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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 was 86, with an average attendance of 79. Dr. Howell,
Tuberculosis Officer to the London Chest 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 12 children
(contacts of 8 cases) were recommended by the Tuberculosis Officers
for boarding-out under the County Council's scheme.
Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment.—The Borough Council
provides, as part of its scheme for the dispensary treatment of
tuberculosis, facilities for the artificial pneumothorax treatment of
tuberculous persons, and this treatment is given in the out-patient
departments of various hospitals including the London Chest
Hospital, Victoria Park. Payment is made by the Council to the
Hospitals at the rate of 10s. 6d. for each "refill," with the exception
of the London Chest Hospital who in accordance with an arrangement
with the Council, administer "refills" to patients living within
that Dispensary area, at the rate of of 5s. 3d. per "refill."

Dental Treatment and Provision of Dentures.—Dental treatment
was provided during the year for ten tuberculous persons
upon the recommendation of the Tuberculosis Officers.
The Council has continued to assist necessitous tuberculous
persons to obtain dentures, and six applications for such assistance