Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Changes of Staff.—Early in the year, Miss A. Tattersall resigned
owing to ill.health, and was succeeded by Miss M. E. Davies. Miss L.
Nugent was appointed to the new post of Secretary to the Care Committee
of the Tuberculosis Dispensary, and commenced her duties at the
beginning of March. Dr. W. S. Patch, one of the Clinic Medical
Officers, was accidentally killed while on holiday, and in her stead, Dr.
E. M. Layman was appointed to the West Ferry Road Clinic. Misa
D. A. E. Landray was appointed Health Visitor to take over an additional
area caused by the revision of the Health Visitors' districts. ]
regret to record the deaths of J. Nye, inspector's labourer, and A
Taylor, disinfectant distributor, during the year.
Bacteriological Examinations.—The arrangements with the Seamen's
Hospital, Greenwich, for carrying out bacteriological examinations
(other than Tubercle) continue to be satisfactory.
I am, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Offices,
Bow Road. E. 3.
February, 1925.