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of the prevalent belief in Chinese medical methods of treatment and here the support and advice of Dr. Ho Kai was invaluable. He was convinced that by patience and kindness the Chinese would come to realise that Western methods were better and to-day we can say that his vision was well founded; it is only necessary to mention the Tung Wa Hospitals, the Chinese Public Dispensaries, Kwong Wa Hospital, Tsang Yuk, St. John's Ambulance, New Territory Medical Centres, and the Society for the Protection of Children for proof.
The record of the first complete year, 1888, was encouraging for there were 544 in-patients and 7,090 out-patients individual cases. Comparing the number of in-patients for 1889 with those of 1933, we find there were 544 in 1888 and 2,231 in 1933. As extensions have been made the demand has also increased.
NETHERSOLE HOSPITAL
Situated in Hollywood Road, the Hospital was convenient for out-patients but the erection of new houses in the vicinity tended to shut out light and air and soon a movement was begun for another building on a higher level. The site was granted on the L.M.S. Compound at Bonham Road, and again a donor was found for the building - Mr. W.H. Davis of Messrs. Linstead and Davis. The name "Nethersole Hospital", a family name, was given. Opened in 1893, and has become known as a centre for the treatment of Women and children. The growth of this department has been marked; in 1898, 245 were admitted to the wards, compared with 1,260 in 1933.
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The next advance was made in 1904 when the Maternity Hospital was built. A site behind the Nethersole was given by the L.M.S. and funds were raised by public subscription. Prior to the maternity block being erected, two small rooms were set apart in the Nethersole Hospital and only emergency cases dealt with. The Matron, Mrs. Stevens, had a great desire to have better accommodation for midwifery cases and the matter of a small extension was considered. Dr. Ho Kai, having heard this, said "We hope that you will undertake a larger scheme. We will find the funds for a building if you can find a site. Further, we wish midwives trained as soon as possible and will ask the L.M.S. to send a lady doctor to take charge." Later, it was arranged that a local fund should be guaranteed for this doctor's salary. Mrs. Doctor Hickling was appointed and laid the foundation of this work and later did excellent service for the Colony. Fifty-five were admitted in 1905 and last year there were 448. The training of a large number of midwives resulted in a change of attitude of Chinese women to Western methods and now the majority of labours in the Colony are treated on Western methods.
NURSES TRAINING HOSTEL
In 1914, a hostel for nurses in training was erected, the site being granted by the H.K. Government, and the building funds given by the Community. In 1906, the Ho Miu Ling was built to give better accommodation for men. From what has been already said, it will be no surprise to hear that the building was given by Dr. Ho Kai's sister, Madam Wu Ting Fang, as a Memorial to their parents, and built on a site in Breezy Path which the Hongkong Government generously granted.
The medical service of the Colony could not have developed as it has done but for the founding of the H.K. College of Medicine. It will be recalled that the Alice Memorial Hospital was opened in February 1887, and in August, a meeting was held in the Hospital, at which the following were present: Rev. Dr. Chalmers in the Chair, Dr. William Young, Dr. Patrick Manson,
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of the prevalent belief in Chinese medical methods of treatre nt and here the support and advice of Dr. Ho kai was invaluable. He was convinced that by patience and kindness the Chinese would come to realise that Western methods were better and to-day we can say that his vision was well founded it is only necessary to mention the Tung Wa Hospitals, the Chinese Public Dispensaries, kwong Wa Hospital, Tsang Yuk, St. John's Ambulance New Territory Medical, Centres and the Society for the Protection of Children for proof.
The record of the first complete year, 1888, was encouraging for there were 544 in-patients and 7,090 out-patients individual cases. Comparing the number of in-patients for 1889 with those of 1933, we find there were 544 in 1888 and 2,231 in 1933. As extensions have been made the demand has also increased.
NETHERSOLE HOSPITAL
Situated in Hollywood Road, the Hospital was convenient for out-patients but the erection of new houses in the vicinity tended to shut out light and air and soon a movement was begun for another building on a higher level. The site was granted on the L.M.S. Compound at Bonham Road, and again a donor was found for the building - Mr. W.H. Davis of Messrs. Linstead and Davis. The name "Nethersole Hospital", a family name, was given. opened in 1893, and has become known as a centre for the treat- cent of Women and children. The growth of this department has been marked, in 1898 245 were admitted to the wards, compared with 1,260 in 1933. ·
It was
The next advance was made in 1904 when the Maternity Hospital was built. A site behind the Nethersole was given by the L.M. 5. and funds were raised by public subscription. Prior to the maternity block being erected two small rooms were set apart In the Nethersole Hospital and only emergency cases dealt with. The Matron, Mrs. Stevens, had a great desire to have better ! _ccommodation for midwifery cases and the matter of a small extension was considered. Dr. Ho Kai having heard this, sald "We hope that you will undertake a larger scheme. We will find the funds for a building if you can find a site. Further we wish midwives trained as soon as possible and will ask the L.M.S. to send a lady doctor to take charge." Later it was arranged that a local fund should be guaranteed for this doctor's salary. Mrs. Doctor Hickling, was appointed and laid the foundation of this work and later did excellent service for the Colony. Fifty- five were admitted in 1905 and last year there were 448. The training of a large number of midwives resulted in a change of attitude of Chinese women to Western methods and now the majority of labours in the Colony are treated on Western methods.
NURSES TRAINING HOSTEL
In 1914, a hostel for nurses in training was erected, the site being granted by the H.K. Government, and the building funds given by the Community. In 1906 the Ho Miu Ling was built to give better accommodation for men. From what has been already said it will be no surprise to hear that the building was given by Dr. Ho Kai's sister, Madam Wu Ting Fang, as a Memorial. to their parents, and built on a site in Breezy Path which the hongkong Government generously grante.
The medical service of the Colony could not have developed as it has done but for the founding of the H.K. College of Medicine. It will be recalled that the Alice Memorial Hospital was opened in February 1887, and in August a meeting was held in the Hospital, at which the followingwere present:- hev.Dr. Jhalmers in the Chair, Dr. William Young, Dr. Patrick Manson,
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