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Day Sanatorium (Open Air School) for Tuberculous Children
The work of the Stormont House School, which was opened by
the London County Council on 8th September, 1919, is of increasing
value to the tuberculosis service. The average number on the roll
for the year is 89, with an average attendance of 70. Dr. Howell,
Tuberculosis Officer to the City of London Hospital Tuberculosis
Dispensary, is responsible for the medical care of the children, and
visits the School once weekly.
Boarding-out of Children.—During the year 5 children (contacts
of 4 cases) were recommended by the Tuberculosis Officers
for boarding-out, under the County Council's scheme.
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In two instances the applications were withdrawn, in one
upon the death of the patient and in the other upon the entry of
the patient to Hackney Hospital. The remaining three children
were boarded-out.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.—This form of treatment
is provided for Hackney persons at Brompton Hospital for Consumption,
City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Heart and
Lungs and University College Hospital. The cost of "refills" is
borne by the Council in cases recommended by the Tuberculosis
Officers.

"Finsen" Light and Artificial Sunlight Treatment.—The
treatment of lupus by "Finsen" light and of this and other forms
of tuberculosis by artificial sunlight is carried out at the London
Hospital. Treatment by artificial sunlight is also provided at
the City of London Hospital for Diseases of the Heart and Lungs.
Financial responsibility for this treatment is accepted by the
Borough Council in cases recommended by the Tuberculosis
Officers.