DMSCO Log Book Vol.28 1950
DMSCO Log Book Vol.28 1950
DMSCO Log Book Vol.28 1950
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Volume 28 JANUARY, 1950 Number 1
Atomic Energy
Mental Health Is Your Business W. L. Tanenbaum, D.O., Di-
Hospital Notes
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rector of the Department of Ra-
Ralph I. McRae, B.A., B.Sc., D.O. sick patients. This has been the diology, Metropolitan Hospital, Some interesting developments
trend in legislatures' thinking Philadelphia, and associate in the should be forthcoming from the
Chairman Department of Clinical Radiology
Division of Neuropsychiatry up to the present time. Any formation of a new epileptic
valid reforms of the system must of the Philadelphia Osteopathic team, from a diagnostic stand-
II. Needed Basic Reforms in the keep this basic attitude in mind, Hospital, has returned from Oak point. Epileptic patients will be
Public Institutional Care of for superficial efforts to break up Ridge, the home of the atomic seen by a team of three physi-
Mental Patients. the pattern will end only in half bomb, where he underwent an cians and receive psychiatric ex-
Progress in any civilization can or little success. What then are intensive course of instruction in aminations, neurological and cra-
only well up from the masses. In the needs? What specific basoc the use of atomic energy in medi- nial examinations, and the third
view of the general public feeling changes are in order? cine, given by the U. S. Govern- classification in which a great
toward mental illness and mental ment. deal of work has been accom-
institutions, it is not surprising First we must have screening Dr. Tanenbaum had an article plished and several papers pub-
that our state mental institutions and active treatment centers in in "Harofeh"-June 1949, from lished-the abdominal surgery of
and the treatment of the institu- all large metropolitan areas to which we wish to quote two epilepsy.
tionalized patients are so inade- which mental patients can be short paragraphs:
brought for examination and The team will consist of Dr.
quate. The political organizations "It is the hope of the Atomic F. J. McAllister from the abdom-
which determine the status of early treatment, under the super- Energy Commission that radio-
vision of a staff of experts, who inal standpoint, Dr. Ralph Mc-
this phase of public health care isotopes will be the answer to Crae of the department of psy-
cannot be expected to rise in are more available in such areas. the cure and exact diagnosis of
We must provide out-patient chiatry and Dr. Paul Kimberly
wisdom above the level of its cancer." of the department of craniology
constituents when the money of psychiatric clinics in counties to
make early treatment available, "In my opinion, all the modern and neurology.
those constituents is involved. research on 'How the Living Particularly in the last year
But evidence is accumulating to and back to whom institutional
patients may be returned for fol- Body Works,' is proving.the ba- the hospital has become a center
show that reform of this whole sic principles of osteopathic med- for the diagnosis and possible
problem can save money, not to low-up care and assistance.
icine, while it is disproving the prognosis for epileptics. The
mention saving useful lives, and We must make it possible for principle of orthodox medicine. staff feels that by the formation
the reduction of the stench of research to be done in state in- Therefore, it is reasonable to of this team all possible angles
poverty and senility from the stitutions and incorporate in the state that the practice of medi- of the diagnostic triad will be
system, and its stigma on the program of such institutions the cine will be completely di.erent covered and it will offer the re-
people, both in and outside its full armamentarium of the psy- in the next twenty years as a ferring physician a much better
walls. chiatric field. There is a wealth result of atomic energy and its concept.
The fundamental dilemma of of basic scientific data to be ob- far reaching effects." Previously all epileptics re-
the situation arises from the ba- tained from an intensive study of -West Virginia Osteopathic. ferred to the hospital have been
sic, almost medieval attitude that this great mass of patients. Here examined by both the surgical
a mental patient who is in need lies a great opportunity for the department and the neuro-cra-
of institutionalization is incur- furthering of our knowledge in a nial department but with the
able, dangerous and closed to the field which is altogether too ob- South Bend Hospital addition of the psychiatric inter-
process of treatment or learning. scure. pretation we believe that the
It is all a matter of the patient We must open our state mental To Expand efficiency and diagnostic acumen
being "put away" at as little ex- institutions for general and spe- of the procedures will be greatlly
pense and further trouble as pos- cialist training of all types of Architects plans for an addi- increased.
sible-and as far away from students who are entering the tion to the South Bend Osteopa- The department of surgery has
other people as can be arranged. general healing practice, as well thic Hospital have been approved correlated many of the findings
This attitude dominates the pub- as psychologists, psychometrists, by the hospital board of trustees, of that particular surgical inter-
lic mind, the legislature and is psychiatric social workers, etc. We according to an announcement by pretation of epilepsy and has an-
inherent in the laws regulating must provide a sufficiently equip- Dr. Albert F. Kull, administrator. other paper ready for release.
the administration of these insti- ped and active program of serv- Although only about one in five
tions. ice at all levels to attract men of "The first year's operation of has the abdominal lesions that
ability and training. the new hospital proves the ne- produce this particular type of
It is a formula. There is a cessity for additional facilities to
court decision, the sheri takes epilepsy, the result percentages
Our legislatures are beginning serve the community health are standing up very well and
the patient "away" and the pa- to appropriate money to expand needs," he said. This addition,
tient can be forgotten. Everyone where the patient does gain re-
the personnel of these institu- the exterior of which will be lief the results are sometimes
can relax, except the patient and tions. They then complain that built of brick and glass, will pro-
the institution which perforce quqite outstanding.
there is no one to take the new vide an additional nurses' work Referring physicians having
must find another bed. Regard- jobs. This is not a matter of room on the second floor and a
less of what could be done for patients for epileptic estimation
salary, so much as a matter of larger waiting room and added are asked to notify the hospital
the patient therapeutically, he is poor administrative principles. added office space on the ground
incarcerated, not for treatment well in advance of the expected
Good men in this, as in any other elevation. Funds for the $15,500 arrival of their patient so that
but just to be "put away." field, are not going into a job improvements will be raised by bed space may be provided and
Such a system is, of course, which has no opportunity for real friends of this institution through the activities of the new team
self terminating in its own folly. creative work under suitable con- its Hospital Guild. The first con- can thereby be accentuated.
We are beginning to frighten ditions. Wherever a timely valid tribution to the fund was by
ourselves with a strange array of program, which is properly bequest in the will of Mrs. Mary
statistics which purport to prove equipped and financed, with a E. Reynolds, recently probated at Death
that the increased volume of research approach, is available, Buchanan, Michigan.
there will be adequate personnel. Mrs. J. P. Schwartz, wife of
mental patients, if projected for- Dr. J. P. Schwartz, President
ward would ultimately include These are some of the goals to
be worked toward. They are and Chief-of-Staff of Des Moines
more people in, than out, of such General Hospital and Past Presi-
institutions. This kind of think- dreams, yet progress is being Dr. Melnick dent of D.M.S.C.O.S., passed
ing is of value only in that it made-in some areas. We will
points out a paradox to be under- discuss some of the problems in- Author of Article away on Sunday afternoon, Jan-
volved in these in subsequent uary 1, 1950, from a heart at-
stool and solved. It must be evi- tack.
dent that if we continue to put articles. Dr. Arthur Melnick, osteopa- Mrs. Schwartz was one of Des
patients into state institutions thic pediatrician and instructor Moines' most prominent women.
without adequate treatment, such in pediatrics of the Philadelphia She was most active in the Des
institutions will be bursting with Alumnus College of Osteopathy, is the Moines Women's Club, the Os-
patients-from the simple effect author of an article "You Can teopathic Auxiliary and the af-
of more intake than outgo. We Force a Child to Eat But-" fairs of her church.
can't build big enough institu- Dr. Gordon L. Elliott, Class of which appears in the September Funeral services were con-
tions to hold everyone for the 1947, and now practicing at 1609 1949 issue of "Baby Post." Dr. ducted at St. Augustine Catholic
rest of his life who has a mental Bloor Street, West, Toronto, On- Melnick states an interesting clue Church, Wednesday morning,
disturbance. tario, Canada, was recently elect- to children's eating habits when January 4, 1950, at 9:00.
As long as we approach the ed Secretary-Treasurer of the he avers, "Children's tastes, like Des Moines- Still..College of
problem from that viewpoint adults, vary from time to time Osteopathy and Surgery extends
Canadian Osteopathic Associa- and their natural desires should to Dr. Schwartz and family its
we, of course, are going to be
busy trying to build bigger build- tion. Congratulations to you, Dr. be observed. You can't make a sympathy in their hour of be-
ings rather than trying to treat Elliott. child eat!!!" reavement.
