Philipsburg Hospital School of Nursing - Reflections Yearbook (Philipsburg, PA)

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KLA pdfafe 661450 The Cleft Palate Clinic is a service of the Cleft Pal- ate Division, Department of Health and was organized at the Philipsburg Hospital in T949 by Cloyd S. Har- kins, D. D. S., Director of the Clinic, tor the complete rehabilitation of children and adults born with cleft palate and cleft lip. The Clinic is held once a month where a detailed diagnostic study is made for each patient. The Clinic Staff is composed ot Robert L. Harding, M. D., Plastic Surgeon, Harrisburg, Cloyd S. Harkins, D. D. S., and William R, Harkins, D. D. S., Prosthodontia and Ortho- dontia, Osceola Mills, Eugene T. McDonald, D. Ed., Speech Therapy, State College, and James H. Black- well, M. Ed., Psychologist, Cleartield. Consultants: James P. Scott, M. D., Medical Advisor, Harry G. Shaf- fer, M. D., Otolaryngologist, Clearfield, Thomas S. Mebane, M. D., Pediatrician. The Clinic Staff is as- sisted by Miss Mary Slegal, R. N., and Miss Mary E. Rowles, R. N., State Public Health Nurses, and Miss Vivian H. Matson, Secretary. QQ gmc Because of the need tor service in prevention of blindness in rural areas, the Department of Welfare, State Coun- cil for the Blind, inaugurated this service in 1938. Dr. William Angle of Williams- port had charge of the service, later Dr. H. Ford Clark of Huntingdon took charge. Many persons with cataracts, glau- come, medical and surgical eye condi- tions, receive treatment through this facility. An eFfort is made to assist each person who comes to the clinic to get the help needed in the treatment ot their eye condition.

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7 Ae :famed axgffamnae Mocialfion The Nurses' Alumnae Association of the Phil- ipsburg State Hospital was organized in 1926. Quoting from the constitution the obiect was as follows: The purposes for which this association is formed are, to advance the standing and inter- ests of the graduates of the Training School for nurses of the Philipsburg State Hospital, to ex- tend aid to those in trouble, or sickness, and to promote social activity and good fellowship among its members, and to raise the standing of nursing to the highest plane. Our organization keeps in close contact with the American Nurses' Association and the Penn- sylvania State Nurses' Association by sponsoring student as well as graduate representation to national, state and district meetings. Monthly meetings are held by the Associa- tion the second Thursday of each month with certain special activities, annual White Elephant Party in January, a mother and daughter dinner in May, picnic in July and a dinner-dance for the graduating class in August. ln memory of Lieutenant Cecelia Ferlitch, who gave her life in World War Il, the Associa- tion presents an award to the most outstanding student nurse in the senior class. The Nurses' Alumnae Association of the Philipsburg State Hospital looks toward a future of service to the Training School and nurses of the hospital. There are 187 members attending the pre- sent monthly meetings of the Alumnae Associa- tion. Congratulations and best wishes to the members of the graduating class for your con- tinued success and happiness. OFFICERS President .,.,.,... ....,.....,.,.,... H arriet Gowland Vice-President .t.. ....,. M ary Jo McKeown Secretary ..,.,. , ,.,.,.,.... Myrna Stoker Treasurer ..,... Rhoda Hamer ,7!Le IMAMQVLJ .fgoaxigary 0! ffm lyirigyodgozrg zgllafe ,JQIIOJIQLLZL The Women's Auxiliary of the Philipsburg State Hospital is a very much appreciated organi- zation. Organized in 1922 it has made very valuable contributions to the welfare and equip- ment of the hospital. Among many of the con- tributions has been an Orthopedic Fracture Table in 1940. In the last three years they have given two lceless Oxygen Tents and a refrigerator for the Laboratory. This year they have as their proiect, the fixing up of the two sun porches to make them attractive as well as comfortable. At Christmas time besides providing gifts for the patients and favors for the trays, they sponsor the Annual Charity Ball, the proceeds being used for hospital equipment. Every Tuesday after- noon during the year a number of women of the Auxiliary go out to the sewing room and make different articles for the needs of the hos- pital. The reports of these efforts are always very well received at the monthly dinner of the Auxiliary held at the hospital. OFFICERS President ..... ...,.. .,..,..... M r s. James Crawshaw Vice-President .....,. ....,...,...,.. M iss Ruth Dale Secretary .......,. ....,. M rs. Robert Williams Treasurer ...... ........ M rs, Jasper Myers