M.D.
FRED P. COSTANZA, M.D.
Physicians
CORNELIUS J. LYNCH, M.D.
WILLIAM L. KRIEGER, M.D.
HENRY H. A. BLYTH, M.D. ARTHUR RAPPEPORT, M.D.
EDWIN E. SMITH, M.D. ALFRED V. MAHONEY, M.D.
Consulting Physicians-CHARLES S. ADAMS, M.D. JOHN M. MACLEOD, M.D.
Aural Service WILLIAM J. HARKINS, M.D., Chief *JAMES M. WARD, M.D. *ROBERT O. GILMORE, M.D.
OWALTER L. MCCLINTOCK, M.D.
Pediatrician
OEDMUND B. FITZGERALD, M.D.
Obstetrical Service
FRANCIS G. KING, M.D. 6 LESLIE VANRAALTE, M.D.
ILARRY BRAVERMAN, M.D.
Urologist *ROBERT L. COOK, M.D.
Ronctgenologist OCHARLES WHELAN, M.D. Physio-Therapist CLAUDE L. PAYZANT, M.D.
Pathologist FRANCIS P. MCCARTHY, M.D.
Ancsthetist DAVID H. MONTGOMERY, M.D.
* _ Member of American College of Surgeons.
Members of their respective specialty Boards.
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COURTESY STAFF
(As of January 1, 1941)
WILLIAM S. ALTMAN, M.D.
LEO F. AMRIIEIN, M.D.
JOHN H. ASII, M.D.
BEATRICE BRICKETT, M.D.
DANIEL A. BRUCE, M.D. JAMES C. BRUDNO, M.D.
JOSEPH CARELLA, M.D.
EDMUND L. CAREY, M.D.
FRANK J. CHIMINELLO, M.D.
JAMES CONDRICK, M.D.
WILLIAM G. CURTIS, M.D.
VINCENT D'ELIA, M.D.
ASTRO DIBONA, M.D.
THOMAS J. DION, M.D.
CHARLES DJERF, M.D. ISRAEL EDELSTEIN, M.D.
* ARTHUR HANRAHAN, M.D. ELLA G. HEDGES, M.D.
WILLIAM R. HELFRICH, M.D.
JOSEPH HUSSEY, M.D.
MARGARET HUSSEY, M.D.
ELMON R. JOHNSON, M.D.
DAVID KARP, M.D. GEORGE L. MACKINNON, M.D. WILLIAM M. MACPHEE, M.D.
*JOHN M. MCGOWAN, M.D. EDWARD M. NATHAN, M.D.
JOHN L. NUGENT. M.D. WALTER M. O'BRIEN, M.D.
EMIL Z. OSSEN, M.D.
W. PORTER PRATT, M.D.
EMERSON READ, M.D.
MAURICE S. ROTHMAN, M.D.
MORGAN SARGENT, M.D.
GEORGE M. SHEAHAN, M.D.
MAX D. STEIN, M.D.
ALFRED P. THOMPSON, M.D.
EUGENE WHITEHOUSE, M.D.
EDWARD T. WHITNEY, M.D.
ANTHONY VILLONE, M.D .- Deceased.
SERVICE SCHEDULE-1940 MONTHS OF SURGICAL SERVICE, 1940
January
DANIEL B. REARDON, M.D. JAMES H. COOK, M.D. J. FRANK BELIN, M.D. February-March ENSIO K. RONKA, M.D.
FRED A. BARTLETT, M.D. E. MURRAY BRITTON, M.D.
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April-May
WILLIAM J. MCCAUSLAND, M.D. T. VINCENT CORSINI, M.D. WILLIAM A. MCCAUSLAND, M.D. June-July
WALTER L. SARGENT, M.D. GEORGE D. DALTON, M.D. DAVID H. MONTGOMERY, M.D.
August-September
WILLIAM R. HURLEY, M.D. RICHARD M. ASH, M.D. FRED P. COSTANZA, M.D. October-November
F. RAMON BURKE, M.D. J. EDWARD KNOWLTON, M.D. FREDERIC N. MANLEY, M.D. December
FRED A. BARTLETT, M.D. ENSIO K. RONKA, M.D. E. MURRAY BRITTON, M.D.
MONTHS OF MEDICAL SERVICE, 1940
January-February
HENRY H. A. BLYTH, M.D.
July-August ALFRED V. MAHONEY, M.D.
March-April September-October
EDWIN E. SMITH, M.D. CORNELIUS J. LYNCH, M.D.
May-June November-December WILLIAM L. KRIEGER, M.D.
ARTHUR RAPPEPORT, M.D.
MONTHS OF OBSTETRICAL SERVICE, 1940
(Pre-natal and post-natal clinics are held every Thursday, from 9:00 A.M., at the Quincy City Hospital.)
January, February. HARRY BRAVERMAN, M.D.
March, April, May, June LESLIE VANRAALTE, M.D.