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ity and this respect is best evi- Praise from Higher Up Dean's Letter
€fEe HogBoofe denced by their service to the
community.
D. M. S.C. 0. S. is constantly Honorable G. Mennen Williams, The New Year brings with it a
The Official Publication of striving to increase in numbers governor of the State of Michi- new phase in the development of
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE and to improve in quality its gan addressed the College of Os- education in osteopathy at Still.
OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY faculty. Today, the administra- teopathic Surgeons and it spec- The official introduction of the
tion is proud and justly so, of the ialty groups at their convention post-graduate course of study
men and women who comprise in Detroit, October 9, 1949. which you have read in this issue
Editor the college faculty. Their every We wish to quote from his of the Log Book contains much
SIMON S. INDIANER thought and interest is to pre- speech- meat for the progressive doctor
pare the students in becoming in practice within reasonable
not just doctors but DOCTORS. "Your profession deserves the
congratulations and gratitude of geographical radius of the col-
Associate Editor DOCTORS who are PHYSI- lege.
CIANS PLUS. The faculty of the people of Michigan."
MORT LEVIN D.M.S.C.O.S. fully realize that all He declared that "every branch The presentation of an ade-
areas of human development are of the healing arts must be en- quate training program in any
important for one to become a couraged and should be given full field of education involves in-
Osteopathy Without Limitation tense consideration to a number
PHYSICIAN PLUS. The Re- play," and further, that "co-
ligious, the Psychological, the operation on the part of the state of aspects:
The President Chats Sociological, the Economic must with the osteopathic profession 1. Undergraduate curriculum.
all be incorporated in the final is well merited because your pro- 2. Graduate course of study
profile of a true physician. gram has done so much for the properly diversified to meet
Your Faculty. A faculty mem- state of Michigan."
ber in any institution of higher requirements of state laws
"In connection with the state's and specialties.
education has many responsibil- Hawaii Sees Osteo- mental health program, for com-
ities which are unknown to those mitment of the mentally ill, it 3. Selection of highly trained
who are engaged in pursuits of pathic Diamond Jubilee was my privilege this year to sign faculty.
livelihood other than teaching. a bill whereby the osteopathic 4. Selection of well qualified
The faculty of all institutions are Freshman and sophomore stu- physicians now participate in ex- students.
called upon to perform many dents of the University of Ha-
services. Some are worthwhile waii, Honolulu, recently com- amination and certification of 5. Maintenance of library.
and justified, others are not jus- peted in an essay contest on the mental cases to the Probate Court
for commitment to State institu- 6. Maintenance of buildings,
tified. A faculty is evaluated science of osteopathy. A tuitional laboratories and their equip-
individually and collectively. scholarship will be awarded to tions. This is as it should be.
"There are 1,500,000 people who ment.
They are evaluated by their stu- the writer of the best essay.
dents, their fellow colleagues, the Essays were due December 1, depend solely on osteopathic phy- 7. Adequate endowment and
administration of the particular but winners have not been an- sicians for their health care. I income.
institution of which the individ- nounced. know of rural areas where the Each of the points above can
ual is a faculty member, the The contest was conducted in only physician the people know be elaborated extensively and all
community in which the institu- observance of the diamond jubi- is an osteopathic physician. can be summarized in point 7.
tion is located, the alumni of the lee of the founding of osteopathy These people look to their oste- Every column of the Log Book
college, the state in which the by the late Dr. Andrew Taylor opathic physician to take care of could be filled constantly with
school is located and in the case Still. their family needs with complete progress reports on each of the
of a professional school, a fac- Mrs. George Burroughs Tor- health care. points above.
ulty member is evaluated by the rey, of Kalihi, presented to Dr.
profession. "I am interested to know that But no amount of written de-
Frank O. Gladding, osteopathic scription could serve as well as
It is imperative that a faculty physician of Honolulu, a photo- there are 25 osteopathic general
member becomes integrated into hospitals throughout Michigan, a personal visit on the part of
graph of an original oil painting every alumnus and his friends.
the total life of the institution. of Dr. Still. The original pic- built and developed by your pro-
In order for this integration to ture was painted by Mrs. Tor- fession, service institutions, with- The program of post graduate
become most effective, the insti- rey's late husband. out one dollar of taxpayers' mon- education presented on these
tution must contribute greatly, Drs. Josephine and Isabelle ey. It is significant too, that six pages is the result of long and
so that the professional interest Morelock, of Honolulu, repre- of your hospitals are located in careful planning, and it gives
of the faculty be not only placed sented Hawaii at several oste- rural areas where there is need great pleasure to us to have the
on the individual's specialty, but opathic conventions in observ- of hospitalization. For this you opportunity to begin this phase
on the total coordinated program ance of the diamond jubilee. are to be congratulated. of osteopathic education.
of the college. i
D.M.S.C.O.S., like every pro- ---
gressive institution of higher ed-
ucation, is sensitive to its obli-
gations in aiding its faculty DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
members to become well inte-
grated with all departments of
the college as well as becoming STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
thoroughly integrated with the
basic concepts of the Osteopathic Department of:
School of Medicine. This is in-
deed a continuous program and Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology
one that will continue to show Anesthesiology
development. Some of the ave- Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry
nues at present employed such Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis
as, permitting a teacher to audit Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery
a course each semester in a de- Pediatrics Urology
partment other than the depart- Gastro-Enterology
ment of which the individual is Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray
a member; by regularly sched-
uled departmental meetings and Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only
discussions, by convocations, fac-
ulty meetings and forums, and by Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee
a program of institutional and
professional history. includes eIl departments. For further information write or call:-
In addition to the formal re- DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff
sponsibilities of a faculty mem-
ber in his classroom or his re- or
search laboratory, the alert fac- MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator
ulty member of any college today
is also a public relations am-
bassador, and thus more and STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
more is becoming involved in Des Moines, Iowa
community projects and activi- 725 Sixth Avenue
ties. Colleges and faculty mem-
bers must respect their commun- M
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House in true New Year's Eve evening one to be long remem- at the Travelers Hotel and this
fashion, anyway it only happens bered by all who attended. year the group returned to the
once a year. On the night of New Year's eve Travelers to celebrate their
The Harrison Narcotic Agent the Atlas Club held its first party twenty-fifth year.
who was to speak at our Educa- in their new party lounge. It was Mr. Howard Wicks, President
tion Nite was unable to do so but an informal occasion where ev- of Psi Sigma Alpha, and a senior
assures us he will "give us the eryone talked, danced or played at the KCOS was toastmaster.
dope" soon. Everyone at college cards. No special entertainment Mr. Wicks read excerpts from the
is urged to attend our Education was presented and everyone just minutes of the past twenty-five
Nights and Saturday Night Open enjoyed a quiet evening. years mentioning several in at-
House parties. We are always On Wednesday evening, Janu- and advance in recognition of
pleased when our alumni drop in ary 4th, a special meeting was tendance and showing the growth
on us. We urge them to visit the conducted for the initiation of Psi Sigma Alpha.
college and see the wonderful the new Atlas Pledge Club. A
improvements which are taking fine group of selected candidates Dr. John W. Hayes of East
place and return to their prac- took the pledge oath. Steward Liverpool, Ohio, National Execu-
Election of officers for 1950 tices with renewed pride in their Wolferden was elected president tive Secretary-Treasurer of P. S.
was held the last meeting in Alma Mater and Fraternity. of the group, Owen Sayers vice A., spoke to the group and paid
December. Tom Willoughby was Late Flash. We are having a president and Zane Petty secre- tribute to the untiring efforts and
elected president, Tom Wolf. party at the house on the twenty- tary and treasurer. Other pledges ability of Dr. Hardy.
vice president, B. B. Baker, sec- eighth of January to celebrate are Dud Chapman, Charles Wel- Dr. Fred J. Cohen, of Hono-
retary-treasurer, and James the tag end of a most gruelling cher, Albert Olsen, Chester Ow- lulu, Hawaii, founder of the or-
Morse, reporter. semester. Everyone needs this ens, Joseph Kapp, Ray Taylor ganization was unable to attend
Plans were made to continue party. and Ralph Blackwell. These the celebration but the guests
the open work nights showing pledges will be promoted to ac- listened to a wire-recorded greet-
new obstetric films and other tive membership after the re- ing from Dr. Cohen. Dr. Earl
interesting medical films. The quired pledge term is completed. Laughlin Jr., first National Presi-
dates for these programs will be Hearty congratulations are ex- dent of the Organization and
announced later. On Saturday, December 10, the tended to Bill Robbins and his close friend of Dr. Hardy, was
Club held its ANNUAL CHRIST- wife who are the parents of a present and called upon to ad-
MAS DANCE. Holiday cheer was new baby born at Still Hospital. dress the group.
the setting for the elaborate af- The baby was named William Dr. Hardy received more than
fair held in the Parkview Club. Warren and weighed seven and 100 telegrams in the past week,
The fraternity looks back upon one-helf pounds at birth. Mother congratulating him on his fine
a most successful year of good The guests were welcomed to and child are both home now and
the evening of entertainment by spirit of leadership and wishing
fellowship and social activity. doing nicely. him and Psi Sigma Alpha well.
