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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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St. Jude's Centre, 56, Lambeth Road.
One session is held monthly at this Clinic, and during the year 35
expectant mothers were seen and given advice. They made 263
attendances.
Salamon's Centre, 28, Newcomen Street.
During the year, 724 expectant mothers were seen and given advice.
They made 4,690 attendances.
ANTE-NATAL CLINIC—HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
WALWORTH ROAD, S.E.17.
Two sessions were held during the month of December under the
direction of Dr. Crawford.
GYNAECOLOGICAL CLINIC, HEALTH SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, WALWORTH ROAD.
The above Clinic was commenced on the 27th October. Fifty-three
patients were seen by the specialist, Dr. Kenneth Bowes, and advice
was given and treatment arranged where necessary.
INFANT TEST FEEDING CLINIC, HEALTH SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, WALWORTH ROAD.
Three sessions were held during the month of December under the
direction of Dr. Mower White, 10 cases attending, all of whom were
seen by the doctor.
HOSPITALS.
The Borough is fortunately situated as regards hospital accommodation
of all descriptions. Hospitals for infectious diseases and tuberculosis
cases are provided by the London County Council.
No change in these services has been made since my last report.
The following General Hospitals are within the area:—
Guy's Hospital.
Evelina Hospital for Children.
Royal Eye Hospital.
All Saints' Hospital.
Hospital for Diseases of the Skin.
The Hospitals available, but close to the borders of the Borough,
are:—
St. Thomas's Hospital.
King's College Hospital.
Royal Waterloo Hospital.
General Lying-In Hospital, York Road.
Belgrave Hospital for Children.