July, August FRANCIS G. KING, M.D.
September, October, November HARRY BRAVERMAN, M.D.
December LESLIE VANRAALTE, M.D.
MONTHS OF AURAL SERVICE, 1940
January WALTER L. MCCLINTOCK, M.D.
February, March .JAMES M. WARD, M.D.
April, May ROBERT O. GILMORE, M.D.
June, July WALTER L. MCCLINTOCK, M.D.
August, September .JAMES M. WARD, M.D.
October, November ROBERT O. GILMORE, M.D.
December WALTER L. MCCLINTOCK, M.D.
PEDIATRIC SERVICE, 1940 All Year EDMUND B. FITZGERALD, M.D.
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CITY OF QUINCY
MONTHS OF DENTAL SERVICE, 1940
January, February, March, April. IRVING L. SHAW, D.D.S
May, June, July, August. FRANK J. KENNA, D.D.S
September, October IRVING L. SHAW, D.D.S.
November, December FRANK J. KENNA, D.D.S
TRUSTEES OF CITY HOSPITAL OF QUINCY
HENRY M. FAXON, President HARRY L. RICE, Vice-President
ROBERT M. FAXON, Secretary-Treasurer and Clerk of Corporation
PERLEY E. BARBOUR
GEORGE F. HALL
CLARENCE BURGIN
GEORGE E. ADAMS
GEORGE H. BONSALL COUNCILLOR CHRISTIAN A. BURKARD
GEORGE M. SHEAHAN, M.D. MAYOR THOMAS S. BURGIN
COUNCILLOR LOUIS GEORGE
LIST OF FREE BEDS
The Abigail Brooks Adams Memorial Bed. 1889
The Charles Francis Adams Memorial Bed. 1890
The Joseph W. Robertson Memorial Bed 1890
The Elizabeth W. Emmons Memorial Bed.
1891
The Nancy Brackett Memorial Bed.
1898
The J. Francis Hayward Memorial Bed.
The Nathaniel H. Emmons Memorial Bed.
1899
The John J. Day Memorial Bed.
Col. William B. White, X-Ray Equipment
1913
Ellen H. Lunt Memorial Bed
Endowed by Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer
Sarah C. Brackett Memorial Bed
1905
1906
Endowed by Jeffrey R. Brackett
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY CITY HOSPITAL For the Year Ending December 31, 1940
To His Honor the Mayor, the President and Members of the City Council :-
GENTLEMEN :
Increase in Patients Admitted
The Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital herewith submits its report of the hospital activities for the year 1940 with comparative figures for the year 1939. There were 7,444 patients admitted in 1940 and 6,665 admissions in 1939-an increase of 12%.
Deficit Reduced
A reduction has been made in the operating of the hospital for the second consecutive year. The net deficits were: 1938- $180,306.64; 1939-$170,229.49; 1940-$151,332.69. This has been ac- complished without reducing the quality of service to our patients.
The larger daily census of pay patients, additional use of the Laboratory and X-Ray facilities have contributed considerably in accomplishing these results.
This could not be possible without constant supervision by the Board of Managers and the co-operation of the staff and employees.
The birth rate was 2.9 babies per day, an increase of 164 over 1939. The medical, nursing, and hospital staffs are to be commended for the splendid clinical results obtained, not only in the Obstetrical Department but all other departments as well. There were 7,444 admissions, 7,406 discharges and 289 deaths in 1940.
Heavy Financial Burden
Our experience has been in keeping with other leading hospi- tals throughout the country in that cures performed by new thera- peutic drugs have cut down the patients' bills, but have added heavy financial burden to the hospital's. To perform and carry through these complicated treatments, additional nurses, technicians and other employees have been necessary.
Personnel
An average of 294 employees were necessary to operate the hospital for the year. This was an increase of 24 over the previous year. Our present personnel-patient ratio corresponds to other recognized general hospitals in Massachusetts.
Hospital Costs Higher
A decided increase is to be expected in the hospital budget for 1941. This is due to increased cost of foods, medical and surgical supplies and higher wages. We should not lose sight of the fact that we can expect an income from patients to equal the receipts for 1940, which were $302,581.02. All money received from patients, like all other departments, is turned into the City Treasury.
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CITY OF QUINCY
Defense Program
It is a recognized fact that salaries of hospital employees gen- erally average lower than salaries received by employees in private industries and even lower than salaries received in other City Departments.
In order to retain the proper organization at the hospital, the Board of Managers finds it necessary to increase the wages of a great number of employees. This increase will be noticed in the salary budget for 1941. We must be ready to meet any emergency.
The Defense Program already has begun to make demands on hospital facilities.
Free Care
The Quincy City Hospital continues to pride itself on not turning away a patient who needs medical attention regardless of their ability to pay. It's true, however, that many of these cases have been ambulatory-were treated, if necessary, and then sent home.
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