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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
Richmond upon Thames 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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During the year the total number of patients attended by the
District Nurses was 339 and the number of visits paid was 7,237.
The Nurse employed by the Kew and Kew Gardens Association
attended 175 cases (Medical 137, Surgical 35, Maternity 3) and
paid 5,603 visits.
Infectious Disease. The District Nurses referred to above
will also attend cases of minor infectious illness such as Measles if
the necessity arises.
| Address. | By whom provided. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Ailments Clinic | Windham Road, Richmond. | For Elementary School Children | Education Committee. |
| Dental Clinic | Ditto | Ditto. (10 halt-days per fortnight). | Ditto. |
| Do. do. | Ditto | 1 hour weekly. | M.and C.W |
| Eye Clinic | Ditto | (1 session per fortnight). | Committee. Education Committee. |
| Ante-Natal Clinic | Ditto | (1 session per fortnight). | M. and C.W. Committee. |
| Diphtheria Immunisation | Ditto | Twice weekly. | Health Committee. |
| Tonsils and Adenoids | Richmond Royal Hospital. | By arrangement with Education Committee. | |
| Ringworm (X-rays) | Mr. G. G. Blake, 10, Onslow Rd., Richmond. | When required. | Education Committee. |
| Maternity and Child Welfare Treatment | Richmond Royal Hospital. | Once weekly. | By arrangement with M. & C. W. Committee. |
| Tuberculosis Treatment | 38, Sheen Rd., Richmond. | Twice weekly. | Countv Council. |