Our Christmas Party was ex- Noble Skull Yarrington and his
tremely well attended with more charming wife Christine. Kay As a token of appreciation, the
than three hundred couples pres- Killinger and his orchestra took Psi Sigma Alpha Ob- members of Psi Sigma Alpha
ent. The success of this party is over with a supply of lovely presented Dr. Hardy with a
due to the fine efforts of organi- modern dance rhythm which kept serves 25th Anniversary leather bound book containing
zation and plain manual work of the happy crowd continually on the telegrams, each in a plastic
many of the fellows, the spark the floor. envelope.
During the intermission Santa A dinner marking the twenty-
plugs being: Brother Harrison, fifth anniversary of Psi Sigma
decorations; Br. Panakos, enter- Claus (Vel Munson) came down Alpha, National Osteopathic
tainment; and Br. Belanger for from the North Pole with his sack Scholastic Honor Society was
over-all coordination. The skit, full of gifts-one for every lady held at the Travelers Hotel, De- Some Definitions
in spite of technical difficulties present. He also had a gift of cember 16, 1949, in honor of Dr.
with the microphone was appre- gleeful entertainment furnished A. C. Hardy, co-chairman of the
ciated by all and demonstrated by Joe Baker, Jim McKeever, A statistician is a man who
Harley Petersburg, Dud Chap- department of eye, ear, nose and draws a mathematically precise
histrionic talent remarkable for throat of the Kirksville College
people who in daily life are so man, Pete Jordsen. line from an unwarranted as-
of Osteopathy and Surgery and sumption to a foregone con-
tied up in their work, namely, These boys must be congratu- sponsor of the organization for a
the art of learning the healing lated on their splendid perform- clusion.
quarter of a century. Dr. Hardy
art. The girls in the skit were ance which kept the crowd in an sponsor of the Alpha Chapter A consultant is a man who
wonderful. Nuff said. Thesepar- uproar during the entire presen- founded in Kirksville, was pres- knows less about your business
ties are effective tonics and we tation. ent at the initial meeting, De- than you do and gets paid more
plan to have a lot more of them, The Club wishes to extend cember 5, 1924, and has attended for telling you how to run it than
and soon. thanks to all of the members and all dinner meetings since that you could possibly make of it
The New Year was ushered in committees for the splendid work time. On December 16, 1924, even if you ran it right instead of
with a party at the Chapter and cooperation which made this the first dinner meeting was held the way he told you.
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The President Chats sion of which every member is during the war. They thought hospitals; the community where
proud and we shall have more they were acting wisely by pre- the illness begins, and where re-
hospitals tomorrow than we have venting the osteopathic physician covery must be achieved; and the
Manipulation is not a new art. today to take care of the de- being commissioned in our areas where the most psychiatry
It can be traced back into an- mands which are being made Armed Forces. The osteopathic is being practiced.
tiquity. Since 1874 we have had upon this profession. physicians stayed at home-not The Veterans Administration
a system of healing known as all of them-many of them, and has pioneered in this type of
osteopathy, but as we turn the We cannot meet as a group,
pages of history we find that representing the osteopathic pro- those who did, showed to the service. The problem at the state
about 400 B. C. the Greek physi- fession, withouting paying heed world that they could do every- level is one of public education,
cian, Hypocrites, vho left many to some of the philosophy of our thing that their brothers of other legislative reorientation, and in-
writings, made many references founder. There are many of the schools could do, and more. stitutional reorganization.
on fractures, joints, and instru- wise sayings of the Great Old It is not enough to be an ordi- Although people in general are
ments of reduction. Doctor that I like. For instance, nary physician. Every osteo- by instinct and training, unwill-
As we read the pages of medi- when he stated that "Osteopathy pathic physician must be a Phy- ing to be realistic about mental
cal history, we find a great num- walks hand in hand with nothing sician Plus. Our schools must health, there is an ever grow-
ber of medical writers such as but Nature's laws-therefore it continue to train men and women ing number of intelligent people
John Abernathy, P.L.A. Nicod, marks the significant progress in who will be Physicians Plus, that who realize its vital significance,
John Burns, R. P. Player, Thomas the history of scientific research." they know everything that the whose families may have been
Brown, John Alien, and scores of Another one of his statements brothers of other schools of touched by its inroads, and who
others, writing on the subject of that I think is so applicable to therapy know-and more-and are willing, even eager, to know
the spinal region. It is with this every physician-one which ev- that it is not necessary for them what can be done to improve the
in mind that we can point with ery physician should keep upper- to wait for a patient to get well, situation. For these the Mental
pride to the history of our pro- most in his mind and one that they work over the patient get- Hygiene Society should be avail-
fession today and instead of say- every osteopathic physician must ting the patient well. able. Upon these laymen we
ing that we are affiliated with a truly believe is that "Let your Your profession--my adopted must depend for the energy of
new profession, we can say, and light so shine before men that profession, is growing with the reform. They are the taxpayers,
truthfully, that we are affiliated the world will know that you years. We must not be satisfied the voters, and from them must
are an osteopathis physician." with our past laurels. It is im- come the demand for intelligent
with the oldest of all of the heal-
ing professions. True osteopathic physicians perative that we look to the fu- legislative spending for mental
However, it took Dr. Andrew have no timidity in the use of ture and next year is our most health care. To them too we
T. Still to formulate the laws of osteopathic treatment. Then he crucial period. We need your con- shall look for help to carry the
tells us that all causes combined tribution at your school, regard- educational movement to the
nature into a system of healing, will never shake the stone on less of what that school is. Con- public at large. It is critically
which is known as osteopathy. which osteopathy is founded. tribute and contribute heavily, important that the general public
'To our founder then we shall for- Osteopathy, since its very begin- so that osteopathy will forever shall be as informed and as un-
ever pay tribute. From an early ning has made a great contribu- meet the many tests which will prejudiced as possible.
life and modest beginning, from tion to suffering mankind. Oste- confront it in the years to come.
the time of his birth in a log It is just as vital for the pub-
opathy has an enviable record as And in the words of Oliver Wen- lic to understand the etiology and
,cabin in West Virginia in 1828, a healing art, but the job has dell Holmes, who said, "The law-
the Father of our profession preventions of mental illness, as
only started. It is, therefore, yers are the cleverest men, the for the public to understand the
passed through trials and tribu- necessary that we realize the im- ministers are the most learned,
lations of livelihood before he etiology and prevention of tuber-
portance of a unified program to- and the doctors are the most sen- culosis or diphtheria. It is equally
reached the height of acclaim day in our profession. It is im- sible." So let's all be sensible and
which will cause his name to important that the general pub-
portant that we put forth a unit- do our part in helping our re- lic shall learn to not stigmatize
live forever. ed force in osteopathic educa- spective colleges put over their but accept an improved mental
It would be folly for me to re- tion. We must develop our schools present Expansion Program by patient so that he may complete
late the early life of Dr. Still. It to the point that never can there contributing heavily of our earth- his recovery in his own social
was in 1892, at the age of 64 be any question as to the type of ly possessions. environment.
that he founded the first school education that an osteopathic
of osteopathy, the first class God and the Doctor we alike To the average member of a
physician possesses. adore, state legislature, bills pertaining
meeting on the 4th of October Your School of Tomorrow must
of that year. Usually we think But only when in danger, not to mental health are usually ap-
be an educational institution that before; propriation bills. They are to-
of a man at the age of 64 being will rank second to none. Your
ready to retire, but that was not The danger o'er, both are alike tally unrelated to his voting con-
School of Tomorrow must be able requited, stituents, except that it is the
true of the founder of our pro- to face all problems. With the God is forgotten, and the doctor
fession. He was ready to give type of bill he can say he saved
increasing of educational stand- slighted. his constituents money by voting
his discovery to the world and to ards, with the enlargement of the
train others to carry on his school no. It is a type of bill in which
curriculum, we must not lose there is no clear cut issue, no
of practice. There were only nine sight of the original tenet of os- Mental Health Is critical judgment is called for or
or ten outside of the immediate teopathy. While it is necessary
family in the first class. They Your Business given. In a legislative year it
for us to offer training for our usually can only have negative
started with the intention of be- students in the pharmaceutical
ing assistants, because the Doc- value to either party. This situ-
sciences, it is likewise important Ralph Irv. McRae, B.A., D.O. ation makes radical reorganiza-
tor could not handle his pracice -more important than ever be- Chairman
alone. From that early beginning tion of state mental health pro-
fore-that we should lay distinct Division of Neuropsychiatry grams virtually impossible at the
to the present time, there have emphasis upon manipulative ther-
been 38 schools of osteopathy Part III. The Basic Problem of legislative level.
