Report made available by James G. Gardner - and transcribed by Paula Vaughan - March 2018                                                                                                            REPORT OF WAUPACA COUNTY ASLYM                                                                                                                          PHYSICIAN'S REPORT To the Honorable Board of Trustees of Waupaca County Asylum: In submitting my report covering the medical, surgical and sanmitary situation of the asylum for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1923, I am pleased to say that the year as a whole has been very satisfactory. We have had no epidemics and less than the usual amount of sickness. The surgery with the exception of a fractured hip, a fractured thigh, caused by falls and a few self-inflicted injuries, has been negligible. The buildings and premises as a whole have been reflected in the general health of the patients. Diet has been carefully regulated and adapted to individual needs. Heating and ventilation has received attention. Clothing ample and clean. Recreation and amusements have not been over-looked. As much individual attention as possible has been given and suitable employment furnished to all who were capable of doing anything. The mortality for the year is as follows: Name Age Date of Death Cause of Death Louis Seering 56 Oct 18, 1922 Meningitis Charles 55 Jan 1, 1923 Pernicious Anemia Laura Couillard 82 Feb 17, 1923 Exhaustion of dementia Peter Jackson 52 Feb 28, 1923 Pernicious Anemia William Paasch 85 Mar 13, 1923 Exhaustion of dementia Thomas Wood 73 Mar 14, 1923 Exhaustion of mania Margaret Dunbar 71 Mar 18, 1923 Broncho pneumonia Dr. Herbert Reed 70 Mar 27, 1923 Pneumonia Homer Ferris 65 Mar 27, 1923 Pernicious anemia It will be noted that the general age of death runs high, averaging 66.6 years; the cause of death in each instance being largely influenced by the conditions that first brought them to the institution. The general spirit which has prevailed throughout the institution has been the best. The harmony and hearty co-operation existing between officers, employees, and patients have done much to produce and keep up the very desirable and satisfactory condition in which the place is found today. Especial credit is due the superintendent and matron for their efficiency and vigilance at all times in looking after the smallest details concerning the welfare of the patients. Respectfully submitted, E.H. JONES                                                                                                      Return to asylum page     Return to homepage                                                                                                  Questions, suggestions or additions please email.                                                                                                                Copyright 2018 Paula Vaughan