Sanitarium Notes by L. A. HANSEN.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 14, 1915

Sanitarium Notes

By L. A. HANSEN.

The New England Sanitarium, in Melrose, Mass., has had an unusually busy time of late, with a large patronage that included many very sick persons requiring nurses. A part of the time every room has been occupied, several of the rooms with two patients. Three things that have come to our notice may be considered closely associated with this prosperity: (1) The advertising matter used by the sanitarium, as far as we have seen it, is well written, nicely printed, and attractive generally; (2) unusual care is exercised in the selection of students for the nurses' course and other help, giving a family of workers that have sufficient age, natural ability, and general fitness for the work, insuring the best service possible; (3) the missionary purpose of the work is kept before the family, and maintained by suitable spiritual services within the institution and active service outside.

The Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium finds its work steadily growing in various ways. Its educational work for the public, in living reform, is producing results. Many patients are being led to see the importance of healthful living and to realize its benefits.

The advantages of the institution for the restoration of health are being more and more appreciated by a growing patronage. Every effort is made to make its work as highly efficient as possible in equipment and service.

The missionary activities of the sanitarium family are manifest in effectual service, and a splendid spirit of unity and harmony exists. Frequent meetings for prayer and counsel are held by the faculty, and the presence of God is realized. This must mean sanitarium success.

The Florida Sanitarium, in Orlando, Fla., reports a good year for 1914. For the coming year the outlook is most favorable. Among the recent improvements may be mentioned the new sun parlor and improved treatment rooms. The general surroundings have been much improved. The Florida Sanitarium is better prepared than ever to do good work.

The Nebraska Sanitarium, in Hastings, Nebr., is enjoying the growing confidence of the public. Its patronage continues to increase. Some of its workers are giving health lectures to appreciative and interested audiences in near-by places.

The Warburton (Australia) Sanitarium also reports a patronage that is growing. The influence of the institution is extending, and the public is gaining confidence in its methods.

The Kansas Sanitarium, in Wichita, Kans., has recently made a change in the business management. L. C. Christofferson, who has long and faithfully served the institution as manager, and who has felt the need of a rest, and possibly the need of a change in employment, presented his resignation. R. L. Carson, formerly secretary-treasurer of the Missouri Conference, was asked to take the position. Brother Carson is a good business man, and it is believed that he will make an able manager of the institution. The sanitarium work is giving satisfaction, and the members of the board feel that there is a bright future before it.

The Oakwood Sanitarium, in Huntsville, Ala., has elected Miss Etta Reeder superintendent of its training class. Miss Reeder finished the postgraduate course at the Washington Missionary College, afterwards connecting for a time with the Washington Sanitarium and then with the Florida Sanitarium. With several years' experience in nursing and with qualifications for teaching, she is well fitted for her present work. An invitation is extended to those wishing to enter the training class and thus secure the preparation offered our colored young people there. The sanitarium is well prepared to care for the sick, and its facilities should be utilized to a greater extent than is being done. The cooperation of our people is solicited in securing a patronage of such as should receive the benefits of the institution.

The Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium is launching an institutional organ entitled the Sanitarium Exponent. It will be an eight-page quarterly, devoted to the presentation of medical topics of current interest and sanitarium news. The X-ray department, which has recently been considerably improved, is giving excellent service. A good class of students has recently entered, and gives promise of a creditable representation of the interests of the institution. The Washington Missionary College and the sanitarium are cooperating in plans for the education and training of students desiring the benefit of the special facilities offered. The postgraduate course for nurses numbers several capable workers, who are appreciating the special opportunities offered in this course. L. A. HANSEN.