founded. Today we have 6. Many apy, because if our institutions It also constitutes a very dark
are to be unique and justify State Mental Health Care
of these early schools combined It is becoming increasingly cloud of frustration upon the
and others became dis-estab- their existence, we must be dif- officials in charge of the admin-
ferent. We can be different, we clear that mental health is a
lished, but the six schools we community responsibility, and istration of state law in the field
have in this country today shall can be most successful by laying of mental health care. It pre-
emphasis on manipulative ther- that segregation, exclusion and
never die, but shall grow and stigmatization of the mental and vents progress from inside. It
apy. It is foolish for us to be undermines ambition, enthusiasm
grow and grow until they shall one thing and try to do another. emotional deviant do not repre-
become institutions with educa- sent solutions which are ade- and creative progress at the level
The unpardonable sin is to know the average layman always ex-
tional standards and educational right and not to do it. We must quate or desirable from the
recognition equal to that of any standpoint of the patient or ulti- pects to find it, when a member
live with ourselves. of his family is institutionalized.
universiy in this country. mate welfare of the community.
And from the first ostepoathic It is not necessary for me to When such laymen on finding
say, or to enumerate, to you that Many believe that appropria-
hospital, completed in the year tions, buildings and maintenance apathy, disinterest and bad gen-
1906, namely, The Hospital of the without the colleges, the profes- eral conditions, complain, they
sion will not prosper. Without are the only requirements for
American School of Osteopathy, caring for the mental patient. It are often faced with the depress-
known as the A.S.O. Hospital, the colleges prospering, the pro- ing answer, "There isn't anything
fession cannot grow. The mor- is becoming clear that the psy-
until today, according to the lat- chiatric function of society must anybody can do about it," or
est directory of the American tality of the members of the even surreptitiously advised to
profession will exceed the output be community centered with the
Osteopathic Association, we have hospital being used as an ad- not get excited about reforms,
66 registered osteopathic hospit- of the schools-and if this be the for someone will get into trouble.
case, how long can osteopathy, junct.
als approved for the training of The press has not found it a
as a profession, exist? We all It is important that the isola- favorite topic for reform move-
interns, 28 hospitals approved for tion of mental institutions shall
the training of residents in one know that it is the plan of our ments. Sporadic efforts are made
or more of the specialties, and brothers of other schools of be desroyed either by complete by enterprising reporters, but
therapy to organize and to devise reorganization or by the more there are few who dare speak,
101 registered osteopathic hospit- gradual process of building rela-
als in this country. Needless to plans and means to recuperate
some of the patients they lost tionships between; our mental (Continued on page '4)
say, that is growth of a profes-
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Peace, Tyrus C., D.O., Redfield, The Heart In Senility tite is poor and he succumbs to
Pte Hog ioo1f Iowa.
Petit, Robert L., D.O., Des
Moines, Iowa. Stuart F. Harkness, D.O.
poor dietary habits being defici-
ent in protein, vitamins, and
minerals. All this nutritional un-
Reynolds, Clarence R., D.O., Fair- Associate Professor balance resulting from poor liver
The Official Publication of Department of Osteopathic function, faulty dietary and di-
field, Iowa.
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE Wilson, Bryce, D.O., Des Moines, Medicine gestive function further insults
OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY Iowa. the already embarassed myocar-
The practitioner is often con- dium.
Metabolic Diseases, Stuart F. fronted with the patient in the
Editor Harkness, D.O., Instructor. advancing years of life with mod- The descended diaphragm, lack
SIMON S. INDIANER Bobenhouse, Harlan H., D.O., erate to severe degrees of cardiac of exercise and poor muscular
Earlham, Iowa. disease for which there may be tone results in most of the ab-
Associate Editor Luka, Leo, D.O., Des Moines, none of usual etiologic factors dominal viscera assuming a pel-
Iowa. presenting themselves in the his- vic location. Stasis occurs in the
MORT LEVIN tory. splanchnic bed further hindering
Martin, Robert M., D.O., Pella,
Iowa. This is the patient who pre- normal intestinal and renal func-
Osteopathy Without Limitation O'Shana, R. Paul, D.O., Carlisle, sents rather advanced arterio- tion. There is soon accumulation
Iowa. sclerosis of a physiological na- of fluid in the subcutaneous tis-
Peace, Arline E., D.O., Redfield, ture, rather than that of any sues, partly on the basis of in-
Dean's Letter Iowa. specific background. As a result creased hydrostatic pressure, and
Peace, Tyrus C., D.O., Redfield, of arteriosclerosis and narrowing probably more important because
Iowa.. of the coronary arteries, the nu- of hypoproteinemia resulting
The previous issue of the Log from the poor nutritional status.
Book has presented a program of Petit, Robert L., D.O., Des trition to the myocardium is im-
post graduate education which Moines, Iowa. paired. There is usually some All of these changes mentioned
will enable osteopathic physicians Reynolds, Clarence R., D.O., Fair- degree of senile emphysema pul- increase the peripheral resistance
within reasonable radius of Des field, Iowa. monary arteriolarsclerosis and against which the left ventricle,
Moines to: Toriello, Dan D., D.O., Des kyphosis tending to embarass the in its malnourished state, must
Moines, Iowa. circulation in the lesser circuit work; it begins to fail further
1. Secure part or all of the Wilson, Bryce, D.O., Des Moines, and with subsequent elevation of increasing the pressure within
requirements for an oste- Iowa. pressure within the pulmonary the pulmonary bed, further add-
opathic surgeon's license in artery, the right ventricle and ing to the burden of the right
Iowa. Principles of Dynamic Psychi- auricle are strained. heart and a vicious cycle is es-
2. Obtain further knowledge atry, Ralph I. McRae, A.B., tablished.
and training in the prac- D.O., Instructor. Incumbent upon the narrowing
tice of osteopathic medi- Anderson, Malcolm R., D.O., of the anterio-posterior diameter It now becomes a race be-
cine. Sully, Iowa. of the chest, lack of exercise and tween heart, liver, and kidney to
3. Earn graduate college credit Bobenhouse, Harlan H., D.O., loss of muscle tone, the attach- see which one can sustain its
toward an advanced degree Earlham, Iowa. ments of the diaphragm become vital function the longest. Ulti-
at Still College. Kramer, Harm H., D.O., Pella, lax so that it assumes a position mately, providing some severe
This educational plan has been Iowa. (permanently) more closely to infection does not supervene, one
endorsed by the Bureau of Pro- Luka, Leo, D.O., Des Moines, that normally found at the end of or the other will fail, facilitating
fessional Education of the A.O.A. Iowa. inspiration. The milking action the demise of the patient.
The program was formally Martin, Robert M., D.O., Pella, of this important structure is
launched on February 1 with the Iowa. lost, venous return diminishes Conclusion
offering of three courses. Meyer, C. O., D.O., Des Moines, with consequent congestion and A very simple correlation has
1. Gross Anatomy (required Iowa. venous stasis of all structures
Peace, Arline E., D.O., Redfield, below. For a considerable period been presented of the cardiovas-
for license in surgery in cular problem confronting the
Iowa). Iowa. of time the liver, with its enor-
2. Metabolic Diseases. Peace, Tyrus C., D.O., Redfield, mous capacity as a reservoir, will patient of advancing years. It is
3. Principles of Dynamic Psy- Iowa. compensate for most of this. Hep- no means rare to see patients
chiatry. Petit, Robert L., D.O., Des atostosis ultimately results in an-
oxia of the parenchyma and presenting at least some of the
Each course of instruction Moines, Iowa.
