NURSES AND HELPERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17011, 19 November 1918, Page 6

NURSES AND HELPERS.

NEED STILL URGENT. J

APPEAL FOE VARIOUS GIFTS.

~ "If there is one woman, in Auckland with miring experience who is able to help in tin present crisis end so far has not clone so now is the time for her to come forward," said Miss Bagley.yesterday, in renewing her appeal for additional help. "We had 27 offers •of untrained help yesterday," she said, but it »no exaggeration to say we could easily do with just as many more trained workers. The demand continues, from country districts, where the plight 'of many restdents is pitiable. We cannot meet these demands with" workers who are already at breaking-point front their-laboura of the last two weeks. These women are bearing up under a terrible burden, and in pity should be relieved from the strain they, are undergoing." Miss Bagley said that probably all experienced nurses were now working among the sick, but there must be many women with some experience in home nursing .which would enablo them to 'do most necessary work at the present time. The St. John Ambulance echoes this need, for many of its members have been working 1 unceasingly in hospital* and homes since the outbreak of the epidemic. These workers, who understand the seriousness of the position, _ state that unless the present efficiency Of organisation And nursing service is maintained, further trouble will be inevitable. The Citkena' Committee appeal urgently | for lady helpers who are willing to remain with • patienta . throughout the night. Nursing experience is not essential, as the oases are usually those not serious enough for removal to hospital, hut 'still requiring someone to administer medicine, drinks, etc. , ■

The committee in charge of the Ponsonby depot is appealing for supplies of oranges and lemons for distribution to patient* who are being, treated in their own homes* . •* An urgent appeal was made yesterday for bedding ana for boys' clothing., The worker in charge' of the Y.W.O.A. clothes' depot stated that in many homes there was no. bedding worthy* the name, and scores of children, had been found sleeping under rags and old clothes. _ Blankets, not necessarily new, are' particularly desired. While much girls' clothing has been donated, comparatively little has been sent in for boys, and there is great need for garments for boys of all ages.

PAPAKURA AND OTAHUHU. HOSPITAL ARRANGEMENTS. Dr. Frengley, acting-chief health officer, and Mr. Wm. Wallaco, .chairman of the Hospital ;■; Board, left for Papakura by rnotor-car iUt six'o'clock yesterday morning, to iiftpect the buildings there being used as temporary hospitals. Dr. Frengley agreed with tha opinion previously expressed brMr. Wallace that two of the three buildings were. overcrowded, and he gave instructions that if more than two further applications for admission of male tetients are received the : publio school is to be requisitioned and equipped. Orders were also issued that no more patients are to be admitted to. tho parish hall, while those now housed there are to remain until convalescent. The female patients are to be kept in the Methodist schoolroom. Mr. Wallace 'stated last night that, under the circumstances, the local committee J had donsr excellent work. An endeavour will bo made to send a trained nurse to Papaknra to-day. Returning from Papakura, Dr. Frengley and Mr. Wallace" visited the temporary hospital in the Otahuhu public hall. They expressed themselves as highly pleased with' the arrangement* there. There are two nurses in attendance, and the Work is under the supervision of the Mayor and members fit the' council,' ■""'"" : .

~ ACTION AT HELENSVILXiE. •■,:s:■ i.r' '■: :^:_. .: ■ t ' - HOSPITAL iIIEQUISITIONED. ,:, The Hospital Board received a telegram from Mr. J. 1 Stewart, chairman of the Eelenivill* f " Town Board, yesterday stating that in order to more efficiently control the treatment of the worst cases arising from the epfdemio the Town Board had temporarily taken over Dr. M. Meinhold's private hospital It was slated that this action had, been taken after con-. sultation with Mr. H. Aitkenhead, chairman of the Waitemata County Council, and the Health Department had bean notified.. Mr.: Wallace.. chairman of the Hospital- Board, stated that he" agreed with the action .taken-, So far. there nave been five deaths a* the result of the epidemic. The situation is now believed to be well in hand. ' v '

gvTDESPBEAD AT KOABUAWAHIA;

SCHOOL / AS V A HOSPITAL "

The influenza epidemic is widespread in the Ngamawahia t dintricii. 'The Town Board has established a temporary hospital in the school building, which is at present occupied by 60 patient*, most of whom are from voutside the town. All business places are .'curtailing their activities, to allow of as many as possible assisting as the, hospital. Notwithstanding ; this, how'syeri!; difficulty :! is being experienced in maintaining an adequate staff. Another difficulty is that of medical attention.' - Dr. Martin,, besides supervising th«i temporary hospital, attends a district a! 61 miles radius. The Town Board applied to the Minister for Public Health .for* student to assist Dr. Martin. A-reply was received stating that the application would bo considered when there was a student available.- Five deaths have 'taken plnce at the hospital during the, last five days, and two at private residences. *';

'CI, IMPROVEMENT 'IN WAIK. HAMILTON ANI} MERCER. '. Dr. J. P. Frengley stated yesterday that, for the first time, he had received word from two outside district*—Hamil* ton and Mercer— conditions haddefinitely taken a favourable turn.

TWO DEATHS AT WARKWORTH. A Citizens' Committee, working with the Town has opened an auxiliary hospital in the manager's house at the cement works. There ore at present 11 patients in this. building, who are boing nursed by volunteers. The cottage hospital is full. Two deaths have occurred there, but the remaining cases are doing well. .

OBPBAftS' HOME fftfcß OF DISEASE. The matron of the Orphan*' Horn*, Papatoetoe, reported yesterday that the children and staff arc now all convalescent. Sixty out of 71 children suffered from a mild form of influenza, but by open-air treatment, including meals out of doors, all are now restored to health.

Mr. V. J. Lamer, having retired from the business t>f a stock and share broker, has disposed of his interest therein to Mr. E. J Richardson, who will carry on the business under his own name at the same address, Bank Buildings, • Swanson Street. Keep a jar of "Amco" handy; it's invaluable for invalids. "Nazoi *M Influenza and Catarrh/* For invalids and convalescents there is nothing. so good as "Amco." "Nazol for Influenza and Catarrh." "Dewar's" is the Whisky de Luxe. Per. feet in flavour and boq.uet. When the constitution is run down take i"Amco."