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Page Four THE CAMPUS ECHO Tuesday, November 29, 1966 Banks Knocks Medical Facilities —Roving Reporter— By John Banks' According to Webster, an in firmary is a hospital or place where the infirmed or sick lodges for treatment. The only element in common with this definition and the infirmary of North Carolina College is that it is a place for the sick and in jured to lodge. Undeniably, the present state of the campus “hospital” is one of deplorable and inexcusable conditions. The North Carolina College Bulletin-1965-66 states that the Health Service (infimaryj “is primarily to assist students in protecting and promoting their health and in preventing ill ness.” After a casual or sedate visit or a discussion with some one who has visited the infirm ary, however, it will become un- mistakingly evident that the place neither promotes, pro tects, nor prevents sickness. In fact, it appears to be more closely equivalent to an “in ferno” instead of a place for the treatment of the ill. Even merely a routine visit will be full of incohveniences, discouragements, and indiffer ences. First of all, the hours ap proximate those of the Chase Manhattan Bank. The regular dispensary hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. After “signing- up” one has to wait in the typi cal North Carolina College line, regardless of the nature and ex tent of a person’s ailment. When the physician does arrive for his two hours daily, the student is examined with unbelievable indifference. The dialogue in the antiquated office frequently follows this pattern; “Where does it hurt?” “Right here.” “How long has it been hurt ing?” “All night.” “Tell the nurse to fill this pre scription.” The prescription is filled in the most humorous manner. First, the nurse procures “three big brown jars” from the over crowded and dusty shelves. No matter what the ailment, pills are prescribed. These pills ap pear to be given on the premise of pink ones for girls, blue ones for boys, and green ones for the neuter. For the unfortunate student who gets to remain overnight, about the only comfort is the meal in bed. When the physician is not on duty, which is nearly always, the attending nurse is reluctant to give any construct Hive remedies. Some patient liave been known to remain in the infirmary for over a week without the “infirmarians” find ing the precise nature of their sickness. It is medical fact that a blatant disregard for one’s physical health can lead to a deterioration of one’s rnental and psychological well-being. Admittedly, one may argue, and quite validly, that; (1) there is a need for more money, (2) nurses are not authorized to give medicine without a pre scription, and (3) that the in firmary is not intended to be a full-time hospital. In almost any endeavor, there is a need for financial support. The infirmary is in on contrary position. Nevertheless, the pre sent conditions of the * hospital cannot be directly traced to eco nomic disadvantages. For exam ple, why is the personnel so un sympathetic, and sometimes im polite? It is true that nurses are not legally allowed to give patients unprescribed medicine, but why are they so useless when the doctor is not on duty? In addition, it may be vividly seen that the present inade quate, inefficient, obsolete, and dilapidated structure was not intended for full-time operation when it was erected over 20 years ago. But today, North Carolina College is far different than it was two decades ago. The student body is growing and energetic. Over 3100 stu dents are presently enrolled, but still the bed capacity and one physician are outrageously insufficient for our campus. If the purpose of the infiim- ary really is to promote and protect student’s health while preventing illness, better meth ods should be instituted. One plausible idea would be to hire students from the School of Nursing to supplement the in adequate staff. Another one would be to have thorough ex aminations not only for fresh men, but also third year stu dents. Beyond a doubt, one ul timate solution would be for (Continued from Page 2) ing in business administration from Durham, N. C. “Yes, they give a student a great sense of belonging on campus.” Rossie Sutton, senior major ing in business administration, from Farmville, N. C. “Yes, be cause they add more prestige to students and most students come the school (state) to invest money into the Health Service Program. In all fairness it must be real ized that students pay only $17.50 for medical expenses, but still how many students sincere ly feel that their money’s worth is used in medical attention and supplies? So if any student “decides” to get sick, please do not do so be fore eight in the morning and after four in the afternoon be cause presently. North Carolina College is a great place to get an education, but “I certainly would not want to get sick there.” to college looking for something of prestige.” George Goss, senior, major ing in business administration and minoring in education from Durham, N. C. “Yes, they create a feeling of unity among those who participate. They also pro vide experiences in taking on responsibility, as do other cam pus organizations. Arlene Marable, sophomore majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology from Hen derson, __N. -C. “Yes, -I -think Greek-letter organizations have a place on campus because they give members a feeling of prestige knowing that their striving hard largely deter mines their acceptance into such organizations.” Wilbert Myatt, swphomore, majoring in political science and minoring in economics from Raleigh, N. C. “I would say that Greek organizations have a place on some college campuses and on some they don’t. On some college campuses Greek organizations do have enough money to function properly; the names of the organizations just stand out. Example, on some campuses, there are no' fraterni ty house and I think if there were, the members could not afford to keep them up. Then again, on some campuses there are fraternity houses and the members can afford to keep them up. So I would say the economic status of the members of Greek organizations to a large extent determines their place on a college campus.” Lynn Scott, senior, majoring in business administration and' minoring in economics from Roanoke Rapids, N. C. “Yes be cause they provide a social as pect for the students who join the organizations; they also gives members a sense of re sponsibility in trying to develop themselves into mature young ladies and gentlemen.” Ella Grimes, junior majoring in Engli^ and minoring in edu- (See Roving Reporter, Page 6) Escape! Get out from under this weekend. Fly some place—for half fare on Eastern. Visit o friend in another town. See an "away" game. Change the scene. Leave laie, come back late, enjoy a long weekend — without cutting classes. Use your Eastern Youth ID Card, or an other airline's version. If you don't have one —and you're under 22—you really ought to. To get your Youth Fare Card, send a $3 check or money order, proof of age (copy of driver's license, birth certificate or pass port) to Eastern Airlines, Department 350, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, N. Y., N. Y. 10020 With your Youth ID Card, you can get an Eastern ticket for half fare. No advance reservations are permitted. But if there's a seat free at departure time, after passen gers holding reservations and military per sonnel have been seated, you can fly to any Eastern city in the United States. And look down on all the drivers. ^ EASTERN NUMBER ONE TO THE FUN
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