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Southwark 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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ANTE-NATAL CLINICS.
Ante-natal Clinics are also held at the following Centres:—
| St. Jude's Centre, 56, Lambeth Road— | ||
| Sessions held | One monthly | |
| Salamon's Centre, 28, Newcomen Street— | ||
| Sessions held—Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 9.30—10.30 a.m. | |
| Tuesday | 1.30—2 30 p.m. | |
ANTE-NATAL CLINICS.
Health Services Department, Walworth Road.
Weekly sessions were held during the year at which 107 expectant
mothers attended. They made 289 attendances. In addition 44 postnatal
cases were seen by the doctor.
Sutherland House, Sutherland Square.
During the year, 161 expectant mothers were seen and given advice.
They made 372 attendances. In addition, 58 post-natal cases were seen
by the doctor.
Municipal Centre, Villa Street.
During the year, 117 expectant mothers were seen and given advice.
They made 376 attendances. In addition, 9 post-natal cases were seen
by the doctor.
St. Jude's Centre, 56, Lambeth Road.
One session is held monthly at this Clinic, and during the year 38
expectant mothers were seen and given advice. They made 222
attendances.
Salamon's Centre, 28, Newcomen Street.
During the year, 754 expectant mothers were seen and given advice.
They made 5,151 attendances. 533 post-natal oases were also seen by
the doctor.
GYNAECOLOGICAL. CLINIC.
Sessions have been conducted fortnightly during the year by the
specialist, Mr. Kenneth Bowes. 146 patients were examined and given
advice and treatment arranged where necessary. There were also 196
re-attendances of patients.