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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
Ilford 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital, Alnwick Road, London. E.16.
| Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultations: | Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2 to 4.30 p.m. | No female clinic. |
| Treatments: | Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon. |
HEALTH EDUCATION.
Public lectures to Voluntary Guilds and Institutes
and Church organisations, etc., on health topics were given
during the year. The Chairman of the Public Health Committee
also made reference at a number of Council meetings
to health subjects. Poster displays regarding Diphtheria
immunisation, Poliomyelitis vaccination and health topics
were also given prominence.
A Medical Officer has been appointed to give a substantial
part of his time to health education and his report
is included in the Part III Section, together with a report by
the Superintendent Health Visitor on health education at infant
welfare centres.
EXAMINATION OF OFFICERS AND SERVANTS.
The following medical examinations were carried out during 1960:-
| Officers | Servants | |
|---|---|---|
| New Appointments | 62 | 49 |
| Under Sickness Regulations | - | 11 |
| On behalf of othe r Authorities | 2 | - |
| Total | 64 | 60 |
In addition enquiries were made of General Practitioners
and Hospitals in respect of numerous cases, referred
under Sickness Regulations, which were not subsequently
medically examined at the Public Health Offices.