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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Heston and Isleworth 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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The following is a Statement shewing the number of admissions for each year since the opening of the Hospital.
| Year. | Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | Enteric Fever. | Other Diseases. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | 42 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 70 |
| 1899 | 182 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 229 |
| 1900 | 176 | 56 | 6 | 0 | 238 |
| 1901 | 136 | 57 | 13 | 4 | 210 |
| 1902 | 183 | 85 | 9 | 2 | 279 |
| 1903 | 218 | 48 | 8 | 2 | 276 |
| 1904 | 97 | 47 | 6 | 4 | 154 |
| Totals | 1034 | 355 | 54 | 13 | 1456 |
DOCKWELL SMALL-POX HOSPITAL.
No case of Small-pox occurred during the year, and only one patient
was admitted for observation. The Hospital is in a state of thorough efficiency
and is ready at any moment to admit patients should the necessity unfortunately
arise. During the year all the buildings were cleansed and re-painted, and
a new mortuary and shed for the ambulance were built. Considerable improvements
were also carried out in the grounds by Mr. Nicholson, the
Caretaker. Mr. Nicholson's interest in and conscientious care for the Hospital
are in no small measure responsible for its good condition.