Reminiscing on FMDH

Do you remember the former Deaconess Hospital?

The Courier has featured several pictures lately. Some of the things that come to my mind are the men’s and women’s wards. These rooms housed a group of patients. I am sure there were specifications on just what type of patient was housed in these rooms, but I do know that new moms got to have company as they were placed in the ward. And those were the days they spent three to 10 days in the hospital recovering.

I also remember visiting men friends in the men’s ward. Yes, your privacy was less, but in those days I seem to remember there being a board in the lobby telling you whom had been admitted and what room they were in, so who needed privacy?

I would guess that all three floors were used for patients. As I remember, the ER room was located on the first floor, not far from the main admittance desk and the front door. I had a brief moment trying to remember an ambulance entry, and then remembered there wasn’t an ambulance service at that time. (Another story).

I do remember having my tonsils out at an early age. I couldn’t tell you for sure if I was on second or third floor, however I do remember having a good view of the fire at the old airport. More on the old medical facilities another day as work is calling!