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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 1902
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The Small-pox Hospital is situated at Dockwell, nr. Cranford,
Middlesex, and the Hospital for Diphtheria, Scarlet fever, and
Enteric Fever is situated at Mogden, nr. Twickenham.
The Small-pox Hospital formerly consisted of an Administrative
block, three separate Isolation blocks, with accommodation
for 12 patients, Disinfection station, Ambulance shed and Mortuary.
It is well isolated.
During the past year a new block has been erected, making
provision for another 12 patients. A discharging room has also
been fitted up.
The Mogden Isolation Hospital was opened in 1898, and has
been described in a previous report.
MOGDEN ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
| ADMITTED — | Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | Enteric Fever. | Other Diseases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From the Borough of Richmond | 78 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| „ Heston & Isleworth Urban District | 76 | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| „ Hounslow Barracks (Garrison) | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| „ Brentford Union (Isleworth) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 183 | 84 | 9 | 2 | |
| TOTALS— | ||||
| From the Borough of Richmond | 108 | |||
| „ Heston & Isleworth Urban District | 133 | |||
| „ Hounslow Barracks (Garrison) | 32 | |||
| „ Brentford Union (Isleworth) | 5 | |||
| 278 | ||||