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Aerial View View of Hoke County from the roof of McCain Hospital. Patients once sat on porches, breathed fresh air and watched the vie h- as a treatment for tuberculosis. VITA? Volunteer Income Tax Assistance? can help you complete your tax return. Call your local IRS office for details. SPINAL SCREENING TEST - $10 Why Live With Pain ? Think About Getting A Second Opinion Why Only $10.00? Thousands of area residents have spine-related problems which usually res pond to chiropractic care and acquaint you with our facilities. CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC HOURS DAILY. EVENINGS b SATURDAY WMtwood Shopping Canter Headaches Nervousness & Tension Laurinburg, N.C. Neck Pain Lower Bock. Hip Pain Phon* Z76-0304 Shoulder Pain Pain Down Legs Attention Medicare Recipients People who receive Medicare, please call me I have a Medicare Supple ment Policy that pays in addition to Medicare Call Now For Information Open Till 10 P.M. Also Saturday 462-3350 Call Collect J.H. Johnson P.O. Box 794 JOHNSON INSURANCE AGENCY Laurel Hill, N.C. 28351 RAEFORD, I SEE ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS YOUR WWAY. | i\ TV 3 is now on s JONES INTERCABLE I CHANNEL 9 E UJLURL| | McCain Eyed For Prison Unit (Continued from page 1A) other state hospitals which now have the room, DeVane said. Since the facility came under fire from Morrow and other Human Resources personnel several years ago, McCain officials have found hiring staff and physicians difficult because of the uncertainty of the hospital's future. Recently, McCain has been averaging around 70 patients per day with over 900 admissions dur ing the last year, hospital Ad ministrator John Watson said. At its peak, the hospital cared for almost 750 patients, who had an average stay of two years. Pa tients now stay from 30 to 50 days, Watson said. Under a plan proposed earlier by Morrow , the facility would be clos ed and TB patients would be cared for in community hospitals. However, in a study conducted by the task force, community hospital administrators said their facilities did not have the space or equipment to care for tuberculosis patients. The operation of McCain costs taxpayers about $3 million per year, and supporters argue that the state will pay more for patient care by using community hospitals. Although care at McCain is averaging about $100 per day, state officials say that patient stays could be cut and cost lowered by using community facilities. Patients would also be happier if they are treated in their homes. Human Resources Tuberculosis Control Branch Chief James Jones said. Tuberculosis is increasing in cer tain groups, like migrant workers, but is decreasing among members of the general public, Jones said. Under state law. North Carolina is required to treat TB patients, and supporters feel that McCain offers the best treatment at the lowest cost for those infected with the disease who have to be confin ed. "We could be making a big mistake," DeVane said, noting that by not confining drug resis tant patients more people could be infected with the heartier strain of the disease. Although McCain was originally constructed during the early 1920's, the facility has been remodeled recently and is in good physical shape. Staff members, many of who were former TB patients, are car ing and conscientious, Watson says. "A person can come here, receive better treatment at a lower cost, than most hospitals in the stale," the McCain administrator said. "As far as having a caring at titude, I'll stand these nurses here against any," Watson added. Serve You \1cCain staf f members stand ready to serve the mid-day meal in kitchen that once was large enough to serve over 7(H) patients. The facility now houses an average of 70 patients per day. CATO EASTER HHBSALE Bis-City Fashion At A Small-Town Price. VERY SPECIAL GROUPS OF ?Children's Fashions ? Bonnets & Bags ? Dresses ?Skirt Sets ?Suits ? Dressy Blouses ?Shirts ?Fashion Pants AVAILABLE IN JUNIOR, MISSY, LARGE AND HALF SIZES. Hours: 9:30-9 Sun. 1-6 CATO RAEFORD-HOKE VILLAGE 401 By-Pas* - Cote Ave , R actor d, N.C. Apply for CotoGedit or use our Loyowoy Plon!
