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There are two Institutions situated within the Borough:—
(i) Stoke Newington Home Hospital for Women.—This
Institution was established in 1825, "for the benefit of respectable
women who have broken down in health, to whom the rest and
medical treatment combined with good food and nursing prove
to be a great boon.
This Hospital now provides for the reception of Convalescent
patients as well as for surgical, medical and maternity cases, and
there are 31 beds.
During the year 1933 it is estimated that of the total of 168
patients admitted 81 were residents of Stoke Newington.
Of the 168 cases admitted 49 were medical, 30 surgical, with
8 operations (2 major, 2 minor, and 4 Tonsils and Adenoids), and
89 maternity.
(ii) The Stoke Newington Dispensary.—Situated in the
High Street, carried out a great deal of good work among the poor
members of the community.
The Medical Officer sees cases daily between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Those eligible for treatment receive a subscriber's letter which
entitles to two month's treatment. The Medical Officer also pays
home visits when such are necessary.
The Maternity and Child Welfare Committee make an Annual
Donation of £21 to the Dispensary funds, and for this receive 160
letters, which are distributed by the Health Visitors, to suitable
cases of mothers, and children under five, under the general supervision
of the Medical Officer of Health.