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 Penge]
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There is no doubt whatever that the provision of free
milk, etc., to necessitous mothers and infants continues to be
the main cause in keeping down the rate of Infantile Mortality.
Where necessary, expectant mothers and infants are
referred to the Dental Surgeon for treatment, and during the
year this was done in 61 cases. Dentures are not provided.
School Clinic.
The School Clinic, provided by the Penge Council, is held
in specially adapted premises at 17, Oakfield Road, Penge.
The accommodation is as mentioned in previous reports.
Further particulars appear in the School Medical Officer's
Annual Report.
Tuberculosis Dispensary.
Penge patients were treated at the Kent County Council
Tuberculosis Dispensary, 1, Westbury Road, Penge, on
Wednesdays and Fridays.
Treatment Centres for Venereal Disease.
Patients are treated at the several London hospitals and
the Croydon General Hospital.
Orthopaedic Clinic.
Cases are sent to Croydon General Hospital.