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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
Havering 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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| Cases who failed to attend for further films or clinical examination. | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cases found to be within normal limits after further large film examination | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| TOTALS | 33 | 38 | 71 |
Care of the Tuberculous
Care of the Tuberculous is undertaken by the Havering
Tuberculosis Care Association, the Council making a grant for
the purpose. The Association works in close co-operation with
the Chest Physicians, who act as medical advisers, and with
the staff of the Chest Clinics. The clerical work of the Association
continues to be undertaken by staff in the Health and Welfare
Department.
M ilk for Tuberculosis Patients
The Council provide one pint of milk daily to patients
suffering from Tuberculosis where recommended by the Chest
Physicians. During the year 100 patients received milk, 30 of
whom are new cases.
Chiropody Service
The Chief Chiropodist, Mr.L.A. Bolland, reports as follows
I . Persons eligible for treatment
Children
Expectant Mothers
The Elderly
Physically Handicapped Persons
Certain cases referred by Medical Practitioners
2.Services in Operation
(a) Full-time chiropody clinics.
Health Centre, Harold Hill.
Collier Row Clinic.
Romford Clinic.
Hornchurch Clinic.
(b) Part-time chiropody clinics.
Harold Wood Clinic.
Cranham Clinic. Contd./
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