Reynolds, Clarence R., D.O., Fair- faulty liver function. While this features alluded to. And, it is
meets one evening each week for field, Iowa. is taking place there is mucosal only by understanding the inter-
a semester of 18 weeks. Each Voss, John W., D.O., Albert Lea, congestion in the digestive tube
class session meets for three related pathologies, that the phy-
Minnesota. with resultant faulty digestion
hours from 7:00 p. m. to 10:00 and absorption. The patient is sician is able to fulfill his re-
p. m. Wilson, Bryce, D.O., Des Moines,
Iowa. no longer very active, his appe- sponsibility to these patients.
The response to the first ses- I
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is most inspiring. The effective
radius is about 175 miles.
As time passes, more subjects DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
will be introduced into the cur-
riculum. It is expected that a
student may find it possible to STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
earn 36 semester hours credit in
the short space of two years at a Department of:
maximum load of nine hours
credit per semester. Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology
The offerings for the Fall se- Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry
mester of 1950 will be announced
in the Log Book in the near fu- Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis
ture. Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery
Class Rolls Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology
Gross Anatomy, Carrie Gillaspy, Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray
A.B., M.S., Instructor.
Bobenhouse, Harlan H., D.O., Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only
Earlham, Iowa.
Hodson, Marvin L., D.O., Clem- Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee
ons, Iowa. includes el departments. For further information write or call:-
Jones, Leon, D.O., Des Moines,
Iowa. DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff
Luebbers, E. J., D.O., West Des
Moines, Iowa. or
Luka, Leo, D.O., Des Moines, MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator
Iowa.
Martin, Robert M., D.O., Pella,
Iowa. STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
Park, Paul, D.O., Des Moines,
Iowa. 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa
Peace, Arline E., D.O., Redfield,
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udge in the Southern Iowa dis- atlas is fused with the body of and talent toward the organiza-
l oof
thJje 1ogia trict.
Mr. Holliday is a graduate of
Drake University Law School,
the axis.
The costal articulating facets
tion and layout of the display.
They were aided immeasurably
by the artistic abilities of sopho-
of the thoracic transverse proc- more William Chu, whose poster
The Official Publication of 1930, and for the past twenty esses are on the upper instead of
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE years has been practicing his their anterior surfaces, while making was exceptionally attrac-
OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY profession in the city of Des those of the ribs face inferiorly. tive.
Moines. He has always been very These modifications are probably
active in civic and community af-
Editor fairs, and in addition to his many
due to the changes in functional
stress after the primary bending
D. 0. Member
SIMON S. INDIANER professional obligations he is of the vertebral column. In ad- Iowa Commission On
Chairman of the Polk County dition, there were adaptive de-
Board of Social Welfare, an El- formities noted in other parts of
Children and Youth
Associate Editor der in University Christian
RICHARD M. DE BARD the skeleton as well as changes Dr. H. A. Barquist, Des Moines,
Church, and a member of the in muscles and viscera. In some
Athletic Committee for Drake parts of the body there were ad- Chairman of the Committee on
Osteopathy Without Limitation University. ditional muscles while in others Maternal and Child Health of the
Mr. Holliday is married and there were certain muscles ab- Iowa Society of Osteopathic Phy-
has four children. sent. Viscera of interest is an sicians and Surgeons, represented
Dean's Letter accessory spleen, two-lobed the profession at the first annual
meeting of the Iowa Commis-
primitive type thymus gland,
sion on Children and Youth
From the many applications on
.file the membership for the class
Faculty Member changes of the hyoid bone and a
probe patent foramen ovale". which was held on November 9,
1949.
of 1950 'is being selected. It is Presents Paper The demonstration was aug- Purposes of the commission
indicated that three-fourths of mented by an admirable photo-
this class will be college gradu- are to make plans and recom-
ates, and that the remainder will Carrie C. Gillaspy, chairman graphic achievement. Much mendations for legislation and
have completed at least three of the Department of Anatomy credit is due Mr. 0. J. Van Ren- aid for the betterment of chil-
preprofessional years at the time at Des Moines Still College of terghem, instructor of Anatomy, dren and youth for health, edu-
of admission. Osteopathy and Surgery, pre- for his meritorious photography, cation, aid to crippled children,
sented an illustrated demonstra- particularly that dealing with the dependent children, and all other
Since only 70 Freshmen will be osteological phase of the work, affairs concerning youth. It will
selected, it follows that many tion on "An Anatomical Descrip- since this type of camera elucida-
tion of a Specimen of Extreme have representatives at the Mid-
more qualified applicants will be tion is considered with the most Century White House Conference
rejected by the admissions com- Scoliosis with Associated Varia- exacting of the photographic sci- on Children and Youth.
mittee. It is indeed regrettable tions" to the sixty-third annual ences. All photographs were
session of the American Associa- In January, 1950, Dr. Barquist
that ample facilities do not exist taken with a Kodak Precision was appointed to the important
to accommodate more of the tion of Anatomists held at Tu- Enlarger, which had been con- health committee of this organi-
many fine young men and women lane University, New Orleans, verted into a camera with a Ko-
Louisiana, April 4, 5 and 6. zation, a distinct recognition of
who must be turned away. dak Supermatic No. 2, f 4.5 lens. the importance of the osteopathic
The present policy of the ad- The summary of the paper is Panatomic X and Super XX Pan- profession to child health in
ministration is the preservation as follows: "This study describes chromatic films, 21/4x31/4, were Iowa.
and improvement of teaching fa- a male specimen, 24 years old, employed, the artificial lighting
cilities for a relatively small with extreme scoliosis. The chief being provided by two No. 2
number of outstanding students. deflection is at the level of tho- Photoflood lamps. Harrisburg Hospital
When facilities can be properly racic 12, lumbar 1 and 2. Here
increased, larger classes will be a high degree of resorption and There were forty, five by seven To Be Enlarged
instructed. deformation has taken place. At inch highly glossed prints in the
the point between T 12 and L 3 demonstration. These were su-
Applicants to the new class where the irregular vestiges are perimposed upon Bristol-board A new wing is being added to
who are unsuccessful in their ef- found, the vertebral column is into accurately laid out areas un- the Osteopathic Hospital, Front
forts to gain admission are ad- sharply bent forward and to the der which were placed anatom- and Muench streets, Harrisburg,
vised to give thought to the con- right. ical descriptions of the bones. Pa., according to Harvey M. Bo-
tinuance of their preprofessional gar, chairman of the building
education. Students who have Of the other vertebrae, the Several freshmen students, committee. Ground breaking
completed 3 years in college are atlas and axis show the greatest namely Ralph Blackwell, Robert ceremonies were held recently.
encouraged to continue to the de- deviations. The atlas is asym- Stahlman, Victor Bovee, Thomas The new addition will be com-
gree' and to apply for admission metrical and divided into sepa- Young, and Raymond Taylor pleted by October 1, 1950, and
to the Freshman class of 1951. rate halves. The body of the contributed much of their time will provide 50 beds.
College graduates can further
prepare by studying for an ad-
vanced degree, and to develop in
:the field of research, thus pre-
paring themselves for an ade- DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
quate scientific professional life.
