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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Aug 22, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 34.

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Sanitarium News Notes

By Editor

THE following items have been gathered from various sources, and are here given with the idea that others will be interested to know of the good progress that is attending some of our sanitariums. Some of our medical workers are faithful in reporting, and it is from these particularly that we can get items to pass on to others. It would, no doubt, be mutually helpful if our people could know more of what is being accomplished by our sanitariums. Union conference papers are glad to publish items, and the readers are interested in them, and the institutions would thus become better known.
Many will be especially interested in the good news that comes from the Nashville (Tenn.) Sanitarium. While but a few months ago conditions were so discouraging as to warrant, in the minds of many, closing the institution, it now reports prosperous conditions. It is a problem how to accommodate all who come. Men and women of intelligence and of business and social influence are showing a most hearty support. Satisfied patients return home and send other patients, thus spreading a favorable knowledge of the institution. Some effective advertising has been done, and no doubt it shared in the upbuilding of the work. Our own people are cooperating actively in the distribution of advertising matter, and are helping effectively by their prayers. Probably no more striking illustration has been seen among us of what can be done to help a sinking institution by a full cooperation of all than has been seen in this instance. Conferences have taken hold earnestly, churches and individuals have given help, and the management and workers of the sanitarium have done their part. Results must come from such work, and the Nashville Sanitarium is reaping the fruit of this effort.
PROSPERITY is attending the New England Sanitarium at Melrose, Mass. The capacity of the building has been taxed a number of times this season, with several rooms occupied by two guests, and with some guests rooming outside of the main building. The outside health missionary work has been productive of excellent results. In the institution there is also a marked missionary spirit. The sanitarium young people have been organized into a mission band, about twenty-five of them signifying their willingness to go to any field to which the Lord may call them.
DR. J. D. SHIVELY is now the medical superintendent of the Nebraska Sanitarium at College View, Nebr. His long and practical sanitarium experience, and his established reputation as a surgeon, qualify him for entering readily upon institutional duties. Dr. Eva Shively connects with the institution as lady physician. As these doctors were formerly in charge of the medical work of the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium, an institution of the same union conference, they are already at home as to location and people.
DR. ORVILLE ROCKWELL, former superintendent of the Nebraska Sanitarium, connects with the medical staff of the Long Beach (Cal.) Sanitarium. His four and one-half years' faithful service in the former place has been appreciated, and his release comes at his own request.
THE Nebraska Sanitarium at Hastings, also reports a liberal patronage. A number of heavy surgical cases have received attention. Among recent construction improvements are the fire-escapes and an electric elevator. A new training class of carefully selected students is just beginning study.
THE Kansas Sanitarium has seen some very encouraging fruit of spiritual labor. Individuals of prominence have been reached, even to a full acceptance of the truth. Cooperation on the part of the local church helps to carry forward this work. The management is intent on making the work of the institution a strong factor for thorough missionary effort. A favorable and appreciative patronage is seen.
THE Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium has had a house full of patients at times this season. Considerable surgical work has been done, the patients making good recovery. A number of the lady nurses have been selling Life and Health and distributing advertising matter. Some much-needed improvements have recently been made in the buildings. Great care is being exercised in the outlay of means. Material help is coming in from the sale of "Ministry of Healing."
THE Wabash Valley Sanitarium, La Fayette, Ind., has enjoyed an unusually good patronage this summer, the main building and cottages having been filled and a number of tents brought into use. Several patients have come regularly from the city for treatments. Critical surgical operations have been performed with favorable outcome. A substantial interest is shown in the institution by our own people. The sanitarium makes frequent reports through the union conference paper, thus securing a closer touch with our people.
THE Portland (Oregon) Sanitarium has seen the banner week of its history this season. Several prominent persons have been numbered with the patients. A feature of special interest is the spirit of labor seen among the nurses for the salvation of souls. Precious results have followed. Three patients decided recently to follow the Lord by fully accepting the truth. This sanitarium makes frequent reports in the union conference paper, thus giving its constituency due information.
THE Walla Walla (Wash.) Sanitarium reports a season of excellent patronage, the institution having been taxed at times to find room for all its patients.
A spirit of harmony prevails in the family, with a good interest in missionary work for others. Within three months four persons have begun the observance of the Sabbath. Many of the patrons are Sabbath-keepers, showing a confidence on the part of our own people in the sanitarium. John Reith, M. D., is now fully installed as house physician. The doctor was one of the few applicants who successfully passed the recent State board examination.
THE Kansas City (Mo.) Sanitarium, owned and operated by Dr. G. A. Droll, is having an encouraging patronage. The doctor is active in local church work, bearing official responsibilities, and also making a special effort by Sunday night temperance lectures. Promising results are seen in the wide field of usefulness that presents itself.
E. DOLPHUS HAYSMER, M. D., has been appointed medical superintendent of the Huntsville (Ala.) Sanitarium, filling the vacancy made by the removal of Dr. M. M. Martinson to Graysville, Tenn.
A CLERGYMAN guest of the St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium was presented with a copy of "Ministry of Healing" by the workers of the dining-room. The man was much affected by it, and with tears in his eyes said: "I never heard of such a thing! I understand that things are reversed here. You are giving me something. Usually we expect to give the waiters tips. I'll read every word of the book." The weekly prayer-meeting is well attended. Patients testify to the spiritual benefits received at the institution. Great appreciation is expressed for the privilege of association with the sanitarium and a knowledge of the work. Many prominent persons are numbered among its guests.