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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-07-20, Page 4Page Four The Wingham Advance-Times, Wednesday, July 20, 2955 Relieve costs they con- con- G. HARVEY AGNEW, m.d. PRESIDENT, ONTARIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION by CORRECTING those FOOT TROUBLES SEE MR. S. LINDER, of Kitchener, well-known FOOT SPECIALIST and MANUFACTURER of FEATHERWEIGHT ARCH SUPPORTS, who will be at my store to give relief to those suff­ ering from Foot Ailment, TUESDAY, July 26 WEDNESDAY (morning), July 27 CALLAN SHOES WinghamPhone 12 Gal. and REXOLITE 9’ x 12’ $36. KEM GLO The Wallpaper Shop SPECIALS OUTSIDE WHITE TWO GRADES $4'95G.l 25^• Qt LINOLEUM REMNANTS FOR SMALL ROOMS AT A FRACTION OF REGULAR PRICE Reg. $1.15 SPECIAL ggc sq. yd. BELTWIST CARPET RUG In Green, Grey or Fawn. Within the past few years most] the maintenance costs of a hospital communities of any size in Ontario have either been through a hospital expansion or are now planning an enlargement of present hospital facili­ ties. This situation is common in every community and has been occasioned by the marked increase in the use of hospitals everywhere. During various expansion financial campaigns and drives, people have been heard to express concern about the cost of modern construction. Some ask why hospital construction are so much more today than were a generation or so ago. It is quite true that hospital struction is costly. But sods all struction to-day and, for comparable items, hospital construction costs have probably not risen higher than the costs of other public buildings. The fact remains that the cost of hospital construction is high and, in view of the increased number of beds required, the large amount of money which the Board of Trustees in some communities has had to raise has been staggering. The public should know why this is so. There are a number of very reason­ able explanations why hospital .con­ struction costs are high. For one thing hospital facilities receive an unusual amount of wear and tear and must be built to withstand this strain. This applies to floors, doors, hardware, plumbing, and practically all parts of the hospital. Hospital fa­ cilities are in use twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year. Since the modern, fire-resistant hospital will probably be in service for the next 60 or 70 years and longer, it is sound economy to put only the best of durable, long-lasting and easily-maintained material into its construction and finish. This is economical in the end. There is another reason, too. Few people realize, yet it is a fact, that 1 FOR FIRE, LIFE & AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Call Stewart A. Scott Phone 293 Wingham REAL ESTATE SALESMAN Representing: Dudley JE. Holme* Listowel I 10% Discount on ALL Men’s and Ladies’ Wear at ARMITAGE’S NOTE the Special Prices on these Broken Lines 1 Ladies’ T Shirts REG. $1.85 $ Day Special ggc Ladies’ Corduroy SHORTS REG. $3.85 $ Day Special $1.59 Ladies’ Silk SLIPS REG. UP TO $4.25 $ Day Special $2.39 Ladies* Half Slips $ Day Special $1.95 Here's a Special Buy we made for $ Day ONLY Ladies’ Silk Nightgowns and Pyjamas PRICED AS HIGH AS $4.25 $ Day Special $2.29 Lagnon, Exquisite, and Corette BRASSIERES 10% OFF Ladies’ Nylon Hose 79c Men’s Blue Bib OVERALLS at $2.49 Girls’ Black Carhartt JEANS Sizes 8-18 $ Day ONLY $2.95 MEN’S TIES REG. TO $1.50 $ Day Special g<)c Men’s White SPORT SHIRTS $ Day Special $1.00 Colored SPORT SHIRTS Long and Short Sleeves $ Day Special $1.29 equal the initial cost of construction and equipment every three or four years. Therefore, an initial outlay of a few thousand dollars, say for a better flooring, or door hardware, or heat insulation, will reduce costs of maintenance and depreciation. Such an expenditure at the beginning would mean that, eventually, this sum would be saved many times over during the lifetime of the hospital. Another factor is the cost of per­ sonnel. Torday, salaries and wages make up a very large percentage (from 60% to 70%) of a hospital’s total operational costs. Consequent­ ly, as a planned measure of economy to keep hospital rates within reason; it ‘is considered advisable to install various labour-saving devices which can enable the hospital to. reduce operating costs. For this reason, during new construction or expan­ sion, hospitals, now install^ new type patient-nurse call systems, mechaniz­ ed food service, temperature control arrangements, automatic laundry equipment, mechanical stokers, con­ veyor belts, needle washers, rubber­ glove conditioners, automatic steril­ izer controls and many other time­ saving pieces of apparatus. These all add to the initial expense, but when considered from the long-term view­ point, result in a considerable saving. This has Icing been recognized in in­ dustry. Important, of course, is the fact that medical science and skill are steadily advancing with the result that many more pieces of complex scientific equipment are required in hospitals today.. These cost money but permit us to save more lives and to shorten the time in hospital. The modern hospital must provide more space for new laboratory sub­ departments, for a much more active x-ray department, for metabolic de­ partments, for cardiac surgery and for other new or enlarged depart­ ments. Many of the larger hospitals to-day have cobalt bombs which re­ quire elaborate housing to provide the necessary protection and others now have isotope laboratories to utilize newer discoveries. To-day no one wants hospitals to be too forbidding" and austere. It is part of the treatment to make the patient feel as contented and as much at home as possible during his stay in hospital. For this reason it is advisable for hospitals to have a pleasant and inviting entrance, com­ fortable waiting rooms, well furnish­ ed rooms, pleasant colour schemes, attractive drapes and good tray ser­ vice. True, these all cost money—a lot of money! But* once the money fs raised and the up-to-date efficient facilities are in operation, everyone will be delighted. The investment is an exceedingly sound one in the light of the lives, health, and happiness of our loved ones and friends. HORSES LOST destroyed the barn of Mervyn BARN RAZED, NINETY PIGS, Fire Stortz, three miles east of Mt. Forest, on the 6th concession of Arthur Township last week. Lost in the blaze were about 90 < pigs, two horses, a milking machine and a hammer mill. The house was at one time in danger but a bucket brigade kept the roof moist and the danger passed. The Mt Forest fire brigade was called but due to a town council by-law the truck is not allowed to go outside the town limits. The loss which has not been estim­ ated, was partially covered by insur­ ance. INVERHURON BEACH GETS FIRE TRUCK Inverhuron beach cottage owners made a drive for funds last year for fire protection equipment and gave authority to Fire Chief Irwin Lobs* singer, of Walkerton, to purchase the necessary equipment. A portable fire engine of the for­ estry tpe was demonstrated by chief Lobsinger at the beach and proved satisfactory. It will be stationed in the village of Tiverton, two miles away and manned by village volunteers. Always Careful INVERHURON PARK BACKING SOUGHT Establishment of a park at Inver- huron is under consideration follow­ ing a meeting of Bruce Township Council, which is seeking co-operation of Kincardine Township and Inyer- huron Beach Association in the pro­ ject. Two acres close to the »beach have been set aside for th© park, which, when completed, will provide picnic area, ball diamond, parking space and sanitary facilities, all of which are presently lacking at the popular Lake Huron resort, I MASSEY-HARRIS COMBINES All sizes—80 and 90 SP Clipper and 60, SP or PTO SWATHERS A SIZE TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS 16 FT 12 FT 9 FT. THRESHING MACHINES ALL SIZES OF TRACTORS USED MACHINERY 1—44 M-H TRACTOR 1—22 M-H TRACTOR 1—No. 4 10-FT. SWATHER 1—No. 26 10-FT. SP COMBINE 1—6FT. 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