The admissions committee of
Still College is prepared to receive STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
applications to the Freshman
class of 1951. It requests that all
students who seek admission
Department of:
write to the committee requesting Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology
admission forms, stating their
current status in college and the Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry
name of the college. Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis
Generally speaking, the pre- Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery
osteopathic student should apply Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology
after the close of his Sophomore
year. If he expects his degree Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray
his application should be filed at
the close of his Junior year. Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only
Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee
Mr. Gibson C. Holliday includes all departments. For further information write or call:-
Announces Candidacy DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of Staff
Gibson C. Holliday, Chairman or
of the Board of Trustees of the
Des Moines Still College of Oste- MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator
epathy and Surgery, last week
announced his candidacy on the
democratic ticket for Congress-
STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
man of the fifth Iowa district. He 725 Sixth Avenue Des Moines, Iowa
was a strong contender last year
for the appointment as federal · · · ·
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ceived the possibility of apply- survey cannot be overempha- A. Gaudio, Sidney M. Gelman, awards: Senior Scholastic Award,
ing manipulative treatment to sized. Loren C. Hermann, Simon S. In- Simon Indianer; Sophomore
the joints of the spine." dianer, Arthur H. Jacobson, Rob- Scholastic Award, Harry Sim-
ert W. Johnson, Aaron L. Katz, mons; Sophomore Scholastic I
ritis and rheumatic diseases by F. Talbot, Jr., John D. Toews, Niesiobedzki; Clinics, John An-
ress Fund. The increasing inci- Paul P. Walter, Jack H. Wood- keny, Jr., John Chapman, Rus-
the Arthritic and Rheumatism dence of this type contribution
Foundation, according to Dr. E. C. row and Steven Yackso. sell Dunbar, William Moylan, I
Andrews, director of the Ottawa is highly appreciated. Members of the Senior B class Jack Woodrow, Ted Cato, Wil-
Arthritis Sanatorium. are: Joseph B. Baker, James F. bur Kiehlbaugh, and Eugene E
The Foundation is a national Recent Graduate Conley, Howard Ted Craun, Lewis; Principles and Practice off
organization recently created to Opens New Clinic Joseph A. Daley, Harry C. Den- Osteopathy, Clayton Page, Jamess
spur relief and successful treat- nis, Josephine J. DiMarco, Mur- Dockum; Obstetrics and Gyne-
ment to the more than 7,500,000 ray Goldstein, Marvin T. Gordon, cology, Ted Cato, John Ankeny,
Dr. Menas E. Georgeson, grad- Henry D. Hakes, William S. Jr.; Osteopathic Medicine, John
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through a program of education, Hughes, Adeline L. McCormick, Chapman, Jack Woodrow, Stan-
service and research. Its head- 1948, has notified the Log Book Clinton D. Nutt, Herbert F. Pa- ley Reuter; Roentgenology, Rob-
quarters are in Chicago. of the opening of the Georgeson risi, Nunzio E. Parisi, William C. ert Kirkland, William Moylan 4
Clinic on May 29th. The Clinic Person, Julian C. Savarese, Nich- Technique (Cranial Division)
A primary objective of the is located at 19641 West Seven 7
Foundation is maintenance of a olas C. Scaccia, Edward H. John Ankeny, Jr., Victor Brown 1,
Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan. Smith, and Thomas M. Wil- Ted Cato, Russell Dunbar, Her-
program to disseminate both pro-
fessional and public information loughby. man Fishman, Robert Johnson 1,
and they need attention the ma- Dr. M. P. Moon various divisions in the respec-
€fje Xog -oo trons in the Home are unable to
give them. Each Friday night a
group of the girls go to the Home
Reports On Public
tive State Boards of Health, the
Presidents of various State Pub-
lic Health Associations, and Re-
and sponsor group entertainment.
Health Conference gional Medical Directors of the
The Official Publication of United States Public Health
The present plans are to continue Dr. Moon, Chairman of the
DES MOINES STILL COLLEGE this through the years and make Service.
OF OSTEOPATHY & SURGERY this an annual part of the club Department of Public Health and Space does not permit the in-
tradition. Bacteriology at D.M.S.C.O.S. and clusion of the program, but the
In December of 1949 Still Col- member of the original commit- panels of the various sections
Editor tee for establishment of a Middle
lege Hospital announced the birth contained 5-6 members repre-
RICHARD M. DE BARD of their first triplets. The mem- States Public Health Conference senting as many states. This
bers of the club soon learned the states as follows: On May 3rd the permits many different view-
Associate Editor circumstances of the mother and Iowa Public Health Association points in topic discussions for
PHILIP A. DI SALVO father of the three baby girls held its annual meetings at the the overall purpose of public
did not enable them to provide Hotel Savery in Des Moines. A health problems which are of
the things the children needed. few of the papers on subjects of particular importance to this
Support Your School! public health importance in district. Therefore more concrete
A "Triplet Drive" was started
and before a month had ended Iowa were: information pertaining to public
the children were adequately 1. The Rabies Control Pro- health problems in this district
ab ebitui... taken care of for years to come.
Through donations of the club
gram in Iowa.
2. The Pollution of Our Sur-
can be obtained than is possible
in the meetings of the national
Since October 1947 Si Indianer and with the help of many of face Waters. organization.
and Mort Levin have very capa- the business organizations of Des 3. The Public Health Outlook Out of this plan it is hoped
bly guided administrative prob- Moines, the children were pre- on Heart Disease. that the people in general will
lems of the Log Book. Compari- sented with complete layettes, 4. The Importance of County become better informed of pub-
son with editions of several years cribs, toys and a two years' sup- Health Departments. lic health problems and become
ago reveals the progress made. ply of food and milk. At the 5. The Present Hospital Con- more active in the support of
Upon their graduation and present time the club also has struction Program. progressive public health pro-
with this issue a new staff takes and $85.00 trust fund for the During the 1949 annual state grams. Membership is available
over-having as our purpose: children. convention a committee from the in the American Public Health
1. To inform the alumni of The members of the club are state association was appointed Association, the State Public
school plans and progress. now attending a seven weeks' and given the responsibility of Health Association, and the Mid-
course, prepared by the college calling a Middle States Group dle States Public Health Asso-
2. To present scientifically in- and taught by the college in- ciation.
formative material by the together as a nucleus for estab-
faculty, alumni, and stu- structors. This course was re- lishing a Middle States Public
quested by the members of the Health Branch of the American
dents. club and its purpose is acquaint- Public Health Association. Con- Ft. Worth Hospital
3. To review significant liter- ing the wives of future osteo- tact was made with the Com- Opened In February
ature as space permits. pathic physicians with many of missioners of Health, their staff,
4. To discuss problems of in- the social, business and semi-pro- and with the officers of the re- Mid-February was the date of
terest to osteopathic medi- fessional aspects of office proced- spective State Public Health As- the opening of the new $100,000
cine. ure which are so important in sociations (12 states). The pro- Osteopathic Hospital at Fort
Your cooperation and construc- the successful practice of a doc- posal was favorably received and Worth, Texas, according to Dr.
tive criticism is earnestly desir- tor. from the many suggestions offer- Phil R. Russell, member of the
ed. Articles and items of stu- All of these things are extra ed a policy program was formu- board supervising construction.
dent, faculty, and alumni au- activities. In addition the club lated. This was submitted to the The 25-bed hospital promises
thorship are invited. has sponsored the tea for the new national organization and ap- to be the most modern in Fort
Let us hear from you-it will freshman wives and the annual proval received for an organiza- Worth, completely air-condition-
be appreciated. school dance. During the next tional meeting. ed and containing the best equip-
two months the girls will spon- This meeting, the Middle ment, Dr. Russell stated.
sor the banquet for the graduat- States public Health Conference, 11UallI flll lllllll fllllllll
llIlot,
Student Wives Club ing senior girls and wind up the was held immediately following bs111 111 1 lllllII
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year with the traditional picnic. the 1950 convention of the Iowa Turn in your news by the
Activities for the We are looking forward to an State Public Health Association. fifth of each month for publi-
even busier and more eventful The guests included several - cation!
Past Year year beginning in September of State Commissioners of Health,
1950. Directors and members of the
The members of the Student ----
Wives Club of Des Moines Still
College of Osteopathy and Sur-
gery are very proud of their ac- DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
tivities and accomplishments
during the past 1949 and 1950
school term. Perhaps the mem- STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
bers of the profession, and par-
ticularly the auxiliary, will be
interested in knowing of the Department of:
eagerness and zest these young Proctology
men are showing in preparing Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis
themselves to be better doctors' Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry
wives and in promoting the com- Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis
mon cause-greater success to the Pathology Surgery
Osteopathic profession. Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat
Since the beginning of the Gastro-Enterology Pediatrics Urology
year the club has sponsored rec- Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray
reation activities for the Des
Moines Children's Home. This Diagnostic Clinic Examinations conducted by Staff Members Only
Home is filled with children be-
tween the ages of five and four- Complete reports with treatment suggestions furnished referring physicians. Fee
teen, whose parents are unable to
care for them or where the homes includes all departments. For further information write or call:-
are broken and there is no one DR. F. J. McALLISTER, Chief-of-Staff
to give the child proper attention.
Most of the children do have a or
definite psychological problem MR. DAVE C. CLARK, Hospital Administrator
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The annual Osteopathic Christ-
mas Seal campaign will get away
to an early start this year. The DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
design has been approved and is
now in the hands of the engraver.
Printing will be completed the STILL COLLEGE OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL
latter part of October and dis-
tribution of the seals will com-
mence about November first. Department of:
All are urged to support the Anesthesiology Laboratory Diagnosis Proctology
campaign as generously as pos-
sible and to bend every effort to Cardio-Respiratory Obstetrics and Gynecology Psychiatry
interest lay friends in extending Dermatology and Syphilology Orthopedics Structural Diagnosis
the sale of seals. As was the Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat Pathology Surgery
case last year, proceeds of the Pediatrics Urology
1950 sale of stamps will go large- Gastro-Enterology
ly to further osteopathic re- Internal Medicine Podiatry X-Ray
search.
