HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-1966 Board of Health MinutesMarch 1966
The Plainview Hale County Board of Health met March 10,
1966 in a regular luncheon meeting at Wayne's Restaurant,
Oliver Harmel presiding.
Dr. Weidenback advised the Board that Catherine E.
Coleman, Director of Home Health Service, had contacted
the Health Unit to determine interest in home nursing
for the Medicare program. The recommendation was made
by the Board, that Dr. Coleman should be envited to
visit our Health Unit and explain the complete program
to the staff nurses. Area of responsibility of the
Health Unit could then be determined and a decision
made at that time.
Need for a petty cash fund was discussed by Edgar
Brown. Mr. Brown made the motion that $50.00 be all-
ocated for such fund to be used in the Health Unit
for minor expenses. Second Ray Blair..motion carried.
Dr. Weidenback advised that Dr. Dorothy Long had
resigned at clinician for Well Child Conference. The
suggestion was made that a letter of appreciation
should be written to Dr. Long and also to the County
Medical Society for their interest in this Health
Department service.
The Board was advised that Petersburg was the only
town in the County charging building rent for Clinics
held by the nursing staff. Recommendation made that
Miss. Barfoot be authorized to contact Joe Mayo and
investigate the possibility of securing the building
now used, rent free.
Current bills were presented. Dr. Freeman moved
btlls be approved for payment..second Edgar Brown..
motion carried.
Meting adjourned. Members attending: Oliver
Harmel, Ray D. Blair, Edgar Brown, Dr. Weidenback,
Judge Abernethy, Mayor Hood, Marshall Pharr, Dr. Ray
Freeman, Sue Barfoot.
Signed,
Mary adzeok,seoretary
