Sanitarium Notes by L. A. H.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 6, 1913

Sanitarium Notes

By L. A. H.

The Washington Sanitarium reports four hundred patients for the year 1912, representing many classes of people, prominent and otherwise. The institution is becoming better known in Washington and near-by towns, gaining friends among physicians and surgeons, as well as others. Special effort is being made to strengthen the work of all departments, and to increase the efficiency of the work as a whole. Regular meetings are held by the medical staff for the discussion of topics of immediate interest to the workers. The nurses are also organized as a staff, holding regular meetings to read and discuss papers.

The religious work of the Sanitarium has recently been strengthened by the coming of Elder E. W. Webster as chaplain. His previous connection with sanitarium work, together with practical field experience, qualifies him for good service in his present position. The entire family of workers has recently enjoyed a spiritual revival, aided by the labors of Elder Meade MacGuire during his two weeks' stay. Four persons have accepted the truth in the institution during the past year. Many letters are received from former patients, speaking of their kind and pleasant remembrances of their stay, some making special mention of their enjoyment of the spiritual privileges afforded.

Active work for the needy of the vicinity is being planned by the management, some work being already done. A nurses' bureau has also been established to help in meeting field needs. Association with the Woman's Christian Temperance Unions of Washington is bringing our physicians in touch with others in a way to be of mutual benefit.

The Washington Branch Sanitarium has had a crowded season thus far this winter, finding it necessary to add materially to the force of workers. The institution is making a good financial showing, and is fast making friends among physicians and others. A happy and united family is a good feature of its work.

The Florida Sanitarium reports a good season and a prospect that its new building will be fully utilized. Its financial operation is quite gratifying. Spiritual conditions and results are good.

The Graysville (Tenn.) Sanitarium has had a fair patronage for some time. Dr. M. M. Martinson, the superintendent, writes encouragingly of the outlook.

The Walla Walla (College Place, Wash.) Sanitarium has recently made some changes and improvements in its heating system, the regular work of the institution being somewhat interrupted. Conditions are now better than ever for receiving patients, and the house is filling up. With the assurance of the best of comfort and satisfaction from a well-heated building and good equipment, together with the efficient services of graduate and experienced nurses, the management expects a good business. Excellent results are being seen from the spiritual labors put forth for the sick in the institution and its vicinity by the sanitarium workers and by the college students.

The Phoenix Rest Home, Arizona, reports a satisfactory patronage, with quite gratifying results. The institution is fast becoming known among our own people as a refuge for those suffering with tuberculosis. The efforts of the management to cooperate with conferences and churches in helping those of moderate means is being appreciated.

L. A. H.