Medical Missionary Department
By L. A. Hansen
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference GEorge Thomason, M. D. - - - - Secretary
L. A. Hansen - - - - - - - Assistant Secretary The Graysville (Tenn.) Sanitarium
THIS institution is one that has seen considerable struggle in its development. Having been started with limited means, it was for some time compelled to carry forward its work with incomplete equipment. Away from centers of traffic, located near a small village, it does not have the advantage of publicity that it might otherwise have. Its location is none the less suited to its work. In fact, it is favored with many unusual natural advantages. Were the sanitarium well known, its natural location would attract patronage. A good support from a cultured class of people has at various times been shown the institution. But the patronage has not been continuous, there having been periods when it was very low. This has, of course, told on the institution. It has also seemed advisable to make several changes in the managing force of the sanitarium, resulting unfavorably, in some respects, to a steady and normal growth of its work. At the present time, the institution is well prepared to care for patients. The equipment is good, and the accommodations all that need be. An efficient staff of workers, now headed by Dr. M. M. Martinson, who was connected with the work at the first, has oversight of the work. Dr. Martinson holds the confidence of all who know him as an excellent physician and skilled surgeon. His wide practise and his general practical experience give him qualifications well suited to his present work. He is assisted by his wife, Dr. Stella Martinson. She also holds a reputation as an able physician. With the good preparation that this sanitarium has for doing satisfactory service, it should have a larger patronage than it has had of late. In this our own people can be of great help. Send for advertising literature, and make use of it. Talk to others about the excellent facilities and advantages of the institution. Sell "Ministry of Healing," and help to bring some of the many good results that will come in that way. Recognize the obligation and privilege of supporting the institution in every way possible. Those who have visited the Graysville Sanitarium will agree that a more beautiful location would be hard to find. A good climate prevails. Many from distant points would find benefit by a stay at this quiet mountain retreat. We bespeak for it an earnest support by all its friends.