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Acting Editor George H. Mack
Editorial Committee C. H, Frenzel, Elon
Clark, Sam Agnello, S. Douglas Smith, M. Daugherty.
Writers . . Harry Nurkin, Jay Cook, Frances Patterson.
Published monthly by and for the staff of Duke Univ
ersity Medical Center, Box 3354, Durham, North Carolina
FROM THE DESK OF... ralph E. JENNINGS
The recent civil unrest in our nation's cities
placed a great strain on many hospitals, and Duke
University Medical Center felt this strain. Luckily,
Durham was spared the violence which hit many of our
major cities. Our normal ability to take care of
emergencies was able to cope with the few casualties
of the unrest.
It was gratifying that the great majority of employ
ees were able to report for work on their assigned
shifts. Deliveries of needed materials and supplies
continued without interruption. I credit the fact
that normal patient care and service was maintained
to the extraordinary efforts of each of our employees.
Transportation facilities were provided by the Univ
ersity maintenance deoartment, and I trust each of
our employees who needed assistance in getting to
and from the hospital was transported with a minimum
of inconvenience. Volunteers from various segments
of the University community presented themselves
for service during the period of unrest, and, although
they were not pressed into service, it is reassuring
to know that the provision of adequate medical care
for our patients is a concern of many citizens in our
community.
TTaroughout the emergency, we were able to provide
necessary services to all our patients. If the
degree to which our employees responded to recent
situations is any indication, I feel sure that the
employee spirit which causes the hospital to function
in normal times will also cause it to function in
the future in times of stress.
JUDY OSGOOD WINS CONTEST
Judy Osgood of the Department of Microbiology
successfully identified last month's photo as "rebar"
material used in the construction of hospital ffre
tower B.
The Women's Auxiliary brought the Easter Bunny to
children on Matas and Howland Wards who were unable
to leave the hospital to enjoy Easter fun. On Fri
day, April 12, pediatric patients were treated to an
Easter Egg Hunt complete with plastic eggs, jelly
beans, and toy baby chicks.
Auxiliary members Mrs. W. S. McDevitt, Mrs. Richard
Entwhistle, Mrs. Thomas Langford, and Mrs. H, J.
Costing, along with coed volunteers Betsy Hopkins
and Linda Carmichael hid 150 plastic eggs containing
jelly beans on the Howland porch. Each child was
given an Easter basket with paper grass and a toy
baby chick.
Seventeen children from Matas and Howland Wards
came to the hunt - many of them in wheelchairs and
strollers. Those pa;rticipating in the Easter Egg
Hunt took baskets to other patients confined to their
beds on the pediatric ward.
The Women's Auxiliary also provided miniature bas
kets filled with artificial flowers to be placed on
the children's trays on Easter Sunday.
MYSTERY PHOTO CONTEST
All employees, faculty, staff and students are
invited to identify this month's mystery photo.
Send your entries to Public Relations, Box 3354,
Hospital. Good Luck !