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Iowa Society of Osteopathic Phy-
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the freshman class were invited and consisting of twenty-eight
and a panel of experts lead the 0QT members, endorsed the following
discussion. A question period was Iota Tau Sigma held a meeting statement at their annual meet-
followed by refreshments and in- at the YMCA in September. ing in Chicago in July, 1950:
formal chatting.. The fraternity Many freshmen and their wives "Our colleges, in addition to
has plans for other such educa- attended to hear a talk by Dr. the problems of teaching con-
tional nights during the coming Byron Laycock, Director of Clin- fronting all educational insti-
year. Watch for dates and speak- ics at the College. A movie, tutions, have the specific and
ers. "Men of Medicine" was shown predominantly important task
and later in the evening refresh- of inculcating their students
ments were served. with the conviction that oste-
On October 4th a meeting was opathy is a science, art, and
Another gala square dance was held at Dr. Sloan's offices, and philosophy of life.
held Sept. 29th by the Atlas nine sophomores were initiated. Experience has taught us
Club for the entertainment of the The following men have taken that to best accomplish this
whole school, hospital and asso- the first degree of the initiation: it is essential that, in addition
On Sunday, September 24, ciated personnel. Gay colored Paul H. Ribbentrop to the regular principles and
1950 at the Phi Sigma Gamma skirts, peasant blouses, low heels, High F. Baker practice classes, the teaching
Chapter House, 12 more pledges blue jeans and plaid shirts pre- Richard B. Ballinger in all classes of the basic sci-
were made active during initia- sented a merry and boisterous Regis A. Benton ences and other subjects be
tion ceremonies. New actives are "do-si-do" atmosphere. The get- Wm. R. Gonda correlated throughout the
Loyal L. McCormick, H. Jack together was held to offer the Thomas J. Moylan whole course with osteopathic
Little, Walter E. Herman, Donald freshmen and their wives an op- Wm. J. Nichols principles and practice.
E. Fern, C. Howard Miller, Ken- portunity to not only meet each Leonard C. Nystrom
neth C. Taylor, Robert D. Belan- We, the past presidents of
other but the rest of the student Aldo Pignari the A.O.A. commend the ef-
ger, Milton J. Dakovich, Arnold body, faculty, and their wives.
S. Miller, William W. McLain, forts which our colleges have
Thanks to Ralph Braught and ilmade to this end, and would
James A. Martin, Richard T.
Cronk, and Lewis E. Thorne. The
his crew for a wonderful time. ArS urge that added effort be made
fraternity congratulates and wel- Marshall Lowry, representing L. O. G. fraternity held its first to imbue the teaching in all
comes these new members. the Club and equipped with facts meeting of the semester on the subjects with the osteopa-
and figures concerning our pro- Thursday night, September 14th. thic concept."
Recently the House library was posed building project, was sent
swelled by a gift from Dr. O. An election of officers was held The basic science and clinical
to the Michigan Convention of and the results were: divisions of instruction have a
Edwin Owen consisting of a fine the Atlas Alumni in Michigan,
set of medical and surgical vol- President-William J. Lurie. marked tendency to remain
to discuss same. The interest, sharply distinct from each other.
umes. The fraternity expresses zest, and accommodation shown Vice President - Gilbert J.
its gratitude to Dr. Owen and Striks. Instructors in the basic sciences
by the Michigan group is most must be constantly aware of the
also to the many other alumni gratifying and sincerely appre- Secretary-Martin Fleischer.
who have contributed to the application of their teaching to
ciated. Treasurer-Hirschel Martin. principles and practice of oste-
progress of the house.
A banquet was held Oct. 5th, Congratulations to Dr. and opathic medicine, and most con-
Work has been completed in attended by the active House stantly suggest the application
the new recreation and meeting Mrs. Sidney M. Gelman on the
Committee, the Alumni House birth of thei' son, David Joel, of the basic principles to clini-
room at the fraternity house. This Committee and several alumni cal studies which come in later
large area has already been the on Friday, September 8th! The
from the Des Moines area for fraternity also extends its best years.
site for open and closed frater- the express purpose of discussing
nity parties, fraternity meetings, wishes to Sidney Adler who is Similarly, clinical instruction
building plans. A similar meet- externing at Doctors Hospital in must constantly include refer-
educational nights, and meetings ing will be held for the Xiphoid
of the Students Wives Club. The Columbus, Ohio. ence to basic or fundamental
alumni during the ensuing Sur- principles which underlie clinical
room has been painted black and geon's Convention this month.
has been named the Coal Bin. study. Instructors in the clinical
This room boasts a juke box, soft
Dean's Letter years must constantly refresh
drinks machine, and plenty of and increase their knowledge of
tables and chairs, and is open for O. S. C. Teaching the Osteopathic the basic sciences.
private parties and organization Concept The College is profoundly in-
meetings. The P.S.G. Coal Bin The first meeting for the com- The efforts of the administra- terested in maintaining a faculty
may be reserved for any time by ing year is to be held on October tion and faculty in indoctrination who are constantly alerting
any group, by contacting the 12th. A large turnout is expected of the students at Still College their students to the liaisorn
House manager. for many of the freshmen will are extremely well expressed by which exists among the many
"What to expect during your be out to swell the membership. the organization of Past Presi- subjects of the curriculum. Only
next 41/2 years", was the topic of Election of officers will be con- dents of the American Osteopa- by practicing the art of integra-
discussion at a recent smoker at ducted at this time and a speaker thic Association. This organiza- tion can the osteopathic concept
the fraternity house. Members of is planned for the program. tion, known as the Gavel Club, be properly taught.
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John B. Shumaker, Ph.D., Dean. and since 1897 has given a course
of instruction to its graduates
that included, in addition to
manipulation, teaching and prac-
proved methods could be added
when found superior to the old
and that the old could be dis-
A Future D.O. 1951 Internists ticing in the fields of operative
carded when found to be infe-
rioir."
Convention Here surgery with instruments, ob- The board of trustees of the
stetrics, and the use of drugs as Audrain County hospital and the
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Moy- Des Moines has been selected supportive or therapeutic agents. Missouri State Medical associa-
lan are the proud parents of a as the convention city for the
baby boy, born on October 19th American College of Osteopathic Among other conclusions con- tion have the right to file an
at Still Hospital. Tom is a Soph- Internists for 1951. Dates of the tained in the ruling were: appeal.
omore student; his brother Bill convention will be October 29th 1. "Osteopathy is a school of
is a recent graduate. to November 1st inclusive, Dre medicine and surgery.
G. A. Whetstine of Wilton June- 2. " 'Osteopathic physicians Dr. H. L. Urban Dies
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· I I tion, Iowa, '33 graduate, is the and surgeons' are practitioners of
program chairman, and Dr. Stuart a school of medicine and are Dr. H. L. Urban passed away
-Turn in your news by the F. Harkness, Chairman of the 'physicians' within the meaning October 26, 1950, after a linger-
fifth of each month for publi. Department of Internal Medicine of the Missouri statutes regulat- ing illness and was buried in
cation ! of D. M. S. C. . S. will serve as ing their practice rights and du- Iowa City. He was a graduate of
A llll, lllellllllllllI 119119l Jll
l llllllJI general convention chairmaan ties. A.S.O. in January, '07,
Triplets At Still The President Chats
Meental Health Is Your Business At this season of the year the
Ginny Nath and Marge Wol- minds of the Christian world
fran, laboratory technicians at thinks of that glorious song of
Still College Hospital, performed The Psychotherapeutic In as much as the chief area of old:
their first section and found . . . Armamentaritum disturbance is usually in the "Peace on the earth, good will
triplets! Guinea pigs, of course. drama of the ihome, the equip- to men
VI. Play Therapy ment used is often simple toys
This is considered quite un- From Heaven's all gracious
usual. due to the high mortality which represent the usual furni- king
rate. ture equipment, and personnel of The world in solemn stillness
Ralph I. McRae, B.A., D.O. the home. Thus there are dolls lay
Chairman, Division of Psychiatry for "mother" "father" and sib- To hear the angels sing."
Dr. G. G. Stoddard lings, animals, and the usual fur-
Today we see the clouds of
niture including bathroom equip-
Opens Office In the diagnosis and treatment ment, and if possible a complete war gathering most rapidly upon
of psychiatric problems in chil- playhouse with rooms identified the international horizon which
Dr. Genevieve G. Stoddard, dren the approach must of neces- to those in the child's home. would draw the world into the
former instructor in the Depart- sity be at a different level. Man- worst war in man's history. Shall
As therapy progresses and the we pause a moment to reflect upon
ment of Obstetrics and. Gynecol- agement of the process of therapy child feels his increasing free- the Prayer for Christmas pub-
ogy at the College, has opened requires different technics be-
her office in the Equitable Build- dom of self expression, materal is lished in the Prayer Book for the
cause the child's mind and &no- acted out which· literally reveals
ing, Des Moines, Iowa. tional structure is as vastly dif- Armed Forces which received
the experiences the child has such wide distribution during
ferent from that of the adult in been subject to in the home,
nature and quality as its physi- World War II.
