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Hornsey 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Table: LABORATORY FACILITIES.The specimens examined in the laboratory at the Isolation Hospital during 1935 were as follows:—

LABORATORY FACILITIES.

The specimens examined in the laboratory at the Isolation Hospital during 1935 were as follows:—

Negative.Positive.
Diphtheria specimens1,11558
Sputum (T.B.) „20312
Enteric fever „110
Other „112
1,34072
Total1,412

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AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
The ambulance arrangements with the London County
Council for the transport of infectious coses, and the Council's
ambulance for street accidents and general ambulance services
continue to be satisfactory and adequate.
The "Morris Viceroy" motor conveyance, purchased
in October, 1931, for the transport of mentally and physically
defective children, travelled 11,042 miles and carried 20.287
passengers.
The following is a statement of the work done by the
Borough Ambulance under the Fire Brigade:—
Calls 1,073
Persons conveyed 1,058
Street illness and accidents 414
Other cases 659
Mileage 6,923
Hours ambulance was engaged 849
NURSING FACILITIES.
HORNSEY NURSING ASSOCIATION.
President—The Mayor of Hornsey.
Honorary Secretary—
Mr. R. H. Crookall, 9, Birchington Road, N.8.
Honorary Treasurer—
Mr. S. M. Mason, 50, North Hill, N.6.
Superintendent—Miss Ivett, 2, Ravenstone Road, N.8.
Tele.: Mountview 6971.