The Canadian nurse . th it. However,most of our fears had left us l>efore wehad been many hours in our new work. One by one, the many hospital fea-tures were brought to our attention.\\> could not overlook the hospitalgrounds — the spaciousness and richfoliage, the fresh air, and was a place of peace and restin a healthful environment. Severalpatients greeted us from the outsideporches of the Surgical Building. Inthe Childrens Building, we were de-lighted to see a little Eskimo girl dropright oflF to sleep when wrapped snuglyin a blanket, papoose patientscanteen,
The Canadian nurse . th it. However,most of our fears had left us l>efore wehad been many hours in our new work. One by one, the many hospital fea-tures were brought to our attention.\\> could not overlook the hospitalgrounds — the spaciousness and richfoliage, the fresh air, and was a place of peace and restin a healthful environment. Severalpatients greeted us from the outsideporches of the Surgical Building. Inthe Childrens Building, we were de-lighted to see a little Eskimo girl dropright oflF to sleep when wrapped snuglyin a blanket, papoose patientscanteen, cafeteria, and occupationaltherapy department were included inour tour. The extensive and imjx)rtant workdone by the occupational therapy de-partment soon became apparent to people derived so much pleasurefrom working with their hands. Youhave all seen the beautiful handmadeleather products. This was only oneof their many accomplishments. Onecan only guess at the numl)er ofpatients who have discovered hidden. A iyptcai four-bed ward talents, new hobbies, or even new oc-aipations through the work of this de-partment. Another feature of the hospital is itsextensive educational program. Patientswho should be attending school can, inmost cases, continue their educationwithin hospital once treatment staff of teachers is employed andmany lessons can be given over thepublic address system to groups of stu-dents. Here we caught a glimpse of theamount of planning which has goneinto the forming of this miniature com-munity where people live together inunity and harmony. Tuberculosis patients frequently feelthat they would like to take **the cure*at home in a secure, familiar environ-ment. They do not realize how soonthey would become impatient. All thelittle frets and worries of home lifewould interfere with their-mental andphysical rest. There would always bethe worry of exposing other membersof the family to the disease. It is farbetter for them to be within the secu
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