Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteoblast Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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l ' The Laughlin Hospital ' Tim LAUGIILIN Hospital, founded on strict Osteopathic principles by Dr. George M. Laughlin, was estab- lished due to the increasing demands for adequate hospitalization ol Osteopathic patients. With the efficient stall' of doctors capably assisted by nurses of the Laughlin Training School, the repu- tation of success in restoring patients to health has spread to all corners of the globe as is evidenced by its clientele. Specialized Osteopathic methods, along with otl1er modern therapeusis, are used consistently in pre-operative and post-operative care and patients are given individ- ual attention by both staff doctors and capable internes. . Today, this hospital has become one of the most outstanding institutions in tl1e profession. Dr. George M. Laughlin, prominently outstanding in the held as an orthopedic and general surgeon, maintains the active head of the institution, in which position he has served since its founding in September, 1919. Dr. Earl H. Laughlin, Sr., is Chief Diagnostician and Physician in Charge of Osteopathic lherapy. Dr. Earl H. Laughlin, jr., is junior Surgeon and House Physician in Charge. Dr. Willialn Kelly is the Roentgenologist in Charge. This is a thirty-hve bed institution with the modern facilities of a diet kitch- en, special treating rooms, and a new and UP-to-date X-ray and Fluoroscopic Depart- ment. A well-equipped laboratory in the basement furnishes quick laboratory analyses when needed. Situated on a high knoll above the street level, this building commands an impressive dignity for our profession. The patients, who come from all over the world to receive the beneht of the surgical skill of Dr. George Laughlin, are greeted by a dignihed and efficient staff which is always mindful of the patients' welfare. Many doctors in the held, send hundreds of patients here yearly to receive specialized surgical and osteopathic treatment. Therefore this hospi- tal is Well-kHOW11 in many parts of our nation. Internes are chosen from the members of the senior class and from recent graduates. T1mI,AUc1n,1N IrIosP1'rA1, DR- GEORGE M. LAUGHLIN Surgeon-in-Chief

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Proctology IN 'rms department the most effective methods of diagnosis and treatment of rectal pathology are taught by Dr. J. H. Denby. With lectures and practi- cal demonstrations in this ever growing branch of practice, the student becomes well versed in rec- tal diseases from a stand- point of diagnostic and T treatment. The students have tl1e privilege of assisting in the treatment of tl1e clinic cases that they may bring to the Proctology Clinic. These eases are treated before the class in the Pit of the K. C. O. S. Hospital. Students desiring to specialize in this branch of therapy have the prilege of serving an intern- ship under the direct supervision of Dr. Denby. Podiatry AN EVER growing and steadily progressing department in the college is this, under the capable teachings of Dr. W. R. Broadwell, more and more students are taking advantage of the extra-curricular course of Podiatry, always an essential to the osteopathic physician. Located in the K. C. O. S. Hospital, Dr. Broadwell maintains a private practice. One afternoon each week, he conducts a free clinic in foot correction and surgery in the new Clinic Building. Credit is conferred to all students wishing to, who enter this extra-curricular course. Hundreds of clinic patients ll each year take advantage of this foot clinic to alleviate their foot disorders. Dr. Broadwell demonstrates the Osteopathic teelmic for the correction of foot disorders, also the surgical procedure for conditions requiring sur- gery. The doctor specialized in this branch of the healing art for over ten years before becoming associated with our College. . I

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Orthopedic p Surgery DR. GEORGE M. LAUGH- LIN, nationally famous orthopedic surgeon, per- forms many orthopedic operations yearly on pa- tients from all over the World. Many of these are clinic cases, therefore the students receive tl1e benefit of the experience of this well-known surgeon. X-Ray and Fluoroscope Department THE NEW X-ray equip- ment installed in 1936 is without a doubt, the last word in modern and up-to- date Roentgenology and Fluoroscopy. The addition of this new equipment keeps pace with the continuous improvements made in the Laughlin Hospital. This department is under the supervision of Dr. William Kelly. gtfmlgglf. 1 ' V? ir' All , ,l Q . K' f ll x ' rs i X' !y W Lauglaini Hospital Staff DR. GEORGE M. LAUGH- LIN directs the Laughlin Hospital. Dr. Earl Laugh- lin, Sr., is the Physician in Charge of Diagnosis and Osteopathy. Dr. Earl Laughlin, Jr., is General Surgeon. Dr. William Kelly is Director of X-radiance and Fluoroscopy. Upper seniors who have put in their required academic work in the College, and recent graduates, make up the interne list of the Hospital each year.