NEW HOSPITAL WARD—The old laundry quarters in the basement of the Norwood Hospital have been converted into a modern hospital ward as shown above, space for eight beds.

To meet the increasing demand for accommodations, the Hospital announces the opening of a new eight-bed Ward.

This Ward is located in the area formerly occupied by the laundry and consists of eight adult beds, a diet kitchen, a utility room, and a nursing station. The walls are attractively decorated in a soft shade of green. The flooring is of handsome dark asphalt tile and was laid by workmen from Bird & Son, who very generously donated their services. Much of the construction work and other installations were made by the hospital’s own employees.

It is estimated that at least $2,000 was saved by the use of equipment such as beds, tables, sinks, doors, etc., already owned by the Hospital.

The Ward is now in full operation with every bed occupied. Until such time as the Hospital can proceed with its Building Plan which calls for the addition of 50 beds, this Ward will ease to some extent the increasing demand for beds.

The Morrill Memorial Library will extend its bedside book service to the new ward with Mrs. Thacher Hallet in charge.

(Norwood Messenger, February 16, 1950)

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