Correction school, church, and play which
ology and general anatomy is dif- have been heretofore repressed. "Father in Heaven, whose mer-
ferent. Such repressed material when cy we praise in the yearly re-
The November Log Book stated The entire personality pattern traumatic, or charged with great membrance of the birth of thy
that Mr. Jacob Nah is receiving is different not only in degree of emotional tension, such as fear, beloved Son, Jesus Christ our
$1,000 and tuition on a scholar- capacity, but in texture, motiva- anxiety or rage, can constitute the Lord; grant that as we welcome
ship. We should have stated that our Redeemer, His presence may
tion, and frame of reference. Too unconscious motivation for the
he is receiving only the $1,000. often this is forgotten in the child's misbehavior. When such shed abroad, in our hearts and in
management of a medical or sur- our homes, the light of heavenly
experiences come to light, the
peace.and joy. Make known unto
gical problem and the child is emotional charge may be elim-
Notice To Students handled as a "little man" or inated, the misconception ex- all men, by Thy Word and Spirit,
the gospel of His incarnation,
"young lady", as if the child were plained, or a diagnosis of the whereby Thou has clearly re-
The Academy of Applied Oste- endowed with all the capacities basic disturbance in the parents, vealed Thy love for the world.
opathy will award cash prizes of of an adult, but on a smaller or domestic pattern arrived at. And help us so to celebrate this
$100.00 for first prize, $75.00 for scale. In as much as well meaning day in humility and gratitude, in
second prize and $50.00 for third Clinical usychiatry and psy- parents find it necessary to disci- unselfish love and cheerful serv-
prize for the three best papers of chology were thus among the first pline and frustrate the drives of ice, that our keeping of Christ-
not more than 2500 words sub- disciplines to recognize the true their children, it is not surprising mas may be a blessing to our
mitted by any Junior or Senior qualities of childhood and de- that all children reveal deep souls, a benefit to our fellow men,
student of Osteopathy on the fol- velop a different methodology for seated hostility, resentment, or a memorial of Christ, and a
lowing subject: "The Role of the the care of the pre-school and rage against their parents. When thanksgiving unto Thee for Thine
Osteopathic Lesion in Functional early school child. It was not this comes out in play it may be unspeakable gift of the Savior.
and Organic Adrenal Disorders." long after the establishment of quite dramatic and brutal in Amen."
The first prize paper is offered general clnical psychotherapy character and yet reflect vividly
for publication to the Journal of that the treatment of disturbed and almost to a perfect degree Dean's Letter
the American Osteopathic Asso- children became a center of great the true emotional value the par-
ciation and the three best papers interest among many workers ent imparted to the child in ad-
who specialized in this field. ministering otherwise reasonable Another year is drawing to a
are published in the current close,-a year which has meant
Academy Year Book. One of their developments has discipline.
more than any other for the pro-
Rules of the Contest been that of Play Therapy. The As can be seen, much that comes
fession of Osteopathy.
technic is relatively simple in its out in child therapy is an indict-
1. Any Senior or Junior stu- mechanics. Play equipment is ment of the parents, and so as a Over the span of hundreds of
dent in any recognized Osteo- provided for the age level, intel- general rule, we usually can only years, Osteopathy appears as a
pathic College may enter the con- ligence and emotional interest of expect good therapeutic results mere youngster,-one who has
test. the child and activity ss observed. learned much by virtue of all
when the parent or parents will
2. Papers must be not more Restraint is usually limited to accept counseling or personal that has gone before and the vast
than 2500 words, typewritten, preserving the authority of the psychotherapy as the problem knowledge accumulated by count-
double spaced and on one side of therapist, but otherwise the child may require. less predecessors; one who yet
the paper only. is permitted to express any feel- Under some restricted circum- has much to learn and who pos-
3. Three judges will make the ing of hostility, jealousy, rage, stances the therapy of the child sesses the will and desire to stand
awards giving major considera- etc., as the process of the activ- is limited to assisting him to alone and walk with confidence,
tion to clarity of statement and ity releases such feelings. adapt as best he can and helping The pattern for future success
logical application of osteopathic Most parents recognize that the him overcome his disturbing or has been carefully designed and
principles. play of young children is often pathological methods of adapta- cut by the Bureau of Professional
4. Winners in this Contest may nothing more than the overt ex- tion. Therapy under these cir- Education of the American Oste-
elect to receive a credit in the pression of their inner repressed cumstances is usually stormy. opathic Association, and is repre-
amount of the prize, plus 50% of feelings and motivations, as well Play therapy is also well adap- sented in the six colleges of oste-
their winnings to be applied to as their reenactment of experi- ted to the group method and the opathic medicine in our country.
any Graduate Instruction Course ences about which they have majority of therapists work with The Osteopathic concept of Dr.
given by the Academy of Applied been impressed. Many parents groups of children. This permits Andrew Taylor Still is generously
Osteopathy within five years have often been startled to rec- both a diagnosis and treatment and intricately woven thruout
from the close of the Contest. ognize in their children's play the of the child in a social environ- the educational pattern of the
5. Three copies must be sub- revelation of the child's true at- ment and is richly productive of profession. The design holds
mitted to the Chairman of the titude to themselves, and to many good results. much for the future, but only if
Publication Committee, Dr. events in the home they did not Therapists in this field need it is kept intact and properly pre-
Thomas L. Northup, Altamount realize the child had even no- not necessarily be a highly served.
Court Apts., Morristown, N. J., ticed. trained psychiatrist. M an y What would be a better expres-
before April 1, 1951. In play therapy we take ad- women who have taught school, sion of best wishes for the New
vantage of this natural function and are willing to study the basic Year and a Merry Christmas than
There is a double purpose be-
to learn what is actually going principles of child psychology an appropriate gift to the school
hind this Contest-first, it focuses of your choice this month of De-
the attention of the student bod- on in the child and also as a ther- are doing splendid work in this
apeutic tool to reorganize ideas, field in various parts of the coun- cember?
ies on basic principles of osteo- A Merry Christmas to every-
pathy and second, the publica- values, and attitudes, as well as try. There is much need for the
drain off accumulated emotional development of this field on a one, and here is hoping and ex-
tion of the winning papers gives pecting to see the youngster, Os-
evidence to the profession at tension, by removing many of semi-professional level to pro-
the restrictions and rules, which vide treatment for a vastly in- teopathy, properly nurtured,
large that students are being given
inhibit such expression around creasing volume of delinquent, grow to ever successful maturity
sound basic training in our Col--
leges. the home. defective and disturbed children. in the year and years to come.
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26 Country Dogwatch gathering at the Le-
gionnaire club in Des Moines re-
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at 10:00 P. M., October 21st, at cently I
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the General Osteopathic Hos- i To pause and look back over the year 19150
pital, St. Joseph, at the age of -68 I
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years. He had given up his of- Club Is Congratulated gives occasion for amazement and pride in the progress w
fice on September 1, 1950. i
Dr. Weed was graduated from of our College and Osteopathic Medicine. Our appre- fz
The newly-formed Newman I
Still College in 1905. He did post- Club is in receipt of a letter of ciation goes to the profession for the splendid support
graduate work at the Kansas City
General Hospital in 1907 and in
best wishes from Dr. Angela M. i
McCreary, DMS '14, from Omaha, generously given during this period.
1910 was graduated from the Los Nebraska. Thank you for your i 'A
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Angeles College of Osteopathic kind interest in your Alma Mater,
Physicians and Surgeons. He had Dr. McCreary.
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At the dawn of a new year we express to all
practised in St. Joseph since 1911. i
The doctor was a life member i
our readers a wish for a Happy and Prosperous f
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and past president of the Bu-
chanan County Osteopathic As-
We Extend Our i .0 Year of 1951.
sociation; a life member of the Deepest Sympathy I A
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Missouri Association of Osteo- I -- THE EDITORS.
pathic Physicians and Surgeons; Miss Vida Kay Harrison, 14- j
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a member of the American Oste- year-old daughter of Dr. and i A
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opathic Association; charter Mrs. Leo Cecil Harrison of Cher- I
member, life member, and Fel- okee, Iowa, passed away on No-
low of the American College of vember 16th at her home. i A
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